Structure Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 748 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (411 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's dashboard crack (112 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Body problem

While driving the vehicle the tailgate came open by itself. I had left my house and when I arrived at my friend’s house to pick him up the tailgate was down. I closed the tailgate and while driving a driver honked their horn to alert me that something was wrong.   Read details...

The Dashboard Crack problem

When I was driving on the 405 freeway my dash board started to crack and has been cracking pieces of the dash have fallen down by my feet brake pedal area . The dash is slowly getting worse and scares me.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of metal fragment chippings coming from the rear subframe of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Paint problem

Paint peeling off cab.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Frame is severely rusted through. Needs to replaced, truck has been garage kept. With less the 100,000 miles on it.   Read details...




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