Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 2,322 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 42 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (1,856 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (62 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
1856
Check Engine Light On problems
62
Car Stall problems
53
Radiator problems
42
Engine Cooling System problems
37
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
36
Engine Burning Oil problems
25
Engine Exhaust System problems
23
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems
23
Engine Oil Leaking problems
16
Coolant Leaking problems
14
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems
13
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems
13
Engine problems
9
Loud Engine Noise problems
8
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems
8
Engine Failure problems
8
Engine Stall problems
8
Oil Pump problems
7
Service Engine Light On problems
6
Emission Control problems
6
Engine Noise problems
6
Engine Knocking Noise problems
6
Crankcase (pcv) problems
5
Catalytic Convertor problems
4
Water Pump problems
4
Engine Oil/lubrication Oil Cooler problems
3
Engine Oil/lubrication problems
2
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems
2
Cooling System Hoses/lines/piping/fittings problems
2
Engine Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) problems
2
Exhaust System Emission Control Urea Injection System (def) problems
2
Cooling Fan problems
2
Engine Grinding Noise problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication Pipes, Hoses, And Fittings problems
1
Gasoline Engine problems
1
Engine Funny Noise problems
1
Timing Tensioner problems
1
Radiator Hose problems
1
Engine Crank/camshaft Position Sensor problems
1
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication Seals/gaskets problems
1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Gm replaced engine after a complete failure associated with a defective engine recall. The remanufactured or new engine installed seems to have a similar defect as the original engine. Returned vehicle for service and was told gm refused to repair or replace the engine until the vehicle suffered   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

Back road - 25-30 mph, truck "slowed" went to accelerate with no response, truck went into neutral and "press start". Slowed and stopped near side of road. Would not restart. Engine seized. Two hours plus later, able to get truck into neutral to tow to stepsons home.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

Tl the contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving off from being stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Smart Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC (3 Smart dr, white hall, ar 71602, (870)   Read details...

The Radiator problem

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the engine and the radiator needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Engine Cooling System problem

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was later towed to the local dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure.   Read details...




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