10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,241 miles

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problem #117

Sep 062024

Silverado 1500

  • 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH following a school bus, there was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that a message to pull over safely was displayed. The contact stated that the engine had seized. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft bearings and connecting rod bearings had failed. After further diagnostic tests, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not repairable. The vehicle was repaired with a remanufactured engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #116

Dec 282024

Silverado 1500

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed or while stopping the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the top of the engine where the lifters were located. The contact stated that the spring in the engine had collapsed, causing the check engine message to be displayed. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lifters on the top of the engine were causing the DEF sensor to engage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #115

Feb 122024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I brought in vehicle for check engine light is on for p0300 / p0308 had misfire tech removed engine valve cover and determine no movement in valve train components tech determine valve train failure lifters possible camshaft we would need to remove the cylinder head and replace valve train lifters.

- Orangevale, CA, USA

problem #114

Jan 142022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At 4K miles, the lifters of the engine went bad. It was determined a rod was bent and had to be replaced. At 26K miles, another cylinder went bad and had to be replaced. At 40Kmiles, serpentine belt had to be replaced. At 41K miles, another cylinder went bad and had to be replaced. Now, at 55K miles, I am getting the same issues with loss of power, engines stuttering and misfiring and will be taking the truck to the dealer on 1/28/25.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

problem #113

Nov 072024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine failure

- Listuguj, NY, USA

problem #112

Nov 202024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My 2021 Silverado with only 80,655 miles had to have the engine replaced. On 11/20/24, my vehicle indicated a P0303 code for miss-fire in cylinder 3. I took my vehicle to for repair to a local Chevy Dealership and was informed of the following: 1) Needed programming changes to the fuel injection based on service bulletin N242450631. This repair was completed by the dealer. 2) Needed a -??tear down-?? for further diagnostic. It was determined that the specific code could not be repaired and the entire engine needed to be replaced which was done at my cost. The details on service bulletin N242450631 are limited and do not describe issues that could be caused by the fuel injector problem. Relative to service bulletin N242450631 fuel injector issue, based on my experience with my vehicle, I believe this fuel injector programming bulletin issue caused the engine malfunction and subsequent need to replacement. Before the bulletin repair was completed, I know that my vehicle engine surged often. Looking back now, this constant surging had to be hard on the engine and likely caused the failure. Regardless, if it wasn-??t the service bulletin that caused the issue, a vehicle engine should last more than 80,000 miles. I believe GM needs to take responsibility for the engine failure which I believe was caused by faulty workmanship, design, computer engine programming, or some combination of these issues.

- Camden, TN, USA

problem #111

Jun 222024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Driving down the road and the vehicle shut off and said to restart. Wouldn't start back up. Check and found a 400 amp fuse was blown. Tested starter and was fine. Restarted the vehicle and it made a loud rattling noise and shut back off. Sent it to the dealer and they found that number 1 and 2 rods overheated and locked up the motor.

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #110

Jan 012021

Silverado 1500

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle decelerated to 35-40 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming a quart of oil per month. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed lifter. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

- Irwin, PA, USA

problem #109

Nov 142024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At start up check engine light, service esc, service parking brake. Code reader shows code P0304 misfire cylinder number 4.

- Warrensburg, MO, USA

problem #108

Dec 172024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Lifter failure on number 2 cylinder.

- Green Bay, VA, USA

problem #107

Jan 192022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Lifter failure at 8629 miles. All warning lights went on at time of incident, truck would barely drive home and I had it towed into the dealership where they replaced the entire bank of lifters. This is on my repair order- "Checked and found dead mis on cylinder 4 and ticking noise from engine//performed compression test and found no compression on cylinder 4//removed passenger side cylinder head and found lifter bad causing push rod to bend//replaced all lifters on right bank and 1 pushrod//changed oil and filter//filled coolant and test drove and found all ok. I called Chevy at time of incident (1/21/22) and opened case# 9-7252876703 stating I wanted both banks of lifters replaced because I pull a 30' camper with my family and didn't want the other side to fail while I'm pulling 7000+ pounds. They declined to replace the other bank stating that since the vehicle had more than 5000 miles it did not qualify for both sides to be replaced and it was for only vehicles after 11/21 and mine was built 2/21. I still would like to get the other bank of lifters replaced under warranty.

- Roselle, IL, USA

problem #106

Jan 202025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have just been made aware that there is a lot going on right now with the l87 6.2 motor. I purchased my truck last September so I e had it almost a year 1/2. I recently started having what seems like a misfire issue as of 1/20/2025. I have it scheduled to be checked out Friday 1/24/2025. I-??m just reporting this to cover my back if any recall or anything comes about. In addition I-??ve had regular oil changes and maintenance on the truck. It-??s currently inspected and insured.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

problem #105

Dec 222024

Silverado 1500

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH and attempting to overtake a semi, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Mercer, MO, USA

problem #104

Dec 122024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
2021 Chevy Silverado RST 6.2 Crankshaft Failure -?" Trust bearing / Main Bearing -?" Verified by GM dealership. This incident occurred without any prior warning indicators. The check engine light illuminated only after the engine began to seize, and the engine abruptly stalled. At the time of the failure, the vehicle was traveling at 60 MPH on a busy highway. Upon the event, the vehicle came to an immediate stop and could not be restarted. The engine failed to turn over, rendering the vehicle inoperable and partially obstructing traffic. The vehicle was subsequently towed to a local General Motors dealership, where it was determined that the failure was due to a crankshaft thrust and main bearing issue. The vehicle has 27,000 miles on the odometer.

- Green Cove Springs , FL, USA

problem #103

Dec 272024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Started my truck and the check engine light was flashing along with a few other warming lamp lit up. When I went to drive the truck the engine started to make some noise, and didn't have much power. After being diagnosed by the dealer ship the motor needed new valves, lifters and camshaft. The bill for the repairs is going to be around $8,500 and GM is not willing to help with the costs.

- Medina, NY, USA

problem #102

May 132023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Total catastrophic engine failure. Occurred at roughly 80,000 miles. Engine bearing shattered causing total engine loss. Needed to be replaced. Occurred in May 2023. There were no precursors to the event and the engine had been well maintained. I noticed an investigation of my vehicles engine and thought I should report this.

- Bozeman, MT, USA

problem #101

Jan 192025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Major engine failure / main bearing failure with the engine burning oil and no warning signs no oil leaks or no burning oil smoke out of exhaust. I-??m in the process of having the engine re built out of pocket on this date 1/19/2025 and have no documentation from repair shop at this time so I can-??t up load any further information till I get it completed,

- Houston , TX, USA

problem #100

Jun 182022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was driving 65mph down the freeway when the truck suddenly turned off and the dash told me to put in neutral and start again so I did just that. Made it about another mile and the truck completely turned off and wouldn-??t turn back on there was nowhere to pull over or get off the freeway in that time frame so I was stopped in the middle of the highway with my family in the truck. Luckily a guy in another truck was able to push me over to the shoulder with his vehicle where I sat and waited four hours for a tow to the dealership. Two days later they called me and told me it-??s spun a bearing and threw two rods and needed a new engine. I-??m anal about servicing my vehicles they told me it just happens, but it was a brand new truck with only 35k miles. Ever since I got the new engine installed it-??s constantly squeaking and they can-??t seem to pin point the issues I feel like it-??s going to happen again and this next time I-??ll probably be out of warranty and it-??ll be out of pocket for me to fix.

- Phoenix , AZ, USA

problem #99

Mar 082024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The crankshaft bearings failed causing engine to knock very loudly. I didn't get an engine light. Dealership did replace one bearing and said lifters we fault and replaced. This happened with just over 33000 miles on truck. I didn't receive any extended warranty from manufacturers for any problems that may occur in future from pieces of metal or other contamination to inside of engine.

- Camden , TN, USA

problem #98

May 012024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine lifter failure at 75 k miles

- Houston, TX, USA

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