Equipment Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

On October 17, 2026, approximately two minutes after driving smoke started to fill the cabin. It appeared to be coming from behind the rear seat area. I pulled over and could not find the source of the smoke so I drove back home and shut the truck off in my driveway. Almost immediately after shutting the truck off the rear glass on either side of the middle sliding window shattered, but stayed in place. The middle sliding window did not shatter. I then called Chevrolet road side service and the vehicle was towed to a dealership.

Vehicle has died multiple times, seems to always be 10mph or less so far, stopping or just taking off, the time taking off it felt like I hit something and it died, I had not hit anything, the other times were slowing down and it just dies and seems to shift possibly and dies I have to put in park and start, not a good scenario on a hill with cars behind you. Took to the car dealership in conway (superior Chevrolet). They had it for a few minutes came out and told me they knew of an issue as they had 3 others in for same thing but don’t know what’s causing it. Nothing documented, sent me on my way and didn’t seem to care much. I asked if they found out anything if they would call he stated I needed to check back in with them for updates.

Roof is leaking in the back passenger side.

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After driving for ~45 minutes, while sitting in traffic moving along slowly, my vehicle went into neutral, engine shut off and dash displayed message to press start/stop button to restart engine.

While driving approximately 30–40 mph through an uphill left-hand curve, the steering suddenly became extremely stiff and very difficult to turn. I do not recall seeing any warning before I noticed the steering becoming stiff. While trying to control the vehicle, I noticed “service power steering” and “service esc” warnings approximately 1–2 seconds later. I cannot say exactly when the warnings first appeared because everything happened very quickly and I was focused on trying to control the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway onto an adjacent lawn and traveled along a steep hillside beside the road. The driver-side mirror struck a curve sign and broke before the vehicle returned to the roadway. The vehicle also bounced while traveling off the road, and there is additional visible body damage. I do not yet know whether there is hidden steering, suspension, underbody, or other damage. A passenger was in the vehicle and witnessed the incident. Shortly afterward, while taking the passenger home, the steering again became extremely stiff and I again noticed the service power steering and service esc warnings. Because the steering problem occurred twice, I parked the vehicle and have not driven it since because I do not believe it is safe to operate. The vehicle has not yet been professionally diagnosed or repaired and remains available for inspection. I have opened a case with the manufacturer. There were no known steering problems before this incident. The vehicle had an alignment performed earlier the same day.

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Rear window defrost caught fire. No noticeable damage to vehicle. On my twenty fifteen chevy silverado. Smoke filled the cab of the vehicle. There were no warning or messages to alert to this happening. I reported the dangerous incident to a dealer who told me to contact corporate. He said this is an issue but it was called a customer satisfaction program n192265660 rear window thermal event which yes it was my year but the safety issue which I was never aware of expired. He then told me to report it to nhsta. Gov. This is very dangerous and certainly should be a recall to befixed. Luckily I had started the vehicle in my driveway and was getting into it when it happened. It could have happened while I was driving. That was a known dangerous issue this should still be fixed without an expiration date. It is still dangerous.

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As I was driving, the vehicle threw a cel and I saw the rpm’s fall. This happened multiple times, twice at an all-way stop sign, and once at a major intersection resulting in me being stranded with my vehicle in the middle of an active roadway, unable to move my vehicle. I brought my vehicle into the Chevrolet dealership and the service department is claiming that I need to pay $1500 for a fuel pump with a cel code that is not able to be duplicated. There is a TSB 24-na-139 regarding my issue saying that it is not the fuel pump, it is the fuel pump control module. My issue is that the dealership wants me to pay $1500 for a fuel pump solely off of their “guess” of what the issue is. The bulletin calls out the p102b as one possible code related to the issues. I refused this service since this is just the dealership’s guess of what the issue may be and I believe the fuel pump control module should be replaced for free under the 8yr/80k federal emissions warranty. I requested that the dealership check the module as a part of the $245 diagnosis I paid for and they are insisting that the issue is with the fuel pump.

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Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (VIN: [xxx]). The factory summit white paint and clearcoat are delaminating from the primer in large sheets along the roofline directly above the windshield header. This factory paint-bonding failure exposes raw primer and bare metal, compromising the structural roof seal around the windshield. Left unaddressed, it creates water intrusion and structural rust risks near the windshield header, posing a safety and visibility hazard. Gm has denied goodwill assistance despite this being a known manufacturing defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2026 chevy Silverado 1500 lt trail boss only has 2300 miles on it about 2 weeks ago pulling in to the driveway the truck shifted into neutral and died and prompted me to restart. Started find a few days later it did the same things. The truck has shifted into neutral and died pulling up to a light at slow speeds 4 or 5 times. It has done this twice at highway speeds on overpass incline. On 9/13 the truck shifted in to park while drive 5mph in at parking lot and shifted in to park on its and died will driving.

Coolant control valve is available for inspection safty issues include loss of power steering and brakes while driving sudden power limp mode sudden engine over heating and engine seizure loss of visibility due to smoke and loss of defrosting inspection done by chevolet (live oak FL) check engine light and code p1098 appeared after defect.

Onstar telemetry control module suddenly failed. Systems such as automatic crash detection, directions, mapping and onstar emergency connection and sos all not working. Rests did not work and truck is at the dealership for repairs. Internet reports that this is a common issue with 24-25 models but GMC not proactively repairing or compensating owners for repair. They issued a service bulletin for some models but are resisting a recall to address safety issues. Gm service update n262547330.

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Rear windows water leak. May caue electrical issues and mold in the cab.

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Picked up truck at the dealership with a friend and stopped at restaurant across from the dealership. I backed into a parking spot and shifted into park and pressed button to shutdown engine. No audible warnings were given to indicate that I did something improperly. We exited the vehicle and the only sound heard after I closed the door was the audible alarm that reminded me that the spare key was inside the vehicle. We walked approximately 30 to 40 feet and heard a crack from a limb that the truck struck as it rolled backwards down a small hill and crashed into a building. No one was hurt. Upon checking the vehicle, we noticed that the shifter indicated that it was in reverse after impact. Onstar was notified because of the crash and we relayed to it that no one was hurt. Truck taken to body shop.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ltz, 3. 0l duramax. When the def system begins displaying the “miles until 65 mph max speed” warning, the warning takes over the driver information center and cannot be acknowledged or dismissed with the steering-wheel thumbwheel. This prevents me from accessing unrelated dic information, including trip 1/trip 2 and other vehicle information, potentially for hundreds of miles. The truck recently received the latest available software update. I am requesting that gm document this as a software/usability defect and provide a case number. The def warning should remain available without preventing access to other dic functions.

My truck started skipping and over time the check engine light came on. I took it in and they are saying it is the lifters, which is costly. I know this truck was built during covid and I know a lot of the manufacturers were dealing with skeleton crews. I heard this was an issue with the 2021 silverado trucks, and a recall. Can you please advise?.

I recently took my vehicle in for maintenance work on my transmission. I was informed that my vehicle was showing code p0747 which was under a special coverage warranty by gm. I then took my vehicle to our local gm dealership and was told that my vehicle does not qualify for the special coverage warranty n242454441 because my VIN number was not attached to the parts and the best I could do was contact gm. I reached out to gm to see if I could get a clearer understanding and my claim was denied. I spoke with a very helpful lady that informed me she would have their area technician reach out to me to see what could be done. After a few voicemails he did return my call to let me know gm would not be helping with reimbursement because the VIN was not attached to the part numbers. He ended with telling me that parts wear out and there was no proof that our 2022 Chevrolet diesel Silverado 1500 was included in the special coverage warranty. I am reaching out because this is the second time we have had issues with trying to get recalls/warranties covered by Chevrolet and not been successful. I am currently looking at gm's special coverage n242454441 - this special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 15 years or 150,000 miles (240,000km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. Vehicle owners or lessees who paid for repairs referenced in this special coverage (“customers”) are eligible for reimbursement of their reasonable and customary expenses in accordance with the procedures specified below. The conditional right to reimbursement is provided by gm solely in the interest of customer satisfaction and is personal to customers. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. Please explain to me why my vehicle is showing this code and once again I am being told I will get no help from Chevrolet? this is a problem and I feel that we fall under this warranty.

Incident description:while driving my 2022 Chevrolet silverado at highway speeds, the front passenger-side bumper outer filler panel (fascia molding) completely detached from the vehicle without warning and flew off into active traffic. The factory plastic mounting clips and tabs failed entirely under normal driving conditions. Because the panel flew directly into the path of trailing vehicles, this defect creates an immediate and severe road hazard that could easily cause a multi-vehicle accident or serious injury. This is a known engineering and structural defect shared across this vehicle platform, yet no safety recall has been issued for the Chevrolet silverado to protect the public.

Component affected: visibility: interior trim / entertainment center bezel glare description of safety hazard:the interior styling of the 2025 Chevrolet silverado rst contains a design flaw involving the polished chrome trim strip located directly below the main central entertainment center/infotainment screen. Because of the angle of this specific trim piece relative to the driver's seating position, direct sunlight hits this lower screen border and reflects a concentrated, blinding glare directly into the driver’s eyes. This causes immediate, severe visual impairment and a temporary loss of forward visibility while driving. This distraction and blindness prevent the driver from safely observing the road and traffic, creating an imminent crash hazard. The manufacturer has failed to provide a non-reflective, matte finish for this specific entertainment center trim to prevent this hazard.

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After grocery shopping, I was putting items into the back seat on the floor of the truck. I lifted the seats to allow for more room. I went to push an item to the far side of the truck to allow for more room. During this action, I put my left hand down with my knuckles facing the floor to provide leverage. Without realizing where I was putting my hand, I placed the middle segment of my ring finger directly on the edge of the mechanical-jack and put my weight onto it. The jack is not covered and is black (the same color as the carpet). The edge of the jack has sharp burrs. As a result, I was cut across the entire middle segment of my ring finger and slightly on the knuckle of my middle finger.

Check engine for cam shaft sensor wiring harness burnt up and damaged in numerous places shows bulletin board for this issue online but no recall has been made for this safety issue.

Radio screen display, overheating, bubbling at the bottom of the screen trim underneath air conditioner show signs of overheating have been replaced before GMC and Chevrolet is aware of this matter. Initially made no notes to tri to inform me of this hazard of the overheating of the screen and blacking out of the screen commonly referred to a ghost screen. The trim was replaced under the warranty at 10,000 miles, but hendrick Chevrolet dealership located in [xxx] phone number [xxx] service provider was [xxx] not able to drive because I am fear of screen, overheating, and catching on fire information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Truck will hard shift and bang into gear while driving. This usually happens when slowing then starting up again. Happens at all speeds on highway, so hard it lunges me forward. Condition getting worse. Random times my windshield wipers will just come on ( I do not have rain sensors) the switch is in the off position and wipers will just come on and I have to turn them on then turn them off to get them to stop.

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Vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 lt (5. 3l v8 engine) component: engine (piston rings, lifters, and motor assembly) / powertrain component availability: yes, the failed components/vehicle are available for inspection upon request. What happened and safety risk: while operating the vehicle on prince street in clovis, nm, the engine suddenly began knocking violently without any prior warning or symptoms. Immediately following the mechanical failure, dashboard warning lights illuminated (including the check engine light, abs, and traction control) and the vehicle dropped into "reduced engine power" mode. This caused an immediate and hazardous loss of acceleration on an active roadway, forcing an emergency maneuver to navigate out of traffic and pull over safely. This sudden powertrain failure poses an unreasonable and severe safety risk to the driver and surrounding traffic. Confirmation and inspections: the mechanical failure has been confirmed and diagnosed by hamilton chevy in portales, new mexico, and sanders repair services in portales, new mexico. The vehicle and components have not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms of any kind prior to the sudden failure.

Severe frame rot on driver side beneath the cab. Just noticed it today July 13, 2026.

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Vehicle suffered a failure cascade of the brake booster vacuum pump system. During a low-speed bumper collision on July 4 and a boat ramp slide, the pedal triggered abnormal abs-like pulsing as the computer tried to hydraulically compensate for dropping vacuum pressure. This resulted in truck front bumper damage and boat trailer fender damage. On July 10, total failure occurred in a drive-thru, rendering the pedal rock-hard and sopping mear impossible. All marked parts and logs are available for inspection. Onboard diagnostic data reveals the electronic brake control module has driven continuously without a master clear for 22,665 miles, locking the last system initialization to 78,468 miles. This continuous data loop proves code c0299-00 was actively visible in the history log during the subsequent dealer service visits. Instead of performing the hardware pump remedy under recall n192268490 (NHTSA 19v650). At the Jan 24 dealer visit (78,482 mi), dealer applied a software update and charged out-of-pocket fees to clear symptoms. They also ignored subsequent communication regarding the billing discrepancy. Technicians completely neglected the history logs despite explicit complaints regarding low-speed abs sensations, trailer brake messages, park assist, and brake assist warnings. The 2026 dealers (and 2024) falsified multipoint inspections stating brakes required no service until after winter. Jan '26 dealer delayed further diagnostics until June '26. May '26 dealer ignored texts regarding a crooked steering wheel and unstable tracking after alignment service. The truck was intentionally misdiagnosed as functional to avoid the warranty period repair. This unaddressed mechanical failure caused a destructive system cascade requiring replacement of the vacuum pump, oil-contaminated vacuum lines lines, oil-saturated booster, master cylinder, glazed pads, warped rotors, fluid flush, tires from module drag, alongside the resulting bumper and trailer property damage.

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Tailgate unlatched while driving and all my items in the trunk fell out without me, knowing about it.

I was on the highway doing 70 mph with my family driving down I-40 through western nc (mountainous terrain) when my brakes went out and the vehicle went into limp mode. I was able to safely pull over thank god and then had my vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer just informed me that a software update is needed, and not covered under warranty. There are multiple safety bulletins coming out for related years and issues related to the braking system of this make/model and I would like this documented as well as chevy to cover the cost of repairing this defect.

My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, lt trail boss, did not include a printed version of the owner's manuals and guides. I have experienced issues with using automatic car washes with the truck lurching while inside the car wash, the online version of the manual is difficult to use at times when internet access is unavailable. My VIN is not listed in the recall n252532020. Another issue is with the driver's seat, the retainer for the leather upholstery keeps popping off under the seat that can cause it to become caught in the seat's mechanics.

The wiring harness failed causing erratic and unpredictable behavior at 65 mph on this 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 77,500 miles on the odometer. General motors no longer makes the wiring harness and there are none available in the market. This otherwise flawless truck (for which I paid $40,000 at a reseller in 2024) is essentially now totaled (undrivable) and gm will not take any responsibility or provide any other remedy beside $750 toward the purchase of a brand new truck.

While shifting my vehicle from park, a "service transmission" warning message appeared on the dashboard. The warning would illuminate and then disappear, but the vehicle continued to shift into the other gears. At the time the issue occurred, my truck had only 47,000 miles. I brought it to blasius Chevrolet in [xxx] on xxx, for diagnosis. The dealership determined that the transmission control assembly (part # xxx) had failed and needed to be replaced. I was informed that this repair was not covered under the powertrain warranty because Chevrolet considers the transmission control assembly to be excluded from powertrain coverage, and my basic warranty had already expired. I was quoted more than $900 for parts and labor. Initially, I was told the replacement part would arrive within a few days. Later, the technician stated that other Chevrolet dealerships had the part in stock. However, after contacting those dealerships, he was told they would not release their inventory. Chevrolet then advised that the part was on national backorder, with the earliest estimated availability of xxx. As a result, I have been without my truck for approximately one month, creating a significant hardship. After researching this issue, I found numerous reports from other Chevrolet owners experiencing the same failure involving the transmission control assembly. The apparent frequency of these failures, combined with the nationwide backorder of the part, suggests this may be a widespread defect rather than normal wear and tear. I believe Chevrolet should either: cover this repair under the powertrain warranty, as it directly affects the operation of the transmission, or issue a recall or warranty extension if this is determined to be a common defect affecting vehicle safety and reliability. I am submitting this complaint because I am concerned that a failure of the transmission control assembly could impact the safe operation of the vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

On June 7th, 2026, I pulled into my driveway, and put the truck in park (did not set the parking brake, but left it running). I walked, approximately 25 feet up my driveway, towards my garage, to retrieve my garbage can, to bring it to the road. About the time I got to my garbage can, my truck proceded to roll towards me, as I walked back towards the road. I then noticed it rolling, let go of my garbage can, ran to the truck, jumped in it, hit the brakes, and I had to shift the truck back in gear, then back in park. By that time, it had already struck the support pole to my temporary car port, destroyed it, and caused a small amount of damage to the front fender of my truck (small dent, and some scratches in the front plastic). I know I did not leave it in drive, as I had to shift it into gear, then back into park, as well as the fact, that it stayed still, as I walked normally, 25 feet up the driveway. I tested the truck, after the fact. It starts rolling immediately after taking your foot off the brake, from the same spot. On a side note, my truck had just received an update download, 2 days prior to the incident. There were no warning lights. Luckily, my safety, was the only one at risk. I have not had it inspected, and it has not happened again, since. I did contact general motors, immediately, but got no response to my email. I do have a short security video, starting when I retrieved my garbage can, to the moment the truck struck the pole.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab rst with the rst select package. The "chrome-like" trim inside and outside reflective the sunlight badly and depending on travel direction and sun position, horrible reflection appears and momentary blinds you. It is very comparable to having the sunlight reflect off a mirror and into the driver's face. There are two different areas of "chrome-like" trim in the middle of the dash that shine directly into your face, occasionally it will shine and reflect into the driver's side rear view mirror and place and line across the mirror, which impedes the viewing through the mirror. The reflection also occurs off the Chevrolet symbol off the middle of the steering wheel, this one is not as bad as the others, but still annoying. The reflection various and the pictures don't show how intense and bad it really is. The chrome "turbomax" emblem was removed from the hood because that would reflect and shine back into the truck. Is there anyway to pass new rules to stop having highly reflective materials on the interior and exteriors of vehicles.

Doors automatically unlock while driving or parked and not running.

2019 silverado experienced sudden engine failure while driving, creating a safety hazard. Had taken vehicle to serpentine in tallmadge ohio for brake repair as well as a ticking sound a couple of times within the past 2 years. Each time the complaint regarding the noise it made was not addressed or documented as they said it was the brakes. While driving the truck, it started clanking and banging, smoking and spewed oil all over engine and ground. The truck is completely inoperable.

The infotainment system is experiencing a freezing screen, audio spikes, and constant restarts.