10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,676 miles

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problem #66

Mar 062023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was driving one day and my truck started to misfire. I figured since it had 95,000 miles it was time for a tune-up. So I took my truck to the Chevrolet dealership and they originally quoted me $2,200. The rep and mechanic said they have seen many trucks just like mine having the same issue. They said it starts with something called a -??rocker arm-?? breaking and then that leads to more severe issues. After a month of my truck sitting they came to me and said it will cost $8,100 to fix it. Basically they replaced the engine. My complaint is I-??ve had many vehicles and none of them needed an engine replaced after only 95,000 miles. I later found out that the engine that-??s in my truck is a 4 cylinder which is a very low power/small engine which is expected to handle the weight of the truck along with towing. I just believe it was a poor design and that engine is ill equipped for a truck and the dealership/manufacturer should bear responsibility for that.

- Smithville, TX, USA

problem #65

May 172023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was cruising down the freeway at around 60 miles an hour when the vehicle started stuttering and shaking and I could not accelerate. The truck couldn-??t get out of its own way and was a danger to my family. I took the truck to the dealer where they told me I had a lifter failure. They replaced the bank of lifters on the one side of the engine where the failure occurred and sent me on the way. I-??m hearing the lifters is a common issue from multiple dealers. I-??m not sure I feel confident in my vehicle any longer. I would prefer the dealer or manufacture to buy it back at this point.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #64

Apr 012023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The first incident that happened to the vehicle was two weeks after the purchase the engine light came on and the pressure dropped and the truck was riding rough and driving slow on a main street 35 miles from my house. The 2nd incident had around three weeks after being in the dealership for a few days with the same code and symptoms as the first incident. The third incident happened three weeks ago while on the highway the engine light came on engine pressure dropped and it drove rough and slow during consistent traffic and I had to pull over. I contacted the dealership and made an appointment. My vehicle wasn`t driven for two days until it was taken to the dealership. The engine light has come on many times through my ownership of the vehicle. I don`t feel safe driving this vehicle

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #63

Apr 102023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Lifter failure at 24,500 miles

- Bay St Louis , MS, USA

problem #62

Aug 162022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transfer case has locked up several times causing me to wreck once. The engine misfires and does not give the MPG advertised. The life of my family has been put at risk with little to no care from the dealer after several attempts for service.

- Vail, CO, USA

problem #61

Apr 022023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving at approximately 60 Miles per hour, two engine valve lifters on Cylinder 8 suddenly failed reducing the speed of the vehicle suddenly and stalling the vehicle out on a freeway. This mileage of this vehicle at failure was 16,996 miles.

- Cordova, TN, USA

problem #60

Apr 022023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transition shifting make some sounds and feels ansafety wile you drive all dealerships say is normal Blacksburg va and salem Va said is normal I call GENERAL MOTORS THEY SAID IF THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NO IS NOTHING WE CAN DO NOW I HAVE A 45 K DEBT ON A TRUCK THAT NO WORKS RIGHT FEELS ANSAFETY TO DRIVE AND NO BODY CAN HELP

- Roanoke , VA, USA

problem #59

Apr 012023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Cel flashing, traction control warning, stabilitrac warning, engine running rough, acceleration increased over normal driving. Happened multi times. After multiple restarts the cel light is on solid. Truck towed to dealer today. Have not heard back.

- Olympia, WA, USA

problem #58

Mar 222022

Silverado 1500

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started to stall and jerk. The check engine warning light illuminated, followed by the vehicle losing motive power and stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the engine wiring harness chafing were zip tied, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the connector to the ECM was replaced but the failure reoccurred again. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contact, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 6,000.

- Charles City, IA, USA

problem #57

Jul 152022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine lifter failure at 17K miles. Significant loss of power at time of failure. Rough idle afterwards with truck vibrating. No warning lights at time of failure. Stopped vehicle and shut off engine. Numerous warning lights illuminated upon restart. Vehicle towed to dealer. Passenger side bank of lifters and rods repaired under warranty. Subsequently, driver side bank of lifters failed at 23K miles. No warning lights. As before, significant loss of power and no throttle response. Power loss poses significant risk/danger when merging into traffic. Second event is currently at dealer for repair.

- Dyersburg, TN, USA

problem #56

Nov 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
1 and 7 lifter failure occurred. Truck failed while driving on a congested highway putting myself and others at risk when speed was speed was reduced and truck eventually stalled. Truck was serviced by local dealer and confirmed lifter failure. KNOWN ISSUE!!! NO WARNING PRIOR TO MALFUNCTION.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #55

Feb 132023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
ESC failed. The 2021 Chevy Silverado (39495 mi) began to shutter and a slight bouncing of the rear end. The ESC light came on the service ESC warning on the dashboard then the check engine light began to blink at the same time the parking brake light came on. The dash warning switched to have parking brake serviced. The truck as best as I could tell applied the parking brake several times for no reason while at highway speeds and traffic on all sides. All warnings stopped when Auto engine shut down at exit ramp light. Previously brought into dealership for -??Service ECS-?? and -??Service Power Steering Drive With Care-??. I was told -?? unable to replicate -?? (23194 mi). Vehicle was returned to me. They did confirm the dash warning was stored in the computer. I do not believe any warning (blinkers) or brake lights came on to warn vehicles behind me of the rear brakes being applied by the ESC.

- Liberty Township, OH, USA

problem #54

Jan 312023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The 2021 LT Trail Boss with the 5.3L engine started a really rough idle, engine knocking, random misfiring, had Service Emergency Brake, Service ESC messages on the display, check engine light and several other dash warning lights. The dealer diagnosed the truck with lifter fail apart (failure), intake valve push rod bent, and PCM failure. Odometer reading 19,368 miles.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #53

Jan 042022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Valve lifter failure resulting in bent rod engine failure.

- Corvallis, OR, USA

problem #52

Dec 262022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
On 12/26/22 my wife noticed a noise coming from the engine of the pick up truck. On 12/27/22 I started the truck and noticed a noise coming from the engine. I lifted the hood to try and locate where the noise was coming from but I could not see anything. There were no lights on the dash. I drove to work and parked it. 8 hours later I started the truck back up and the noise was still there. I began driving home and the truck made a spurted noise causing me to jerk the wheel nearly driving off the roadway. The truck is still making the noise. I contacted the Chevy dealer and they explained they would take a look into the issue. I-??ve done some research and noticed that a bunch of 2020-2022 Silverado-??s have been having lifter issues. I-??ve also seen that the dealers are only replacing one side of the lifter banks and the others are failing 500-2000 miles after the repairs. I-??ve also seen that people-??s trucks have failed on highways and streets causing accidents and or traffic hazards. This is something Chevy needs to look into and fix to prevent any serious injury or death created by these issues. I don-??t have photos but I do have a video of the noise that I could email if need be since I can not attach the video to this form.

- Beacon Falls, CT, USA

problem #51

Nov 142022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Lifter failure

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #50

Dec 182022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Anytime the weather gets colder than 32degrees Fahrenheit the DEF system freezes, which even if the tank is full makes the truck go into limp mode until it thaws out. The engine light pops on and off with no codes associated with it. Now the breaks and break lines are freezing when it gets below freezing. These are just a few of the reoccurring problems we-??ve experienced since buying the truck less than a year ago.

- Hudson, WI, USA

problem #49

Jun 062022

Silverado 1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
Vehicle will not start and cranks until starter kicks out, about 30 seconds each time. I am afraid if this happens at a traffic signal or stop sign it could be bad. I took it to the dealer on July 30-2022. (2972 mileage) and they could not verify concern. I found a safety bulletin on a GM website for a extended crank/ no start. It is PIP5806D, The dealer says they know nothing about this. It lists a labor operation number 4088148, due to a corrupt signal from camshaft position sensor to the ECM. It has happened now 4 times, and current mileage is 6973. I have been dealing with Champion Chevrolet in Reno NV. It has started after 8 to 10 crank time outs and the battery starts slowing the crank speed down, but around 10 to 15 minutes have passed by then.

- Sparks, NV, USA

problem #48

Aug 152022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine oil cooler defect was diagnosed by chevrolet dealership. Everytime I drive the truck, it would leak oil and would have a burning smell all underneath the truck. The part was on backorder for over a month and a half. After this long wait of not being able to drive the truck, the dealership finally put a new oil cooler in. The problem persists and they are not able to figure out from the engineer what will solve the problem. I have been out of a truck for over a month and a half now with no hopes of the issue being resolved.

- Clover, SC, USA

problem #47

Sep 142022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Per the repairing dealership, a lifter went bad. GM will not replace all of the lifters, just one side of the engine, due to the vehicle having over 8000 miles. Mine currently has 12,500. I no longer feel safe knowing that GM is replacing only half of the know defect with new parts that have the same issue (Told to me by the repair facility.) The vehicles engine could fail again, resulting in loss of acceleration. No warning was observed during, however after the fact, check engine and other warning lights were illuminated.

- Langhorne, PA, USA

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