Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control (esc) related problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems |
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was inadvertently depressed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The messages "service stabili-trak" and "service trailer brake" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and errors code: c0131 & c0161 were retrieved. The vehicle was diagnosed at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,741.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the “service stabili-trak” message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the instrument panel went black, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated unintendedly. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact waited approximately 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle and continued driving. The warning light was no longer illuminated. The failure occurred two more times while driving to the residence. The vehicle was taken to several certified mechanics who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer assisted the contact in scheduling an appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.