Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control (esc) related problems of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems |
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 mph, the electronic stability control (esc), traction control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that several safety features failed to operate. The contact stated that there was a popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to turned off the vehicle and waited before restarting the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle lost motive power, with the check engine, service esc, and the “service parking brake” warning lights were flashing. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine was blown, and the engine needed to be taken apart for additional diagnostic tests. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phaser and lifters had failed and the engine long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the messages "reduced steering assist”, "check engine” and "service esc" warning lights were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence at reduced power. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that an engine rod was causing the knocking sound. The contact stated that the dealer had not yet determined why the other warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.