Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 owners have reported 116 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (77 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's integrated trailer brake control (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

The Electrical System problem

I was driving down the xxx expressway Sunday, xxx, with my children in my vehicle. This is a very heavily traveled highway in [xxx] with heavy traffic. My 2024 chevy Silverado 3500 diesel hd truck with 25,500 miles suddenly started throwing multiple codes, lost power, and steering.   Read details...

The Integrated Trailer Brake Control problem

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph with a trailer hitched to the vehicle, the trailer brake failed to respond on and off independently. Neither an independent mechanic nor a dealer was contacted.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Engine loss power while pulling a loaded horse trailer around 10,000 pounds. Error message saying power has been reduced. The top speed while on a hill was abiut 15 miles an hour. Tractor traillers had to manuver around me due to the low speed on an expressway with 70 mile an hour speed limit.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

I have 136,571 miles on vehicle. My speedometer has stopped working. I see that there are alot of people complaining about this problems on forums. There is a recall on some GMC vehicles, but alot of people are not meeting the requirements. . Why! I think the recall need to be expanded.   Read details...

The Dashboard Failed problem

The new gm 2021 trailer lighting module and/or system is defective. It fails a pre-connection test with tester, gives "check trailer wiring" warning on dash without a trailer connected and turns off any trailer lighting connected without warning on the road, without blowing a fuse.   Read details...




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