9.9

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
227 miles

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problem #22

Aug 042025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At 62000 miles, I was having a transmission problem but had no check engine lights associated with the issue. The day I took it to the dealership for the transmission, the check engine light came on for the first time ever when I started the vehicle. The dealership first said it was a faulty solenoid on the purge valve, replaced that part, but it didn-??t fix the problem. The dealership then said it needed a new fuel pump control module, which was heavily back ordered due to demand. I needed the vehicle because it had already been at the dealership for a transmission replacement for many weeks and is my only transportation. The dealership told me other vehicles were there for the same problem, parts were on a national back order and being rationed to dealerships around the country. They could not provide an estimate for when my vehicle would be ready and pushed me to trade in my vehicle as a solution. The sales manager offered a very low trade in value, told me I couldn-??t get the part faster by purchasing it myself, and was very pushy. She said my vehicle was devalued because it didn-??t have the fuel pump control module needed for the check engine light to turn off, and had a history of transmission problems (even though it just got a new transmission). I got frustrated and ordered the new GM part from summit racing and had it on my doorstep in two days. I took it to the dealership and all of a sudden they had received a shipment of this part, and replaced the faulty one in my vehicle. Their repair resolved the problem, but I still had reliability concerns. Despite all repairs being completed, the sales manager said the vehicle trade in value remained unchanged. It was a complete nightmare and I felt my vehicle was being held back from repair resolution to convince me to trade it in for a new truck. I kept my vehicle and extra part I ordered in case this happens again.

- Townsend , GA, USA

problem #21

Feb 012026

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I just bought this truck off a used car lot certified dealer and I noticed the engine light on then the truck would hesitate to start and I know the battery is dying so I looked it up and I got a recall on 2021 Chevy Silverado just like mine just wondering why mine is not under recall or why won-??t mine get fixed but everybody else is the same year in the same problems can get fixed. I think mine should be fixed.

- Walton, KY, USA

problem #20

Nov 062025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was at a stoplight with the auto start button engaged on it. The vehicle completely stalled. All the power is drained from the car. leaving me stranded in the highway. I got it towed and when replacing the battery still nothing will roll over or even turn on.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #19

Oct 172023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine failure in 2023. Paid 15,600 to have engine repaired and gm is denying reimbursement because repairs not done at dealership and vehicle is too old is what they are giving me for reasons for denial.

- Bloomingdale, GA, USA

problem #18

Oct 162023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine failure in October of 2023. Had vehicle towed to dealership and was told truck was not under warranty because of mileage and was going to be months before they can get to it because of parts on backorder or shortage of parts. Had truck towed to another shop and had the repairs done there, at my expense, for a total of $15,600. Fast forward to July of 2025, recall comes out on my truck for engine failure. Got reimbursement form with recall notice in the mail and got the required documents to submit form and was denied reimbursement for the following reasons, truck is too old for reimbursement and also because I did not have the work performed by a dealership. It is my understanding that there is a federal law stating that a manufacturer can not deny reimbursement for using a 3rd party auto shop for repairs and as far as the truck being too old for reimbursement, the repairs were done well within the 10 years allowed by federal law so I don't understand what the problem is. Please help Thanks

- Bloomingdale, GA, USA

problem #17

Oct 032023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have a 2021 chevy silverado and in october of 2023 I lost oil pressure and took the truck to a mechanic shop and they determined that the engine had spun rod bearings and crankshaft bearings inside the engine block and needed to be rebuilt. I had them make the repairs and upgraded the engine with aftermarket parts which cost me $15,600. When the recall came out this year it came with a form for reimbursement. I collected all the documents required to submit for reimbursement and I was denied because I did not have the work performed at a gm dealership. I didn't take it to the dealership because of the time they required to fix the truck and it was already out of warranty because of the mileage and I really didn't want to replace the engine components with more of their faulty parts. Just because I had the repairs done at a 3rd party shop does not excuse the fact that they sold me a truck with a faulty engine.

- Bloomingdale, GA, USA

problem #16

Jul 252025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
No updates have been made to fix recall. Status has been pending for a long and it-??s preventing me from selling the car due to fear of breaking down.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #15

Jun 022025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
P146B (EVAP Purge Pump System Performance) engine code started occurring around 50,000 miles. This is similar to the recall for 2019-2020 Chevy Silverado, Cadillac XT4, and GMC Sierra 1500 covered by N202324990.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

problem #14

Jul 102025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
July, 10 2025 My 2021 chevy Silverado has stalled today in the middle of the road. When trying to start, it sounds like if it wants to turn over but it won-??t. I bought a brand new battery and problem is not resolved. I did some digging and sounds like fuel pump will not come on. This truck is only 4 years old and I should be having these issues. Please help thanks

- Liverpool, TX, USA

problem #13

Jun 012025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Failure of the coolant flow control valve and DEF component. Caused the engine to overheat and potentially fail while driving. The part to repair this problem has been very difficult to obtain causing a prolonged period of time in a repair shop. According to online forum information this an ongoing problem with this particular engine for over 4 years now. In my general area there are 6 vehicles that are in need of this particular part before they can be repaired. This is definitely not an isolated incident.

- Baton Rouge , LA, USA

problem #12

Jun 132025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Check engine light is on, code reads emissions fail due to the Evaporative Emissions leak detection pump.( EVAP PURGE PUMP UNDERSPEED) P1467. I see this was a recall on several Chevrolet vehicles but not yet on mine.

- Fort Myers , FL, USA

problem #11

Jun 012025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine started making clicking noise when accelerating. Followed by a large screeching noise. Dash read "shift to neutral and start again" pulled to stop and tried to start. Does not crank at all.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #10

Apr 292025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The engine light is blinking while driving on the highway, it comes and goes, I have a video for that. Also it has a ticking noise and I-??ve had the noise since I bought the truck and took it multiple times to the dealership, first it was the pump they replaced for free but the ticking never went away, I took it back and they said that all the trucks tick like that, and all that should be documented. Also while sitting still it sounds like the truck is shacking just a little. I have an appointment to which I have to pay $250 for them just to look at it. I think that my truck should be up under the new recall for the 2021 Chevy Silverado because my truck is knocking and also throwing off a blinking engine light.

- Gardendale , AL, USA

problem #9

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 #8

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 #7

Oct 072024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Fuel pump module failure while driving causing vehicle to stop abruptly while driving at highway speeds.

- Diana, TX, USA

problem #6

Aug 162024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Fuel regulator- high/low pressure failed. Yes the vehicle is available for inspection (currently at Rotolo Chevrolet). My safety and others were compromised because was on freeway approximately 75 mph and my power and speed was unexpectedly reduced. Almost caused pile up, I had to take evasive measures to guide truck to slow lane, and off the road. Yes, the problem has been confirmed [XXX] by certified Chevrolet technicians at Rotolo Chevrolet-Fontana California. Yes the part/vehicle has been inspected by Certified Chevrolet technician. A few odd hard engine starts(June/July figured a "cold" start). 2 weeks prior([XXX]) to the on road incident, the check engine light came on while driving, stopped vehicle to refuel- when the truck was restarted the check light was no longer illuminated. Scheduled ASAP service appointment 8/16/24 with Chevrolet, they couldn't take it sooner than 8/19/24 being that my truck is still under power train warranty. Unfortunately they say a faulty Fuel regulator is not covered. Document is initial service request order, I was called by Technician stating the specific (fuel regulator) issue and that my repair cost would be over $1,030. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- San Bernardino , CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 192024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
1. Trucks start/stop delays. When in traffic or crossing over lanes the truck fails to turn back on/start. When the truck does turn back on, the truck jumped forward almost sending me and my family into on coming traffic. 2. When trying to start the truck the starter will turn over constantly not turning on the truck (motor is turning over). The starter will time out after about 20+ seconds. The starter does this when auto start/stop is activated, so we get stuck in traffic almost causing accidents.

- Kahului, HI, USA

problem #4

Aug 242023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine suddenly began to run rough and slowed substantially while driving. If this occurred at highway speed, it could have presented a safety risk. Multiple check engine lights and error messages appeared at the time of the event - "service emissions system" and "65mph max speed" Dealer inspected vehicle and found a shorted wiring harness and fuel injector. The faulty parts were replaced

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #3

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

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