Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 2,007 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1,685 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission torque converter (47 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The rear wheels suddenly locked up while driving. It did it twice then the check engine light came on and then the transmission would not shift into gear until I turned off the truck and turned it back on. This happened 3 days in a row all while driving. Exactly the same. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-35 mph from a complete stop at a traffic light, the rpms increased to 4,000 before the transmission shifted into gear. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. Read details...
Transmission is slipping, this year of silverado is known for this. Transmission clunks while driving and slips in and out of gear. Read details...
Transmission failure resulting in loss of power. Was not able to accelerate up a interstate incline. With no area to pull over and heavy traffic it almost caused an accident. I restarted the truck and was able to put it in manual mode to 4th gear and made it off the intertstate. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle seized in 4wd mode, causing the steering wheel to become firm and difficult to turn. The 4wd warning light was illuminated. Read details...