10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16 miles

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problem #42

Mar 082025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When I am driving my vehicle and I pull in to park, I put the gear shift into park and shut the vehichle off and a light comes on in the dash and says shift to park. And the vehichle will not shut down for several minutes after this light comes on. It also feels like there is a hesitation in the transmission at times after I start the vehicle and start driving.

- Sunbright, TN, USA

problem #41

Mar 242025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Diesel engine continues to overheat, even after the oil temperature sensor failure dealership repair. Truck is very well maintained. However, common and trending issue amongst 1500 Silverado diesel owners is overheating which causes engine to loose power while driving and even get so hot it can catch fire. Warning lights appear only when problem is at engine failure point. Also, we lost power or reduced power on freeway which almost caused an accident and engine was smoking. We had it towed to Epic Chevrolet in Sacramento, CA. Within one week of dealership repair covered under powertrain warranty, dealership said overheating engine is due to a -??new-?? code for coolant pump. In short, fire and driving safety hazard that can cost lives if not addressed by NHTSA.

- West Sacramento , CA, USA

problem #40

Feb 282025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Paint chipping and cracking not even five years old yet

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #39

Mar 182025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I had my windshield replaced and the installer said when he removed the old glass, the bottom of the glass didn't have the rubber strip accross the bottom. Our rear sliding window has had a small leak, so we asked him to check it out too. He noticed that the window also does not have the rubber weather seal.

- Moore , OK, USA

problem #38

Sep 132024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Baton Rouge Louisiana

- Batonrouge, LA, USA

problem #37

Sep 132024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Baton Rouge Louisiana

- Batonrouge, LA, USA

problem #36

Mar 032025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The tumbler in keyed switch is locked up solid. Cannot turn key to start or turn on.

- Axtell , NE, USA

problem #35

Mar 012025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The car while I-??m driving, when I start driving it has a kick could be transmission

- Fort Washington , MD, USA

problem #34

Feb 222025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Since the purchase of this truck I have been having the same issues consistent with the current recall. It has gotten worse and has almost caused an accident during acceleration due to skipping or locking up of the engine/wheels. Worse when traction control is on. This Happens almost every time the gears shift during acceleration.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #33

Dec 182024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
There is a water leak from the rear roof leaking causing water to come inside by the rear window down the rear pillar by the airbag. May cause problems with the rear side airbag and mold. Dealer charged me a $273 diagnostics charge and will not repair under warranty or extended warranty even though there is a TSB on this affecting numerous other trucks

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #32

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 #31

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 #30

Jan 062025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
1. The automatic tailgate opens by itself randomly. It appears to be malfunctioning. I am unable to open it from the tailgate now. When it-??s open it continues to attempt to unlatch making the noise. It-??s opened while driving. 2. So far I lost a cooler on the highway due to this problem which would cause a road hazard to other drivers. 3. I brought it to the dealer they said it-??s not there problem due to my vin not matching the recall even though there-??s a recall for this problem with same year trucks. 4. It has not been inspected due it not being an official recall. 5. No warning lights regarding this issue.

- Dudley , MA, USA

problem #29

Aug 032024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When putting vehicle in PARK and releasing the foot brake it rolls back an excessive amount of space sometimes it rolls back so much we begin to get scared thinking we are still in DRIVE and jump back in vehicle just to learn we are in PARK. We have had this issue since the day of getting truck in August of 2024 and how much it rolls back is never consistent on the length of the roll back. Sometimes it feels like it make even slip out of gear and just keeping rolling. It-??s very scary and we have almost knocked ourselves out when it happens trying to jump back in to stop it.

- Miami, OK, USA

problem #28

Oct 042024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
There is a current recall out there for the tailgates releasing on 20-24 Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500. I own a 1500 and am having the same issue. Water is getting into the rear electronic switch and releasing the tailgate unbeknownst to me. I have lost items that were in the bed on the pickup on the road while traveling. Can the recall include the 1500 models also?

- Silver Springs, NY, USA

problem #27

Dec 152023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The tailgate has fell down several times by its self.I reported the problem on this to the Chevy dealer they said there is no recall on the 1500 series. The tailgate even unlatched its self at the dealership so they disconnected the outside tailgate switch so it wouldnt unlatched its self 12/23

- Alvarado, TX, USA

problem #26

Dec 022024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate inadvertently opened on its own. As a result, the contacts tool box fell from the vehicle potentially becoming a dangerous road hazard. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 17,000.

- Enton, MO, USA

problem #25

Nov 222024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
We were driving 40 mph when all the sudden the rear tires locked up without warning. We almost got in an accident and thankfully were able to get off the road. Then, the check engine light came on and the truck went into limp mode and would not shift gears automatically and it was difficult to make it home. We had a mechanic come to our house to run a diagnostic and they informed us of the recall and confirmed it is what the truck was experiencing. We took it to the dealership and they confirmed the recall and that there was no available fix and nothing they could do for us. Meanwhile, ours is not safe to drive.

- Rathdrum, ID, USA

problem #24

Oct 242024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Vehicle attempted to do an 'over the air' update to the infotainment system. This prompted an error message, stating the update failed and return to the dealership. Took vehicle to GM dealer, diagnostics were run, and dealer stated that an update was not available, and the module for the infotainment system was bad. Quoted me $1600 for replacement and install. Have read multiple reports with owners' having the same issue. Infotainment system attempts to do an update, and it fails. The owners are left paying out of pocket for something that was not their fault. This needs to be a recall. Not only are you paying a hefty amount for a repair that is not your fault, but the entire Infotainment system doesn't not work (stereo, cooling/heating info, back up camera etc)

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #23

Jul 212024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Heard and felt a loud clunk from underneath truck while driving 70 mph on interstate. Pulled off and next available exit with a hotel and parked truck. Cranked truck to move and it would not move forward or backward except for about a foot. Loud grinding noise. Had to call tow truck to tow us to nearest Chevrolet dealer. Dealer service department says transfer case has seized up and must be replaced. Transfer case is currently on backorder and not available from GM. Was given rental car to drive home, which is 10 hours away. Truck has been in shop for 7 days as for this writing and I still do not have an answer about when a transfer case will be available and they can repair my truck. I located transfer case at my local dealer but repair dealer says they have to wait on GM.

- Umatilla, FL, USA

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