Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 owners have reported 109 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 (71 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's integrated trailer brake control (10 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

My 2021 chevy 3500hd diesel had the engine light come on and the service emissions system popped up in the info screen. It said in so many miles speed would be limited. I took it to the dealer and they said the def tank would need replaced because the tank wiring connector overheated and would cost   Read details...

The Integrated Trailer Brake Control problem

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and towing a trailer or an RV, the brake pedal was depressed, and the trailer brake failed to engage. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated.   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 Starter problem

When the truck is turned off it sometimes can take anywhere from 2 minutes to over 1 hour to restart. When this issue occurs and the key is turned to start the vehicle all you will hear is a "click" sound coming from what I assume is the starter.   Read details...




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