general problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

15 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2010 Silverado 1500.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2024

The frame is severely rusting out. Was found during an oil change by a certified mechanic. This will cause serious safety concerns as the frame will break. After researching this issue online, it appears this is a common problem others are having with Chevrolet. I believe others have filled complaints and look forward to a recall to fix these vehicles. Sincerely, [xxx] and [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2023

The frame rotted in the middle of the vehicle causing an unsafe situation.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2023

Cracks in dash by passenger airbag and driver instrument cluster. Looks like it could be a hazard if vehicle is in a collision.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2023

Dash near airbag is cracking. Common issue with gm vehicles.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2022

I got a code p2138 throttle/pedal position sensor/switch. Upon doing my own research on this code I found out it is a manufacture defect. And they are aware this is caused because the manufacturer did not seal the antenna correctly so water gets in and damages wires and sensors.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2021

The dash has cracked all up.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2020

Purchased a truck with a tampered odometer and a title with falsified information. Truck odometer reads: 113,677 auto history report odometer reading is 230,184 vehicle title odometer reading is 23018 with a digit clearly scratched off.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2020

Rusted frame. Weekend structure. Can cause complete loss, dangerous, should be buy backs or added structure for frame damages. No protective devices,coatings,nothing to prevent rusting on frame that holds motor,transmission and over all vehicle together. This is a death sentence to owners of this truck. It cost me 2700. To have extra metal welded on the early rusted out frame to avoid disaster and accidents. This is something the manufacturer should have fixed since it is clearly a manufacturing defect. This should not have been happening at any stage of owning these trucks.

9 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated he did not experience a failure with the air bag. The contact stated the air bag light illuminated on the dash board. The air bag light illuminated January 14, 2020. The dealership was contacted about the air bag issue. The manufacturer was not contacted about the air bag issue. The parts are not yet available. The mileage was 190,000. Bh.

10 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2018

Ignition ~ won't turn over. Only ignition key & fob on the key ring ~ key will not turn over, can't start car & now air bag light comes on & off intermittently.

11 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2018

Takata recall our door handles in our 2010 silverado are chrome and they are peeling and have sliced open my wife's finger. These are very sharp and are peeling right at the top edge on both front doors.

12 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Interior door handles peeling chrome plate. Leaves razor sharp edges that cut fingers, drawing blood when exiting the vehicle. Less than 70,000 miles of use. Similar to 2007 issues.

13 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2013

Front end violent shaking happened on several road surfaces. I have experienced this once before, on another vehicle, and found tires had hard spots. Replacement corrected problem. Tires on this truck are good year, wrangler p 265 70 r 17. It continues to happen frequently at speeds above 45 mph.

14 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2010

2010 Chevrolet 1500 silverado. Consumer states a defect in regards to oversized off road tires the consumer stated the vehicle did not come equipped with mud flaps to prevent the oversized tires from throwing debris, stones and glass etc. Toward the body of the vehicle.

15 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2010

Driving to dallas texas and freeway 40 east bound about 3:00 am or abit after 3:00 am it began to smell burnt and after that we began to see black smoke in the from of the engine straight from where I drive we traveled about 70-75 miles/ per hour when we tried to stop the truck the lights and locks inside started acting crazy and also the alarm was crazy at the moment we were scared for our lives because we could not stop the truck.


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