Equipment Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners have reported 249 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (171 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (60 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Chevrolet Silverado 2500

The Equipment problem

Electric-release tailgate opens unexpectedly on its own, when vehicle is put in park. This had happen when a trailer was hitched and now has caused a dent in the tailgate. There is a recall # n232426400/n232426401; but apparently my VIN is not showing in the recall.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Three weeks I noticed the headliner above the rear window was wet. The rear window has some cracks on the top plastic molding that holds the window to the cab of the truck. This molding is in between the headliner and the rear glass.   Read details...

The Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

Air compressor malfunction. Driving in a parking lot at around five miles an hour and heard a strange sound coming from the engine. Brought the truck to a complete stop and sound stopped (like a pop). Drove about 200 feet and the cabin began to fill with smoke. Drove the car to a parking lot.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

The air conditioner blows hot air out of the passenger side vents when the air conditioner is on. This just started. My brother has a vehicle identical to mine, same yr and everything, and it is doing the same thing.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

I started my 2011 chevy Silverado 2500 6. 6l diesel and my def and check engine light came on the dash telling me to check owners manual now. I plugged in my code reader to the vehicle and it gave me a code reading �p20b9 reductant heater a control circuit open�.   Read details...




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