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1GC1CUEY3JF1355852018 CHEVROLET SilveradoWork Truck/LS/Fleet/Base

Risk Score
79
CRITICAL RISK
out of 100
6 Found
6 campaigns
496
Reported to NHTSA
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
8 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
F
Score: 36/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2018 CHEVROLET Silverado was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 6 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. Owner complaints include 1 reported death and 10 injuries — an extremely serious pattern that warrants further investigation.

  • 6 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Airbag system recall; Brake system recall)
  • 1 death reported in owner complaints — a serious red flag
  • 10 complaints involved a crash — unusually high incident rate
  • Brakes is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
  • Engine or platform shared with models that have documented failure issues
  • Active or settled class action lawsuit on record for this model — GM 5.3L EcoTec3 AFM Lifter Failure (2014–2021)
79/100
Critical Risk
Critical risk — critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue. Recommend independent inspection before purchase.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 6 detected
Critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue
+20
Takata airbag recall — risk of shrapnel injury
+18
Known manufacturer defect on record for this model
+14
6 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Active or settled class action lawsuit
+8
Elevated fire risk signals detected
+7
Critical Alerts
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL — Do Not Drive
Campaigns: 24V756000, 25V432000, 26V166000

Takata airbag inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin — this defect has caused at least 27 deaths and 400+ injuries worldwide. Do NOT drive this vehicle until this recall is repaired. Contact your dealer immediately.

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Make
CHEVROLET
Model
Silverado
Year
2018
Trim / Series
Work Truck/LS/Fleet/Base
Body Style
Pickup
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Drive Type
4x2
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine
8-cyl 6.6L
Doors
4
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly
FLINT, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
BQuality63/100
Standard📍 FLINT, MICHIGAN

Builds HD Silverado and Sierra. Heavy-duty trucks with acceptable quality history.

Safety
F
Score: 36/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety10/30
Complaint History6/30
65/100High
  • Airbag system recall
  • Brake system recall
2/100
Basic
1 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Elevated
  • 4 complaint(s) involved a fire
High
  • 3 recalls on same component: Brakes
  • 3 recalls on same component: Safety Systems
  • 1 death(s) reported in complaints
  • 10 injuries reported in complaints
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Brakes
3 recalls57 complaints
Suspension/Wheels
1 recall31 complaints
Safety Systems
3 recalls17 complaints

6.6L Duramax LML diesel: EGR cooler and fuel injector failures — multiple TSBs and class action suits

Also affects: Silverado 2500HD, Silverado 3500HD, Sierra 2500HD, Sierra 3500HD
Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking?Unknown
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning?Unknown
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring?Unknown
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam?Unknown
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup Camera?Unknown
Electronic Stability Control?Unknown
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls
90/100
Critical Deferred Risk
Critical deferred failure risk — 3 safety-critical or high-cost components are past their service interval. Without immediate attention, repair costs will compound significantly.
No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~96,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
DUE SOONCriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Service interval: 120,000 mi · Est. ~96,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Timing Chain Tensioner service before 120,000 mi
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
EST. OVERDUECriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 8 yr · Past due by age
Service Water Pump immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 8 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 8 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
EST. OVERDUEModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 8 yr · Past due by age
Service Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
DUE SOONModerateFuel Injectors
Service interval: 120,000 mi · Est. ~96,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Fuel Injectors service before 120,000 mi
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
DEFECTCriticalKnown Model Defect
Failure timing unpredictable — defect may already be active
5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (AFM/DoD): active fuel management lifter failure — sudden metallic noise, oil consumption, and engine damage
Documented systemic defect with class action or NHTSA investigation. These issues are often unrepaired at point of sale.
66 RECALLS

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 6 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

2 of 6 recalls have a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.

60%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

CHEVROLET Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
87%Fair

CHEVROLET completes recalls at a fair rate (87%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~20 months.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
20mo
#19V645000
Jun 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAs the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~73%

~27% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#19V761000
Invalid Date

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Read full details...
ConsequenceUnintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~73%

~27% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#20V603000
Jan 2020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~73%

~27% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V756000
Oct 2024

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

SummaryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Est. Repair Completion~71%

~29% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V432000
Invalid Date

AIR BAGS

SummaryGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Est. Repair Completion~54%

~46% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#26V166000
Invalid Date

AIR BAGS

SummaryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Est. Repair Completion~18%

~82% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

LONG-STANDING OPEN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
6.9yr open
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
6.3yr open
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
1.5yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

01/10/2020
6 total campaigns
BrakesSuspension/WheelsSafety Systems
3
Part Replacements
3
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
2 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.
RECALL DIDN'T FIX IT

94% of complaints about "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM" were filed AFTER recall campaign 19V645000 (2019-06-09) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
94% post-recall
Recall: 2019-06-0916 before · 231 after#19V645000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
89% post-recall
Recall: 2020-01-1027 before · 220 after#20V603000

Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.

1.3yr
Lag from first complaint to recall
First complaint: 2018-02-09 · Recall issued: 2019-06-09

16 months elapsed between first complaint and recall issuance — a significant delay in consumer protection.

1 in 50

1 death reported across 496 complaints — a rate of 1 in 496 complaints involving a fatality.

Complaints
Engine/Powertrain
1 crash2 inj216
Electrical
1 crash1 inj89
Brakes
2 crash1 inj57
Other
46
Suspension/Wheels
1 crash2 inj31
Steering
2 crash23
Safety Systems
3 crash4 inj17
Visibility
7
2018
18
2019
53
2020
44
2021
71
2022
71
2023
71
2024
51
2025
91
2026
26
2% trend in recent years (increasing complaints)
Stable +10%
149
Last 24 months
136
Prior 24 months
Engine stalling42
Fire/smoke27
Electrical failure26
Transmission slip7
Brake failure6
Conditions Reported
Highway/high-speed (78)Parking/low-speed (40)Startup (34)Rain/wet (24)Cold weather (11)
496HIGH VOLUME
4
Fires
10
Crashes
1
Death
10
Injuries
ODI #11731348UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the paint on my vehicle has been bad since purchased, complained to dealership several times about this issue. one time when i complained the paint was touched up at dealership the issue has continued and became worst over time, my truck is a 2018 only 19,000 miles and the paint chips on the front where it looks like red paint speckled with white contacted the dealer as well as general motors corporate and the refuse to do anything i have complained about the paint every time the oil is changed at dealership after no help, i found a lawsuit was pending covering paint issues and the website recommend to register a complaint with NHTSA for recording issues thank you [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11729006ENGINE

Failed/collapsed lifters associated with known Active Fuel Management (AFM) issues. These issues are documented in Technical Service Bulletins and I believe there are Special Campaigns for 2014-2018 L83 engine, but my VIN does not have a Special Campaign attached to it for some reason. I believe there are also class action lawsuits associated with these known issues, but a recall has not been issued.

ODI #11728641SERVICE BRAKES

Parking brake pad failure has occurred twice. Last month at 31,668 mi, truck was taken in for servicing a warning light due to TPM failure (all replaced), and I asked for parking brake inspection because I was pushing pedal to the floor in order to engage. Mechanic said "Left rear prkg brake shoe has section missing." He had never seen that before and I exclaimed that it happened first in Apr 2021 at 18,770 mi. I am not sure which side it was since it was not written on the service invoice, but I suspect the right side because during a Nov 2021 oil change the invoice included "adjusted rear rh parking brake." OEM replacement pads were installed both times. I have the latest failed pad which shows about 2 in of material missing from the shoe substrate, not the 2021. Kearny Mesa Chevy repaired this in 2021; Walt's Danville Service in 2026. No safety issue, but could have been a problem in event of brake failure an need to stop vehicle by applying parking brake that would not hold. I asked KMChevy if this should be a warranty repair or a recall issue and they refused to consider in 2021. It cannot be coincidence that this happened to Chevy OEM equipment, I suspect to both sides. I paid ~$500 each time and feel that Chevy corporate should compensate me.

ODI #11725528SUSPENSION

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

ODI #11724143POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

We purchased a 2018 Fully Loaded Chevy Silverado LTZ/Z71 (60,000) in 2019, with the idea it would last. After being super meticulous with maintenance and keeping this vehicle in top condition, we just passed the 110,000 mile mark. I have receipts of all the work/maintenance completed on this vehicle. I began to hear a ticking noise in the engine block, and the check engine light came on, so I pulled the codes and went to a local transmission/engine mechanic to find that I have a bent push rod (manufacture failure) due a failed lifter/AFM system. I opted not to take it directly to the dealer as they charge 179 base rate for diagnosis which could increase depending on the diagnosis needed. After numerous calls, I found this is a very common (7,500-11,000) issue with '18-'21 models. Explored my options only to find the 2021- 2026 engines are worse with issues involving crankshaft, engine seizures and an active lawsuit with the new 6.2L V8 engines. (Silverado, GMC Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukons) I was then pointed in the direction of speaking to the GM Manufacture directly, again. I had contacted them numerous times and was told the damages, even though are not preventable and are directly due to a manufacture error. I was told I must take my vehicle to a licensed service dealer to be diagnosed. I informed them, that I was already told my vehicle would not be covered so I did not feel the need to endure additional cost only to be told the cost would again, not be covered. I'm not seeking full payment; I even mentioned Goodwill assistance of which they denied; however, I'm without a vehicle and have received very little to no communication in resolving this issue, which is an issue I'm finding is happening to many others alike and General Motors Corp, is not taking any responsibility or accountability in this matter.

ODI #11723616UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1. Transmission 2. Car would shake and jerk 3. Yes, GMC Waipahu and it was always stated that the transmission needed to be flushed 4. Yes, GMC Waipahu 5. No

ODI #11722894ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power while driving over a ditch or speed bump. Several unknown warning lights were occasionally illuminated. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the negative and positive battery wiring cables were abnormally hot. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer. The contact was informed that the fuse box, battery cables, and ground wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start with the ignition key; however, the contact was able to use a screwdriver to start the vehicle, and the starter was replaced by the same local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

ODI #11722583POWER TRAIN

Transmission skips 1st gear and jumps and shakes vibrates. The transmission has to have a total rebuild

ODI #11721521ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was inadvertently depressed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The messages "Service Stabili-trak" and "Service Trailer Brake" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and errors code: C0131 & C0161 were retrieved. The vehicle was diagnosed at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,741.

ODI #11720996POWER TRAIN

-Transmission failed. - Driving down the highway and the truck just quit. (Morning rush hour traffic) -truck was towed to my mechanic -only made a weird noise the day before.

ODI #11719038SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ABS warning light came on and brakes starting acting strange. The brake pedal was soft and was hard to depress. I took it to dealer and they checked codes and comfirmed the vehicle has serval codes. They cleared all codes and started the engine. Immediately the ABS warning came on. I am very concenedn about family, I just purchased the truck on Jan 21, 2026. Please help!!

ODI #11719128POWER TRAIN

My transmission failed at around 69,000 miles. This was confirmed by the dealership. I bought my vehicle from and was covered under warranty. I purchased my vehicle in 2019 from a Dodge dealership and it came with a 10 year hundred thousand mile warranty for the powertrain. The tech indicated that the torque converter failed sending metal fragments through the transmission, coolant lines and transmission cooler. There were no warning indicators only hard shifting clunking when shifting and shuttering at different speeds.

ODI #11717417POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Transmission is having hard shift and shutter at a speed of 60/65

ODI #11716898POWER TRAIN

While pulling a 14' enclosed trailer when i left off the gas pedal there was a sudden low growl/vibration coming from the bed area of the truck. I was slowing down for a red light and it started at around 20mph. I pulled off slowly when the light turned green and was listening with my head out the window but everything seemed normal, about 2 miles down the road from the initial vibration/growl incident and running about 40mph the rear differential completely locked up causing the drive shaft to snap off the pinion yoke and left me sideways in the middle of both lanes with an enclosed trailer and alot of ticked off people cussing at me like i did it on purpose or something. Because the rear end was completely locked up, there was no way for me to move out of the road way so i had to sit blocking both lanes for 2 hours while waiting for a tow truck. There was no warning lights, the only kind of warning was the quick and subtle vibration/growling noise at the redlight.

ODI #11716981ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the low oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Pepboys, and the contact was informed that the engine was a quart and a half low on engine oil. The mechanic determined that a gasket was deteriorating, and the seal had fractured, causing the oil leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the engine and transmission needed to be removed to replace the gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed the repair was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer opened a case for the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

ODI #11716817POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the transmission was failing to shift into gear properly. The contact was unaware of which part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,690.

ODI #11715352ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon cold starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and suggested that a diagnostic test be performed. The contact called two other local dealers, Herndon Chevrolet Service (5617 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072) and Jim Hudson Chevrolet Service (111 Newland Rd, Columbia, SC 29229), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics and was diagnosed with engine failure. The manufacturer was contacted and offered a gift card towards the purchase of another vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

ODI #11714104ENGINE

Collapsible lifter and lift rod failure

ODI #11712824POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

My truck has been into the dealership repeatedly from Aug 2024 to where it sits now to this day because of the engine and the electronic fuel management system. This fuel management system has destroyed my engine by allowing excessive oil consumption to which it turns the oil black. The engine goes from v8 to 4 cylinder to save on fuel which makes the engine work harder. It causes the rocker arms and pistons to work harder which makes them fail. These problems have occurred with my truck and now the dealership wants 20,000 to replace the engine when they worked on it continuously even after my warranty period had expired. Keep in mind that they were still fixing these problems when my warranty hadn't expired yet they fail to fix it properly. I make payments on a truck that I hardly ever get to drive. I have service invoices to back up my claims. There are numerous others that are dealing with this problem and it's all over the internet so i am not the only person

ODI #11712355ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

An electrical component related to the vehicle's rear sliding glass window and rear defroster malfunctioned and overheated, causing smoke to fill the cabin of the truck as it was being driven down a busy highway. Immediately following the smoke, the rear window violently shattered due to overheating from the malfunction. This dangerous defect was known to exist in our model and year of truck, as documented in Customer Satisfaction Program N192265660. This bulletin shows that GM knew about this exact issue, yet allowed the vehicle to be sold and driven. This incident was incredibly dangerous and easily could have caused my wife (who was driving) to crash the vehicle due to limited sight and distraction. My wife called me following this incident and was terrified and confused. There were no warnings, signs, or symptoms suggesting an issue with the electrical component until the incident occurred. We immediately contacted GM, who advised we were not permitted to get the vehicle fixed until they completed their inspection; however, it has been nearly a week and no inspection has occurred at this time.

ODI #11712388ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This complaint is submitted as additional information related to a previously filed safety complaint for the same vehicle and incident. Since the original submission, General Motors Product Assistance Claims verbally denied responsibility, refused to inspect the vehicle, refused to provide written confirmation of their denial, and ceased responding to emails and calls. GM previously instructed me not to repair the vehicle and promised a rental vehicle and tow, neither of which were provided. The vehicle remains unsafe to drive due to smoke intrusion and shattered rear glass and has been left exposed to freezing and rainy conditions. This incident appears consistent with a known rear window defroster thermal defect similar to GM Customer Satisfaction Program N192265660. GM’s refusal to inspect or mitigate increases safety risk.

ODI #11712095POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated or shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. Due to the failure, the torque converter and the transmission were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls for the failure under the VIN. The failure mileage was 85,377.

ODI #11711866SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

We bought the truck new 2018 and started having trans issues and leaf springs popping. So, we took back to dealership and all they did was change fluid in trans and pump grease in-between leaf springs. I did get them to finally change passenger side leaf spring out, but that does no good when leaf spring they put on has the same issue. The leaf springs have to much gap in between each leaf. I told them to give me a 1,000.00 and I would go and have some made. That way, if I put a load on leaf spring it less chance they could break going down the road. Also, we have issues with radio that also did not get fixed by gm and still has the issue we can't use today. My truck also has the 6.2l engine that you guys have had complaints on. I will tell you that I'm not happy with what Gm is doing with these defected parts on these trucks. They are doing quick fixes to save them money on their screw ups and could get us killed. We are still having the issues to this day and they just brush us off. We pay a lot of money for these truck and Gm is ripping us off and costing us more money because we have to pay to fix their mistake, they should be fixing for free. All I want from Gm is get these issues fixed right and pumping grease in-between parts does not fix anything. We have to hold them accountable for these issues and make them fix it before it cost more peoples lives. I just want what I paid for and I did not get that when I bought it with these types of issues.

ODI #11711640UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The back sliding window on the drivers side exploded, sounded like a shot gun going off , I had started my truck with the key grabbed some thing to take with me pulled out of my driveway and it exploded , call The manufacturer went through a number of calls. They had a dealership do an inspection and Gm said not there issue , just had it replaced and it is immediately showed signs of overheating with discoloration and defroster lines breaking in the glass immediately after the vehicle got repaired. Certainly there is an issue that needed correction but can’t get the correct help.

ODI #11709805STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My transmission blew up and I almost wrecked my truck. No engine lights came on, and still no engine lights are coming on it only has 69,000 miles on it and has never missed a service. Its currently at the dealership where I bought it from

ODI #11708897ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 30,434. It was later discovered upon checking Carfax, Auto Check, and VIN Inspect that the mileage was 134,000.

ODI #11706541POWER TRAIN

Torque converter failed which led to premature transmission failure at 115,000. Known common issue with 6L80 and TSB advising this. No recall

ODI #11704932ENGINE

Since purchase in 2018, my pickup truck has had a ticking and banging sound which includes rough idling and a check engine light. During routine maintenance, oil changes, etc. I have continued to ask about the noise but GM technicians have said nothing is wrong. In November 2025, i took the truck to a local shop for an oil change and that’s when I learned it has lifter issues. Upon investigating whether other Chevy Silverado truck owners are experiencing the same thing, I’ve learned about various recall and extended warranty programs offered by General Motors. I’m wondering when or if my 2018 Chevy Silverado might be included in a recall or could i be offered an extended warranty?

ODI #11702678ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the contact became aware that the title was incorrect, and it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of registration, the mileage was 43,000. The contact stated that a Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 149,000.

ODI #11702766Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

Crotch buckle belt is frayed and no longer safe to use. this should not fall under the umbrella of normal wear and tear since it is a safety strap. Nuna claimed it to be caused by a rodent, but there is no other evidence or signs of any other rodent activity

ODI #11699906ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact became aware of abnormal oil consumption and sound coming from under the hood. The local dealer was contacted; however, the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

ODI #11699260POWER TRAIN

shudder while driving

ODI #11698549POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

2018 6.2l engine dropped 3 lifters at just a little over 70k miles. Vehicle is my wife’s and almost caused her and my child to have an accident while traveling on highway at posted speed. Vehicle lost power that resulted from premature engine failure resulting in vehicle losing power to the brakes and steering while in heavy traffic. This directly affected my wife and immediately caused her to have a panic attack. Vehicle has always been maintained to the highest levels. This issue affects a substantial amount of these motors around the same mileage. Very bad and unsafe AFM design that is common among vehicles with this engine. Transmission is also experiencing studdering/vibration issues. Right now we have paid out over 5k for engine repairs. Transmission needs repaired and presents a constant safety risk to our family as well as others. GM needs to stand by their products as we consumers put our trust in these vehicles to be safe and to last more than a few miles. My wife and I both have to work and unfortunately we don’t have the extra funds to purchase another vehicle or to keep shelling money out to fix a basically new vehicle that we have babied. Please help us hold companies accountable for their failure to stand behind their products. Thank you for your time.

ODI #11697587ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Number one electrical system left side wire harness manufacturer installed in properly, not watertight and ran through a pinch point causing wires to break. Safety was put at risk due to power failure from fuel pump and brake lights failing which could’ve caused a potential accident. Been confirmed by an independent service center. Reached out to the manufacturer. They said there was no recalls. It was very unhelpful. On the failure happened a light did come on. Number two media end navigation system this is a safety risk because at certain times it will switch between screens at will by itself. They will also put calls on hold, causing you to instinctively reach for your phone and taking your attention from driving as well as switch off of navigation moving your attention from driving, this is a clear definition of distraction and not serving the purpose it was created for which is also been confirmed by an independent shop. I reached out to GM. They said there was no recalls. And there is no service light. P.s.I just found out that I could make a complaint here so I do not have any of my old documentation. I just went to the dealership this morning to try and get some help and I had no luck. They would not be helpful at all. They just want to sign me up for a service meeting and charge me another $500 to look at it only to tell me they can’t order me a wearing harness again.

ODI #11696796ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal knocking sound while driving and during start-up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V328000 (Engine). The contact was concerned that the engine might seize. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the failure was linked to the cylinders. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

ODI #11695368SEAT BELTS

Safety restraint system light comes on regularly

ODI #11694938POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

My 2018 Silverado z71crew cab LT , 5.3L engine was having issues with hold Freon in AC unit. We took to dealer to be fixed in June 2025. They added Freon and it was running good for a week then once again blew but no cold air. So took back second time 7/3/25 and they started the die test and machine went down in middle of doing it. So could not finish fixing . We took back on 07/20/25 and they completed the test needed condenser . So few days later we took to our local mechanic to have the condenser replaced and all is well with the AC unit now. Everything was fine from mid July 2025 till Oct 14 th 2025 , when it started shaking and was running rough and engine light was on so I had it checked for codes to see what it needed. Came back as bad injector. So we took to local mechanic to have injector replaced and tuneup and coils replaced . After this was completed was running much rougher then before we even had that injector and tuneup done. So mechanic suggested for him to keep it and let him dive deeper into what was wrong and why it was running rougher than before, so we let him do that.. after two days, he came back and told us that there was a crack in the engine and that is why it was running rough and that it probably was going to have an engine failure and might be and must be replaced. So I looked up my VIN number to see if there’s any recalls for my particular truck and engine size which is a 5.3 L and it doesn’t show my particular truck but it does show my year of a Silverado and the 3.6 L engine has had the same issues so I was wondering if this recall should be extended to the 5.3 L 2018 seems to be the same problem with the engine block.

ODI #11686969SERVICE BRAKES

When attempting to stop, the brakes were rock hard and would barley compress. Almost crashed into the car in front of me. Brake booster was replaced a month ago by dealer, but still is losing vacuum. No codes are being thrown, so any reasonable driver would assume everything is fine with the vehicle. It is going to get someone killed.

ODI #11686620POWER TRAIN

2018 Chevy Silverado with 84,000 miles and the transmission is broken. Truck is currently in a shop to have a new transmission installed.

ODI #11686370STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Truck was intermittently losing power steering and shutting off/reseting itself. Was a loss of electrical and was throwing Stabilitrak Service warning. Would not stay on due to truck resetting itself but loss of power happened typically when I was in parking lot or driveway. Could have easily been on the highway which could have been deadly. Dealership found that the battery cables and module were not getting enough power to truck. Replaced these and it seems okay now. Total cost was ~$1200. I see several recalls for battery cable issues but nothing pulling on my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ crew cab.

ODI #11685609ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

To Whom It May Concern, Below is my support statement regarding recurring safety and reliability issues observed in the vehicle over an extended period: 1. Sensor Malfunction and Resulting Damage The front and rear proximity sensors exhibit repeated failures. During reversing, the system issues false warnings when no obstruction is present. Conversely, while driving forward, the system fails to provide warnings when approaching walls, sidewalks, or other fixed objects. These failures have directly contributed to multiple instances of exterior damage, including impact with hard surfaces, as well as damage to tires and rims. 2. Warning System Deficiencies The engine warning system has proven unreliable. Significant oil leaks occurred without any corresponding check engine notification. On separate occasions, the check engine light illuminated briefly before extinguishing without resolution. 3. Diagnostic Inconsistencies Independent diagnostic inspections identified multiple ECM fault codes. However, upon subsequent service visits, these codes were cleared or dismissed without adequate explanation, creating uncertainty regarding the vehicle’s underlying condition. 4. Excessive Repair History Despite Limited Use Over the past several years, the vehicle has required multiple costly repairs despite being operated only for routine transportation. It has not been utilized in off-road conditions or to its full 4x4 capacity, yet has demonstrated significant and repeated mechanical deficiencies. The issues experienced indicate systemic failures in critical safety systems, monitoring functions, and diagnostic reliability. These unresolved defects have resulted in repeated safety risks, physical damage, and disproportionate maintenance requirements

ODI #11684642AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES

Vacuum pump problem Hard to brake to stop My truck is LT not LD

ODI #11684313UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Automatic Transmission failure

ODI #11683324POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

No check engine light come on until continued driving over 15-20 miles. Transmission slams into second gear when taking off or when stopping it may or may not downshift into first causing safety issues when in traffic. Possible electrical error or clutch inside transmission. On this model it is a sealed transmission so no way of identifying if metal shavings come out with a transmission flush. The issue only happens when vehicle is at temperature, if under and still cool drives perfect but as soon as it hits the temperature of 210 it slams very ugly.

ODI #11680103STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

sTEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OBD CODE C0710-5A

ODI #11679459ENGINE

I own a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado (8‑speed, ~81,000 miles). The engine has been audibly ticking, and the dealership confirmed hearing it during diagnosis. This aligns with known AFM lifter collapse issues in the L86 Gen V V8, a design failure rather than simple wear. I’ve consistently used premium Schaeffer 0W‑20 synthetic oil, changed regularly on schedule. Maintenance logs and receipts are available. So far, the engine hasn’t completely failed, but lifter collapse can spiral into catastrophic camshaft or short‑block damage—with no advance warning and high risk of sudden failure. I haven’t had an accident yet, but the ticking is driving home how precarious this is—one mile closer to a full grenade without warning. I’m reporting this in the hope NHTSA will identify a widespread safety risk in these L86 lifter failures and prompt a formal investigation or recall to prevent sudden engine failure in similar vehicles.

ODI #11678955POWER TRAIN

Multiple Ttansmission failure, Torque Converter failure which leads to a completely destroyed transmission, vacuum pump to transmission fails which then completely destroys the transmission, transmission cooler failure which destroys said transmission. Due to parts availability, GM continues to replace with reman transmission which continues to fail. 6L80E transmission. Engine catastrophic failure due to stuck lifter, recommended oil weight starved viscosity and causes lifters to become lodged and rockers, valves and other internal parts to fail catastrophically.

ODI #11679209STEERING

While driving the steering wheel started locking up and jerking. And it’s really hard to turn the wheel. ( power steering drive with care) noted on the dashboard. Very scary.

ODI #11678120POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1. The components that failed were the transmission because the vehicle was driving and continued to slow down until it came to a complete stop gradually, and had to be pushed home. And also, there was an issue with the doors unlocking on their own and all windows rolling down by themselves. 2. The safety risk was the issues that happened without any knowledge of any issues at all with the vehicle. And the vehicle could have stopped on the highway, and another vehicle could have run into it, and it could have been a very bad incident. And with the doors unlocking and the windows rolling on their own could be exposed to unsafe environments and possibly theft of the vehicle or harm to the occupants. 3. Had a scan done, which showed the issues that were going on with the vehicle 4. I haven't had a chance to have it taken to the manufacturer because it broke down, and I was waiting for some help to get these issues repaired from the manufacturer. And needed from ACC. 5. There wasn't no indicators or lights on when this happened? I was told by a coworker about the windows being down, and with further investigations, I found the doors were unlocked as well, which was done automatically without my control.

ODI #11676824POWER TRAIN

The transmission has been shifting hard. I have had it serviced to try and address the issue. It continued to shift hard, until suddenly slamming me down and locking me into first gear. It would not shift from first gear until I found a parking lot, placed it in park, shut the truck off and restarted it. This caused me to nearly rear end the vehicle in front of me. This has not been reproduced to date because the shop cannot get to my truck for 4 weeks and I cannot be without a vehicle for that long (won’t schedule and let me bring in the day before). There has not been an inspection done by anyone because I was able to avoid the collision, and the shop is too far out time wise. There were no prior indications/lights to warn me of a severe problem. The dealership informed me that this has been an ongoing problem with the valve body inside the transmission, but there is no warranty or recall for it. They were sure happy to take my money without telling me of the problems when I bought my truck.

ODI #11676464POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

I purchased my truck in December 2018 which is a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 crew cab automatic from Servco Chevrolet Dealership in Waipahu, Hawaii and making monthly payments for my truck February of 2019 truck runs good and purchased the warranty also had my oil and service changed when time is due which I always kept up. [XXX] and mileage was 40k while leaving work to go home at a stop light was red once turned green I pushed pedal to go and truck just changed noise tone started to run like rough idle, loud tapping noise coming from the engine, shaking and check engine light came on almost causing me to get into an accident. I pulled on the side and checked what was going on and heard the tapping noise from the motor. So I made an appointment with service department with Servco Chevrolet Dealership where i bought my truck from and spoke with the service tech for my truck to go in for repairs due to issue. It took 2 to 3 weeks for repairs to be complete and service tech informed me that I'm not the only person to have that issue which had to do with the lifters and camshaft with these motors but GM never came out with any recalls due to how much people has the same motors with the same issue. So luckily it was still covered under warranty but said the problem might come back and would just replace the faulty lifters and camshaft. So in August of 2023 my truck has the same issue but wasn't covered under warranty anymore and mileage is 61k and missed the warranty repairs that was for the lifters which I got it scanned cause check engine light and same issue and code was P0016. So I called Servco Chevrolet dealership in waipahu again and spoke with the service technician which he told me I just missed the coverage of the warranty repair and only way to get it fixed I would have to bring it back for them to scan and roughly would range from 4k to 8k to get it fixed. So my truck is parked in my garage and hasn't been moved but paying for truck. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11675854POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

10 miles from home on [XXX] after Thanksgiving with my children sleeping at [XXX] in snowy cold weather, my engine began to fail. Power was limited on hills and the check engine light would come on and go back off when on flat or downhill. The next morning I took my truck to the dealer that I purchased it from where I was told the lifters had failed and I need a new engine. 1000 miles after I replaced my engine my transmission failed completely requiring a transmission replacement. Immediately upon picking up the vehicle and going down a long hill in the area, engine breaking turned on as expected but as the truck tried to slow itself, after 2 or 3 downshifts, the transmission began making a loud grinding sound and while still going close to 50 MPH, the speedometer showed 10-15 MPH and the tach dropped to idle. The transmission was decoupled from the motor. When gas was reapplied it seemed to make the connection again and resume normal driving. I called the dealership whose techs did not believe me and told me that I could 'turn off' the engine breaking feature. The situation continued to worsen each drive and it would do it more often. This was unacceptable and they finally had a tech ride with me to experience it and immediately agreed there was an issue and reordered another transmission. The third transmission did not fix the issue and was experienced immediately. They are now guessing how to fix the issue telling me I have to replace the transfer case out of my pocket with no diagnosis, not sure what is causing it and have not fixed the problem. Videos would not fit in upload due to size. Videos show speedometer failure. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11675435POWER TRAIN

The contact's husband owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that metal shaving were discovered in the radiator due to a defective torque converter. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 143,057.

ODI #11675056ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the “Service Stabili-trak” message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the instrument panel went black, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated unintendedly. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact waited approximately 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle and continued driving. The warning light was no longer illuminated. The failure occurred two more times while driving to the residence. The vehicle was taken to several certified mechanics who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer assisted the contact in scheduling an appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

ODI #11674704POWER TRAIN

While driving on an Interstate the vehicle violently shook and drive shaft ce off.

ODI #11671732POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

I’ve had to have the transmission replaced before hitting 123k miles There is a constant shake, tremble in the car that dealer mechanics cannot figure out and they relate the issue to the transmission Electrical dashboard and ac lightning fixture burnt out

ODI #11670460ENGINE

My 2018 Chevrolet Silverado with a 6.2 engine suffered a Connecting Rod Bearing failure causing the engine to seize/lock up. The engine components are available for inspection. The engine seized/locked up and could have caused a crash. The vehicle is at my mechanics shop right now and will remain there until it is repaired. The vehicle has been inspected by my mechanic but no one else. The engine had developed a "tick" at idle and while driving. My mechanic found a bent pushrod in the engine and then found the engine suffered a camshaft lifter failure. He replaced all the pushrods, camshaft lifters, and the camshaft. It had been repaired and had been driven for a test drive. There were no warnings the engine was going to to fail. The engine just locked up without warning. The engine was removed from the pickup and was then disassembled and found to have had a connecting rod bearing failure on cylinder 7 and cylinder 8.

ODI #11670542ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with coolant intrusion into cylinder #7, causing engine failure. The contact stated that metal shavings were found mixed in with the engine oil. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

ODI #11669651ENGINE

2018 Chevy Silverado 5.2L with V8 engine equipped with AFM system broke down while accelerating onto a on ramp for the highway going 40 mph. Truck failed to accelerate any faster and a loud knocking noise occurred with a check engine and traction failure light. Safety was put at risk as there was no where to pull off and my truck had no power to it while accelerating onto a very busy interstate. The truck was towed to a Chevy dealership and determined the lifter valves were ticking form both sides and require replacement of them all and the cam shaft.

ODI #11669819POWER TRAIN

Vehicle went into limp mode on I 65 in Indiana. Chevy dealer replaced tvb/ thermal bypass valve with newer version that opens at a lower temperature.Hard to get vehicle to the side of the highway. State Police arranged a tow truck to remove vehicle from highway.

ODI #11668707POWER TRAIN

Driving on the fwy going 73mph While running Transmission stopped working and I’m not able to accelerate to move forward and safely pull over to the shoulder. The problem was not been confirmed by the dealer or service center. The vehicle was not been inspected by anyone. There is no warning lamps Messages, or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

ODI #11668349UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Under 40,000 miles and both sides of the frame has rusted out and has made the vehicle unsafe to drive per the dealership.

ODI #11668352POWER TRAIN

The automatic transmission in my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 4.3L V6 has experienced repeated failures and overheating events starting shortly after a scheduled dealer transmission flush at approximately 50,000 miles. Since then, the transmission has slipped under load, failed to shift properly, and routinely overheated—reaching over 270°F—without triggering a dashboard warning or entering limp mode. Multiple dealer visits confirmed internal transmission damage, including discolored fluid, metal shavings, and torque converter clutch failure. The entire transmission and torque converter were replaced under warranty, along with a redesigned bypass valve. Despite these efforts, the transmission failed again, showing further signs of overheating and debris in the fluid. The vehicle has been inspected and serviced multiple times by the dealership (Karl Chevrolet in Iowa) and GM warranty contractors. The issue persists even after complete transmission replacement. This condition poses a safety risk as loss of power and unexpected gear disengagement occurred during normal road use, including highway driving and towing. Transmission temperatures spiking well beyond GM’s Dexron VI fluid thermal limits raise further concerns about systemic cooling design flaws. Warning signs included high transmission fluid temperatures (over 270°F), RPM surging, harsh downshifts, slipping, poor throttle response, and delayed engagement from park to drive. The manufacturer has been notified, and the issue has been documented with the Attorney General of Iowa. A GM case number was also opened, but no permanent fix has been offered.

ODI #11666636SERVICE BRAKES

02/03/2022 had brake shuttering and hard brake coming to stops and “Brake Assist” warning dealership pulled code C025E and replaced brake vacuum sensor. 04/22/2024 same problem arose hard braking shuttering pedal and “Brake Assist” warning. Took truck into dealer code C025E came up and they replaced my brake booster.

ODI #11666148AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact approached the vehicle and observed that the passenger’s and driver’s side roof rail air bags had independently deployed. The contact stated that there were no passengers in the rear seats during the failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local auto body shop; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the Insurance provider declined to cover the repairs. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and offered to buy the vehicle back. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V756000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not inclued. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

ODI #11665930ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon running a diagnostic scan on the vehicle, DTC: P0301 was displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the exhaust valve lifter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,211.

ODI #11665375POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING WEARD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. THEY STATE THIS UNIT IS NOT UNDER RECALL BUT IT IS AN 6L80 AND IT IS ALL OVER YOU TUBE AND THE INTERNET ABOUT FAILURES THAT START WITH THE PM VALVE AND/OR THE TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING THAT IS STAMPED BUT MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO IT CAUSING HARDED STEEL TO MEET STAMPED STEEL CAUSING FRICTION AND WEAR THAT POLUTES THE REMAINDER OF THE TRANSMISSION AND CAUSES FAILURE BEFORE 100000 MILES; USUALLY JUST AFTER 50000ISH. WHEN TRANSMISSION FAILS IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF PROPULSION OR COLLION.

ODI #11665138VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine sounded abnormally rough, with a knocking sound coming from the engine. In addition, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and was pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed lifters. The contact was informed that the lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

ODI #11663912ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Doors automatically lock with the keys in the ignition and running locking in anyone who is still in vehicle who cannot open to door physically. It will also prevent you from entering the vehicle without a second set of keys or other methods of unlocking the door (onstar, locksmith). This could put occupants in danger and exposed to the elements unexpectedly and also place inside children in danger. Diagnosis - Keyfob - If battery in keyfob is low, the programming of the vehicle is set to automatically lock even if vehicle is in the ignition and running. when unlocking vehicle with the defective fob, vehicle will unlock, then immediately lock preventing entry. Remedy - Replace battery in key fob and truck works as normal.

ODI #11663367AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The airbag module is not connecting to the rest of the modules. There is a recall on this module in other VINs but not mine.

ODI #11663399POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

Brakes sometimes require more pressure to stop or slow down. Transmission shutters and makes a clunking noise between shifting points. Kind of a sound bad u-joints make. Air Conditioning leaked all freon out in 2024 with 70k miles just 2mos. after service at a GM Dealership. Still not repaired.

ODI #11663479ENGINE

On 4/18/25 I was driving to work and was about 2 miles from work when I started to get all kinds of faults displaying on my screen. The engine started to run rough; it sounded like it was not running on all cylinders. After work I drove it straight to the maintenance shop I have been using. They informed me that a lifter failed and went into the cam shaft and created all kinds of metal. I was informed that this was the second Chevrolet Silverado they have had this problem and replaced the engine.

ODI #11663026SUSPENSION,ENGINE

Both upper control arms have broken off at the ball joints. Also the cam and Lifters are failing and this vehicle has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer guidelines.

ODI #11662956POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

My vehicle has had transmission and engine problems that should not have been an issue until after at least 100,000 miles. At 11,577 miles I reported hard down shifting as well as a hard shift / kick when going from reverse to drive when the transmission would feel like it would slip and then kick when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear on automatic transmission. There were no codes and dealership said they couldn't duplicate problem. At 58517 miles the service 4x4 warning light came on as well as a shifting problem was continuing. A transmission valve body was replaced and a transmission service / fluid replacement was done under warranty or extended warranty. The shifting problem has continued. It has come to my understanding that Chevrolet put out a bulletin about changing the transmission fluid should solve the problem and to tell customers that some hard shift could be normal and not a problem. And I have heard about some class action lawsuits that have been filed. A second and more major issue was the 5.3 liter engine failure that occured at 62,093 miles after having a tapping noise develop and some loss of power. But this issue began earlier at 40,125 miles when I had a fuel injection clean due to it running rough. Extended warranty replaced engine with a used motor and I was still charged $1158.93 for amounts extended warranty didn't cover. My Son's 2015 Silverado 1500 which I owned previously had to have the transmission rebuilt for just under $5,000 just out of extended or manufacturer's warranty. We don't pay $60,000-$70,000 to have engines and transmission fail before 100,000 miles and before the loans on vehicles are paid off. We shouldn't have to be paying a loan on a vehicle we can't even drive because it is in the shop for an extended period of time. At 62,298 miles after getting the truck back from the engine failure, the starter then failed and was replaced under extended warranty with $133.76 cost going to me.

ODI #11662613POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The truck started shuttering one day it was like I was driving on the drunk bumps but I wasn't. Also it will drop gears when it shouldn't and at times it will kinda jump like it's losing power and don't want to go. I have taken it to my step dad who has been a transmission mechanic all his life and he said the transmission needs to be rebuilt but even rebuilding it won't solve the problem because it is a flaw in the way it was made so rebuilding it they use the same parts and everything so it will eventually do the same thing again it's all just a matter of when. He also had me go to another really good transmission guy and he said that we could replace the torch converter but still may need a rebuild l. I don't know if any that has to do with my passenger tire wear or my wheel bearing coming loose while driving only one bolt was holding it on when my husband checked it. The wheel bearing coming loose is pretty big safety problem. As for the transmission my step dad works at a transmission shop and he said they get probably 3 to 5 trucks a week having the same problem mine is having and I know they have been recalls on other trucks that have the same problem as mine just my one wasn't in the batch they recalled .

ODI #11661878POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal shuddering sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. Additionally, on one occasion when the vehicle was started and shifted into drive(D), the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

ODI #11661384POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating abnormally while driving 45 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The mechanic later determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, and determined there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

ODI #11661585POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

Sometimes when traveling higher speeds (55-70)and braking going downhill, a hard brake will come out of nowhere. Not enough lock up the brakes or anything but enough to scare the crap out of you!!! If it would happen to a elderly person or a less experienced driver, they could probably lose control or wrack. With the power train...sometimes when accelerating(from a stop or low speed)it seems as though it gets stuck in gear or skips a gear. You won't have any power then bam... almost cerps the back tires

ODI #11660534FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

There was fuel in the engine oil. Had to replace all of the injectors and the high pressure fuel pump. The shop I had it done at said this is known issue on these trucks - why isnt something being done?

ODI #11659939ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly lost electrical power before returning to normal functionality. The contact stated that during the brief failure, the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

ODI #11659094ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who observed damages to the main wiring harness, due to a failure with the over molding protective shell. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

ODI #11658453ENGINE

In May 2023, my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 6.2L V8 engine experienced a catastrophic engine failure at 82,986 miles. The failure involved the camshaft, lifters, oil pump, and other internal components. I paid $7,319.63 out of pocket to have the engine disassembled and repaired by a certified mechanic. I recently learned GM issued a recall (NHTSA Recall No. 24V266) for 2021–2024 vehicles with the same engine due to internal engine failures caused by crankshaft and rod bearing defects. Although my 2018 model isn’t included, the failure I experienced closely mirrors the conditions cited in that recall. I believe the same defect may exist in earlier models like mine. I’m submitting this complaint to urge NHTSA to consider whether the recall should be expanded to include additional affected years.

ODI #11658482ENGINE

This 2108 vehicle had 56174 miles on it in October 2023 when the starter went bad, then with 56382 miles on it in November 2023 the lifter failed and the engine had to be replaced and then with on 56838 miles on it in Dec 2023 the engine light came on and the dealership replaced the canister and solenoid. All in a 3 month time. Chevy says it happens. Then we start reading it is a problem with their 2019 to 2024 vehicles. Maybe it goes back more.

ODI #11658484SUSPENSION

Passenger side Upper control arm broke in two about to re-enter I75. Had been on I 75 and was going back on it when handling went wonky on Service road. You can see from the rust in the break this stamped part was cracked a while. Vehicle has not hit or run over anything since I have owned it. Had I been on I75 at highway speed it would have been deadly.

ODI #11658347WHEELS

At 25,000 miles, noticed "howling" noise coming from front end. Noise became louder as speeds increased. Lifted truck on jacks and determined the front passenger wheel bearing was failing. Required replacement.

ODI #11658085ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the lifters collapsed. The contact was able to pull over safely. The contact stated that the engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer, who informed them about the diagnosis and the cost for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

ODI #11658319POWER TRAIN

Hard shift when transmission is shifting around 70 mph and also transmission temperature keeps rising above 230 degrees. Shuddering when shifting after city driving.

ODI #11658151ENGINE

The engine/ transmission has been rebuilt 3 times now and still having issues. The RPM goes up out of nowhere. Something is wrong with the truck. I have taken it to my mechanic over 10 times in the past year. It is still having transmission issues even after being repaired 3 times by a transmission shop.

ODI #11657895ENGINE

I well maintained my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, and now the motoer is failing, loss of power and just started smoking from exhaust, my mechanic said that the motor is in the process of blowing up. I made every oil change, and maintained the vehicle because I wanted it to last and be the last vehicle I had to purchase. It failing almost caused a bad accident on the interstate, but luckily I was able to avoid an incident and get to safety.

ODI #11656462ENGINE

An independent service center confirmed that the water pump failed and fell apart. This water pump is a 4-groove pulley (part number 12685259) specific to my vehicle. Most other Silverados have a 6-groove pulley system. This 4-groove pulley water pump is unavailable from the dealer or any of the part stores, as they are on back order with no resolution or availability date. GM has notified some parts stores that this part has been discontinued and is no longer available. This truck is less than 10 years old. There are no other parts, either aftermarket or otherwise, to replace my water pump. The water pump is a vital engine component needed to prevent significant engine damage, and without it, the truck can not run independently without overheating. It is essentially the heart of the automotive cooling system, because the truck water pump function is to continuously circulate the engine coolant from the radiator to the engine and back to the radiator. I have had my truck in an independent service center since January 2025, waiting for this part, which is unavailable. I do have the original part at the shop available for inspection. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem before the failure; it just started making a clanking sound, and I immediately took it to a shop, and have been out of a vehicle for 5 months.

ODI #11656341POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently shuddered. No warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

ODI #11655603STEERING

While driving steering wheel will lock up and become really hard to move, making it difficult to maneuver out of the road

ODI #11655153ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and was slow to respond as needed. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the exhaust. While driving, the rear end locked up. The contact stated that the vehicle was slipping, and the vehicle shut off while driving. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact replaced the spark plugs, coil pack, and spark plug wires with a misfire in cylinder #6. The contact stated that the fluids were replaced at an unknown local dealer prior to the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

ODI #11654880ENGINE

Engine all of a sudden had no power or acceleration. Started shaking and thumping extremely loud.

ODI #11654577POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the transmission became stuck in second gear. The contact pulled over the right side of the road and turned off the vehicle for two minutes. The vehicle was then restarted and there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the gear shifter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The Insurance Company had not yet been contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000.

ODI #11653452SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

I purchased a used 2018 Chevrolet Silverado High Country (VIN: [XXX] ) on [XXX], with 24,375 miles. On the day of pickup, the truck felt like it was driving over rumble strips. Dimmitt Chevrolet flushed the transmission and used the updated Mobil 1 HP LV fluid. This worked temporarily, but the shudder returned. CarMax then sent the truck to Burke’s Transmission in Sarasota, where they replaced the torque converter. However, the shop declined to rebuild the transmission, citing its complexity. I later brought the truck to Cox Chevrolet in Bradenton. Despite clearly describing the shudder, harsh shifting, and driveline clunk, they told me the behavior was “normal” and refused to investigate further, stating, “We’ll look into it once the unit fails completely.” The symptoms have worsened. Harsh 1–2, 2–3, and 3–4 shifts are back. Shifting into Drive causes a loud clunk and forward lurch. Cold starts cause bucking and sudden stopping. I’ve replaced the tires, Bilstein 5100 rear shocks, and front suspension parts, but the problem persists. I signed on to a class action lawsuit against GM over the 8L90 transmission, but my claim was denied. This issue is well-documented and matches reports from many other owners. It affects drivability, safety, and long-term reliability. GM and its dealers have failed to properly address this known transmission defect. I urge NHTSA to investigate further. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11653046ENGINE

Lifter problem misfire

ODI #11652316POWER TRAIN

on or about [XXX] while driving through Olathe Kansas, the torque converter and subsequently the transmission on my 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 failed while driving in heavy traffic. While navigating to a safe place outside the high-speed traffic corridor, the truck would run at approximately 3000 RPM at a speed of 40MPH. By sheer luck, we were not involved in a traffic accident. Replacement cost of the transmission unit was $7907.88 and $800 for a rental truck while the dealer replaced the transmission. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11650296POWER TRAIN

transmission temprature excessively high, there is a TSB#21-NA-199 Document[XXX] on Thermo bypass vlave on 2018 trucks 6 speed transmissions. 200 degree transmission temp is too high. Service advisor originally said thats normal, after high temp issue a 5th time. I referenced the TSB #21-NA-199 to the dealership service advisor, Advisor said bring it in. Dealer replaced the original Thermo 198 degree transmission bypass valve with Gm's recommended 158 degree trans bypass vlave. Delaer proceeded to charged me $200 diagnostic fee and $167 for part and $258 for labor Total cost was $658 from Holz Morots Hales Corners Wisconsin. My truck was purchased in 2020 and I recieved the full 6 year warranty vehicle currently has 57,000 miles. Im within 60,000 drive train warranty. Dealer claims TSB is not part of the drive train warranty therefor not covered. How's that possible, a drive train is damaged by excessive heat and the thermo bypass valve of 198, creates excessive heat in the transmission destroying countless chevrolet transmissions. My position is: if the Thermo Bypass transmission vlave is not part of the drive train, then what is it doing in my transmission which moves the vehicle? I want to file a complaint, I want Chevrolet to stand behind the product they built and sold . Dodging responsibility on technicality is how Chevrolet will lose buyers. I'm very unhappy with the way I was treated with zero responsibility for the GM product. The dealership would not provide any type of discount .. too add insult to injury the dealer charged me a diagnostic fee after lengthy conversation on the problem which is absurd and offensive to any consumer. I paid and I said to myself, Chevrolet just lost a great customer because of a lousy policy claiming the thermo by pass valve is not part of the drive train ... Bleed the consumer for a repair on the failures created by the manufacturer. Its under warranty on top of it all.. Best Regards [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11649734POWER TRAIN

Bad torque converter cause transmission to totally fail. Had chevy do transmission flush,2 yrs ago. Back in Aug 2024, transmission started to slip,while driving,then totally failed,no forward or reverse gears,nothing, had truck towed into chevy dealer, almost $7000.00 later,transmission had to be replaced.

ODI #11649338POWER TRAIN

Transmission failed at approximately 120,000 miles. All maintenance had been done and 90% of miles on vehicle were highway miles. Appears as though there's a thermostat mounted on the exterior of the transmission that is prone to failing around the 100,000 mile area, and when this part fails, there is no transmission fluid circulating to be cooled, so the transmission gets so hot it fails. There are tons of youtube videos from many GM owners that have had to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to replace the entire transmission, when General Motors knows of the faulty part.

ODI #11649003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to engage as needed. The contact stated that the more consistently the brake pedal was depressed, the more the brakes failed to function as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

ODI #11648504POWER TRAIN

Transmission locked up. Vehicle has low miles.

ODI #11648112ENGINE

Truck suddenly started slowing down and smoke came from the tailpipe. No warning issued before the failure. Transmission replaced in January of this year also.

ODI #11647820POWER TRAIN

Had to replace rear end now transmission is starting to act up like might be going out (the truck started by like having a shake as you drive ot not for long period just every so often to when i gave ot rhe gas the really loud whinning noise let off gas it stopped )looked up to see if any others and many others with the same model as mine is having same trouble as I am and have not seen any recalls,but many people have been having same issues .

ODI #11646434POWER TRAIN

My transmission had a history of failing trans symptoms, all documented at the dealer from 10,000 miles until it ultimately failed at 127,000 miles. Those symptoms where a down-shift thud, confusion to what gear it should be in, shuddering, shaking and fluid temp running hot without towing a load. Was told by the dealer this was all normal, that the transmission was "still learning". Eventually the trans failed and was towed to the dealer. Dealer said that pieces of the torque converter were found in the fluid and building up in the filter, ultimately clogging it. I had all my recommended maintenance done at the dealer over the life of the truck. Once the trans failed I had an independent service center rebuild the trans, not wanting the same remanufactured trans that failed put back into my truck without any improvements made. No warning lights ever came on.

ODI #11644950POWER TRAIN

Transmission failed and truck shut down mid road while going uphill. Shifting jumps when gears are switched and power jumps and goes down while stepping on gas pedal. At first it showed a check engine light but because i was traveling i had to skip and tried turning on again. It happened at least 5 times while on the road that day and now shifting is messed up and jumps while stepping on gas. I inspected and took to a mechanic for an inspection and said need a new transmission unless there is a recall because it happens to many 2018 chevy silverados 1500.

ODI #11642992POWER TRAIN

We just purchased the truck from a Chevrolet dealership 6 days prior took it on a trip to Missouri. Truck transmission shuddered then downshifted nearly causing a rear end accident behind us. Luckily the driver was attentive and did not hit us

ODI #11642837POWER TRAIN

Transmission slipping and shuddering when fluid warms up. Dealership diagnosed torque converter/transmission failure. Stated it may cause transmission lockup while driving

ODI #11642095POWER TRAIN

Radiator replacement Thermostat replacement BG Coolant Exchange Mileage: 57,000 2018 -Silverado-1500

ODI #11638797POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the engine and transmission were recently replaced, and the vehicle was released by the dealer and the failure occurred three days later. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer installed a rebuilt transmission and engine, with a warranty up to 100,000 miles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact stated that the repair was declined coverage under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

ODI #11638589POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

Transmission jerks with hard shift and rough idle

ODI #11638592POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

Unknown

ODI #11638316POWER TRAIN

My truck has had transmission issues since we purchased it. At 79,000 miles the factory transmission finally went out and needed replaced. The truck currently has 81,000 miles on it and is already having transmission problems with the rebuilt parts. Background: the truck began having hard downshifts since purchase. Over the course of our ownership, we noticed it started struggling with shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd and 3rd gear to 4th. Constant "clunking" and shuttering when trying to shift. Approximately November of 2024 the truck suffered from the known GM transmission failures. It was almost "skipping" upon acceleration and had a very hard time with cycling between gears. The transmission began making a sound comparable to a normal operating diesel truck (almost sounded like the turbo engines upon acceleration). The truck was sent to the dealership and the transmission was replaced. However, since this replacement we are now experiencing similar symptoms to the previous transmission. There is a very hard downshift, there is clunking sound when the truck is trying to go from 3rd to 4th, and the truck has a noticeable gear burning smell when driven long distances.

ODI #11638127ENGINE

I was driving on the interstate and then all of a sudden my vehicle started shaking while driving and by the time I got home in less than 15 miles, the truck was producing huge clouds of smoke out of the exhaust. I took it to a dealership and it was determined the lifters were bad, less than 6 months after I paid off my vehicle and the extended warranty expired. In repairing the lifters it was determined there was a misfire in cylinder 6 which in conjunction with the lifter failure, it damaged rods and pistons to such an extent full engine replace was deemed necessary. I had every maintenance and inspection done on time since the purchase of the vehicle by a local Chevrolet dealership and there apparently was no warning or concern that my lifters were going to imminently fail and/or cause extensive engine damage. My truck was in the repair shop for nearly a 1 year while I waited for a new engine Chevrolet agreed to pay for half of an engine even though I was out of warranty by a few months, but I was under the mileage on the warranty by 30k miles. The truck was not heavily used. Most miles were highway interstate miles from long road trips, but the vehicle largely sat undriven most days of the week for a couple years leading up to the engine failure.

ODI #11638159POWER TRAIN

Transmission Failure & Torque Converter Clutch Failure, Less than 90,000 miles on vehicle. This is a known issue with this year and model truck that GM is aware of. It has been inspected by the certified dealer and they are aware that this is a known issue. I don’t tow with my truck or do anything but drive it regularly. I was Quoted $8,900 with a $2,000 Core reimbursement.

ODI #11633643POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the transmission failed to operate as designed and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality afterwards. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure; however, the check engine warning light illuminated after the failure and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The failure persisted and the vehicle remained at the residence unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

ODI #11633389UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Tailgate came open while driving and I lost items in the truck bed.

ODI #11633392UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Tailgate came open while driving and I lost items in the truck bed. This is the second incident. I had double checked to ensure it was latched before driving.

ODI #11633216ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

Have had 3 rear door actuator locks fail. Refer to complaint 11538814. Will be able to upload files at request.

ODI #11631127POWER TRAIN,WHEELS

Purchased this vehicle from a used car dealership 2 months ago. Now the transmission seems to be going out with 132,000 miles on it and funny noise from the transfer case. I have researched and found numerous complaints about the drive train on this vehicle and as a disabled veteran I don't have the funds to have it fixed. How can I get a recall in place for this issue?

ODI #11628805ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Entire system (everything) shut down without warning, sometimes kick back on, and other times not at all. Extremely dangerous as it will occur no matter traveling on highway or turning a corner in a parking lot. There are discussion boards in which many people have experienced this problem and clearly it is because of "Bad Battery Cables" and common within the 2014-2018 models. My truck is currently in a dealership garage to have the cables replaced and I have to have a rental car while the cables are on backorder for 5 to 10 days (maybe longer). How is this not a "recall" when so common and so dangerous? Dealership could see in a diagnosis that power had been lost and communication lost, over and over and over. There has never been a dash warning light come on at all.

ODI #11628622POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle felt like the transmission was slipping. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting abnormally. Additionally, while the vehicle was stopped and idling with the brake pedal depressed, the RPM was fluctuating, and the vehicle was moving unintendedly. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate the vehicle was jerking. The contact stated that the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the serpentine belt however, the failure persisted and became more persistent over time. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who retrieved a DTC code for engine failure. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

ODI #11626722POWER TRAIN

Transmission vibrates when it approaches 35 mph and 65 mph. The vibration feels like rumble strips and last for 3 seconds

ODI #11626262ENGINE

Two broken exhaust manifold bolts

ODI #11620823SERVICE BRAKES

There is a recall for a brake issue on Chevy Silverados of the same year mine is doing exactly the same as the recall calls for but when I try to get the repair for the recall I’m told my vehicle doesn’t have the recall. The problem almost causes crashes due to the brakes not working when the pedal is pressed.

ODI #11618979POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and jerking. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 MPH. In addition, the contact stated while driving uphill, the failure reoccurred. The contact was almost involved in a crash because the vehicle had failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled backward. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and the contact was able to get to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine and transmission failure. The contact was informed that the engine and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring for over five years. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times due to the failure. The contact was informed several times that the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

ODI #11618651STRUCTUREFIRE

rear back glass) Back glass explosion diving down interstate distraction to say the least.)chevy recalled some but not mine)just happened no inspection)no warnning

ODI #11618394ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the water pump had failed, causing the fan belt to be damaged. The mechanic replaced the fan belt and the water pump; however, the mechanic installed an incorrect water pump on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fan belt and the water pump needed to be replaced; however, the water pump was on a national backorder. The vehicle was not repaired and remained parked at the residence for 3 months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the part was on a national backorder. The manufacturer declined to repurchase the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

ODI #11618485SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond immediately. The "Service Brake Assist" message was displayed. The contact firmly depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle was able to stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 139,270.

ODI #11617274POWER TRAIN

The transmission has been slipping since the truck was brand new (<100 miles) and has always slipped but recently became worse and slips all of the time. This is a known issue with this transmission and should be included in the recall. The transmission slipped going around a curve and almost lost control of the vehicle.

ODI #11616316ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Hi i toke in my truck twice because of it was jerking was told it was fine noting was wrong my truck is now doing it so hard it feels like I been hit by another car

ODI #11613715POWER TRAIN

Transmission issue!! Jerks on downshift as well rpm ramp up after shift of gear in 2nd to 1st gears

ODI #11613730ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the failure was present when the vehicle was first purchased; however, the failure had since gotten worse. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

ODI #11613252POWER TRAIN

Doing 65mph on interstate on cruise control, the transmission went into 'false neutral' and engine revs went sky high. Truck slowed quickly, almost got rear ended. After that, the transmission did engage and I barely made it home. Very dangerous! Transmisison had to be rebuilt. Only 126,000 miles on a 2018 truck.

ODI #11612145POWER TRAIN

Transmission jerking on downshift between 3/2 and 2/1 gears! I have seen GM has been aware of a recent transmissions issue with 2012-2018 plus 2019-2022 years

ODI #11611248UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Transmission down shift really rough and the went out, Replaced with a new one from dealership and it does the exactly the same thing $7000

ODI #11611293POWER TRAIN

6l80 transmission out of no where started kicking in and out of gear while in busy traffic. The motor would rev up and then kick itself back into gear multiple times. This wasn’t stop and go traffic also moments later i was at a light turning left as i did the vehicle start this losing power to the transmission except this time i was in the oncoming traffic’s lane trying to turn. Thankfully the other vehicles stopped although it could have ended much worse.

ODI #11606436SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds and in also while reversing, the “Trailer brake system Service” and "Stabili-trak Service" messages were displayed. Additionally, the ABS warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled on several occasions; however, on other occasions, the power steering function became inoperable. The vehicle was able to be restarted after each failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

ODI #11605782POWER TRAIN

2 separate lifter failure incidents at 61,000 miles. One failure, happened on a busy interstate, while flowing with the speed of traffic. Truck started to misfire, jerk and blow smoke. I had trouble getting to shoulder of highway to get out of the speed of traffic. The issue was a collapsed AFM lifter # 6. All the lifters were replaced on the passenger side on my dime. 450 miles later, I had to limp again to the repair shop that performed the previous repair to find AFM lifter # 4 failed this time. GM has been knowing about these lifter issues for many of years and this is a safety concern while on busy highways.

ODI #11605108SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, the brake pedal briefly became stiff, after which the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to stop but required increased effort. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V603000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 161,000.

ODI #11604584POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking erratically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

ODI #11604008ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving out of the driveway, the vehicle shuddered prior to stalling. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the contact was concerned for his personal safety while driving the vehicle after the failure. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #6, lifters, and guides needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

ODI #11601500SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

While vehicle is in motion the brake system will automatically start to lock up the brakes and then the stabilitrak light will light up on the dash. As well as if cruise control was set to whatever speed the brakes at some point will begin to slowly lock up causing cruise control to disengage and stabilitrak light will turn on. Relating to: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 20V603000 GM's number for this recall is N202300860.

ODI #11588080SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the brake pedal failed to function properly. The contact stated that extra effort was needed while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contacted became aware of a failure with the vacuum pump which had caused the failure with the brake pedal. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and instructed the contact to call NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

ODI #11588155ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the exhaust manifold bolts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

ODI #11587949POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Vehicle shuts off while driving in traffic at low and high speeds stabilitrak service light comes on and the vehicle dash goes dark Radio and temp control panel go dark/ black

ODI #11586597POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

I've been in and out of dealers over the transmission shifting points and hard down shifts when almost stopped. And the a/c condenser has cracked on the side for no known reason at 75k miles except for the fact of bad manufacturing

ODI #11585464UNKNOWN OR OTHER

frame has rust all over

ODI #11582430POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that no assistance would be provided and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

ODI #11582419STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

So the recalls were done on my vehicle in September 2023 , I purchased the vehicle in August and after the recalls were performed the truck would seem different but I thought it was just me, we'll I had an alignment done because it was driving crazy , this wasn't done at the chevrolet dealership, so recently we've experience some braking issues and pulling off to the side well I took it to the ryan chevrolet on a thursday and the mechanic kept the truck until Monday so he can diagnose the issue. We'll then he says nothing wrong but recommended I pay for an alignment because ones never been done the original pins were still attached. I declined because I knew better and so he charged me 80. 00 times 2 because I iefused, he was diagnosing the 2 different things I told him we were experiencing. These are the things that can occur if If the recalls arent taken care of, but he didn't care about my concerns, nor did he want to listen , o me I went to big o and I asked about the alignment and they showed me mt truck is perfect in alignment. The brake issues and the going off to the side are getting worse.

ODI #11578912POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds for an extended period, the transmission temperature, traction control, and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that when the failure occurred on several occasions, he came to a stop to allow the vehicle to cool off. The contact stated that on other occasions, the vehicle would begin to jerk upon releasing the accelerator pedal quickly. The contact also stated that it was difficult to shift into gear when the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with an unknown failure. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

ODI #11577153ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The trailer brake signal will alert an unnecessary amount of times randomly.

ODI #11576663POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced several safety related failures which included unintended acceleration. The contact indicated that the transmission needed to be replaced on multiple occasions due to the failure. The braking system had malfunctioned and caused the brake pedal to become difficult to depress. The brake master cylinder was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. The steering rack was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that there was a loud clanking sound underneath the vehicle while driving over a bump in the road. The motor mount was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.

ODI #11575974POWER TRAIN

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2020 was under warranty (22,000 miles)….felt a little vibration in my steering wheel and suspected a transmission problem and called the dealer’s service department. I told them what I felt and they said…yes you have a transmission problem (that Chevrolet knows about) bring it in and we will fix it. The fix was…change transmission fluid to synthetic. Now I was not comfortable with the repair but what can I do. I also know changing to the synthetic fluid can handle higher temperatures and will not breakdown as quickly. So my point is Chevrolet knows and knew about the problem and did not even think about a recall due to the expense it would cost them. Chevrolet expects me to absorb the cost of a manufacture problem. Last year was the start of my families transmission problems. It started May of 2023 with my 2014 Silverado’s transmission (175,000 miles) and ended up getting it overhauled. The truck was not abused. November my 1st grandson’s 2018 Silverado’s transmission failed, December 2nd grandson’s 2015 Serria’s transmission failed. I also recently (3 days ago) found out my friend’s 2018 Silverado went failed last year. All within a 6 month’s period. Now I have lost my 2018 Silverado transmission (mentioned above) with 88,000 miles. This is just my family…I really can’t imagine what is going on country wide. All of the above events has prompted me to look into this problem. Every transmission shop and dealer is telling me Chevrolet knows and knew about the problem…I can go on. I am very concerned and will not stop at getting resolve with GM/Chevrolet taking ownership of the transmission problem. Sure I want help...but I also want to help others with the same problem.

ODI #11575951SERVICE BRAKES

The recall was to REPLACE the vacuum pump and vacuum belt. The dealer recalibrate the vehicle computer instead. I have spoken with GM several times now and am not gett8ng a straight resolve.

ODI #11574866SUSPENSION

Upper control arm weld broke around the top of the ball joint, a couple of months later other passenger side did the Exact same thing.

ODI #11574164ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The following Recalls were found on Kelly bluebook, that matched the issues I have been having with my vehicle perfectly. When calling the recall center, they stated my vehicle year 2018 Chevy Silverado and serial number were not listed for this but it's the exact diagnosis of what I'm experiencing. The Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assists decrease, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The brakes inflate on their own as if someone is pressing them down while driving. The vehicle begins to jerk horribly causing the inability to steer or maintain control of the vehicle or the ability to stop. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This is very dangerous. I have no control over the speed of the vehicle or if the brakes will fail, or if the brakes will burn up due to fighting with the accelerator while driving. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, the manufacturer inspected it and stated they could fix the issues, paid but then the same malfunction kept happening even after payment and supposedly being fixed. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? None related to the issues, Stabilitrak warning and then random hill assist to inflate the brake vacuum

ODI #11573096POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

P1. On or about Feb 9, Power Train transmission, Modular’s. While traveling about 40mph the truck shifted suddenly to low gear, and the water pump blew resulting in steam or smoke from engine hood. Automatic shifting was not possible, after slowing to 5-10 mph check if mauls shifting was an option. All gears L1 L2…were replaced with ‘L’. P2 March 2023 to presented 2024, the vehicle will vibrate and shake. More like a shimming. This happens what seems to be every .5 to 1.0 mile. P3 March 2023 The Transmission issue listed in para 1 happen exactly as describe above. Except the water pump was fine. On or about June 2021 The Transmission issue listed in para 3 happen exactly as describe above. I TOOK TRUCK TO HENDERSON CHEVROLET in Henderson , NV and reported the transmission sudden shift to low AND how the truck slams into gear when leaving a stop sign light. It feels like someone hit the back of the truck. Jerks forward. Service RESULT: that’s normal for the truck. October 2019, took truck to back to Circle Chevy / Hyundai in Shrewsbury NJ regarding the slamming and jerky transmission. RESULT: it’s normal or it didn’t do it while in service road test. I just bought the truck 1 month earlier from CIRCLE CHEVY of SHREWSBURY NJ. Regarding the most recent trans issue of Feb 2024, the power train went out of warranty in August. The issues should have been fixed when odometer was between 000064 to 60000 or Aug 2024. This truck is unsafe and sudden shift to low gear can cause the truck to get into accident

ODI #11571250FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The high pressure fuel pump has failed at only 60,000 miles. My Safety along with the safety of others has been put at risk from major loss of power... not safely stopping the vehicle due to fuel pressure malfunction. Certified Chevy Dealer diagnosed high pressure fuel pump Come to find out from the dealer... a warning sign was the electric start button not working. Engine light did NOT come on till after the truck had major power loss/ misfire/ stall.

ODI #11569206UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rear sliding window with defrost started sizzling sound than emit a bunch of smoke into the cab. Shut off rear defrost, preventing a fire. The window than shattered. There is a recall in Canada for this very issue. We live only a hour south of the Canadian border. GM says Canada get colder so that’s why the issue is up there.

ODI #11568760ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rear window defrogger overheated and caused the back electric sliding window to shatter and when door was closed the window blew out!

ODI #11567826POWER TRAIN

Vehicle wouldn't accelerate while in moving traffic. Rpm gauge would move but speed gauge would not and vehicle would not accelerate past 30-35. When I pulled over and put my vehicle in park then attempted to put in drive, it would not move. Transmission light turned on. Had it towed to a mechanic who after diagnostics, states it's definitely the transmission/torque converter.

ODI #11566771SERVICE BRAKES

Vacuum Pump is leaking oil and internal components are rattling indicating imminent failure and that is a safety hazard for the vehicle and passengers. Oil is being slung all over the front of the engine and multiple belts creating additional operating hazards for the vehicle and passengers. There was a recall concerning reprogramming software to reroute air pressure to the brake system and prevent total failures. Also, technical service bulletin addresses related issues to vacuum pump failures and other affected system components. My vehicle is available, no one has looked at it, we are in danger every time we ride in this condition, no indication of failure other than those already stated. My truck is going on 6 years old and 118K miles. Hardly the time for a brake system failure for a normal use vehicle. This is a safety hazard that GM has created by utilizing faulty components and should be treated as such with all vehicles affected recalled for replacement before vehicles and passengers are seriously injured.

ODI #11565144FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

While driving my 2018 Silverado, the 5.4L, 327c.i. engine began idling very rough, shaking and periodically stalling. The check engine light began blinking and it threw codes PO308 & PO301. After compression test & new plugs/wires, it was found that the injectors had open circuits on injector #'s 1 & 8. The only way to replace the injector is through the bank. In this case both banks 1 & 2 were affected. Cylinder #1 is through bank #1 & cylinder #8 is through bank # 2. After removing the intake manifolds and injectors, it was found that the injectors were not providing fuel to the engine causing a misfire on 2 random cylinders #1 & #8. Called the dealer to order parts and discovered they have already been superseded. Original part# is 12698484 and it has been superseded by part# 12710481. Then injectors were replaced & new intake manifold gasket installed w/ proper torque. After repair completed and engine tested, the problem was resolved. Repair shop's invoice will be attached for reference.

ODI #11564533SERVICE BRAKES

Last night the truck wouldn’t turn on. The battery had died 4 days after the car was serviced at a local Chevy dealership. I turned the truck on this morning, with what seemed like it didn’t want to turn on and now I’m getting an alert “trailer brake system” i will be contacting the dealership once it’s open

ODI #11563716ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the remote became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a warranty or service bulletin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the motor on the active grill shutter was defective. The contact communicated with a GM engineer regarding the Technical Service Bulletin: PIE0500. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

ODI #11563302SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the passenger’s side front brake caliper detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the caliper was missing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 67,500.

ODI #11562191POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

unknow getting gas in oil at 62532 miles on it which can cause the motor to grenade. a lot of the 5.3l on 2018 has this trouble from watching utube and using research, should be recalled and transmissions trouble as well.

ODI #11561072AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 - 50 MPH, there was an explosion on the passenger’s side of the vehicle followed by a cloud of white smoke. The driver's side seat belt had loosened and failed to retract. The contact noticed a message on the instrument panel stating "Service Restraint System" at the time of the explosion. The contact stated that the interior lights and the flashers remained illuminated after the explosion. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and turn off and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the canister for the air bag had exploded; however, the air bag had not deployed along with the canister. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the Takata Recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 118,000.

ODI #11559668SERVICE BRAKES

When I hit the brakes the brake pedal gets hard and I can hear air leak from around the brake pedal. There is a recall for this but my VIN does not fall into the recall, per the dealership and Chevrolet. The description of the recall is the identical thing that is happening when I hit the brakes. The recall info is listed below. Service brakes, hydraulic Recall date 2020-10-01 Recall no. 20V603000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist. Hide details Recall consequence A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall action GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.

ODI #11559557STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

I purchased this vehicle from Galles Chevrolet in Albuquerque New Mexico as a certified pre owned vehicle. Couple of days after I noticed a vibration coming from the front steering and drivetrain I immediately took it back to Galles and they told me nothing was wrong with it and that the aggressive tires was what I was feeling. So I took it back and drove it for a couple of weeks and the vibration started getting worse so took it back again they rotated and balanced the tires and said it was fine. A few weeks passed and it started again took it back and told me tires were out of round and that was what I was feeling 21/2 months it sat in the back lot until they figured out who was gonna replace the tires. Finally got the truck back and it was ok until the new tires started cupping again and the vibration was back in total I took it in about 8 times in past 18 months for the same issue and to this day has not been resolved. According to GALLES CHEVROLET the technician stated that that was normal for a 2500 4 wheel drive truck with aggressive tires drives and assured me that there’s nothing wrong with the vehicle. Now look at the video and tell me if that’s normal for this truck For some reason it’s not letting me load a video of me moving the wheel up and down side to side where it moves about 3” with the steering wheel locked wheel is very very loose

ODI #11558293SERVICE BRAKES

Both front brakes applied themselves going down highway. Brake pedal was hard and stiff. Had to pull over. Brakes did not disengage for several minutes. Could not get brakes to release. After turning the vehicle off, drove to nearest auto repair shop, and brakes seized again going barely 20 mph. Chevrolet dealership did diagnostics and could not find anything obvious. No warning lights or issues occurred before this moment. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Unknown exact cause. Has occurred since diagnostics. No replacements or work has been done directly related to this issue as nobody is certain what the cause is.

ODI #11557864STEERINGCRASH

While driving my truck on [XXX] , steering locks up, unable to turn the steering wheel. Crashes into guard rail going approximately 57mph, thankfully no other vehicle involved in this matter. I was not hurt, and had seatbelt buckled and then noticed damaged on the drivers side of the truck. Which included front bumper, left headlamp assembly, left front fender, left upper control arm, damage to front and rear doors, bedside panel, rear bumper and both wheels, and tires. Gerber Collision body shop in Henderson, Ky wrote the estimate and did the repairs for approximately $16,000.00 in damage and paint. On 10/02/2023 we took this truck to Kenny Kent Chevrolet for power steering intermittently going out, and they replaced the battery, codes for low voltage to power steering module. Tested battery and found to test bad, so they replaced the battery. Checked for codes and none were found after replacement of the battery, appeared to be the point of failure at this time. That repair was $404.96, kind of strange on part availability for a electric power steering is on BACKORDER! and module is not serviced separately, and even NO RECALLS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11552449FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The plastic fuel pump module (GM part # 13510918) has cracked. The top flange that rests against the top of the fuel tank has an approximately 3 inch crack. The indications were a failed EVAP Check Engine Light PO442 (Small leak). The vehicle had less than 35K miles at the time. Contacted dealer who stated that it was a common problem. Also contacted GM but they provided no assistance. This crack could lead to fuel leaking from the top of the tank. The issue required the fuel pump module assembly to be replaced.

ODI #11552343STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I have a 2018 chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab, I’ve been having problems where the truck warning light would come on saying “service stability control” and the truck would turn off when reversing and while driving on highway and the light flickers and the steer wheel would lock up as well, please help me out, I have searched over the web and have seen other people posting about it and having the same problems but yet Chevy has not done anything about it, this is a safety hazard

ODI #11551037POWER TRAIN

Torque converter failed resulting in failure of transmission. Requiring complete replacement of transmission at the cost of $7100 from dealership.

ODI #11548332ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The component or system that failed or malfunctioned, FUEL PUMP ( METAL FLAKING IN FUEL SYSTEM ) has caused 1 or more CYLINDERS to FAIL. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety as well as the safety of many other motorists was put at high risk due to the fact that I had a 40ft. trailer hitched to the truck at the time the engine power was reduced. thus causing my vehicle to loose power while driving on a major highway. The 2018 Chevy Silverado was diagnosed by the Chevrolet Dealership doing-business-as ASCHENBACH CHEVROLET located at 925 East Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. The vehicle has not been inspected by the Manufacturer. When pressing down on the gas pedal, the truck would not accelerate as normal, then a message appeared on the dash-screen ENGINE LOOSING POWER. MAJOR ENGINE FAILURES & REPRODUCED REPAIRS: **JANUARY 2022 ENGINE REBUILT/REPLACED - Seguin Chevy Dealership **APRIL 2022 FAILED KNOX SENSORS - POWER REDUCED - Rush Elgin Chevy **NOVEMBER 2022 ENGINE REPLACEMENT, FAILED FUEL INJECTORS, GLO PLUGS & COOLANT LEAK - Robbins Chevy Dealership ** SEPTEMBER 2023 FAILED FUEL PUMP, FUEL INJECTORS - Aschenbach Chevy

ODI #11545946ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

At random the touch screen/radio will continuously switch through screens and apps while operating and will become extremely warm to the touch. The display screen on the instrument panel will also scroll through randomly. The heat will stay on continuously even though it is off.

ODI #11545074ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

turned on rear window defrost and unit started smoking badly with a chemical smell while driving truck. I pushed button to turn rear defrost off so it wouldn't start on fire but the unit had heated up so badly it shattered the window it was touching.

ODI #11544852FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

UNKNOWN I had performed preventative maintenance this evening, fuel filter replacement and noticed after I pulled the fuel filter from the housing and tipped housing back upright, there was what appeared to be brass/gold metal shavings in the bottom of the housing in a little puddle of fuel. If there is metal shavings in the filter, that is a problem. Not sure if it would be fuel pump, or lift pump. Truck runs fine, I do get some hesitation from time to time, but not always. No warning lights/indicators, no water in fuel indicator, or presence of water in fuel. I am worried about safety if metal shavings contaminate entire fuel system, plugging injectors shutting down the truck on the interstate.

ODI #11544197POWER TRAIN

The GM 6L80 transmissions have a faulty torque converter. When it goes out it causes a horrible vibration and drive train failure. Which leaves you stranded in traffic or on the side of a busy highway. These transmissions have been installed by GM since 2013 knowing they fail prematurely as early as 60k miles. It’s a running joke that this transmission saved repair shops because of the sheer amount of failures. With the cost passed on to consumers. There are several in detail breakdowns of the defect in this part on various social media platforms and Internet forums. You can call any transmission shop across the nation they can confirm the defect. There where no warning lights prior to, during, or after the failure.

ODI #11544201ENGINE

GM has produced millions of vehicles with the 5.3 motor with AFM,DOD,VVT issues. They are well aware of this issue. The factory defect causes the lifters to collapse causing catastrophic engine failure. This posses a hazard to consumers in traffic trying to navigate their stalled vehicles off the roadways. GM customer service is rude and dismissive, furthermore they offer no assistance to fix these problems. The issues with these motors is well documented and any repair shop/ dealership can confirm these issues. There is no indication from warning systems prior to this failure. However there are multiple Dash warning lights after the catastrophic failure occurs. The cost is passed to consumers to address these issues.

ODI #11541597ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the Stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. While making a turn at 40 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact used OnStar to perform a diagnostic test, and the result was a failure with the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Chevrolet of West (225 T M W Pkwy, West, TX 76691) where it was diagnosed that the battery fuse box and ground cables needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

ODI #11541191UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

Upon light acceleration of the vehicle, a rough gearshift occurred followed by a check engine light and the vehicle continued to shift roughly and idled roughly. After months of diagnostic work and attempts at repairs, it was determined the lifters were the issue. From independent research I understand this is a somewhat common (and pricey) issue. I’m not sure why there is not a recall for the cheap lifters, but I would like to pursue possible reparations for this fault of GM that has left me without a vehicle and left me with a great financial burden for over six months.

ODI #11540882SERVICE BRAKES

Brake caliper warped

ODI #11540007ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

Service Trailer brake light would ding and appear randomly while parked and driving with no trailer or load hooked. Radio jumps screens making phone calls disconnecting Bluetooth just spazes out. Truck is currently sitting at the dealer suggesting a TCM repair. Truck will be in Drive and roll backwards. Driving down the road vehicle just goes limp.. no power nothing. Absolutely disgusted with my purchase and what I’m going through with my 2018 Silverado

ODI #11539910ENGINE

without warning engine stalls

ODI #11539085ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

WARNING LIGHT CAME ON TODAY 08/17/23-TRAILER BREAK SYSTEM-WHILE DRIVING. I DON'T PULL NOR HAUL ANYTHING WITH THIS VEHICLE, IT STAYS PARKED.. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE WIRING SYSTEM AND NEED TO BE RECALLED ON THIS ISSUE. I SEE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT, AND WARRANTY OUT. 2018 MODEL AND KEPT BLINKING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. FOR SAFETY REASIN I NEED THIS REPAIR TAKEN CARE OF. NEED A RECALL SO CAN BE REPAIRED AT KNOW COST.

ODI #11538814STRUCTURE

Have had two different door actuator/locking mechanisms fail on both rear doors. This is an easy part to replace and is able to be replaced by the consumer. Both times it was replaced the actuator failed immediately in the locked position. Door could not be opened from the inside or the outside and had to have door panel cut off to reopen. After the second failure, the GM Dealer tech showed me a "trick" that was only known to GM techs and that if the consumer did not replace the latch with the undocumented "trick" and only used the standard repair manual the latch would fail as such. I approached GM for an answer on this and they stated that I am not a licensed GM technician and should not attempt to do anything on my vehicle other than put gas in it and drive it. While I do understand that at times it is necessary for a trained professional to be involved, but that should not be the case for a door latch. The lack of concern on GMs part as the door had to be cut off because of this is irresponsible. There are plenty of other stories of the same issue occurring with this same style of latch. Someone could easily be trapped in the vehicle with this issue and killed.

ODI #11538702POWER TRAIN

The truck excellerate when I stop at stop sign or red light, with my foot on brake pedal acts like it is going to take off without my foot on gas

ODI #11538707ENGINE

Driving and truck down shifted and dash said Brake assist then said transmission temperature was 250 degrees

ODI #11538298ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after five minutes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

ODI #11537830POWER TRAIN

The transmission caused a vibration and sometimes a surge when it would go into gear. I had to be very careful when initially driving forward, especially in heavy traffic making sure I had a safe distance ahead of me. The entire vehicle would shutter when accelerating almost at any speed.

ODI #11537526ENGINE

My 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 keeps stalling/dying when making turns. There is zero correlation to speed, stop and go, slow, fast, sharp or gradual turn, acceleration or slow rolling start, hard stop then start. It happens mostly when turning right, or left, mostly right. It 's happened 12 times from July '22 to January '23.Dash only shows mileage when it dies. (digital). Rest of console is black (similar to when remote started). It has happened when remote started (twice), other times when manually started with the key. I have tried to recreate stalling turning/starting fast/slow/sharp, etc in empty parking lots while videoing multiple times without success. I took it in to dealer's service center in January '23. They trouble shot it, determining that it was a faulty fuse box and changed that out. It has continued to occur despite this "fix." It has occurred 8 times since January, four of those times in the last 3 weeks, twice on one day. All of these times, except yesterday, I was lucky that no one was behind me. Yesterday, it happened when I turned left. I was able to place it in park restart, and continue. I stopped at stop sign, then turned right. It died again while a truck was behind me. Because it had happened so often, I shifted into neutral, restarted engine, shifted into drive and was able to get enough speed to avoid them hitting me from behind. I was luck the other driver noted that I had stopped and slowed down accordingly. Had I been in heavy traffic, that may not have been the outcome. I know there is a recall for the 2017 year models PIT5405C which describes the exact same thing happening, including engine revving when accelerating from stop after restarting. It then requires stopping, turning off and restarting. I am taking it back to the dealer's service center for further trouble shooting in two days. The service center does all my maintenance and oil changes. I would welcome someone else inspecting/trouble shooting to fix the problem.

ODI #11537058SUSPENSION

I have an odd bounce/vibration front suspension both tires intermitting bounce on flat roads. It feels similar to drive on washboards raises on the highway. Suspension bouncing extremely fast. Transmission issues: Some owners have experienced jerky shifts, delayed gear engagement. On and Off Noise Click In dashboard.

ODI #11537082SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard, extending the stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the vacuum pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V603000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 30,000.

ODI #11535165STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The vehicle has just completely died on me at least twice while driving it, the power steering keeps cutting out, and the headlights will dim significantly upon pressing the brake pedal or using turn signals. This has been going on intermittently for months. Upon an internet search, this does not appear to be an uncommon issue.

ODI #11532284SERVICE BRAKES

Failure of the vacuum booster pump. GM has currently recalled 3.4 million pickup trucks and SUVs for this issue under NHTSA Safety Issue ID is 19V645000 but my current pickup is currently not listed as having an recall issued. Chevy dealership would only replace the entire vacuum booster pump as a fix which cost ~$800

ODI #11530438POWER TRAIN

I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado that has issues with the transmission slipping into different gears as well as hard violent jerking even on the freeway ,and I heard hard rumbling in my transmission burnt out with only 76,000 miles, it's like they're designed to go out.

ODI #11529020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

The control module for the passenger side air bag failed. A warning light depicting the air bag was continuously displayed until the module was replaced According to the dealer service department, the air bag would fail to deploy with this failure.

ODI #11528694STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

June 24th 2023 on a sunny day right after i start my truck ( truck still on my drive way) trailer brake system service notice came on. I don't have any trailer on that truck at that time. This truck trailer brake system service notice on & off and beep too, it keep my eye off the road the most time this is danger this vehicle never been to accident or even small hit...PLEASE GET CHEVY FIX THIS PROBLEM , i don't want have a accident because that notice keep came up and keep my eye off the street.

ODI #11527668SUSPENSION

Control Arm failure with tire separation from vehicle

ODI #11527156ENGINE

Took to the dealership and they did a diagnostics and are requiring me to purchase a new transmission valve. The truck only has 84,000 miles and they have to Remove and replace transmission, Transmission has burn smell, color of fluid is dark, excessive metal shavings present the problem I presented to the dealership was that after you exceed the speed of 50 miles an hour the truck starts to jerk and pulls on you and there’s a very screeching sound every time you accelerate and it always jerks hard on the highway and it feels like if I’m being hit by something from the back

ODI #11526036UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESCRASH

The wheel/wheels locked up while in motion and caused vehicle to veer off road and cause the vehicle to crash. ABS light and Stability Control System warning came on prior to crash.

ODI #11526118POWER TRAIN

Transmission shifts very hard in lower gears and is very sluggish at times.

ODI #11525673ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH and approaching a bend, the vehicle lost motive power and shuddered. The traction control and check engine warning lights were illuminated. There was smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle had previously lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that there was a possible electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was approximately 88,799.

ODI #11525007ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while stopped at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light and the service stabili-trak warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to notify the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

ODI #11525015SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the computer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was smoke coming from the four wheels. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate or move forward. The contact pulled over, and her husband drove the vehicle to the residence. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle failed to move, and smoke was detected from the brakes. While her son was driving at approximately 35 MPH, he was unable to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the rear calipers had detached, and the braking system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and the contact was informed that the front brake calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion while driving at an unknown speed, there was smoke coming from the brakes. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the hydraulic control module and referred her to the local dealer for assistance. The electronic stability control warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage approximately 69,000.

ODI #11524819ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION

My trailer brake system service light is on. This is due to a faulty wire harness. This issue is also causing the Stabilitrak service light to appear.

ODI #11524563STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

UNKNOWN The ignition, steering wheel, and electrical. While driving it flickers off and on, turns off the engine, unlocks my doors and turns on again. Yes, our safety as well as others are put at risk this can cause an accident to happen on the road while driving, most likely to get rear ended. Today it gave me a scare because my 2 year old granddaughter was in the truck.

ODI #11523385VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

While driving on the highway the vehicle began to shake and the stability track light came on. It felt like it affected the transmission. We had to get it towed 30 miles to our home area. Shop Calibrated the brakes and says that took care of it. This vehicle only has 30,000 miles on it.

ODI #11523305POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission was stuck in first gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

ODI #11521712BACK OVER PREVENTION

My back up camera is blue. It works intermittently. There is a recall on the exact same problem for 2019 but not for mine. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160418-9999.pdf I don't understand that but it is what it is. I am not paying for it to be fixed since it is an issue in the following year. I don;t think I should have to pay for a software issue. I just thought I would report it. Maybe there will eventually be a recall.

ODI #11521600SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

Back in December of 2018 when I got my truck it only had a1000 miles on it and it has been down shifting hard it jerks hard I have reported it to the mechanic at the dealership at Mitch smith in Cullman Alabama and that said oh it’s supposed to do that well now it’s out of warranty and they said it needs this that and the other

ODI #11521268ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle started to fill with smoke. I exited vehicle to look in the back seat when all of a sudden the rear window exploded causing glass to come flying at me. There was a recall for this exact same issue, however gm says this vehicle is not included in it. Obviously there are more vehicles that need to be recalled!

ODI #11520698POWER TRAIN

My vehicle has been properly maintained since new. At around 90,000 miles the transmission started making noise. I had trans filter changed and the noise abated. at 92,000 the car started shifting oddly. Several times on the highway the engine would rev and the car loses speed. Loud noises from the transmission and hard shifts. I most recently was unable to accelerate while getting on the highway. This is a truck, I have things I have to transport. I am unsure if I should continue to drive on the highway. I am going to my local dealer next week to explore repair options. I have learned that this problem is well-known to GM .

ODI #11519335STEERING

For about a month I heard a clunking sound in the steering wheel shaft when I initially started the vehicle and turned the steering wheel. After a few miles of driving it would go away. The vehicle then began to have a hesitation when I would try starting it. Diagnosed as two cells were dead in the battery. Replaced the battery and the steering improved. Two weeks after replacing the battery, I started the vehicle and started to turn out of a parking spot. At that time the steering wheel refused to turn and it sounding like a pump going out. The service steering warning came on. I got it to the dealer and they diagnosed the electric rack and pinion drive belt had broken and sheared the gears in the assembly. The vehicle is a 2018 Chevy 6.2L High Country with 71,000 miles. I was told by the dealer that if this would have happened while driving at highway speed it would have locked the steering wheel in the position at the time of component failure and would have more than likely resulted in a crash. Currently the vehicle is still at the dealer for the last month waiting on the rack and pinion to be shipped. Apparently there isn't any of these parts anywhere in the United States.

ODI #11518191SERVICE BRAKES

RECEIVING A PERSISTENT 'SERVICE - TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM

ODI #11518008POWER TRAIN

While on the Interstate with cruise control on, my truck started to vibrate while on highway, then shakes so badly it becomes difficult to grip steering wheel firmly. Slowly came to a stop and checked all four wheels. Waited on side of road until engine cooled down somewhat and then got off highway at next exit and made my way back home on side streets NOT DRIVING OVER 40-45 MPH. Vehicle is currently at dealer Service Department. Said it is normal, but transmission would be checked.

ODI #11518021SERVICE BRAKES

:Service Trailer Brake" warning comes on on every start up with no trailer hooked up. The warning can usually be dismissed, but for 40 minutes one time ,it constantly came on and off constantly. Could not get it to stop. Very distracting and dangerous. An independent repair shop has confirmed the condition, but unable to diagnose problem.

ODI #11517222ENGINE

My engine cooling lines are leaking and that can potentially cause a very bad problem to my engine itself imagine I'm driving and they pop off causing me to lose all my oil and then my engine can drown and sudden stop while I'm on the highway I was first aware of the problem when my veichle had to be taken in because the transmission was failing at around 55000 miles the dealership told me about this problem which said did not need to be addressed since it's a small leak on the lines but once I got down under my truck and took of the undercover it's more than a small leak now I'm facing having to spend money on a veichle that should not be giving me problems yet at the miles it's at I'm trying to get a hold of my extended warranty to see if it's covered because chevrolet said it's not there problem anymore yet I'm not the only one with this exact problem upon investigating the 2019 had a recall for this exact problem the engine cooling lines and I had notice I had to do more oil changes way faster but never thought it was that

ODI #11516394SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle independently made a sudden stop without warning. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home, but once the vehicle was home, the brakes locked up, not allowing the vehicle to move forward. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the ABS had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 111,000.

ODI #11513831POWER TRAIN

My 10 speed transmission is failing, problem is a shutter in the transmission at various speeds. Have the shutter verified as not wheel balance problem, as all wheels were spin balanced. Upon looking up info online they said it could be dangerious and cause an accident.... My 2018 Silverado with the 6.0 engine and 10 speed transmision has only 42,000 thousand miles on it...

ODI #11513739SERVICE BRAKES

Service braking system attention

ODI #11513758ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service parking brake system keeps coming on, switch has been replaced and it still comes on. I have had the traction control light and service abs light come on. Took to shop they told me there was a broken wire the first two times in the harness

ODI #11513446POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 64 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the transmission became inoperable. While going up a hill, the vehicle was shifting hard in first and second gear. Upon accelerating, there was an abnormal winding noise detected. The vehicle was shifting roughly. The transmission got up to 160 degrees and continued to shift hard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a transmission replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that the vehicle was above the warranty mileage. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

ODI #11513052POWER TRAIN

Torque converter was broken and destroyed my transmission just at 90,000 miles. I could easily have been stranded in major city traffic at any point if this had failed any earlier. This problem has been known in various GMC vehicles throughout the years. I have had a mechanic inspect and diagnose this problem. No warnings or symptoms were seen prior to the full failure of my transmission.

ODI #11512403POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and approaching a stop light while slowing, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated no failure was found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that no failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

ODI #11511756AIR BAGS

Airbags Warning lite are on. Mileage at time taken to dealship 91007 ,I’m original owner Service restraints message is on-airbag lite is on dealer states that airbags will not deploy Took to Chevy dealership on 9/21/2022 they stated that parts are not available No police or insurance is involved Messages and warning lite appeared on 9/12/2022 I have contacted BBB ,attorneys to no prevail localfile:///var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/EF16A78A-305C-483C-8347-7E0E72C70EF0/Library/Caches/Attachments/2fb3cd85d5fa9fe6b12261cbc8d5f5ba/IMG_2558.jpg

ODI #11510701POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

Transmission doesn’t shift smoothly and often slams into second gear from first very hard. Downshifting on rare occasions shifts to a lower gear before necessary causing rpms to go from 2800-3000 up to 4500-5000. I have to touch the gas real quick to upshift. Also brakes seem to require extra strength to engage if hard braking is required. Like the booster is not reacting properly.

ODI #11510072STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While driving down the highway, I heard a ding and the service trailer brake message appeared. Several minutes later, while driving about 30 mph and coming to a stop, I heard the ding again, the service trailer brake message appeared again, then all electric components died. I had no lights or gauges working, the radio turned off, the a/c turned off, I loss all steering capabilities as my steering wheel locked in place, and the engine died. All of this occurred while the vehicle was still in motion. As I pressed the brake and came to a stop, the electronics regained power. A message appeared telling me to lower and raise the driver's side window. I came to a complete stop. Even though the electronics returned, I had to restart the engine. I put the vehicle in park, turn it off with my key, then start it again with the key, all while stopped on a very busy highway. I was able to drive the vehicle home with no further issues. I have not contacted the dealership yet, as they are currently closed as I write this. I will be contacting them and informing them of the issue. I had mentioned a similar issue to the dealership a few years ago. They made a report of the incident, but said there is nothing they can do if they cannot replicate it. This is very dangerous. Losing all electronic functions, including the ability to steer and having the engine die while driving is scary. I can lose the ability to guide my truck and crash the vehicle into something or someone. This puts my family at risk and anyone else on highway that may be in proximity. There is no telling when this will take place. I have had electrical issues randomly happen while starting the vehicle, but not while driving. I may go weeks or months between electrical startup problems. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

ODI #11507517STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESCRASH

The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at 80 MPH the steering wheel became stiff and the vehicle would not brake without any warning. The contact desperately pressed on the brake pedal but the vehicle would not brake, causing the contact to be struck by another vehicle on the driver's side. No one was injured and no major damage to none of the vehicles. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a loss. All the air bags deploy but the front driver side. The manufacturer was not unable to reach them. The failure mileage was 69,000.

ODI #11506902UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Trailer Brake System On February 13 2023 the trailer brake system warning notification came on and made my truck appear to shut down at 65 mph. The radio stopped, lights shut off, engine seemed to stall or lost power. It was like the power went out. This seemed to be a safety concern. I will be towing a camper soon. I need my trailer brakes to work. The contact stated that the vehicle has stalled 3 times now.

ODI #11506482ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The hood latch sensor has gone out and says that my hood is open when it is not. The problem is that the security alarm reads it as someone’s tampering with my hood and sets off my alarm. At this time i am unable to lock my truck because the alarm constantly goes off. The dealer has said this is happening so often that the part is severely back ordered.

ODI #11506519ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The service stabiltrak and trailer brake system warming light comes on. The dealership said that it is a wire harness

ODI #11504855VISIBILITY/WIPER

My rear glass broke yesterday with my two year old daughter in the back seat. I was informed that there was a previous recall on this and its now closed. If you look in the attached photos you can see it appears the rear defrost is what caused it to shatter. The dealership is telling me that there is no recalls.

ODI #11504207POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The truck has has multiple issues.RR taillight always blows fuse,which I think sometimes stops my back sliding glass,I have no power to it,this has been an issue since day one,always have to carry fuses,then not long after having the truck,it has stabili trak issues,it stalls when first put into drive.delayed take off sometimes the truck jumps forward and revs the rpm’s up to 1000 X rpm sitting then it jumps to a fast hard takeoff.the truck does something called chuggel and buck I believe,it bogs way down,and then again it’ll slip buck it kicks jerks and also harshly engages.I love Chevy and haven’t given up hope just yet.this is my first Chevy.

ODI #11501023ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vent valve solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, a month later, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filler neck needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the metal lock ring had rusted and the metal lock ring, fuel pump, and fuel pump sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the dealer, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 51,145.

ODI #11498972SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended braking. Additionally, the steering wheel was shaking while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

ODI #11495506SERVICE BRAKES

The brakes failed to work when I was in a parking lot. As I was pulling into a parking spot, the brakes did not work even when I pumped them. I was going approximately 3mph. It startled me, so I put the truck in neutral and then into park. Then I turned the vehicle off. Fortunately, this happened in a parking lot and I was able to avoid hitting anything, including a pedestrian. Also, this put my husband and me at great risk because if I had not chosen to go back into a parking lot, and had gone into an intersection and been unable to stop, I could have entered the intersection and been in a serious accident. The truck functioned well enough to get to my dealership. I avoided driving it for a couple of weeks until they could run diagnostics. Between the time it first happened and bringing it to the dealership, the problem did not occur. However, when the technician was driving it into the shop, it happened to him too. They did perform diagnostics and found a problem with a brake Pump 3.280 (Part No. 12696313). I had it repaired at my own expense ($587.65) on Nov. 22, 2022. NOTE: This truck has only 25,673 miles on it. There has been a recall for this problem on Silverados from this year, but my VIN number was not included in the recall. There were no warnings prior to this event. I would like to have this repair cost reimbursed.

ODI #11495416ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While driving in the daytime voltage at the dash dropped almost 9 volts but when I turn the headlights on, it goes back up to 14 volts I’ve had this problem since I got the truck January 5, 2022

ODI #11495163ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Service Trailer Brake System message appears and disappears constantly, check engine light.

ODI #11494773ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

I have done some research and found other trucks same year and make have had the same problem and have had recalls but the problem is when I hit the break the lights will all flash like the truck is going to stall and it will say service trailer break system and stablitrak system and will even shut my truck off while I’m driving causing me to have to either pull of the side of the road and start my truck back up

ODI #11492986POWER TRAINCRASH1 INJURY

Motor vehicle accident 4/21/22. Vehicle stalled hit by 18 wheeler. Several times on several occasions after that on several days vehicle stalled in interstates with multiple 18 wheelers, trucks cars almost hitting me/my vehicle each time it stalled. Now and since May 2022, the transmission completely failed and is inoperable at this time. The stalling in the middle of interstate traffic where the speed limit on 4/21/22 is 55mph & on the interstate 65mph(The vehicle coasted slowly to the side of the road & stopped changing gears to go in either direction)

ODI #11492793STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Sudden loss of vehicle electrical power as well as steering and break control due to faulty negative battery terminal. Engine will stall and steering wheel will kick back and issue a stabilitrak service message. Vehicle will become inoperable while still moving with no way to control.

ODI #11490928ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE TO VEHICLE.

ODI #11490535POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

While I'm very slowly backing up my attached small 2 wheel trailer the Transmission over heating warning light comes on. This has happened SEVERAL TIMES!!!!

ODI #11489568STEERING

2018 Chevy Silverado Lt. Lost power steering on two separate occasions for 10 seconds to approximately 15 seconds then the a third incident where power steering was lost 100% and did not come. It was a good thing that I was leaving my house. No power steering at all. Turning around to home had to really muscle the steering steering. Did not clear with repeated attempts at engine restarts. Had towed to dealer. Dealer had no idea what was going on or had never experienced this before. Google searches indicated that this power steering issue has been going on since at least 2014. Battery and cables replaced. Incident happened again back to dealer and I suggested reprogramming the ECM and they did. All seemed good until 4 Oct 22 when driving I lost power steering again for about 5 seconds and then returned to normal. This is a real safety issue. I cannot drive with my granddaughter until this is rectified. Dash reported each time Power Steering drive with caution. Like I illuted to that this power steering problem is concerning and going on for years.

ODI #11489312ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Radio will not let you use part of the screen that controls the phone system. Can not use hands free calling. Cannot us any buttons on the bottom of the radio or the left side. Complaint #11479518 was also filed

ODI #11488808POWER TRAIN

Transmission issues with 78500 miles, one owner, no hauling other than a boat. headed to shop... multiple complaints on 2018 transmissions why no recall

ODI #11488460POWER TRAIN

Under light to medium load on the throttle, the transmission will shift very hard from 1st to 2nd gear and sometimes 2nd to 1st while decelerating. Another issue is that the transmission or torque converter will shutter, but that is not as often. It does not happen every time, but happens way more often than it should for it being a 2018 with 26k miles. The GM Authority website has this as a known problem, but my VIN is not associated to it for some reason. Apparently flushing the transmission with Mobil 1 Synchromesh fluid can solve the issue. The truck seems to hesitate while taking off something and I think it is related to this transmission issue which can be a huge safety risk.

ODI #11488001POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS

April 2022 & 5 2022 Complete transmission failure in traffic ALMOST causing death in traffic, emissions failure, leather seat defect REPEATED left fog light failure

ODI #11487490ENGINE

During the mornings when first starting my truck, I get a stutter or hesitation to the engine when accelerating out of my driveway. This happens just about every morning. I have determined that the truck has to be off for about 10+ hours. The stutter/hesitation goes away after the car warms up in about 1 mile. Have had the truck into the shop but they can find NO problems.

ODI #11486370ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Faulty injector connectors get a loose connection and make truck shutter and check engine light come on . This has happened 3 times already and had to replace one faulty plug . This is all over the internet from other l5p owners. Yet gmc want do anything

ODI #11484073ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Radio changing channels by itself, menus changing by itself, instrument screen changing from info to audio by itself, calls being made to last number by itself, navigation image jumping to different areas by itself not showing the vehicles location, causing confusion when trying to get directions. All this is very distracting for driver and could possibly cause distraction enough to cause an accident.

ODI #11482941POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

On Saturday Aug 6th, 2022 my girlfriend and I were driving in my 2018 Chevy Silverado and the car just came to a complete stop really hard. Once the truck froze up, the car would go FOWARD but very slow, jerkish, and sluggish. We were almost hit by three cars behind us when the truck froze up. The truck was towed to the dealership where they diagnosed the truck with METAL SHAVINGS in the TRANSMISSION. And the engine light came on four weeks after I bought the vehicle last October. This time…. There was NO engine light on. Nothing displayed on dashboard.

ODI #11482337SERVICE BRAKES

I'm getting a persistent message about servicing the trailer brake system. There is no trailer hooked up to the vehicle. The message covers the speedometer and chimes over anything else.

ODI #11482225ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

While driving down the road, I received several non stop alert messages stating "Service Trailer Brake System". The messages were non stop and while I did attempt to acknowledge them and dismiss the alert, I was distracted from driving and had to pull over to attempt to acknowledge or dismiss the alert. After several minutes, I was able to dismiss the alert and continue on my way. This happened on Tuesday evening around 5:00 pm on August 30, 2022. I called Mike Anderson Chevrolet on Wednesday August 31, 2022 around 12:30 pm to advise them about the situation and was told it was water in the wiring.

ODI #11479518ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Radio is malfunctioning. Radio would randomly change channels. Than the radio would have a line in the bottom of the screen. Than the half the radio just quit. Now the radio or phone calls does not work at all. I do not have access to hands free calls. I believe there is a recall on the same stereo for the 2019 models. It has not been inspected but is available for inspection. No warnings lights prior to the radio not working. I have a video but I do not know how to attach.

ODI #11478949POWER TRAIN

The transmission failed at 81k miles. Upon doing some research, it sounds like this is caused by the wrong transmission fluid that was installed by GM, not myself, the owner. If known about early enough, flushing the transmission 3 times and replacing with the newest transmission fluid is to correct the problem. I was not notified of this 'fix' and the transmission is already damaged to the point where it must be replaced.

ODI #11476691ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado 4WD, Crew Cab truck purchased brand new in 2018. Over the last year, I have had intermittent, and relentless chiming of the "Service Trailer Brake System". This occurs any time, completely randomly during normal, everyday driving and while NOT towing. it is horrendously distracting, and won't stop once it starts, even after clearing the message, it will continue to chime again every 1-2 minutes until I park the truck and turn off the engine. I have taken it to my local Chevy dealer, they can't find anything wrong with my truck. I have checked fuses, switches and relays, to no avail. I see this is not a "once-off" problem, it would appear 10s of thousands of consumers have had the same issue posted about blogs, YouTube and more around the internet since at least model year 2017. This is a complete safety hazard and unacceptable! The chime is a distraction and prevents other vehicle safety features from being usable when it is going off. In addition, I imagine if I WERE towing, that means my braking system would be rendered unusable. That doesn't seem acceptable and there should have been a recall on this already based on my vast research. I am angered that this keeps happening even under normal driving conditions, and it is a defect of the trailer wire harness system, not something any vehicle owner has done, not due to abuse, or even normal wear and tear. I am angered that even my dealer can't find and fix the problem. However, it should not be my responsibility since this is a clear and obvious defect amongst nearly 100,000 similar model vehicles. I do not feel this is safe in any way and there needs to be a remedy "recall" performed so that other owners and myself can get this taken care of once and for all. Thank you.

ODI #11476519ENGINE

Our 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was purchased new and only serviced at Chevrolet dealerships. While on vacation we were driving on a 3-lane paved road and then engine started knocking for a few seconds and then a chime could be heard and the check engine light came on. The vehicle lost power and the vehicle was difficult to control. We were fortunate that other vehicles were able to avoid us since our truck slowed quickly (without the brakes being applied). The vehicle had to be towed to a local Chevrolet dealer for diagnostics. The dealer found that the hydraulic lifters on the right bank of the engine collapsed (resulting in a misfire) and there was extensive engine damage. The vehicle was equipped with a 5.3l engine with AFM/DFM (cylinder deactivation). Mileage was 64,562. Vehicle was repaired with "upgraded" valve train parts from General Motors as this failure mode seems to be somewhat common in AFM/DFM engines (can find class action information during web search).

ODI #11475029SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS

leaf springs malfunctioned & yes its available for inspection. safety issues of cracking noise sounds like cracking in the suspension or axle. on 7/7/22 Lorenzo at Richland Chevrolet in Shafter, California confirmed & had it all day for inspection. no warning lamps or messages were provided. First appeared on 6/30/22. continental crosscontact LX20 P275/55 R20 111 t eco plus+ Tires are chopping & shredding safety & hazard issues are the tires can shred apart & cause an accident or death. on 7/7/22 Lorenzo at Richland Chevrolet in Shafter, California confirmed tires were having that problem & if there was a recall on them then General Motors would reach out to us. Then prior, on 4/28/22 during oil change & tire rotation service Lorenzo confirmed tires were chopping also. no warning lamps or messages.

ODI #11474742TIRES

The contact's husband owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact LX20, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: A32AWD401518. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side front tire was vibrating. Upon inspection, the contact's husband noticed there was a bump on the passenger's side front tire. The vehicle was taken to a tire store where it was diagnosed that there was a tread bump on the passenger's side front tire due to a fractured tire tread belt. The passenger's side front tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact's husband to take the vehicle to an authorized tire dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 37,619.

ODI #11474524AIR BAGS

I have had intermittent warnings on the dash that would pop up and disappear after a few seconds. It said “Safety Restraint System”. Now the warning is on continuously and the horn no longer works. I had the codes scanned at a local shop and I was told a code pops up saying “B0013-04 Steering wheel airbag deployment loop stage 2- High resistance” I am worried the bag will not deploy in the case of a wreck. The vehicle has under 25,000 miles on the odometer. It is over 3 years of age so I worry it will not be under warranty.

ODI #11474166UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Starter had to be replaced with 22,775 miles and truck was toed.

ODI #11473051ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

Service Trailer brake system audible message appearing due to faulty wire harness between body control modules.

ODI #11471684SERVICE BRAKES

While towing a trailer the service trailer brake system light/alarm came on, trailer brakes stopped working and the alarm persisted for hours. It was extremely distracting and dangerous, and interrupted hands free phone calls.

ODI #11471106UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Stress cracks in radiator

ODI #11469986TIRES

P275/55R20 sidewall has developed slices in 4 different areas blowout possible at slow to moderate speeds confirmed by tire center tire sent back to manufacturer by tire service center negative warnings

ODI #11469805SERVICE BRAKES

I purchased a certified pre-owned 2017 Chevy Silverado on June 6 of this year. On June 13th, on my way back from a 10-hour trip, where I was towing a trailer with a car on it, my trailer brakes suddenly stopped functioning (about 4 hours from home). Not only did the trailer brakes stop functioning, but a warning message popped up on the dashboard "service trailer brake system". But this warning message didn't pop up just one time, it kept coming again and again and again and again and again, relentlessly chiming and distracting me from driving, it covered my speedometer readout, it prevented me from receiving or making voice commands, prevented me from hearing phone calls, and prevented me from listening to music. The service warning chime also prevented the turn signal chime from functioning. So for a full 4 hours, I was constantly reminded with a service trailer brake system chime, was unable to hear my turn signal chime, was unable to listen to music or make a phone call, and was unable to see the digital readout of my speed. The vehicle had been rendered completely undrivable, and I absolutely will not hesitate to say that the vehicle was not safe to drive in that condition. Especially if you consider that I was towing 5,000 lbs with no working trailer brakes. Your vehicle's defect endangered my life.

ODI #11468891SERVICE BRAKES

Trailer brake issues. Blows fuses non stop chiming in the dash. Once fuse blows it doesn't chime anymore. Replace fuse and it's non stop all day every day. Been dealing with it for a couple years. Tons of people have the same problem.

ODI #11468773SEAT BELTS

GOT IN DRIVERS SEAT TO FASTEN SEATBELT, CLIP WOULDNT STAY IN BELT-HAVE TO PUSH RED CLIP TO KEEP BELT ENGAGED

ODI #11468236UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The trailer service message keeps popping up distracting me and there is no way yo turn it off!

ODI #11468302TIRES

Tires have 24,300 miles on them were factory installed upon purchase of vehicle in 2018. In April of 2022 while driving on freeway at 65 mph noticed a vibration in steering. Inspected tires when I reached destination and discovered the passenger side front tire had a bulge in the tread and was starting to separate. Replaced at a local tire shop and was told that they had seen numerous tire tread separations of this make and model tire. Goodyear Wrangler SR-A 265/60-20. Tire still had significant amount of tread remaining (Half Worn). In late May of 2022 had another tire tread separate from driver side rear of same vehicle.

ODI #11468109STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical power steering failed on my way home as I turned in to my street my steering became very hard to control nearly causing me to crash into a neighbors vehicle. This is the second time my electrical power steering has failed. About a year ago the original electrical power steering went out and a new one was purchased from a dealer ship and installed by a automotive company. Here we are a year later and it has gone out again but this time almost causing me to crash during a turn into my street. NO WARNING to me at all that my power steering was about to go out. Yes. My 2018 Silverado truck is available if an inspection request is asked of me.

ODI #11467073ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

A faulty internal computer constantly beeps a warning about "trailer brake system" when there is no trailer attached to the vehicle. The beeping is extremely hyperactive and non stop and distracts you from safe driving and interrupts all other audible functions (such as turn signal blinking & navigation voice commands) to render the vehicle unfit to drive.

ODI #11466795ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

Truck was brought in for routine maintenance they noticed At the dealership a radiator leak. I was told this is not covered under warranty And I have no lights on

ODI #11465796POWER TRAIN

The transmission failed. The truck had heavy shifting and the transmission needs replacement. The truck was no longer safe to drive. The problem was diagnosed by a licensed mechanic shop. The check engine light came on as well as the service stabilitrak light that came on the same day as failure.

ODI #11465088SUSPENSION

A loud thumping noise comes from the rear axle area. The Chevy dealer claimed that the u-bolts that hold the axle to the leaf spring becomes loose and need retightening. I had the dealer re-torque the u-bolts but the noise still is there. The dealer claimed it was “normal” and offered no solution other than claiming a Tech Bulletin was issued instructing dealers to check u-bolts at service appointments. I brought my truck to a private repair shop and the mechanic noted that both rear leaf springs moved under the ubolts When the truck was rocked side to side. This is not safe as the axle can become out of alignment causing steering issues and excessive tire wear. The private shop quoted $1,100(est) to replace both leaf springs with aftermarket springs and u-bolts. The mechanic claimed that they have seen many Chevy pickups with this issue. I am asking you to please investigate this issue and instruct GM to repair this manufacturer defect.

ODI #11463721STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCRASH

At a low speeds while taking a turn, the electrical system clicks off and then clicks back on after about a second. Im able to see the voltage drop while taking the turn. When this happens, the power steering goes out while taking the turn. This exact incident is consistent with the recall of the year 2014 Silverado as stated in this article https://www.zehllaw.com/another-gm-recall-800000-chevrolet-silverado-gmc-sierra-trucks-faulty-power-steering/

ODI #11462952ENGINE

I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 that I bought in June of 2018, brand new from integrity Chevy in Chattanooga tn.. One ago ago I was driving home and the check engine light came in and starting running poorly and you could hear a knocking noise coming from the engine. I took it back to integrity Chevrolet in Chattanooga, the employee at the auto service counter got inside and started the truck and he new at once what the issue was, he didn’t even take it back to the shop so the mechanic could look at it. He told me it was the lifters knocking. I left the truck with them. The next day he called me and told that the lifters where bad and had bent push rods. They had to replace everything on both sides, told me how much it would cost. It was out of warranty as I had 74,000 miles on it. The total cost that I had to pay was $5,468 dollars. The truck is less then 4 years old. The employee at the desk when I paid for it said that I just paid for a new engine! Again the truck was less then 4 years old.

ODI #11462318UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AC condenser has cracked at factory weld. Dealer said this is Dailey issue and only performed recall on the higher end Cadillac and GMC Denali when the lower models have same condenser per # and problems was a $1000 repair

ODI #11462136AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the restraint service warning message was displayed and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with an air bag defect that showed the air bag was deployed. The dealer replaced the air grille shutter and informed the contact that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,556.

ODI #11460674ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH off the highway towards his home, the electronic gauge started fluctuating, indicating a low voltage failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he parked the vehicle in the driveway and turned off the vehicle. The contact then attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended that the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer for service. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,364.

ODI #11460261WHEELS

My vehicle came equipped from the Factory with 18” wheels and tires and a 17” wheel and tire. The vehicle is equipped with 4 wheel ABS which fails to operate properly when using the factory equipped spare tire. GM recall a number of 2018 and 2019 vehicles with this very issue but did not recall my vehicle for this identical issue. I contacted GM who said if my VIN is not listed in the recall it is not an issue and they cannot correct the problem.

ODI #11460278STRUCTURE

Door Actuator Failure Left Rear Door, Symptoms are the door doesnt lock and unlock from the switch or keyless, when this problem presents it self the door fails to open from the inside. like child safety is on/when it is not engaged, this could be a safety risk to someone trying to exit the vehicle quickly and not know that they have a problem. After inspection I found there was a broken pin in the OEM connector, Yes I have it available for inspection. No problem wasn't reproduced or confirmed at a dealer. No inspection from Manufacture, Police, Ins etc... There weren't any warnings, door lock just worked intermittently.

ODI #11460180POWER TRAIN

For months this truck as stuttered while driving. Eventually one day the RPMs would shoot to 3500 when trying to shift gears and would struggle to shift. After having the spark plugs replaced and a tune up ($660 later) it started randomly just losing power to the engine while driving. All electrical still on but no power to the engine. I would pull over and turn the engine off and restart and it would be fine again. This continues to happen with no explanation. Always acts fine after I stop the care and turn it back on again. Nothing comes up on a scan for issues. Mechanic can't figure it out and now it isn't "acting up" when the transmission guy drives it and he doesn't know what's going on either. It's not safe to drive on the HW if its going to just randomly lose power. We checked with another transmission shop and he said they have two chevy Silverados in line for something similar. That made me look to see if there was a recall and led me to make this report. Chevy should look into this and do a recall.

ODI #11458392POWER TRAIN

Transmission shifts out of gear spontaneously while driving and warning light comes on for “transmission hot idle engine” forcing the vehicle to become inoperable unexpectedly without allowing the vehicle to drive forward or reverse to get to a safe location. Transmission temperature gauge rises quickly to 280 degrees in less than an hour of normal driving before overheating. Multiple General Motors dealers and General Motors headquarters have been unable to diagnose the problem and provide a solution despite multiple attempts and several thousand dollars in repairs including a completely new replacement transmission. General Motors first recommended the dealer to hook battery cables up to the transmission which did not fix the problem and in fact caused the vehicle to not start several times. General Motors then recommended the dealer replace the transmission entirely. Despite replacing the transmission, the same problem exists and the vehicle shifts out of gear while driving reporting an overheating transmission. Problem still occurs today 3/25/22 and vehicle becomes inoperable unexpectedly and suddenly while driving due to overheating transmission. General Motors is unable to diagnose the problem or provide a solution.

ODI #11457794SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The contact stated the service brake assist warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Services Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

ODI #11457586POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the braking system malfunctioned causing the braking distance to be extended. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

ODI #11457493SERVICE BRAKES

The trailer brake system warning suddenly came on, disengaging my cruise control. My cruise control has not worked since. Also, the stabilitrac warning came on and has not left. Ever since then I have been hearing a squeaking noise driving at low speeds.

ODI #11456418ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rear Back up camera not working. Blue Screen on dash. This is a very common issue with GM

ODI #11455462STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The power steering will randomly go out when turning at slow speeds, or when parking. The entire truck has lost power steering and then lost all power to the vehicle for a split second then return to normal power.

ODI #11455492ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The rear driver side lamp started flickering and eventually was completely dead. On inspecting, it was found that the earthing brown wire pin in the connector was completely burnt and it also burnt the area right on the spot where it connects to the lamp panel.

ODI #11454832UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The plastic part of the grill is melting I’m afraid it’s going to melt on the front of the vehicle

ODI #11454911POWER TRAIN

While driving my transmission will shudder and the vehicle will lose power causing the vehicle to slow down abruptly. It also will shift very hard making a loud noise.

ODI #11453585ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

For months now, my 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 has a “service trailer brake system”notification on the the dash that repeatedly pops up every 5-15 seconds while the vehicle is on, including while driving. This, along with the pinging sound that comes with the notification, makes the vehicle difficult to drive due to the constant distraction the notification makes. I have tried taking issue with the dealership but they are not helping whatsoever. From my own research online, I have seen hundreds of other people experiencing the same issue. Please help us eliminate this distraction by forcing a recall and thus making the roads safer for everyone. Thank you.

ODI #11452050SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 – 15 MPH, the vehicle shut off while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the “Check Brake Monitoring Alert System” was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V603000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Vin is invalid.

ODI #11451576POWER TRAIN

The transmission started shifting improperly at 40k and the fluid gets to hot

ODI #11451394POWER TRAIN

Transmission noise -something loose only 60k miles

ODI #11449784FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after the first failure and called the dealer; he was instructed to keep driving the vehicle and that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The second time, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and the fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure occurred a third time. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local farm and called the manufacturer twice for roadside assistance. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer and remained on the farm. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

ODI #11448445SERVICE BRAKES

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 .1/20/22 slow driving in a parking lot, applied brake to slow down for a stopped vehicle and pedal was soft and went almost to the floor could have killed someone, this happened 3 times within 4 minutes Power Brake Assist warning came on, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. called local CHEVROLET dealer Jenkins Chevrolet of Homosassa service department told the manager that my truck was working right they said it was not involved in a recall my truck showed all the symptoms in this recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000

ODI #11448408POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

When entering traffic, upon acceleration the truck stalls, and shutters. Going into traffic a vehicle had to maneuver to avoid collision with me. I took it to the dealer and they said transmission should get a flush and transmission oil was low. At 60,000 and out of warranty I paid for service and they said it was good now. it still continues. I can’t afford to take it in for service and pay again. From searching online customers state the dealer representatives all say it’s normal for truck to do that. Also, others say transmission (6l80) and/or torque converter is the problem. Again being without warranty I cannot afford to take it in and pay to just get that “it’s normal for the vehicle to do that.” A vehicle that stalls IS a hazard for the driver and for others on the road. Especially entering highways and heavy traffic streets. The main reason is we never know when it will stall or when it will accelerate what I believe is properly.

ODI #11447992ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

10 degrees outside starter motor will freeze up and not want to start the truck. had 3 mechanics not a deal all look at it, tested the battery and came to the starter motor is defective. to have the starter replaced at the dealer for its under warranty.

ODI #11446749POWER TRAIN

The torque converter failed internally allowing the torque converter clutch to shudder. The fluid exchange has already been done on RO#587959. Vehicle had 40k when torque converter was replaced. Issue arouse after a road trip to Houston Tx and progressive more at various speeds. James Wood dealership replaced the torque converter since it was still under power train warranty. When I researched online, I realized that this is a common problem within the 2014-2018 Silverado models. I hope I that after the dealership replaced this defected part I don't experience additional mechanical issue related to this faulty part.

ODI #11446105STEERING

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the "steering assist reduced" and "service trailer brake" messages were displayed, and the steering wheel experienced a slight resistance while turning in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted regarding the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 75,000.

ODI #11445847POWER TRAIN

The transmission stopped working randomly on the highway after being driven for 45 minutes perfectly fine. Thankfully this happened near a stoplight so the traffic on the highway was going slower than normal otherwise it could have been very bad. Local mechanic confirmed that the transmission was no good and has ordered a replacement. There was no indication of the issue prior to the failure. No lights came on to indicate that there was an issue.

ODI #11445823POWER TRAIN

While driving this truck i get a severe shudder at various speeds and now its not shifting gears correctly. I have been told there is a big problem with these 6 speed transmissions ans torque convertors.

ODI #11444371ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Circulating air does not engage, toxic fumes enter cabin. Almost causing me to black out, I have thrown up. Have complained,, but chevy calls this "usual or expected" Have read on forums that I'm not the only one dealing with this.

ODI #11444143ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Trailer Brake Service Warning

ODI #11443731SERVICE BRAKES

While coming to a stop at a traffic signal I experienced a sudden braking loss. The pedal began to vibrate and I noticed an extreme reduction in braking power. I then got a prompt on my dashboard saying “service brake assist.” I narrowly avoided the car in front of me while trying to stop. I contacted GM and they claim even though my year make and model are the same as vehicles being recalled my specific VIN# is not.

ODI #11443508ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

Bought the truck new. Never towed a trailer till well after warranty. Service trailer brake light keeps coming on continuously. Then no trailer lights or trailer brakes. Found 2 blown fuses but now the same thing is happening again. After my research I found tons of information that lots of other people are having the same issues. I have not pulled my RV since because I'm worried about it not having brakes. It's quite large and without them this truck would not be able to stop in case of a quick emergency.

ODI #11443388ENGINE

Vehicle will not start, starter is bad

ODI #11442957ENGINE

Driving on highway 70 mph with out prior warning the truck begins to shake, backfire, lunging, loss of power, all the lights on the dash starting going crazy, cars behind me trying to avoid hitting me ,it wouldn't speed up, having a hard time getting it off the road and out of the way of highway traffic before getting rear ended by traffic behind me. The truck only has a little over 60000 miles on it which is just beyond the 60000 mile warranty, The truck lost compression because of a lifter failure in the motor. After this I have no interest in ever buying another Chevy product, If they cant build a motor that will last more than 3 years maybe they should rethink their future in the auto industry.

ODI #11442894EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at night, there was an abnormal movement from the passenger side headlight causing a distraction. The contact veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle but the failure was unknown. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who replaced the headlight assembly however the failure persisted. The contact was concerned the failure may cause an accident. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

ODI #11442061SERVICE BRAKES

My 2018 chevy silverado started making weird squeaky/popping sounds it almost sounds like something is rubbing against something else when stepping on the break pedal. When driving at any rate of speed the pedal seems to not make the squeaking noise but when I make a complete stop for example at a traffic light and let go of the break pedal and press again I can hear that noise loud and clear even passengers can hear it, Another example would be going in a drive thru of a restaurant that pretty much break pedal is used every 3 seconds as you pulling forward there the noise becomes constant every time stepping and letting go of the break pedal. My silverado has about 80,000 miles on it

ODI #11442186ENGINE

radiator crack. and also looks like previous years have the exact problem and have a special coverage done on them, Special Coverage Adjustment 15829 Radiator Leak #PI1513A Bulletin No.: PI1513F

ODI #11441258ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Twice now GM has recalled the block heater for my truck. The first remedy did not fix the issue and had to be recalled again. This was back in July 2021. It is now the end of November 2021 and nothing more has been done. My truck requires a block heater in order to start in the upcoming cold months. This will make two years in a row I cannot use my truck when the temperatures fall below freezing. It directly affects my livelihood because I need a truck for work. What more can I do to speed this process up? How is it GM can still sell new diesel pickups with working block heaters, but are not required to fix the older diesel pickups?

ODI #11441266STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Started vehicle and engine diagnostic displayed that the anti-lock braking system needs to be service, the power steering system needs to be serviced, parking assist needs to be serviced. This issued occurred one other time and a module needed to be replaced. This is the second time this has occurred in a year.

ODI #11440266ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

Trailer brake system failure we noticed the sudden drainage of power resulting in death of battery multiple times alert was present after we notice the loss in voltage in battery to battery drainage after research I found that it is usually a short or a bad wiring harness which causes this and could pose a danger considering how I at one point in time have trilled things this could be an issue and a danger to others on the road

ODI #11439603STEERING

Power steering reduced

ODI #11439417POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

The engine gave out at 60k miles. Only covered buy the extended warranty I bought. the transmission thunks on downshifts. The exhaust adaptive valve started making a terrible noise at 40k miles. I took it to the dealership for them to tell me my extended warranty doesn't cover it and to buy an aftermarket exhaust because it would be too expensive to replace it. I think they quoted me at $1200

ODI #11438994AIR BAGS,ENGINE

On Saturday the check engine light came on then Sunday it flashed service restraint system soon dash lights came on clicked and lights stayed on about a memory then went off truck wouldn’t start on Sunday night no lights on dash worked

ODI #11439114SERVICE BRAKES

It started 400 miles after I bought the truck new and was on vacation with my family, the trailer break system lights started coming on so I detached my travel trailer and took it into a Chevrolet dealership in flagstaff Arizona they couldn’t find out why it was doing it and told me it must be the plug in the trailer it self . So on our trip we were driving threw Zion National Park when my trailer break did not engage down a steep grade and my truck break barley held enough to stop us down the grade , lucky for us the exhaust break gave us just that little bit to help us stop the truck. And now I see people on you tube showing the problem and wonder why GM has not done anything about it , I have paid many time for my truck to be fully serviced and I’m still dealing with this broken piece .

ODI #11437905SERVICE BRAKES

Brake pedal gets hard and you will need to step on the brake hard in order to brake.

ODI #11437540SERVICE BRAKES

Service Brake Assist warning on message center. Brakes go from power to manual

ODI #11436012TIRES

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact LX20, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: A32AWD402917. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact inspected the front driver’s and passenger’s side tires and noticed the threads were coming off in chunks. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall, but the tires were outside the date of manufacturing for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the tires were beyond the three-year warranty and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

ODI #11435689SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

On 10/03/21 at approximately 1251 hours, I was driving my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado which is the vehicle with the above mentioned VIN. As I was traveling towards a heavily traveled intersection in my current city, I approached a steady red signal on the traffic light. It should be noted that this particular part of the roadway is a slight decline towards the intersection and traffic control signal. It should also be noted that on this particular day, there were no inclement weather or roadway conditions that would affect the vehicle to deviate from normal maneuvering. As I applied the brakes at a reasonable distance from the stop light, almost all pressure and power towards braking was lost. As a result, I was forced to apply extensive pressure to the brake pedal as the vehicle failed to slow and stop in a timely fashion. After gaining some braking power, the vehicle and brakes began to shake and produce a clunking sound. This was troublesome because had I failed to stop in a timely manner, I or other motorists could have suffered serious injury or death as a result of a crash at a heavily traveled intersection. Prior to this incident, there were no warnings or alerts provided by the vehicle, dealer, or manufacturer about this issue. As the event occurred, an alert flashed on my dashboard that read “Service Brake Assist.” Following the incident, my vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic. Said mechanic deemed that the problem with the braking was a result of a failure of the brake booster vacuum system. After doing some research, it is apparent that other years, makes, and models of GMC products suffered the same issue with the braking system. Said issues were remediated with a recall by the manufacturer. This defect also caused numerous vehicle crashes with reported injuries.

ODI #11434460ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, a bystander informed her that the vehicle was leaking fluid. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she parked on the side of the road and called her husband for assistance. The contact stated her husband added antifreeze to the vehicle however, the leaking continued. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,700.

ODI #11433954SERVICE BRAKES

When driving the brake pedal goes soft. In parking lots, areas of low speeds, making u-turns the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and doesn’t stop. The brakes completely stop working until you release and pump the brakes again quickly before hitting something or someone.

ODI #11432428SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and towing a trailer, the stabilitrak warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The ABS and traction control warning lights were intermittently flashing. Soon after the warning lights appeared, the brakes started to lock up and the contact lost control of the vehicle and veered off to the right side of the roadway. The brake pedal released soon after the failure and the warning lights disappeared. The contact was able to resume normal driving at a low rate of speed with the hazard lights activated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. The VIN was not available.

ODI #11432259TIRES

3 of the 4 tires on this particular vehicle (ALL 3 HAD SAME DOT#) had APEX SEPARATION @ the bead. 4th tire was removed for having the same DOT as the 3 failing tires. The tire size is LT265/60R20 FALKEN WILDPEAK H/T02 HD. Tires were installed on 12/17/2020 and the incident occured in June 2021 @ 11,500 tire miles.

ODI #11432260UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-496. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A RESONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR.

ODI #11431244TIRES

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 used to haul a 2007 Tracker Marine NX18 boat trailer equipped with Trailer King Tires, Tire line: Value ST Radial, Tire Size: 215/75/R14, DOT Number: ADB6HFST1917. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the boat trailer's front passenger’s side tire had a blowout. There were lumps and bulges on various parts of the tire. The contact's son was able to pull over and replace the tire with a spare. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by email. The failure mileage was unknown.

ODI #11430056ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

Truck loses power driving down the road. The service trailer brake system warning comes on the dash. The battery dies because of this also.

ODI #11429585ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated he replaced the battery and was able to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated he was able to jumpstart and restart the vehicle however, as he was exiting the parking lot and making a right turn, the vehicle inadvertently stalled almost causing him to crash into a wall. Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact jumpstarted the vehicle however, the failure reoccurred while driving and he veered to the side of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The radio, the headlights were engaging and disengaging independently. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of repair as the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,500.

ODI #11429345SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brake assist message was displayed, and the brakes were slow to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the brake booster pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

ODI #11427548POWER TRAIN

I was on highway 65 coming out of Rocklin Ca going back to Yuba City Ca. The Chvey Silverado with out any warning it just lost power and I had to pull over. I am glad I was on the slow lane. If I was on fast lane with a big rig behind me. It would have been bad. After pulling over the Eng Light when on for the first time since I have owned the truck. Not any time before. I thought if a family with children was in the fast lane and this happened it would not be a good out come. I had it towed to my home the chevy dealer was close. On July 18 I had it towed to the dealer I had the truck towed to Wheeler Chevrolet In Yuba City They replace the engine computer and the tranny computer . And to day Aug 1 , 2021 they said they would fix the tranny. I am wondering if they know what they are doing ? This is very disturbing I am very apprehensive about the safety of the truck if this were to happen again !!

ODI #11427501POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the traction control and the transmission overheating warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road for 30 minutes for the transmission to cool down. The contact stated while driving to his residence, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,158.

ODI #11427320ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Hood latch sensor throws an engine fault code. The code says it cant determine if the hood is open or closed. After about 2 weeks the hood latch sensor keeps faulting every 1 second to 4 seconds for an extended period of time.

ODI #11426972ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

ODI #11427082ENGINE

The "check engine" light keeps coming on.

ODI #11426887ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

The DIC and infotainment both change settings on their own. It will change radio stations or call people on the infotainment and the DIC will change information displayed. The safety issue is it will also flash that the trailer has been disconnected/connected and when it thinks the trailer has been disconnected the trailer brakes will fail to function. It is a known problem with the display issue but I am unaware of any reports on trailer brake function. I have had a few serious conditions on two trailers when the truck does not recognize the trailer being connected and fails to apply the brakes.

ODI #11426267SERVICE BRAKES

The trailer brake control module stopped working on the interstate while pulling a 37' fifth wheel camper. This defective part caused the truck to not have any electric brakes on the camper. A warning message appeared on the dash. A new trailer brake control module fixed the problem. Since the vehicle was out of warranty (37,878 miles) the part was not covered by the dealer. The dealership where the part was purchased informed me that it was a common problem. This problem occurred while traveling at 65 miles per hour. There was only the truck brakes to stop the camper without the trailer brakes working. This is a serious problem and should be addressed.

ODI #11425924TIRES

Severe cracking in the sidewalls of all the tires on my 2018 Chevy Silverado Pickup truck, 44,338 miles, all driven in Michigan. No significant tread wear, just deep cracks on the sidewalls.P285/45R22 110 H M=S

ODI #11425389POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

Radiator started leaking at 40,000 miles. Leaking at a weld where tube connect to side tanks.

ODI #11423421SEATS

The drivers seat moves while turning. It feels like the seat is sliding when turning then there is a "catch" and a sudden stop in movement. While driving and making a turn the feeling the seat will come unbolted from the floor is a unnerving feeling to say the least

ODI #11423087STRUCTURE

UNDERCAR BODY EXCESSIVELY RUSTING AND CORRODING

ODI #11422723POWER TRAIN

The transmission clunks and slips a lot.

ODI #11421598POWER TRAIN

Radiator developed a leak as described in General Motor's Service Bulletin PI1513F dated January, 2019. Safety was put at risk due to having a vehicle which could have a sudden radiator failure and permanently damage the vehicle. The Dealership I had my radiator replaced at would not state if they have had this issue occur often. No warning lamps or messages prior to the radiator losing 1.5 gallons of coolant. My first symptom was the engine overheating.

ODI #11421308POWER TRAIN

While driving or idling Transmission temp was around and staying at 240.

ODI #11419751UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Consistent failure with AC condensor for 2014 thru 2019 Chevrolet trucks. So common, should have been fixed or replaced.

ODI #11418533POWER TRAIN

While driving highway speed on cruise control the RPM levels start jumping up and down and it feels like your driving over the rumble strips. It only last for a second or two at a time, but it does do it a good amount of times while driving.

ODI #11418353ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds during high weather temperatures, it was discovered that the air conditioning system failed to activate and cool the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the radiator valve was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,540.

ODI #11417941SEAT BELTS

The rear seat belts do not retract once extended. The emergency locking mechanism locks the belt, but the belt does not retract. Installation of car seats that require seat belts to be locked and retracted until tight is not possible.

ODI #11416713STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AT SLOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS WHEN PARKING, THE TRUCK’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN, I LOSE POWER STEERING, DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, AND THEN THE TRUCK RESTARTS ITSELF AND CONTINUES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND CHEVROLET DEALERS DON’T W WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. IF NEARLY COLLIDED TWICE DUE TO LACK OF POWER STEERING.

ODI #11414305POWER TRAIN

HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 1ST

ODI #11413468UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WENT TO TURN INTO PARKING STALL AND EVERYTHING SHUT OFF AND THE DOORS LOCKED. RADIO, LIGHTS, ENGINE EVERYTHING TURNED OFF. NEXT DAY TURNED INTO A DRIVE THRU AND IT FLICKERED AND CAME UP WITH SERVICE STABLI TRAK. I TALKED WITH A PLACE THAT COULD HOOK UP MY TRUCK TO SEE IF ANYTHING WAS WRONG. THEY COULDNT FIND ANYTHING. THEY SAID THEY DROVE THE TRUCK AROUND AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I LEFT AND IT SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN ONCE AND FLICKERED TWICE. IM HOPING THIS IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IM AT 43000 MILES. HELP!

ODI #11408160POWER TRAIN

WHEN COMING TO A FULL STOP, THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFT REALLY HARD. IT MAKES THE VEHICLE JERK FORWARD. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE GOING UP HILL/DOWNHILL OR ON A FLAT ROAD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AT 4K MILES FOR THIS REASON AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A KNOWN CHEVY ISSUE BUT THAT THEY HAD NO WAY OF FIXING IT.I TOOK IT BACK A SECOND TIME AT 5K AND WAS TOLD THE JERKINESS AND POOP THE TRANSMISSION DOES IS A GM DEFECT DESIGN BUT THAT THEY HAD NO WAY OF FIXING. DEALER SAID OTHER OWNERS HAVE INSTALLED A 3RD PARTY SINGLE PIECE DRIVE SHAFT WITH ANGLE SPACERS BUT THAT WAS NOT COVERED BY GM WARRANTY. DEALER ESSENTIALLY WANTED ME TO FIX THE HARSH SHIFTING AND CLUNKINESS BY GOING WITH AN AFTER MARKET PARTS PROVIDER. A WORK AROUND THAT HAS SEEM TO MAKE THE ISSUE MORE BEARABLE IS PUTTING THE TRUCK IN 'TOW MODE' IT SMOOTHS THE RIDE OUT BUT IT TENDS TO MAKE THE TRANSMISSION RUN ABOUT 20'40 DEGREES HOTTER

ODI #11407699UNKNOWN OR OTHER

RADIATOR LEAKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TRUCK HAS ONLY 54K MILES AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION SERVICED ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE BY CHEVROLET DEALERSHIPS.

ODI #11404091ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

WHILE WAITING TO ORDER A MORNING COFFEE AT A LOCAL COFFEE SHOP DRIVE THRU (STATIONARY), THE REAR DEFROST/DEFOGGER CAUSED ONE OF THE GLASS PANELS OF THE REAR WINDSHIELD/BACK GLASS TO SHATTER/EXPLODE. THERE WAS ALSO SMOKE & AN UNMISTAKABLE ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL PRESENT AT THAT TIME. PLEASE REFER TO GM CANADA RECALL N192220470, AS I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BECOME A SAFETY RECALL IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS WELL.

ODI #11403351POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A WARNING LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHEATING ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED-OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED DRIVING. THE WARNING LIGHT DISAPPEARED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PENDARVIS CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC. (650 AUGUSTA RD, EDGEFIELD, SC 29824, (803) 639-8117) WHO FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION AND REMOVED THE THERMOSTAT AND PLUGGED ONE LINE DIRECTLY TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN REPAIRED THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD ATTACH A LOAD TO THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER A THIRD TIME HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.

ODI #11400201ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE VICINITY OF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. WHILE UNDER THE OEM BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTED PERIOD, CHEVROLET DEALER NUMBER ONE WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM OR REPAIR IT. FURTHERMORE, THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REPORTED IN THE VEHICLE HISTORY AS REPORTED. A SHORT PERIOD LATER, CHEVROLET DEALER NUMBER TWO WAS ABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM AND REPAIR IT AT MY PERSONAL EXPENSE AS THE WARRANTED EXPIRED ON TIME AS OPPOSED TO MILEAGE. I LEARNED THAT THE SAME PROBLEM WAS A PART OF A PREVIOUS RECALL WHICH DEALT WITH FAILURE OF THE BRAKE ASSIST PUMP. GM RECTIFIED THE RECALL BY CHANGING THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO OVERDRIVE THE PUMP BEYOND IT'S ORIGINAL DESIGN SPEED. THIS PROVIDED AN INCREASE IN PRESSURE WHICH TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ADDED MORE STRESS TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN OF THE PUMP AND NOW THE PUMP IS MECHANICALLY FAILING AS A RESULT. THIS FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN IMMEDIATE UNEXPECTED BRAKE FAILURE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN FRONTAL COLLISION AND LOSS OF LIFE!. THE DEALERS HAVE NOT PROVIDED COPIES OF SERVICE ORDERS OR REPLACED PARTS. I ONLY HAVE RENTAL AGREEMENTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THAT SOMETHING WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. GM'S CUSTOMER CARE IS INVESTIGATING THE UNPRECEDENTED BEHAVIOR OF THE FRANCHISED DEALERS WITH NO REPLY TO ME AT THIS TIME.

ODI #11399255POWER TRAIN

FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. JERKING AND SHAKING. BUNNING SMELL. FAILED TO MOVE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT EVENTUALLY CAME ON. STILL HAS TRANSMISSION FLUID.

ODI #11398093STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST ENGINE STALL IPC / RADIO / HVAC GOES BLANK VARIOUS DTC. HAD MY HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERING, HAD STABILITRAK ERRORS, POWER STEERING ERRORS, AND THE WORST OF ALL, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKING OUT OF MY HANDS. ISNT MY VIDEO BUT SIMILAR WHEN I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 5MPH [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

ODI #11395462POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AND FAILED. ACTED LIKE IT BOUND UP. THIS HAPPENED DURING A NORMAL SHIFT SEQUENCE, ACTED TIGHT THEN ENGINE JUST KEPT OVER REVVING. HAPPENED ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AGO. DEALER FIXED FOR FREE. SAID IT WAS COMMON. THIS HAPPENED RIGHT AT 60K MILES. SAID IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN THEY WILL NOT WARRANTY IT AS THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. SUGGESTED I BUY ANOTHER NEW TRUCK. NEXT PROBLEM IS MY RIGHT FRONT CALIPER HAS FAILED TWICE AND NEEDED COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. IT IS NOW FAILING FOR THE THIRD TIME. THIS IS SERIOUSLY UNSAFE AND CRAZY. I HAVE ONLY ABOUT 73K MILES ON THIS TRUCK. THIRD THING IS MY CHROME TRIM ON MY DOOR HANDLES HAS REPEATEDLY FAILED. I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALER THIS IS NORMAL AND IT IS NOT FIXABLE UNLESS I PAY THEM. IT IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE TRUCK IS BABIED AND KEPT IN PERFECT CONDITION.

ODI #11395110VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ABS (TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM) AND STABITRAK WARNING LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND REMAIN ON UNTIL VEHICLE TURNS OFF. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE REAR WHEELS HAVE LOCKED AND STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT EVEN WHEN BRAKES ARE NOT BEING APPLIED. THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VARYING SPEEDS AND IN VARYING WEATHER CONDITIONS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THIS AND SERVICE WAS REPORTED UNABLE ONCE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OFF. SAID INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 TIMES OVER THE PAST 18MONTHS.

ODI #11395012ENGINE

BULLETIN NO PI1513F DESCRIBES AN ISSUE WITH CHEVY SILVERADOS (AMONGST OTHER MODELS) AND THE RADIATORS LEAKING DUE TO OVER CYCLING OF THE THERMOSTAT. I HAVE A 2018 THAT IS BARELY 2 YEARS OLD, AND A LEAKING RADIATOR! GM IS DOING NOTHING TO OWN UP TO THIS ISSUE, AND THEY ARE EXPECTING ME TO PAY THE ENTIRETY FOR A REPLACEMENT, AND I DON'T EVEN HAVE CONFIDENCE IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO COVER ALL YEARS UNTIL GM PROVES THEY HAVE A SOLUTION IN PLACE. IT IS COMPLETELY UNETHICAL FOR GM TO NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND EXPECT ME TO PUT THIS MUCH MONEY INTO A BRAND NEW TRUCK. I SLOWLY BEGAN TO NOTICE THE COOLANT RESERVOIR GOING DOWN. I EVENTUALLY BROUGHT IT TO MY DEALERSHIP (TWICE), AND ON THE SECOND VISIT THEY FOUND THE LEAK, ALTHOUGH MILEAGE WAS OVER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY DURING THE SECOND VISIT. IT IS A VERY SLOW LEAK.

ODI #11394728POWER TRAIN

WHEN I PLACE THE TRUCK IN DRIVE IN THE MORNING OR AFTER THE TRUCK HAS BEEN SITTING FOR MORE THAN A FEW HOURS, THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES HARD, LURCHING THE TRUCK BODY FOWARD. THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM, BUT SAID THERE IS NO FIX.

ODI #11391181ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ALL ELECTRONICS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON MOMENTS LATER. THIS INCLUDES THE GAUGES, RADIO AND ALL LIGHTS INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN WHICH I PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM. THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS A LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY AND THEIR SOLUTION WAS TO CHARGE THE BATTERY AND RETEST THE SYSTEMS. HOWEVER THEY COULD NOT TELL ME WHY IT WAS LOW. THE SERVICE MANAGER WOULD NOT LOOK INTO FURTHER TESTING TO CHECK THE ISSUE AS THEY HAD MET ALL THE NECESSARY STEPS LAYED OUT BY GM UNDER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. HE HAD TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD BE HAPPY TO DO FURTHER TESTING ON WHY THE BATTERY HAD A LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION IF I WERE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE COSTS EVEN THOUGH MY TRUCK IS STILL UNDER BUMPER BUMPER WARRENTY. THE SERVICE MANAGER ALSO BLAMMED THE COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS AS IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE LOW 20'S OUTSIDE. I HAVE ISSUE WITH THIS DIAGNOSIS DUE TO ME DRIVING 60 MILES A DAY FOR WORK AND ANOTHER 30 MILES TO DROP IT OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE BATTERY SHOULD HAVE BEEN AMPLY CHARGED IN THAT TIME FOR THEIR TESTING. ALSO THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BATTERY WITH A NEW ONE 8 MONTHS PRIOR WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE TRUCK. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AS THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO A LOW BATTERY AND THERE HAS BEEN NO PROPER DIAGNOSIS OF WHY THERE IS A LOW BATTERY CONDITION.

ODI #11394298POWER TRAIN

WHEN I DRIVE I GET A HARD SHIFT/SLIPPING WHEN TAKING OFF AND I GET A HARD DOWNSHIFT WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A STOP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY FIX IT, RETURN IT, AND SAME PROBLEM. WHEN I COME TO A STOP AND AM SITTING FOR A WHILE THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE OUT OF NOWHERE.

ODI #11391055SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S, REAR PASSENGER'S, AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND WAS TIGHT AROUND CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE WOULD BE NO ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000.

ODI #11390498VISIBILITY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED BOSAK CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC (9911 W 300 N, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360) BUT WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DAYS LATER THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED THROUGH THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,500.

ODI #11389389SUSPENSION

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FAILED. IT IS A PRESSED FITTING AND IT CAME APART. THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY 25,000 MILES ON IT. NOTED A CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT END, MOST NOTABLE WHILE BACKING .

ODI #11389051VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THIS VEHICLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT, ALREADY HAD SYMPTOMS BUT THEY WERE MINOR, NOW THE PROBLEM IS BIGGER , THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH TORQUE THE VEHICLE LOSES STRENGTH AND DOES NOT ADVANCE WHEN YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR

ODI #11388823SERVICE BRAKES

AT LOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS PARKING LOT, OR TRAFFIC JAM, AND EVEN WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHES UP AND BECOMES VERY HARD. THE BRAKES STOP WORKING AND THE TRUCK MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF DRIVE. CHEVY HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON SILVERADO TRUCKS 2014-2018 EQUIPPED WITH 5.3L MOTORS THE RECALL NUMBER IS 20V603000. EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS AS A RESULT OF THE FAULTY BRAKE ASSIST IS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY 2018 SILVERADO (5.3L) BOMNIN CHEVROLET DADELAND AND CHEVY IS TELLING ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER DOESN'T QUALIFY ME FOR THE RECALL, YET MY TRUCK DESCRIPTION AND BRAKE PROBLEM, BOTH MATCH THE RECALL PERFECT. TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY BOMNIN CHARGED ME $630 AND WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP THE TRUCK IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME. NO BRAKES AT IDLE.

ODI #11387802STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TRUCK STATIONARY. STARTED ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY MESSAGE SHOWED UP ON DASHBOARD INDICATING STEERING ASSIST LOW, DRIVE CAREFULLY. NO POWER STEERING. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIT. SHIFTED INTO REVERSE; TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE AS IF IN NEUTRAL. TRUCK MOVE MOVE FORWARD IN DRIVE BUT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR. ALSO TRACTION CONTROL SYMBOIL TURNED ON. TOOK IT TO PETERS CHEVROLET LONGVIEW, TX. DEALERSHIP FOUND NO ISSUES.

ODI #11386805UNKNOWN OR OTHER

OCCASIONALLY ON MY DASH INFO SCREEN A MESSAGE POPS UP SAYING TO KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD, IN ORDER TO DISMISS THE MESSAGE YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD AND TOUCH AN OK BUTTON ON THE SCREEN. IT IS HARD TO DO THIS SAFELY WHILE DRIVING. THE MESSAGE DOES NOT TIME OUT AND COVERS THE ENTIRE SCREEN. THERE MUST DE A WAY TO DISABLE THIS OR TO HAVE IT TIME OUT. IT IS IRONIC THAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD. I HAVE TRIED THE BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL THAT DISMISSES OTHER MESSAGES AND IT DOES NOT WORK FOR THAT ONE. THIS SHOULD BE ABLE TO BE FIXED EASILY WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE.

ODI #11386339VISIBILITY/WIPER

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE 30S-40S, I REMOTE STARTED IT TWICE TO WARM IT UP. WHEN I WENT OUT TO LOAD MY THINGS IN THE CAB, I OPENED THEN CLOSED THE BACK DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE REAR GLASS EXPLODED.

ODI #11384198POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

COOLANT WATER KEEPS SPILLING FROM WATER PUMP. AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE PUMP BLEW AND SPILLED ALL THE COOLANT AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE. HAD TO GET IT REPLACED PAID $150 FOR THE PART AND THAN LABOR ANOTHER $150. TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 30K MILES AND THE WATER PUMP ALREADY BREAKING DOWN. NEW VEHICLES ARE NOW DESIGNED TO BREAK ON YOU EASILY SO US CUSTOMERS SPEND MORE ON PARTS AND LABOR.

ODI #11376010UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE AC CONDENSER CRACKED AND WOULDN'T BLOW COLD AIR. THE TRUCK IS 2018 AND HAS ONLY 50000 MILES

ODI #11375418FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

HEARING UNUSUAL POWERTRAIN WINNING , LUGGING ON A HILL TO THE POINT OF SHUTTERING BEFORE IT DOWNSHIFTS, AND THEN VERY HARSH SHIFT. VERY HARSH SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS, AND THEN AGAIN ON DOWNSHIFT FROM SECOND TO FIRST. TODAY 11/19/2020 I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70 MPH, AND ONCE IT STARTED LUGGING DOWN IT DOWNSHIFTED AND TOOK OFF LIKE THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING WILD. I TAPPED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO CANCEL THE CRUSE CONTROL, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD NO EFFECT IN CANCELING THE CRUSE THIS VEHICLE JUST KEPT RUNNING WILD. I EVEN PUSHED THE MAIN CRUISE POWER BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL FOE WHAT SEEMED LIKE AN ETERNITY, STILL RUN AS IF IT WAS POSSESSED. AFTER ABOUT 45 SECONDS, AND JUST AS I MADE UP MY MIND THAT I HAD TO KILL THE IGNITION SWITCH, IT CALMED BACK DOWN TO THE NORMAL HARSH SHIFT, BUT DIDN'T RUN WILD. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE RPM'S GAUGE IS NOT STEADY, AND MOVES RADICALLY I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER IN THE PAST WITH MY CONCERNS OF A HARSH SHIFT ISSUE, AS WELL AS THE SHUTTERING AND LUGING DOWN ON THE HILLS, AND THEY ASSURED ME THAT THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEIR TRANSMISSION. THESE TRUCKS NEED TO BE LOOKED AT VERY CLOSELY BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON THE 5 OF DECEMBER 2020, AND YOU WOULD THINK WITH THE SAFETY FACTOR OF MY CONCERNS, THAT THEY WOULD TRY GETTING ME IN SOONER, RATHER THEN PUT ME OFF OVER TWO WEEKS.

ODI #11375265STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

WHILE DRIVING ON 30-40MPH AND HIT THE BRAKES SLOWLY, IT FEELS AS IF THE PEDAL IS GONNA FALL OFF AND CAN ALSO FEEL A VIBRATE ON IT. IT ALSO STALLS AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING PRESSED BUT I'M NOT, THIS HAPPENS USUALLY IN THE BEGINNING AFTER BEING TURNED ON AND THEN STOPS DOING IT AFTER REACHING THE MIDDLE OF THE TEMPERATURE.

ODI #11373722SEAT BELTS

REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT TOP PLASTIC BRACKET IS MADE VERY UNRELIABLE AND UNSAFE, FIXED IT THREE TIME AT DEALERSHIP. THE PLASTIC BRACKET BREAKS ALL THE TIME WITH JUST A SLIGHT PULL ON THE SEAT BELT. ONCE BROKEN THE SEAT BELT GETS STUCK OR TWIST AROUND BRACKET AND NO LONGER WORKS. IT SHOULD BE FIXED BY CHEVY/GMC IMMEDIATELY IF SOMEONE GET IN AN ACCIDENT THERE WILL BE A LAW SUIT. THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THIS ISSUE ON LINE.

ODI #11372836POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS WHEN BACKING A TRAILER UP A SLIGHT HILL AND WILL NOT MOVE UNTILE IT COOLS DOWN.

ODI #11366964ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESFIRE

BEEN HAVING VOLTAGE ISSUES FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS WHERE MY LIGHTS DIM AND VOLT GAUGE DROPS AND RAISES WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY DEALER SAID IT'S NORMAL ALSO HARD DOWN SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING NOT LETTING OFF THE GAS ASSISTANT BRAKES HAVE FAILED AND CLUNK HARD SOMETIMES WHEN STOPPING OR PRESS HARD BACK AT ME THROUGH THE PEDAL AGAIN DEALER SAID IT'S NORMAL I PULLED MY TRUCK OUT FROM THE BACK OF THE HOUSE TO THE FRONT SHUT IT OFF TO GO GET READY FOR WORK A COUPLE MINUTES LATER MY DAUGHTER INFORMED ME MY TRUCK WAS OVER HEATING I WENT TO DOOR TO FIND SMOKE POURING OUT OF MY TRUCK FROM UNDER THE HOOD GRAB A FIRE EXTINGUISHER RUN OUT POP THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE PASSENGER SIDE OF COMPARTMENT IS IN FLAMES HOW DOES A VEHICLE THAT'S NOT RUNNING START ON FIRE? AWAITING MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO GET IT OUT OF HERE I IMAGINE WILL BE A TOTAL LOSS THERE ISN'T MUCH LEFT OF THE ENGINE BAY SO NOT SURE WHAT STARTED THE FIRE

ODI #11366009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THIS TRUCK HAS SO MANY ISSUES FIRST ONE WAS A FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT AND IT APPEARS TO BE LINKED IN WITH A LIN DATA BASE? I HAD IT REPAIRED WAS GOOD NOW IT POPS ON AGAIN BUT ITS SAYING IT CAN BE SOMETHING IN THE LIN SYSTEM SAD TODAYS CARS ARE JUST FILLING UP THE JUNK YARDS AND CHARGING 50K FOR A NEW ONE ITS SADLY PISS POOR QUALITY

ODI #11364563STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

I STARTED MY VEHICLE AND PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. GAVE THE TRUCK GAS AND IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. PUT THE TRUCK BACK IN PARK AND LOOKED AT THE GUAGES AND THERE WERE NO RPM'S SHOWING ON THE CLUSTER AND THE OIL PRESSURE WAS AT ZERO. THERE WAS A MESSAGE THAT SAID TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE SCREEN. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND ON AGAIN AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I PUT THE TRUCK IN DRIVE AND IT WOULD MOVE FORWARD BUT THE MOTOR RAN VERY ROUGH AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. I DISMISSED THE FIRST MESSAGE AND ANOTHER MESSAGE POPPED UP THAT SAID "STEERING ASSIST IS REDUCED, DRIVE WITH CARE." I PULLED INTO ANOTHER PARKING SPOT, TURNED THE TRUCK OFF, AND WAITED FOR A RIDE. I STARTED THE TRUCK WHEN MY RIDE SHOWED UP TO MAKE SURE IT WAS STILL NOT WORKING AND IT WAS AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED BEFORE. THE TRUCK HAD NO ISSUES ON THE 16 MILE DRIVE HOME. GOT HOME AND TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE MESSAGE CAME BACK UP AND THE ISSUES CAME BACK. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM AND ME SHIFTING THE TRUCK AND THE GUAGE CLUSTER. I HAVE A PICTURE OF THE STEERING ASSIST MESSAGE.

ODI #11364076ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

TRUCK WILL LOSE ALL POWER, EVERYTHING WILL SHUT OFF, AND THEN COME RIGHT BACK ON. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC, SLOWING DOWN TURNING RIGHT AND TURNING LEFT, AND WHILE MOVING STRAIGHT AHEAD. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ONCE FOR THIS SAME ISSUE AND THEY TELL ME THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE STABILITRAC WARNING WILL COME ON AND GO OFF AND HAVE HAD STALL WARNING FLASH IN TRAFFIC AT STOP LIGHTS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE LAST 12,000 MILES AND I HAVE 20,083 MILES ON TRUCK NOW. THE CLOCK AND RADIO RESET. IT SHUTDOWN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. BEEN TRYING TO GET IT INTO DEALERSHIP SINCE 3 WEEKS AGO AND NO LUCK. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY ISSUES WITH THIS TRUCK.

ODI #11364177POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS INCLUDING SLIPPING, SHIFTING HARSHNESS, CLUNKING, ESPECIALLY ON DOWNSHIFTS AND SLIPPING WHEN TOWING. CLUNKING NOISE/FEEL WHEN SLOWING DOWN/STOPPING. ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE ON HILLS, BUT PRESENT ON FLAT AND DOWNHILL ROADS AT SURFACE STREETS AS WELL AS FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS. PROBLEM FIRST BROUGHT TO CHEVROLET'S SERVICE DEPT AT 7000 MILES AND TOLD IT'S NORMAL. AGAIN BROUGHT TO SERVICE DEPT ATTENTION AT APPROXIMATELY 12000 MILES AND AGAIN TOLD IT'S NORMAL. PROBLEM CONTINUED TO WORSEN SEVERELY AND AGAIN BROUGHT TO SERVICE DEPT ATTENTION AT APPROXIMATELY 15000 MILES. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS FAILING TORQUE CONVERTER. THIS WAS REPLACED. PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION CONTINUES AFTER REPLACEMENT AND AT 16197 MILES IT IS NOW BACK AT THE SERVICE DEPT.TRANSMISSION IS THE 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC.

ODI #11363831STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

WHILE DRIVING 41-60MPH, THE TRUCK STARTS TO IDLE AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING PUSHED ON ONE TIRE AND THE BRAKE PEDALS AND GAS PEDAL TEND TO VIBRATE AS IF IT WERE TO FALL OFF. AFTER AWHILE DOING THAT, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT MESSAGE COMES ON AFTER REACHING THE MIDDLE OF THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. SEEMS LIKE IT DOES IT WHEN IT'S ON LOW TEMPERATURE.

ODI #11363236ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

FIRST THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING, WHILE DRIVING ON A NORMAL STREET IN TOWN. THEN THE STABILITRAK SERVICE MESSAGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE MESSAGE CAME UP THE TRUCK WOULD NO LONGER GO WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED. PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE STABILITRAK IN ORDER TO MAKE IT HOME AND THE TRUCK SHIFTED VERY HARD INTO EACH GEAR AND ONLY WOULD SHIFT BETWEEN 3000 AND 3500 RPMS.

ODI #11361918UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PURCHASED MY 2018 SILVERADO 1500 USED WITH APPROXIMATELY 32500 MILES ON IT. MY AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING AFTER ONLY APPROXIMATELY 39000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY ENDS AT 36,000 MILES. THIS FIRST HAPPENED WHEN I GOT OFF OF WORK AND TRIED MY TO USE MY AIR CONDITIONING.

ODI #11355478ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE REAR DEFROSTER LIGHT IS FLICKERING. THIS IS A KNOWN RECALL IN CANADA FOR THIS SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD.

ODI #11350965POWER TRAIN

MY VEHICLE IS HAVING HARD DOWNSHIFTING ISSUES. MAINLY FROM 2 TO 1 AND OCCASIONALLY FROM 3 TO 2. I NOTICE THERE ISNT A RECALL LISTED BUT IT DEFINITELY SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS ISSUE. THAT COULD POSSIBLE CAUSE DAMAGE LATER ON. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT IT SEEMS TO BE A PRETTY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE SILVERADO 2014-2019. I WOULD LIKE AND EXPLANATION AND FIX PLEASE. CHEVROLET HAS CHECKED AND SAID IT DOESN'T READ AS AN ISSUE ON COMPUTER READING. THANKS

ODI #11350375POWER TRAIN

ON 8/17/2020 I STARTED GETTING A SEVERE SHAKING IN THE FRONT END OF MY 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4 LTZ. THINKING THAT I THREW JUST A WHEEL WEIGHT I TOOK IT TO MY PRIORITY CHEVROLET IN CHESAPEAKE VIRGINIA AND FOUND OUT IT HAS A SHUTTER SHAKE AS THE DEALERSHIP CALLED IT. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON THIS I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW SUITE AGAINST GM ON THIS MATTER AND IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT PEOPLE ARE HAVING FROM YEARS 2014 THRU 2019. I WOULD THINK AFTER ALL THIS INFORMATION ON THIS A RECALL WOULD BE PUT OUT ON THIS.I DO NOT HAVE ANY DOCUMENTATION AT THIS TIME DUE TO IT STILL BEING AT DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR.THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 64 EAST BOUND AT A SPEED OF 55 UP TO 65 WHEN PROBLEM OCCURRED.

ODI #11350316ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT TWICE, BRAKE PEDAL HARD AND WHEEL BEARING NOISE FROM REAR BECOMING LOUDER AFTER DEALER SAID IT WAS OKAY

ODI #11348383SEAT BELTS

THE MIDDLE REAR SEATBELT IN THE 2018 SILVERADO CREW CAB HAS A PLASTIC STRAP RETAINER THAT COMES APART EASILY, CAUSING THE SEATBELT TO GET STUCK ON ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER OF THE METAL POSITIONING BAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND THE REAR CENTER PASSENGER'S SEATBELT WAS LEFT SLACKED. IT WILL ONLY RETURN ONCE THE SEATBELT STRAP IS MANUALLY CENTERED ON THE METAL POSITIONING BAR. THE CLIPS ON THE PLASTIC PIECE APPEAR TO BE INSUFFICIENT. THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE PLASTIC STRAP RETAINER PIECE ONCE ALREADY AND IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

ODI #11344189POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE TOWING EMPTY 12' TRAILER, THE ENGINE STOPPED AND RECEIVED STABILITRACK MESSAGE AND TRANSMISSION TOO HOT. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER LETTING ENGINE COOL DOWN. HAD THE TRAMISSION FLUID CHANGED TWO DAYS LATER. DEALER JUST STATED THEIR WAS A LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE ENGINE. ONE WEEK LATER RECEIVED TRANSMISSION HOT, IDLE ENGINE MESSAGE ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE HAULING THE SAME TRAILER WITH ONLY A RIDING LAWNMOWER. PULLED OVER FOR 30 MINUTES AND DROVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME AT A REDUCED SPEED. HIGHWAY SPEED WAS 70 MPH UNTIL IT OVERHEATED, THEN DROVE 50-55 MPH TO GET TO MY DESTINATION TRYING NOT TO LET TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE OVER 220.

ODI #11342080SERVICE BRAKES

STARTED HAVING SOFT/HARD BRAKING ISSUES WHEN GOING AT LOW SPEEDS. PUMP THE BRAKE PETAL A FEW TIMES TO TRY AND APPLY MORE PRESSURE BUT DOES NOT DO THE TRICK. DO NOT SEE ANY ISSUE'S WITH LEAKS OR DAMAGE. SEEN RECALLS FOR VACUUM PUMPS WITH THE YEAR AND MODEL THE SAME.

ODI #11339757SERVICE BRAKES

LOSS OF POWER DUE TO VACUUM PUMP. MESSAGE POPS UP ON SPEEDO SAYING SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST AS THE BRAKES STOP WORKING. HAPPENS AT SLOWER SPEEDS WHILE MOVING (CITY DRIVING)

ODI #11339177UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS CHANGING A FLAT TIRE. JUST AS I GOT THE SPARE ONTO THE BOLTS, THE JACK SNAPPED AND THE TRUCK CAME CRASHING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MY SHOP AT HOME ON A LEVEL CONCRETE FLOOR. EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD BEEN APPLIED.

ODI #11328843POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

THE PLASTIC RADIATOR HAS CRACKED AND IS LEAKING COOLANT HEAVILY. TRUCK STILL UNDER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY BY GM IS ONLY OFFERING TO COVER 20% OF THE $1,823 REPAIR COST. I NOTICED IT WHEN STOPPED TO GET GAS, THE VEHICLE LEAKING APPROXIMATELY 1.5 GALLONS OF COOLANT WHILE STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND NEEDED TO ADD COOLANT JUST TO DRIVE TO SHOP. *TR

ODI #11327463POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WHEN I OPENED DOORS THE FUEL PUMP TURNS ON, WHILE I'M DRIVING IT SHIFTS AND RUNS FUNNY AND YOU HEAR POPPING NOISES. THE GAUGES MESS UP AND RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF. LIKE ITS BEING HACKED. *TR

ODI #11324147POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, SHUDDERED AND LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. A WARNING MESSAGE INDICATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO COOL OFF; STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED STEVES CHEVROLET OF CHOWCHILLA LOCATED AT 1 AUTO PARK DR, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610, AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,800.

ODI #11323842STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES

I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT ALREADY ABOUT MY 2018 SILVERADO1500 L, NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE ABOUT THE COMPLAINT FILED. MY TRUCK ROAD VERY ROUGH, IT HAD A BAD VIBRATION AND SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END. THE FRONT END WOULD NOSE DIVE WHEN BRAKING. THE TRUCK WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN GOING AROUND A RIGHT CURVE. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS RIDING ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE. TAKING TO LONG TO GET THE TRUCK TO STOP WHEN BRAKING. THESE COMPLAINTS WERE IGNORED BY THE GM SERVICE CENTERS, I WAS PRETTY MUCH CALLED A LIAR. THE LEFT SIDE FRONT TIRE EDGE WAS VERY VISIBLE TO THE EYE ON THE TIRE RIDING ON THE EDGE. CALLED A LIAR AGAIN. AT 16000 MILES I TOOK MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS. I BOUGHT NEW SHOCKS AND STRUTS AND HAD A CERTIFIED SERVICE CENTER PUT THEM ON. THE TRUCK RIDES WELL, NO MORE SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END, THE STEERING IS FINE GOING AROUND A RIGHT-HAND CURVE DOES NOT PULL TO THE RIGHT ANYMORE. THE TRUCK IS NOW BRAKING LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED TO. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON THIS TRUCK THE DEALERSHIPS DENIED THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK. WHY WHEN I HAD THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS CHANGED THE PROBLEMS WENT AWAY. I KEEP THE GM SHOCKS AND STRUTS. I TOOK A STRUT AND PLACED THE ROD END ON A BOARD AND PUSHED DOWN ON THE TUBE THE ROD WENT INTO THE TUBE WITH HARDLY ANY RESISTANCE THEY WERE JUNK. I AM GOING TO MAKE A VIDEO DEMONSTRATING THE GM STRUT AND SEND IT TO THE NEWS MEDIA ALONG WITH THE PAPERWORK SHOWING WHERE I HAD TAKEN MY TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTERS. IF GM IS NOT GOING TO HONOR THEIR WARRANTY AND TELL THEIR SERVICE CENTER TECHS TO LIE ABOUT THE PROBLEM THE PUBLIC HAS THE RIGHT TO KNOW. I AM GOING TO PUT THE DATE THAT I HAD THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS CHANGED ON THE NEXT STEP. *TR

ODI #11323496SUSPENSION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOOD AUTOMOTIVE AMITE CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 11239 LA-16, AMITE CITY, LA 70422, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED AND TORQUED TO SPECS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,010.

ODI #11322999SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD FROM FIRST TO SECOND/SECOND BACK TO FIRST. I NOTICED THIS ABOUT A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING TRUCK. SHIFTS HARD MOSTLY IN 2WD, NOT SO MUCH IN 4WD OR HAULING/TOWING. LEAF SPRINGS AND SHACKLES HAVE SQUEAKED SINCE DAY ONE OF PURCHASE. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE IS AT 12-15PSI AT IDLE AND WILL NOT EXCEED 32-35 PSI UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WITH OR WITHOUT A LOAD. I'VE CHANGED THE OIL FILTER AND OIL PRESSURE SENSOR MULTIPLE TIMES. THERE ALSO SEEMS TO BE A CHIRP/TICK COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO NARROW IT DOWN FOR THE LAST FEW WEEKS. SEEMS TO BE SOMETHING GOING ON IN THE ENGINE ITSELF OR POSSIBLE THE AC COMPRESSOR. TRUCK HAS 42,450 MILES

ODI #11321913TIRES

MY NAME IS [XXX] FROM JIM'S AUTO SALES, INC. WE PURCHASED A LARGE AMOUNT OF TIRES FROM TURBO TIRES IN IRWINDALE CALIFORNIA OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS. WE RECENTLY CEASED PURCHASING FROM THEM AS WE SUSPECTED QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES WITH THEIR TIRES. NOT LONG AFTER, WE RECEIVED AN EXTREMELY VAGUE RECALL NOTICE STATING A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF THEIR TIRES SOLD FROM 2018 ON CAN SUDDENLY FAIL. WE CONTACTED THEM WITH A REQUEST TO HELP US NOTIFY ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR REQUEST HAS FALLEN ON DEAF EARS. WE REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN NOTIFYING OUR OVER 1000 POTENTIALLY AFFECTED CUSTOMERS. WE HAVE RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE FROM TURBO TIRES OR SENTURY TIRE. I'M FILING THIS COMPLAINT IN HOPES YOUR DEPARTMENT CAN ENCOURAGE OUR SUPPLIERS TO FULFILL THEIR OBLIGATION IN HELPING US KEEP OUR CUSTOMERS SAFE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

ODI #11318179SERVICE BRAKES

WHILE TOWING A BOAT ON THE HIGHWAY, A SERIES OF WARNING ICONS APPEARED THAT INDICATED THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ABS, TRAILER TOW, TRACKING.

ODI #11317173SERVICE BRAKES

MY TRUCK HAS A KNOWN RECALL WITH THE BRAKES FAILING DUE TO A MECHANICAL ISSUE WITH THE VACCUM. I CONTACTED HOLLY CHEVY IN MARION ARKANSAS AND IT HAS BEEN NOW OVER A MONTH AWAITING PARTS. I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO IT BEING MY ONLY VEHICLE TO TRAVEL TO WORK. I HAVE EXPRESSED THIS SAFETY ISSUE TO THEM AND HAVING TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE TO STOP THE TRUCK.

ODI #11317356VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CRUISE CONTROL (SPEED) IS NOT WORKING, WAS BUT HAS QUIT

ODI #11317067STEERING,SUSPENSION

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER HUSBAND WHO OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALL STAR CHEVROLET LOCATED (11377 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATELY FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

ODI #11316685POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

SERVICE STABILATRACT COMES ON BEFORE I START THE TRUCK STILL SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW WHAT'S WRONG. AND SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK THE TRANNY REALLY BANGS AND CLUNKS A LOT IT'S ANNOYING WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC IT GEAR CHASES WAY TO MUCH. IT CAN'T BE GOOD FOR THE TRANNY LIFE.

ODI #11311114ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE RADIO WILL COME ON BY ITSELF WITH THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE RADIO CHANGES SONGS ON ITS OWN, FREEZES UP AND REPEATS MUSIC FROM IPOD(S). TRIED 4 DIFFERENT IPODS, 2 DIFFERENT CABLES. GM REPLACED THE HIM MODULE, MAIN COMPUTER, AND RADIO. THEY SAY THEIR PROGRAMMING IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH APPLE PRODUCTS. TO DATE, THE ISSUE REMAINS WITH THE RADIO AS GM SAYS THEY CAN'T FIX IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR A TOTAL OF 15 DAYS. THE ISSUE WITH THE RADIO OCCURS BOTH WHEN STATIONARY AND MOVING.

ODI #11308136ENGINEFIRE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENT, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED J.B.A. CHEVROLET (7327 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061) BUT VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AS THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

ODI #11306902ENGINE

ITS A BRAND NEW PICKUP TRACK WHEN I GOT IT AFTER ONE YEAR A ISSUE CAME UP WITH CARAMEL LOOKS LIKE LEAKING UNDER THE TRUCK, RADIATOR COOLANT GOT MIX WITH ENGINE OIL. NO WARNING LIGHT , ENGINE MIGHT OVERHEAT OR ENGINE MIGHT LOCKUP. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND JUST FLUSH THE LINE. I HEARD SO MANY COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS ISSUE. BUT NEVER HEARD ANY RECALLED.

ODI #11300549STEERING

THE STEERING ASSIST REDUCED LIGHT AND THE STABLE TRACK LIGHT KEEP COMING ON WHILE DRIVING ON STREET AND HIGHWAY

ODI #11300054SUSPENSION

A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IN MOTION. MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN BACKING AND TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS.

ODI #11300158SUSPENSION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAULING A TRAILER, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE HAULING A TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL UNKNOWN DEALERS FOR INSPECTION HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILURE OR THE CAUSE FOR THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,300.

ODI #11299198POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD OVERHEAT. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING AND THE FANS WERE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAD A LOAD JERK AND THE TRANSMISSION KEEP REEVING HIGH EVEN AFTER HE HAD TAKEN HIS FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. STARLING CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1001 E IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, ST CLOUD, FL 34769 (407) 593-8957) WHERE THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED BUT THE ISSUE STILL PERSISTED. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE TRANSMISSION. AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE FOR ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.

ODI #11296880ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

CURRENTLY THERE IS A RECALL FOR SAME MAKE OF MY VECHILE BUT NOT THIS VIN, AND ISSUE IS THE SAME WITH MY VECHILE. BREAKS WHEN PRESSED KICKS BACK AT ME. AND WILL HEAR A BACK KICK. AND ELECTRICAL WILL MAKE NOISE IN THE VECHILCE WHEN STOPPED.

ODI #11292405STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE INFO PANEL IN THE CENTER OF THE DASH AND ALL STEERING CAPABILITY IS LOST. IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STATIONARY AND I'VE BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND THEN RECONNECTING IT. I'VE REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOLD ME TO CONTINUE MONITORING THE PROBLEM. I'M OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN WHEN I'M DRIVING, SINCE, LIKE I'VE ALREADY MENTIONED, YOU COMPLETELY LOSE THE ABILITY TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. OTHER MESSAGES POP AS WELL. "TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIRES SERVICING." "TRAILER BRAKE REQUIRES SERVICING." MANY OF THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES ON THE DASH QUIT WORKING.

ODI #11290047POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS HARD, TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE A LOUD THUD WHEN REENGAGING AFTER TAKING FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THUD CAN BE FELT IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. ELECTRONIC 4 WHEEL DRIVE GRINDS WHEN ENGAGED IN MOTION. 4 WHEEL DRIVE GRINDS WHEN TURNING EVEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT. UPON FIRST STARTING VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HESITATES UNTIL TEMP REACHES 125 DEGREES AT LEAST.

ODI #11290220VISIBILITY/WIPER

DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY ON A STATE HIGHWAY DURING A RAINSTORM AND THE FRONT WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ON ALL SPEEDS. THE SPRAYER STILL WORKED AND HAD RAINX. AFTER WE STOPPED AND ATE BREAKFAST THE WIPERS MADE ABOUT 3 PASSES THEN PARKED THEMSELVES AND HAVEN'T WORKED SINCE.

ODI #11289771POWER TRAIN

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 2018. IT HAD 4 MILES ON IT. MY PREVIOUS TRUCK I OWNED FOR 10 YEARS. A 2000 GMC SIERRA, WHICH I MAINTAINED METICULOUSLY. I SOLD IT 452K MILES ON THE ORIGINAL ENGINE. SINCE I PURCHASE THE TRUCK THE TRANSMISSION HAS SHIFTED HARD ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. I WON'T WRITE A REVIEW EXACTLY LIKE ALL THE OTHER TRANSMISSION REVIEWS, BUT THEY ARE SAME PROBLEMS I AM HAVING. GM NEEDS TO RECTIFY THIS ISSUE DUE TO THE NUMBER OF UNSATISFIED CUSTOMERS WITH A SUB PAR PRODUCT. I COULD HAVE BOUGHT ANY TRUCK I WANTED, AND I UNFORTUNATELY BOUGHT A SILVERADO WITH A TRANSMISSION THAT DOESN'T FUNCTION THE WAY A NEWER ONE SHOULD. ASIDE FROM THE MECHANICAL ISSUES IT CAUSES, IT IS EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING WITH PASSENGERS IN THE TRUCK. IT NEVER FAILS, THEY ALL SAY THE SAME EXACT THING...'WHAT WAS THAT?'...... GM STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT LIKE WE STOOD BEHIND OUR HARD EARNED MONEY WHEN WE PAID YOU.

ODI #11289332WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCRASH1 DEATH2 INJURIES

A REAR TIRE BLEW CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK A SHALE WALL ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY AND SOMEONE DIED IN THE VEHICLE.

ODI #11289108UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE PROJECTION FOR VEHICLES SEEMS TO GO OFF DURING HEAVY RAIN, FORCING ME TO TURN OFF THE SAFETY FEATURE. IF NOT MY SEAT RUMBLES AND THE LIGHTS GO OFF FREQUENTLY

ODI #11289151SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

SQUEAKING NOISE UNDER BOX. DEALER TOOK 2 MONTHS TO GET A REPLACEMENT LEAF SHACKLE FOR LEFT SIDE. IT DID STOP THE NOISE. MY TRANSMISSION HAS A HARD SHIFT IN GEARS WHEN TAKING OFF AND COMING TO A STOP. TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO HANG UP SHIFTING FROM LOW GEAR T A HIGHER GEAR AND DOES THE SAME WHEN COMING TO A STOP. SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. NEW TRUCK, NOW HAS 21,000 MILES BUT WORST INVESTMENT I HAVE MADE SWITCHING FROM A FOREIGN TRUCK BACK TO MADE IN AMERICA. THIS HARD SHIFTING TAKES PLACE WHEN STARTING OFF OR COMING TO A STOP ON ANY HIGHWAY OR STREET.

ODI #11287705ENGINE

STARTER IS BAD, DRAGS WHEN COLD OR ITS DRAWN THE BATTERY DOWN TO WHERE IT WON'T START. JUMPED IT ONCE, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT THAT 650 COLD CRANKING AMP IS NOT BIG ENOUGH FOR THE STARTER. WE NEED TO GO TO A 1000 COLD CRANKING AMP PLUS A 200 AMP ALTERNATOR. OR WE COULD JUST REPLACE THE STARTER WITH A GOOD ONE.

ODI #11286383STEERING

DRIVING BACK FROM THE HOLIDAYS IN ANOTHER STATE. STOP TO GET GAS, I CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND PUT FUEL ADDITIVE IN THE FUEL TANK. I GET BACK ON THE HIGHWAY, GOING THE SPEED LIMIT WHICH IS 75 MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING GETS TIGHT AS I WAS NEXT TO A ROLLING SEMI . I STOP AT A REST AREA TO SEE IF I CAN FIND ANY VISIBLE PROBLEMS BUT I COULD NOT. AT LOWER SPEEDS THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE WORSE. HIGH SPEEDS THE STEERING WAS TIGHT AND TRYING TO SWITCH LANES IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE THE STEERING LOCKED. ABOUT 25 MILES LATER THE PROBLEM. SEEMED TO BE BETTER BUT EVENTUALLY CAME BACK AND THE NEXT DAY IT WAS BAD AGAIN. THE HIGHWAY I WAS ON (I20) WAS RECENTLY RE DONE SO IT WAS SMOOTH ROAD. I'VE DONE RESEARCH AND CAN ONLY ASSUME IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE EPS SYSTEM.

ODI #11283096STEERING

2018 SILVERADO CREW CAB LT HAS HAD A STIFF STEERING ISSUE FOR OVER A MONTH NOW. HAS 11 THOUSAND MILES. CARRIED TO LYNN LAYTON CHEVROLET THE FIRST TIME, FOUND 0 ISSUES. CARRIED BACK A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE TRUCK AND SAID HE EXPERIENCED THE STIFFNESS WHILE DRIVING. THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY STATING THEIR WAS A DEAD CELL IN THE BATTERY WHEN I'VE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH STARTING VEHICLE OR DIMMING LIGHT. I PICKED THE TRUCK UP AGAIN STILL HAS SAME STEERING STIFFNESS WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING RIGHT AND LEFT. TOOK THE TRUCK BACK A THIRD TIME THE SAME DAY AS MY SECOND ATTEMPT TO FIX AND LYNN LAYTON CHEVROLET IN DECATUR, ALABAMA STILL HAS MY VEHICLE. SERIOUSLY CONSIDER TRADING AT THIS POINT TO AVOID ANY MORE CONFLICT.

ODI #11283025WHEELS

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND RIVERSIDE CHEVROLET, THEY DOCUMENTED MY VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE WAS REINFLATED TO FACTORY SPECS BUT THEY WERE NOT.

ODI #11282332VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON I65 IN TENNESSEE, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 76MPH. I WAS NEAR MILE MARKER 27 ON A STEEP INCLINE WHEN A CAR MOVED IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING ME TO TAP THE BRAKE TO COME OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND SLOW DOWN. WHEN THE CAR MERGED RIGHT, CLEARING MY PATH, I TOUCHED THE RESUME BUTTON TO REACH-ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I IMMEDIATELY FELT THE OVERDRIVE KICK IN, WHICH SEEMED NORMAL BECAUSE I WAS GOING UP HILL, BUT IT JUST WENT CRAZY. THE ENGINE RACED TO NEARLY 5000RPM, AND I WAS GOING OVER 100MPH WITH NO ABILITY TO STOP IT. I TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL USING THE STEERING WHEEL BUTTON, AND IT HAD NO AFFECT. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, IT HAD NO AFFECT. SO I MOVED TO THE SHOULDER TO AVOID TRAFFIC, AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE HARDER. I SAW THE SPEEDOMETER REACT, SO I PRESSED THE BRAKE AS HARD AS POSSIBLE AND MANAGED TO GET IT STOPPED AND IN PARK. THE ENGINE WAS STILL SCREAMING AT NEARLY 5000RPM, SO I TURNED THE KEY OFF. AFTER 30 MINUTES, I STARTED IT, IT RAN FINE, AND I WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE MY DRIVE TO PENSACOLA WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. A TRULY TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU.

ODI #11280149SUSPENSION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 60 MPH, THE LOWER SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT CONSTANTLY SHOOK AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH CHARLOTTE CHEVROLET (9325 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC) WHERE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND BALANCED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BURNS CHEVROLET (2515 CHERRY RD, ROCK HILL, SC) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50.

ODI #11278291AIR BAGSCRASH2 INJURIES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A DEER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND HIS SON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND STOMACH, AND BRUISES TO THE CHIN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE. PALM CHEVROLET (2300 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 629-8011) WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE DEALER PROVIDE A REPAIR ESTIMATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

ODI #11277538POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE, LOST POWER, AND SPONTANEOUSLY MOVED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, THE "ICY ROAD CONDITIONS DRIVE WITH CARE" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAVERICK CHEVROLET (4801 E END BLVD S, MARSHALL, TX 75672, (903) 938-5111), BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5588486485. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

ODI #11267204STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SHAKING IN THE FRONT AT SPEEDS OVER 40MPH WHEN THERE IS A SLIGHT ACCELERATION, THAT DOES STOP WHEN YOU TAKE THE FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE SHAKING SEEMS TO GET MORE VIOLENT AT HIGHER SPEEDS, AND SO FAR THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE.

ODI #11265325SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED AND WAS TOWED TO WIESNER OF HUNTSVILLE (230 I-45, HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320, (936) 291-7500). THE DEALER WAS CURRENTLY REPAIRING THE VACUUM BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,325. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

ODI #11257458SEATS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT HEADRESTS DID NOT STAY IN PLACE WHEN ADJUSTED TO ACCOMMODATE THE HEIGHT OF THE REAR PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR SEATS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO QUIRK CHEVROLET OF PORTLAND (1000 BRIGHTON AVE, PORTLAND, ME 04102) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE AND WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50.

ODI #11255165POWER TRAIN

AT APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES I WAS PARKED IN A YARD AND BLOCKED IN SO I BACKED UP ON A SMALL HILL AND THE TRUCK JERKED BADLY FOR ABOUT 15 FEET I THOUGHT IT WAS THE POSITIVE TRACTION TRYING TO CATCH ON THE GRASS BUT FURTHER INTO DRIVING THE TRUCK I NOTICED IT HAPPENING MORE AND MORE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE AND IN SHIFTING INTO GEARS ARE AT TIMES HARD. THE LAST INCIDENT I WAS TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT TODAY AND AROUND 40 MPH IT HAD A JERK/ HARD SHIFT, MY TRUCK IS A DAILY DRIVER AND I HAVE 44,000 MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. I AM A HARDWORKING AMERICAN THAT PURCHASED THIS $40,000 TRUCK FOR DEPENDABILITY BECAUSE I DO A LOT OF DRIVING AND WOULD LOVE FOR SOME ONE TO PUT A STOP TO THIS NONSENSE THERE ARE ALREADY SO MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION JERKING AND SNATCHING AT RANDOM TIME CAN YOU ALL PLEASE MAKE GM RECALL THESE AND BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE JUNK TRANSMISSIONS. THANK YOU, [XXX] REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR

ODI #11255971UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ON 02/27/2019 I PURCHASED A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 AT COLE CHEVROLET, CADILLAC IN BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA I NOTICED THAT IT WAS MAKING NOISE WHEN I DROVE IT AND A VIBRATION WITH THE TRUCK. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ROAD SURFACE CAUSING THE NOISE IT WAS A LOT WORSE AT 70 MPH. THE MORE I DROVE THE WORSE IT GOT. I GOT TO LOOKING AT THE TIRES I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD HIGH AND LOW SPOTS ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE. ON 06/27/2019 I TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR A OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT IT AT, I SHOWED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT END WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND THEY DID ALIGNMENT ON THE TRUCK AND THEY ORDERED A NEW TIRE. I DROVE THE TRUCK A LITTLE OVER 600 MILES, I STARTED GETTING THE NOISE AND VIBRATION AGAIN. I GOT TO CHECKING THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND NOTICED THE SAME THING ON THE INSIDE EDGE. ON 07/24/2019 I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER AND TOLD THEM THAT THE SAME THING IS HAPPING WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE NEW TIRE WAS IN AND THEY CHANGED IT. CHECK THE ALIGNMENT AGAIN AND TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE TIRES THAT THE TIRES ARE SOFT CAUSING THE WEAR. I LEARNED LATER THE THE PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES IS CALLED CUPPING. I CALLED GOODYEAR TIRE AND TALKED WITH THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. GOODYEAR HAD ME TAKE IT TO ONE OF THEIR SERVICE CENTERS TO CHECK MY TRUCK. GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT END IS IN ALIGNMENT. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CUPPING ON THE TIRES IS A MECHANICAL PROBLEM. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN AGAIN IF I PUT NEW TIRES ON, IF I DIDN'T GET THE MECHANICAL PROBLEM FIXED. I CALLED GM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM CHECK IT. I DID ON 09/09/2019 I TOLD THEM I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING LOOSING TRACTION GO AROUND CURVES WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG

ODI #11234381POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER THE CONTACT WENT BACK AND FORTH WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER (BILL CRAMER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, 2251 W 23RD ST, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405, (850) 250-1403), THEY SETTLED ON TRADING THE CONTACT'S 2015 SILVERADO FOR A 2018 SILVERADO WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THAT CHEVROLET WAS SERVED WITH A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WANTED THE CONTACT TO GO THROUGH THE SAME PROCESS FOR DIAGNOSING THE 2018 MODEL AS HE DID WITH THE 2015 MODEL. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER AND HAVE A SENIOR ADVISOR FROM THE MANUFACTURER CALL HIM BACK. THE CONTACT WANTED TO KNOW IF HE SHOULD FILE UNDER THE LEMON LAW WITH HIS STATE'S ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0.

ODI #11232015POWER TRAIN

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION SURGES/PULSATES UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. WHEN ACCELERATING MOST OFTEN WHEN VEHICLE IS ALREADY IN MOTION THERE IS A EXTREME DELAY IN SHIFTING WHICH CAUSES A JERK AT LOWER SPEEDS OR AN DELAYED THEN HARD SHIFT AT SLIGHTLY HIGHER SPEEDS. MOST NOTICEABLE IN TRAFFIC.

ODI #11230175UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE VEHICLE VIBRATES THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND SEAT WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DEALER BALANCED AND CHECKED ROAD FORCE ON WHEELS AFTER 5,000 MILES AND REBALANCED TWO WHEELS. VIBRATION STILL EXISTS AND APPEARS TO BE GETTING WORSE WITH MORE MILES. THE WHEEL BALANCE DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM.

ODI #11228364POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION CLUNKS WHEN SLOWING DOWN

ODI #11222336POWER TRAIN

BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW WITH 9 MILES ON IT. (PREVIOUSLY DROVE A RAM 1500). MY FIRST GM PRODUCT I'VE BOUGHT IN MY LIFE AND I'M DISGUSTED! I'M A VICTIM OF THE 'TRANSMISSION HARSH DOWNSHIFT SYNDROME'. SLOWING DOWN NORMALLY IS CLUNKY, NOTHING SMOOTH ABOUT THIS 'AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION' 6 SPEED BTW. WHEN SLOWING DOWN ABRUPTLY (IN STOP N GO TRAFFIC), TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO GEAR WHILE DOWNSHIFTING, FEELS LIKE I'M BEING REARENDED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES, THEY SAY 'OPERATING AS DESIGNED'....YEA RIGHT. MY RAM NEVER DID THIS...TALKED TO CORPORATE ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS... 'THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO' IS WHAT THEY TELL ME. POOR DESIGN, HATE THE TRUCK, DISGUSTED WITH GM. I'M NOW MAKING DOUBLE PAYMENTS TO GET OUT FROM UNDER IT (BECAUSE I'M UPSIDE DOWN FROM BUYING BRAND NEW AND GM THINKS SO MUCH OF THEIR PRODUCT TO CHARGE AN ARM AND A LEG AND MY FIRST BORN) TO TRADE IT IN ON EITHER A FOREIGN CAR OR BACK TO RAM. GM DOESN'T CARE, RICH BILLIONAIRES CRAPPING ON THE MIDDLE CLASS, TOO MANY 'PENCIL PUSHERS' CREATING 'NEW DESIGNS' TO BE FUEL EFFICIENT AND IMPRESS THEIR BOSSES TO MAKE THEIR BONUS. NEWS FLASH....WE BUY TRUCKS NOT BE FUEL EFFICIENT, BUT TO BE MANLY AND HAUL THINGS AND GO OFF ROAD AND CARY A FEW PASSENGERS WHILE WE'RE AT IT!! SAVE YOURSELF THE HASSLE AND DONT BUY A GM PRODUCT.

ODI #11221371SUSPENSION

MY TRUCK BARELY HAS 17K MILES AND I NOTICED EVERYTIME I HIT A BUMP I SOUNDS LIKE MY SUSPENSION IS ALL [XXX] UP BOTH FRONT AND BACK I HONESTLY CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THEY CAN SOUND LIKE IF THEY WERE 150K WORNED OUT SHOCKS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

ODI #11220290SUSPENSION

STARTED TO HEAR CLUNKING NOISE AROUND 15,000 MILES. THE NOISE STARTED TO GET WORSE AS TIME WENT BY. FIRST IT WAS JUST WHEN DRIVING UP MY DRIVEWAY THEN IT WAS WHILE DRIVING OR EVEN STATIONARY PUSHING DOWN ON THE REAR BUMPER. FOUND THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS WERE CRACKED BUT IT WASN'T VISIBLE WHILE THEY WERE ON THE VEHICLE.

ODI #11218854SUSPENSION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND CENTER CONSOLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COUNTRY CHEVROLET (11 E. LEE HWY, WARRENTON, VA), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. *BF *TR

ODI #11217651POWER TRAIN

THIS TRUCKS TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WHENEVER IT WANTS TO... I WAS DRIVING 45MPH AND COASTING TO A RED LIGHT WHEN IT DOWNSHIFTS HARD BUT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AGAIN AND I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR I HAD NO TORQUE, LIKE I WAS IN 5TH GEAR AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN 2ND. I PRESSED A BIT HARDER AND IT DOWNSHIFTED HARD AGAIN AND WAS AT 5K RPMS! I THOUGHT IT HAD AN 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION, BUT IT SURE DOESNT SEEM LIKE IT. MY TRUCK WAS NEW AND ONLY HAS 5K MILES ON IT. UNACCEPTABLE

ODI #11217652ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, THE POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC OPTIONS DO NOT WORK. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS PARKED AND STARTED, THE WEATHER WAS AROUND 50F AND CLEAR. THE SECOND TIME WAS AFTER GETTING GAS WHILE PARKED, THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND AROUND 82F. AFTER THE VEHICLE SITS FOR 10-15 MINUTES (OFF AFTER THE FIRST START) YOU CAN RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WILL GO INTO GEAR BUT IN A LIMP MODE STATE. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WILL WORK BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY AND THE RADIO DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THESE INCIDENTS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS APART.

ODI #11210007SERVICE BRAKES

THE TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT. I HAD BEEN DRIVING AT 55 AND ENTERING TOWN. SLOWED TO 45, THEN 35, THEN 25 MPH. HAD A SLOW COAST DOWN HILL APPROX 200 YDS AT 25MPH WHILE LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKES. I ATTEMPTED TO STOP AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOPSIGN. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED DEEPER THAN USUAL, WAS VERY HARD, AND I DID NOT HAVE MUCH STOPPING FORCE. I HAD TO STAND VERY HARD ON THE PEDAL TO GET IT STOPPED AND MY STOPPING DISTANCE WAS GREATER THAN USUAL. HAD THERE BEEN A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING THE STREET THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A BIG PROBLEM. AS A LET OFF THE PEDAL TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION, THERE WAS A SURGE LIKE THE ENGINE WAS STUCK ON FAST IDLE OR LIKE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A LOW RPM BRAKE STAND. AFTER THAT SHORT INCIDENT, BRAKE FUNCTION WAS BACK TO NORMAL AND I DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME WITHOUT ANOTHER ISSUE.

ODI #11208124SEAT BELTSCRASH1 INJURY

DURING A MINOR INCIDENT WITH LOW IMPACT AND AT A LOW SPEED, BOTH FRONT SEAT SEATBELT PRETNESIONERS FIRED OFF, LOCKING BOTH BELTS COMPLETELY AND FILLING THE TRUCK WITH SMOKE. NO ONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN THAT ONE ENGAGED. I WAS BACKING UP IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT SLOWLY AND DID NOT SEE A CONCRETE SLAB BEHIND ME DUE TO THE ANGLE.

ODI #11207215STRUCTURE

MY SON WAS BACKING OUT OF A TIGHT PARKING SPACE AT OUR HOTEL. HE CHECKED HIS REAR CAMERA AND SAW THERE WERE CONCRETE POLES CLOSE BEHIND HIM SO HE BRAKED, BUT THE TRUCK JUMPED BACKWARD AND HIT THE POLE DENTING HIS BUMPER.

ODI #11207382UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I PURCHASE A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO IN NOVEMBER OF 2018 THAT WAS DEFECTED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIX IT SO THEY TRADED IT FOR ANOTHER 2018 SILVERADO. THE 2ND TRUCK HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT'S MAKES A GRINDING VIBRATION BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH AND IT MAKES A SOUND LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO COME APART OR SOMETHING IS GETTING READY TO FALL OUT.DEALERSHIP HUFFINES CHEVROLET IN LEWISVILLE,TX SAIDS IT'S MY DRIVING HABITS. GENERAL MOTORS STATED THE PROBLEM GO'S AWAY OVER TIME. IF PROBLEM GO'S AWAY OVER A PERIOD OF TIME,WHY DID IT GO AWAY ON THE 1ST TRUCK. TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTED AND THEY KNOW IT. AT THIS POINT ALL I WANT IS MY MONEY BACK. I'VE BEEN FRUSTRATED FOR 6 MONTHS OVER MY TRUCK. IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF GRINDING AND VIBRATION. I'M NOW GOING TO CONTINUE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON A UNSAFE DEFECTED VEHICLE.

ODI #11203358POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, KNOCKS, AND GRINDS IN SOME INSTANCES. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FROM THESE ISSUES BUT SPENT 30K + AND I HAVING THESE ISSUES AT 13,500 MILES.

ODI #11203106UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE DOOR LOCKS CREATE A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE. I LOCKED MY TRUCK AND WENT INTO A STORE LEAVING AN ADULT PASSENGER IN THE TRUCK. I CAME OUT WITH PACKAGES AND ASKED THE PASSENGER TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. NEITHER THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH OR THE HANDLE WOULD ALLOW HER TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THERE IS ABSOLTELY NO WAY A PASSENGER CAN GET OUT FOR ANY REASON IF THE DOORS ARE LOCKED AND THEY DON'T HAVE THE KEYS. THE DEALER SAY THIS IS PART OF THE SECURITY SYSTEM. THE OWNERS MANUAL DOESN'T GIVE ANY INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO DISARM THIS. PASSENGER LEFT IN TRUCK WITHOUT THE KEYES WITH THE DOORS LOCKED IS IN A DEATH TRAP BUILT BY CHEVROLET.

ODI #11195538VISIBILITY/WIPER

THE REAR GLASS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. NOTHING HIT THE WINDOW. I SHATTERED ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH ROAD.

ODI #11195722STEERING

STEERING LOSS WITH WARNING. I'VE HAD THE TRUCK FOR 100 MILES AND HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM 8-10 TIMES. IN MOTION, STOPPED, TRANSITIONING INTO MOTION. QUICKLY MOVING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE.

ODI #11195330POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WHEN VEHILCE GOES FROM 6 CYLINDERS TO 4 CYLINDERS IT SHAKES REALLY BAD AND CAUSES HEADACHES AT ALL SPEEDS ! WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS

ODI #11195432AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCRASH1 INJURY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND ENDED UP IN A RIVER EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED AWAY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS FAILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN BACK AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

ODI #11194079UNKNOWN OR OTHER

IN APRIL 2018, I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 CHEVROLET 1500 SILVERADO. IN NOVEMBER OF 2018 I NOTICED AN UNACCEPTABLE AMOUNT OF CORROSION ON THE CHASSIS. IN MARCH 2019, THE CORROSION HAS INCREASED TO THE TOTAL FRONT OF MY CHASSIS RUSTING. NOTE: THE MARKERS USED AS A REFERENCE FOR THE MANUFACTURE TO ASSEMBLE THE VEHICLE WERE STILL PRESENT, INDICATING A SHARPLY MARKER HAD ADHERED TO THE TRUCK BETTER THAN THE NOXRUST COATING. NOTE: I CLEAN MY VEHICLE REGULARLY( EVERY TWO WEEKS). I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO TWO SEPARATE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIPS TO NO AVAIL. THEY STATED THAT THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER STANDARD DAMAGE TO THE PAINT. THE FAULT WAS NOT DAMAGE TO THE PAINT, RATHER THE WAX COATING SIMPLY DID NOT HOLD UP. ACCORDING TO THE SHOP RECORDS, MY TRUCK WAS STILL WITHIN THE 3 YEAR/36,000 MIKE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY MEASURING AT 30,521 MILES. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTOS FOR MORE DETAIL.

ODI #11193583POWER TRAIN

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR SHUDDER, ALSO HAS FREE WHEELED WHEN GOING DOWN HILL AT SLOW SPEEDS, ALSO OCCURS IN REVERSE, USUALLY ABOUT 1 TO 2 CAR LENGTHS. HAVE RETURNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND BEEN TOLD THAT GM DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY. HAD THE SERVICE RECOMMENDATION OF A TRANSMISSION FLUED FLUSH DONE TWICE WITH DIFFERENT FLUID INSTALLED WITH NO CHANGE. HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERS SHOP FOR 3 WEEKS WITH GM LOOKING AT THE PROBLEM, NO SOLUTION IN SIGHT. NO CONFIDENCE THAT GM CAN FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS COULD DEVELOP INTO A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.

ODI #11192361ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

RADIO QUIT WORKING AND TRUCK WOULD NOT START TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP THEY ORDERED NEW RADIO AND THEN LATER INSTALLED IT STILL DIDENT WORK ORDERED MODULE FOR IT TOLD THEM TRUCK WAS SHORTING OUT AND WOULD NOT START AND ASKED THEM IF I SHOULD LEAVE IT ON BATTERY CHARGER OVER NIGHT SO IT WOULD START IN MORNING THEY SAID YES KEEP DOING THAT UNTIL PART CAME IN IT DID AND THEY FIXED IT A MONTH AGO WAS AT MALL TRUCK UOULD NOT START TRIED IT AGAIN STILL NOTHING TOOK KEY OUT WAITED COUPLE MINUTES AND IT STARTED THEN SEATBELT STUCK IN DOOR AND WENT THROUGH DOOR PANEL AT HOME DEPOT TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AN COULD FIX THE SEAT BELT BUT NOT THE DOOR BECAUSE I PUT BLACK SILICONE ON DOOR TO COVER HOLE AND NOW THE HEADLINER WHERE YOU PUT YOUR SUNGLASSES IS FALLING DOWN WORRIED I BOUGHT A LEMON BUT NOT SURE BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST NEW TRUCK AND IT SEEMS LIKE THERE'S A DELAY WHEN YOU LET OF THE GAS AND IT STOPS GIVING THE ENGINE GAS

ODI #11190995SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TAKATA RECALL. WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF MY TRUCK. IT STOPPED FOR A SECOND AND THEN DID IT AGAIN THE CLUNKING SOUND GOT PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER. I NOTICED THE SOUND AT LOW SPEEDS, HIGH SPEEDS, GOING OVER MINOR BUMPS AND BIG BUMPS IN THE ROAD. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE GOING OVER BIG BUMPS I COULD HEAR WHAT SOUNDED LIKE FLEXING AND/OR GRINDING METAL COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO ROCK IT BACK AND FORTH AND NOTICED THE KNOCKING/GRINDING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND THE SUSPENSION. I GOT BACK IN THE VEHICLE AND DROVE OFF AND THE SOUNDS AGAIN STARTED. I HAVE INFANT TWINS THAT I WAS DRIVING IN MY VEHICLE AT THIS TIME AND I BECAME VERY CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY AND MINE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP (SINCE IT IS BRAND NEW AND AT THE TIME ONLY HAD 2-3K MILES ON IT). THEY SAID "ITS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN CHEVROLET TRUCKS" THE PAPERWORK THEY GAVE ME AFTER THE "REPAIR" STATED" LUBRICATE REAR LEAF SPRINGS AND RE-TORQUE BOLTS" THIS INDICATES I HAD LOOSE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AND I AGAIN TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY AGAIN STATED THE SAME REPAIR AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY OTHER REMEDY AND ALSO REFUSED TO REPLACE THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. AGAIN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AGAIN THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY OTHER FORM OF SERVICE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. MY TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 8K MILES ON IT AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON 4 SEPARATE INSTANCES FOR THE SAME SUSPENSION PROBLEM. THE CLUNKING AND LOOSE SUSPENSION NOISES HAVE RETURNED AND I WILL BE TAKING THE TRUCK IN FOR THE 5TH TIME. THIS IS UNSAFE, AND MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE IN MY TRUCK NOR ALLOW ME TO DRIVE OUR CHILDREN IN OUR TRUCK BECAUSE SHES CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY!

ODI #11187176STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I BOUGHT THIS 2018 SILVERADO BRAND NEW 20 MILES ON IT I HAD PROBLEMS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I DROVE OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP TRUCK HAS LOUD NOISE INSIDE THE CABIN COMING FRYGHE DOORS 6 MONTHS AFTER THE GAUGES ARE NOT READING ACCURATELY TOOK BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY KEPT FOR A MONTH THEY FIX THE GAUGES BUG THE NOISE STILL HAPPENING WORST TRUCK EVER FOR 40 K I OWN A 2004 AND THE INSIDE IS REALLY QUIET ALSO THE PAINT IS CHIPPING THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S CAUSE THE DRIVING CONDITIONS I WOULD UNDERSTAND IF IT WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK BUT PAINT IS CHIPPING IN THE SIDE AND BACK OF THE TRUCK I DID MY RESEARCH AND LOOK ON YOUTUBE AND THERE'S A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS CHEVROLET SHOULD REALLY LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE WE ALL GO AND TRADE IT IN FOR A FORD I HAVE PICTURES OF THIS I'LL TRY TO POST IT IF I CAN LOOK AT THE GAUGES EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS OFF

ODI #11185826STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE CONTACT CALLED CHEVROLET OF WEST (225 M W PKWY, WEST, TX 76691) AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,759.

ODI #11184275VISIBILITY/WIPER

IN COLD WEATHER THE WIPER BLADES FREEZE AND DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE OUT THE WINDSHIELD. EVEN WITH THE FRONT DEFROSTER ON HIGH, THE WIPERS BLADES FREEZE UP. THE WIPERS DO NOT HIT THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. DURING NON FREEZING CONDITIONS.

ODI #11184355SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION AT 80MPH WHICH FADES IN AND OUT. TIRES WERE ROAD FORCED BALANCED, AND ALIGNMENT WAS DONE. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHANGED. THE SHACKING AT 80MPH CONTINUED. ON A 30 MILE COMMUTE AT 80MPH THE VIBRATION IS EXTREME 25% OF THE TIME (LIKE DRIVING OVER A RUMBLE STRIP), MODERATE ANOTHER 25% OF THE TIME, AND THE OTHER 50% THE VIBRATION IS NOT NOTICEABLE.

ODI #11182369ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEFIRE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUD NOISE OUTSIDE HER RESIDENCE. A NEIGHBOR CALLED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY PLANNED TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE AND UPDATE THE CONTACT ON THE STATUS; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

ODI #11181771FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

UNABLE TO FILL TANK COMPLETELY. GAS PUMP WILL TRIP OUT BEFORE TANK IS FULL. THIS HAPPENS AT MULTIPLE STATIONS

ODI #11180641SERVICE BRAKES

DRIVING IN STRAIGHT LINE AT 5MPH WITH HILL DECENT ACTIVATED. BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO PULSATE, WHICH WAS FELT IN THE PEDAL AND IT WAS MAKING AN ODD AUDIBLE PULSATING NOISE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL NON-STOP AS IF ABS WAS CONSTANTLY ENGAGING. BRAKES SUDDENLY DISENGAGED AND TRUCK STARTED PICKING UP SPEED. ERROR DISPLAYED ON DASH WHICH SAID SERVICE STABILITRAK SYSTEM. I BELIEVE ANOTHER ERROR WAS DISPLAYED BUT I DIDN'T SEE IT. I ATTEMPTED TO MANUALLY APPLY BRAKES, HOWEVER PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY STIFF/HARD AND I WAS UNABLE TO PRESS BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, AND THE TRUCK DID NOT SLOW. THE PEDAL WAS HARD FOR 1 SECOND THEN THE POWER BRAKES RETURNED, AND I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. ALL ERROR SYMBOLS DISAPPEARED FROM THE DISPLAY. A NEW TICKING TYPE NOISE JUST STARTED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE LOWER ENGINE AREA. I LATER RECEIVED TWO ONSTAR EMAILS WHICH STATED; -'AN ISSUE WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IN YOUR 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAS BEEN DETECTED. PLEASE SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE WITHIN 7 DAYS.' -'AN ISSUE WITH THE STABILITRAK STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM IN YOUR 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAS BEEN DETECTED. PLEASE SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE WITHIN 7 DAYS.' VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A CHEVROLET DEALER WHO SAID THE VACUUM PUMP HAD FAILED. PER MY ONLINE SEARCH THE PROBLEM IS DESCRIBED IN GM BULLETIN #PIT5361B. VACUUM PUMP WAS REPLACED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY.

ODI #11173653FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL LEAK FUEL TANK AREA WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.

ODI #11170920SERVICE BRAKESCRASH1 INJURY

IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS THE AT FAULT DRIVER, I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND DID NOT NOTICE THE RED LIGHT NOR THE CAR STOPPED UNTIL APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT. ONCE I RECOGNIZED WHAT WAS HAPPENING, I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED ON THE BREAKS. I HIT THE OTHER DRIVER IN THE REAR OF HIS VEHICLE. AS STATED ABOVE, I HIT MY BREAKS ABOUT 3 SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT, BUT MY ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE; INSTEAD MY BREAKS LOCKED AND I SLID 15-30 FEET INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, SINCE MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, A TOW TRUCK WAS REQUIRED TO TOW MY TRUCK. UPON ARRIVAL OF THE TOW, MY TRUCK WOULD NOT START, SO HE NEEDED TO PULL IT UP ONTO THE BED OF HIS TOW TRUCK WITH CHAINS. ONCE HOOKED UP, HE BEGAN TO DRAG THE TRUCK UP. THE TOW DRIVER ASKED ME IF THE TRUCK WAS 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND WHETHER I HAD BEEN DRIVING IN 4 WHEEL. I INDICATED IT DID, BUT I WAS NOT DRIVING IN 4 WHEEL MODE. I ASKED WHY HE HAD ASKED, AND HE SAID THAT IT WHILE PULLING THE TRUCK UP, ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE LOCKED. HE SAID THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN NORMALLY. I'M NOT SURE EXACTLY HOW THE MECHANICS OF ABS WORK, BUT I HAVE FELT ABS ENGAGE MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAVE ATTENDING DRIVERS TRAINING FOR WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS. MY ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE; THERE WAS NO STUTTER OF THE BREAKS, ONLY A STABLE PRESS WITH NO ACTIVE RESPONSE OTHER THAN LOCKED BREAKS AND A LONG SKID.

ODI #11170863UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AC BLOWING HOT OUT VENTS .

ODI #11163921SUSPENSION

THE RACK AND PINION IS NOT WORKING ON THE POWER STEERING - CHEVY WONT COVER BECAUSE THE TRUCK HAS BEEN LIFTED. THE TRUCK WAS LIFTED THE DAY TRUCK WAS PURCHASED AND IT ONLY HAS 5196 MILES ON IT. TOOK IT TO 3 LIFT SHOPS AND ALL SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE LIFT AND THEIR OWN LIFT PERSON SAID THE LIFT WAS DONE PERFECT.

ODI #11162914SERVICE BRAKES

THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT SOLID HARD AND LOSS OF BRAKING HAPPENED WHILE BACKING A BOAT TRAILER DOWN A BOAT LAUNCH RAMP. WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED THE DASH FLASHED SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST. LOSS OF POWER BRAKES CAUSED THE TRUCK TO NOT STOP EVEN WITH PUSHING DOWN ON THE PEDDLE AS HARD AS POSSIBLE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE COASTING IN REVERSE OFF OF THE THROTTLE USING THE BRAKE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE AND BOAT DOWN WHILE GOING DOWN THE LAUNCH RAMP IN REVERSE. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. I MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT THE WATER LINE BY APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED REPLACED THE VACUUM PUMP UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO WEAK VACUUM. I LOST POWER BRAKES AGAIN ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHEN BACKING DOWN AN INCLINE ON MY DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEED. THE DASH FLASHED SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST AGAIN. RETURNED TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING AND TOOK A TECHNICIAN ON A TEST DRIVE WITH ME. SHOWED TECHNICIAN LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST MESSAGE ON DASH WHEN BRAKING IN REVERSE ON AN INCLINE. CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CONTACTED CHEVROLET TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND REPLACED BRAKE BOOSTER AND REPLACED VACUUM PUMP FOR THE SECOND TIME. THIS IS ON A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT1 WITH THE 6.2L ENGINE AND 42,155 MILES.

ODI #11162379ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1 INJURY

PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW AUTO UP BROKE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY SEVERED A ADULT MALES RING FING TIP. IN A PARKING LOT THE WINDOW WENT UP 'USING AUTO UP'. A FRIEND WAS GETTING IN THE TRUCK AND HAD HIS FINGER UNFORTUNATELY IN THE WAY THE WINDOW DID NOT STOP AFTER COMING INTO CONTACT WITH HIS FINGER AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY SEVERED AT THE TIP.

ODI #11156753EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY NEW SILVERADO BOUNCE / FLICKER LIKE AN OLD SEMI TRUCK WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ROAD. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE IS NO TSB FOR FIXING THIS ISSUE FROM GM SO THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING. THEY DID SAY THEY WERE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND THAT THEY GET MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT. THEY SAID IT IS DUE TO THE HID BULB GM IS USING. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS.

ODI #11154419POWER TRAIN

THE EIGHT SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STUTTERS AND ACTS LIKE IT DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR TO GO INTO UNDER LIGHT TO NORMAL ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURS WHILE COLD AND DURING THE WARMING PERIOD, (NORMALLY UP TO AROUND 180 DEGREES), BUT TENDS TO RESOLVE AFTER THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY WARMED UP. THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS CONTINUOUS AND HAPPENS EVERY TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE SITS ALL NIGHT OR IF IT HAS SIMPLY SIT FOR A FEW HOURS. IT IS VERY APPARENT, OTHER PASSENGERS ASK WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN THEY RIDE IN IT. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW, BUT WHEN I TOOK THE TEST DRIVE IT WAS ALREADY WARMED UP. THEREFORE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE ISSUES PRESENT. I WENT BACK TO THE SALESMAN TO DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM AND WAS INFORMED THIS HAPPENS WITH ALL THE 2018 EIGHT SPEED SILVERADO'S HE HAS DRIVEN ON THEIR LOT. I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THESE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE A LEARN CYCLE, SO I DECIDED TO GIVE IT SOME TIME TO SEE IF WAS A LEARNING CURVE WITH THE COMPUTER. IT NEVER CLEARED UP. I LATER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE INITIAL SERVICE AND DESCRIBED WHAT HAD BEEN HAPPENING WITH IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. I LEFT THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT SO THE TECHNICIAN COULD DRIVE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING AND PERFORM AN SERVICES. THE NEXT DAY I WAS CALLED AND TOLD MY VEHICLE WAS READY. UPON ARRIVAL I WAS INFORMED THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEMS I DESCRIBED, BUT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE EIGHT SPEED TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, IT BECOMES WORSE TO BRING IT BACK IN FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. I CALLED GM, THEY ALSO LOOKED INTO THE CASE FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THEN CALLED BACK AND STATED THAT IS NORMAL FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW WITH ABOUT 2,500 MILES ON IT, (DEMO), AND HAVE HAD IT ONLY A FEW MONTHS. IT CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON IT.

ODI #11149683STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE EXTREMELY TIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE MANUALLY MANEUVERED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT WITH DIFFICULTY. THE EPS INDICATOR FLASHED A WARNING EACH TIME AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY DRIVEN. THE DEALER (LINDNER CHEVROLET, 2805 FREMONT DR, CAON CITY, CO 81212, 1-719-315-1390) WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT THE DEALER FOR OVER A MONTH FOR TEST DRIVING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED MORE THAN TWICE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

ODI #11133379POWER TRAIN

SEVERAL TIMES, WHILE DRIVING RIGHT AROUND 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED FOR NO REASON ON THRUWAY CONDITIONS. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, IT WAS ALMOST LIKE SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES QUICKLY. ON ALL OCCASIONS, MY BODY LURCHED FORWARD. IF SOMEONE WAS BEHIND ME, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WITH MY SON IN THE TRUCK, WE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE TRANSMISSION CLUNKED SO VIOLENTLY, THAT WE BOTH THOUGHT WE WERE REAR ENDED AT FIRST. I DESCRIBED THE ISSUE TO MY GM SERVICE SHOP WHO SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND AN ISSUE AND THAT THE CODES WERE ALL NORMAL. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE CLUNK AT THE RED LIGHT WAS COMMON, AS THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO RELIEVE PRESSURE. NO WAY IS THIS NORMAL! I GOT ON LINE TO REVIEW FORUMS AND IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY PREVALENT ISSUE. YESTERDAY, I LOST MY TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY ON A THRUWAY. I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THE RPMS SPIKED. I LEFT THE HIGHWAY ASAP BUT COULD NOT GO OVER 30 MPH OR THE RPMS WOULD JUST SPIKE WITHOUT MOTION RESPONSE. EXITING THE THRUWAY AT THIS SPEED WAS VERY DANGEROUS! EVEN WITH HAZARDS ON, DRIVERS SELDOM SLOW DOWN OR MOVE OVER, ESPECIALLY 18 WHEELERS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS ARE CLEARLY A SAFETY HAZARD.

ODI #11132389ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

VEHICLES ENGINE AND IGNITION SHUT OFF WHILE TURNING RIGHT. ENGINE CAN BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES IN 3 WEEKS (1090 MILES) UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED. ONE TIME WHILE ENTERING A ROADWAY FROM A PARKING LOT, ONE TIME WHILE PULLING OVER TO PARK AND ONE TIME WHILE TURNING OFF OF A HIGHWAY OFF RAMP. THE DEALERSHIP, HEALEY BROTHERS OF MIDDLETOWN, NY ATTEMPTED TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO AND HAS NO ANSWERS AS TO WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM.

ODI #11129048VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2018 CHEVROLET 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BLIND SPOTS ON PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR AS WELL AS SLOW ACCELERATION. *LD *JS

ODI #11123510SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONSTANT VIBRATION/SHAKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 65 MPH. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE THE DAY IT LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. WHEN ON HIGHWAY AND VIBRATION IS FELT, PUTTING THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL DOES NOT CHANGE THE VIBRATION, SLOWING DOWN MAKES IT SLIGHTLY WORSE, SPEEDING IT MAKES IT SLIGHTLY BETTER. FEELS LIKE THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE GEOMETRY OF THE TRUCK MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ROAD FORCE BALANCE WAS ALREADY DONE AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS ON A BRAND NEW TRUCK.

ODI #11122826POWER TRAIN

IN MAY 2018 I PURCHASED A NEW CHEVY SILVERADO LT Z71 PU. I LIVE IN COLORADO AND WHEN I DRIVE THE TRUCK DOWN THE I-70 MOUNTAIN PASS THE TRANSMISSION IS DOWNSHIFTED BEYOND WHAT IO WOULD CALL A SAFE DOWN SHIFT. IM TRAVELING DOWN THE PASS, JUST COASTING, DOWN HILL ASSIST MODE IS OFF @ ROUGHLY 55 MPH THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFT HARD. THE RPM GOES FROM ~1850 TO ~3800 RPM. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE BOTH MAKE A LOT OF NOISE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I TRAVELED THE PASS ABOUT 8 TIME NOW AND THE TRUCK DOES THIS FUNNY SHIFT EVERYTIME AND I HAVE PICTURE SHOWING 4 EVENTS. I'VE TAKING THE DRIVE INTO THE DEALER AND SINCE THE COMPUTER DOESN'T LOG A ERROR CODE THE DEALER DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THIS PAST WEEK THEY GAVE ANOTHER 2018 P/U WITH THE SAME TRANNY AND ENGINE AND THAT TRUCK DID NOT DO THE SAME DOWNSHIFT. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY TRUCK AND ALSO IF THIS EVENT HAPPENED IN THE WINTER ON A SNOWY ROAD THE TRUCK WOULD SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND CAUSE A ACCIDENT AND IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. I ALSO FILED A COMPLAINT WITH GM BUT THEY ARE REALLY NOT HELP TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER LOOKED AT THE TRUCK AGAIN TODAY, NO CODES RECORDED, THE RESET THE TRANSMISSION MEMORY TODAY TO TRY AND SATISFY MY NEED TO DO SOMETHING. I NOW WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THE DEALER ON THE NEXT STEPS. I WILL ALSO CALL GM AGAIN TO GIVE THEM THIS INFORMATION. I AM ATTACHING PICTURE THAT CLEARLY SHOW THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO GIVEN THE DEALER THE SAME PICTURES.

ODI #11122530FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GAS NOZZLE GETTING STUCK IN FILL TUB WHILE PUMPING GAS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED. THERE WAS NO KNOWN REPAIR. *JS

ODI #11120665ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LAKE CHEVROLET, 31201 AUTO CENTER DR, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530) WHERE IT WAS EXPLAINED TO THE CONTACT THAT TOUCHING THE KEYS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,200.

ODI #11120124POWER TRAIN1 INJURY

PARKED AND SHUT OFF, DISCONNECTED TRAILER. TRUCK ROLLED BACK WHILE IN PARK. I JUMPED OUT OF WAY AND TRIED TO OPEN DOOR TO STOP. DOOR KNOCKED ME DOWN AND CONTINUED BACKWARDS DRAGGING ME. FINAL STOP OVER EDGE OF POND AGAINST TREE STUMP. HAD TOWED TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION BY CHEVY ENGINEER. 2 WEEKS NO COMMUNICATION.

ODI #11118409STEERING,SUSPENSION

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT THE TRUCK WILL MOVE QUICKLY TO THE LEFT LANE SOME TIME AND THEN OTHER TIMES TO THE FAR OUTSIDE OF THE RIGHT LANE. ALSO I HAVE HAD IT MOVE ALL THE WAY TO LEFT LANE AND THE ALL THE WAY BACK ACROSS THE RIGHT LANE TO OFF THE ROAD. HAVE NOTICE AS WELL THAT YOU CAN BE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AND THE TRUCK IS STILL GOING TO THE LEFT. WHEN DRIVING IN A CURVE AND COMING BACK TO CENTER FROM THE RIGHT IT WILL SNAP BACK REALLY FAST NOT NICE AND EASY LIKE FROM THE LEFT. THE TRUCK HAS DONE THIS FROM DAY ONE I HAVE TRIED TO GET GM TO FIX IT BUT THE SAY THERE NOTHING WRONG I HAVE DROVE 7 OTHER TRUCK LIKE MINE AND THEY ALL HAD LIKE THERE SHOULD THE DRIVE STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD.

ODI #11080191EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THIS NEW STYLE OF HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE THE NECESSARY LIGHT REQUIRED TO SEE IF ANY WILDLIFE ALONG THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY THAT WILL ENTER YOUR DRIVING AREA WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. WOULD SUGGEST THEY REPLACE THESE HEADLIGHTS WITH A BETTER QUALITY OF LIGHTING AT NIGHT. LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE WELL FOR HAZARDS. THIS WILL PROVIDE FOR MORE ACCIDENTS ON THE HIGHWAYS IF LEFT THE WAY THEY ARE.

ODI #11073513STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

TRUCK STATIONARY. STARTED ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY MESSAGE SHOWED UP ON DASHBOARD INDICATING STEERING ASSIST LOW, DRIVE CAREFULLY. NO POWER STEERING. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIT. SHIFTED INTO REVERSE; TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE AS IF IN NEUTRAL. TRUCK MOVE MOVE FORWARD IN DRIVE. SHUT OFF ENGINE AND RESTARTED TWICE. NO CHANGE. DID NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE.

ODI #11071895UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALER, I HAVE 70 MILES ON IT, THE TRUCK SHAKES AT 75-85 MPH, DEALER SAYS IT OK. I PAID 40K FOR THIS AND ITS NOT OK WITH ME.

HighABS issue detected

Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances

Annual complaints and reliability score for CHEVROLET Silverado — recall years marked in red
04691050100201920202024201820192020202120222023202420252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 496 total NHTSA complaints filed over 9 years, with the worst year being 2025 (91 complaints).

The amber reliability line averaged 10/100 across the vehicle's life — dropping as low as 10 in 2018 when complaint severity peaked.

The recalls (red dashed lines) followed the first complaints by 1 year — a typical response window; neither unusually fast nor a pattern of denial.

Red dots on the amber line flag 3 years (2019, 2022, 2023) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

ACTIVESPECIAL COVERAGEN202338470
GM AFM/DoD Lifter Special Coverage
Engine – Active Fuel Management Lifters (5.3L / 6.2L V8)
COVERAGE:10 years / 150,000 miles from original sale date

Active Fuel Management (AFM) lifters on 5.3L EcoTec3 and 6.2L V8 engines collapse prematurely, causing a metallic ticking noise, oil consumption, and potential engine damage. GM issued Special Coverage #N202338470 and related programs for affected vehicles.

HOW TO CLAIM: Visit any authorized Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, or Cadillac dealer. Provide your VIN — the dealer will confirm coverage via GM's warranty system. Repair includes lifter replacement and sometimes oil consumption correction.
VERIFY WITH DEALERSPECIAL COVERAGEPIP5353
GM 8-Speed Transmission Shudder Special Coverage
Transmission – 8L90 / 8L45 8-Speed Automatic
COVERAGE:7 years / 100,000 miles from original sale date

8-speed automatic transmissions (8L90 and 8L45) exhibit a shuddering or shaking sensation during light acceleration, especially at highway speeds. GM issued multiple TSBs and extended coverage programs. The fix involves a fluid exchange with a revised fluid formulation and, in persistent cases, torque converter replacement.

HOW TO CLAIM: Contact your GM dealer with your VIN. Multiple TSBs address this (PIP5353, PIP5555, etc.). If the fluid exchange does not resolve the shudder, the torque converter should be replaced under warranty.

Coverage eligibility depends on your VIN, original sale date, and current mileage. Always verify with an authorized dealer or manufacturer customer service — programs may have been updated since this database was compiled.

Details & Analysis
Financial
EngineCritical
$1,800–$4,200
12–20 hrs labor

AFM lifter failure

Often leads to full engine replacement if ignored ($6,000–$12,000)

EngineHigh
$400–$900
3–5 hrs labor

Active Fuel Management (AFM) system

Disable AFM with a tune ($300–$500) to prevent lifter failure

Worst-case total exposure$2,200–$5,100

Estimates based on RepairPal averages, ASE mechanic surveys, and NHTSA investigation data. Actual costs vary by region and shop.

$57,304
~$955/mo over 5 yrs
$0.6/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$9,190
Maintenance
$15,500
Repair Risk Buffer
$17,500
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $57,304 (~$955/mo). Repair risk buffer is elevated due to vehicle risk profile.

6 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$3,000
Active or settled class action lawsuit for this model−$1,800
2 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$800
Total recommended deduction−$5,600
2 critical inspection items must be resolved before purchase. Do not skip these checks.
CRITICAL
Pull valve covers and inspect AFM lifters for collapsed roller or flat spots
GM 5.3L AFM lifters are the #1 failure on this model. A mechanic must physically inspect lifters or do a cylinder deactivation test drive. Ticking at idle = early-stage failure. Repair: $2,000–$4,200.
HIGH
Connect OBD-II scanner — check for P0300 misfire, P06DD oil pressure codes, or AFM-related codes
These codes appear before audible lifter noise. Ask the seller for any stored codes — a cleared code history is a red flag.
CRITICAL
Verify Takata airbag recall has been completed
Takata inflators can rupture and send shrapnel into the cabin — fatalities have occurred. Confirm repair with NHTSA VIN lookup before purchase.
HIGH
Inspect for abs issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
HIGH
Have a specialist inspect: EcoTec3 V8 (AFM/DoD)
5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (AFM/DoD): active fuel management lifter failure — sudden metallic noise, oil consumption, and engine damage
HIGH
Have a specialist inspect: GM was aware of the defect for years before issuing a recall; class action lawsuit filed
GM was aware of the defect for years before issuing a recall; class action lawsuit filed
HIGH
Have a specialist inspect: Repair cost without warranty
Repair cost without warranty: $5,000–$10,000+ for lifter replacement
HIGH
Verify recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 201
HIGH
Verify recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet
HIGH
Verify recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silver
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Che
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: ENGINE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: SERVICE BRAKES
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
27%
18-month
47%
2-year
Moderate Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 47%

27% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.

  • Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model
  • Active class action lawsuit — legal pressure often accelerates recalls

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions
Full Coverage
$1,960–$2,490/yr
~$163–$208/mo
Liability Only
$590–$750/yr
~$49–$63/mo
Category: TruckHigh surcharge risk
Moderate theft risk: +8% to comprehensive premium 8-year-old vehicle: −7% (moderate depreciation)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Moderate
2.5× national average · 27/1,000 vehicles
Recovery rate:68%of stolen CHEVROLET Silverados are recovered

CHEVROLET Silverado has a moderately elevated theft risk (2.5× average).

CHEVROLET has been fined $35M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Delayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001.

2014$35MDelayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001
2017–2022 Toyota equivalent classNO CLASS ACTIONS

Toyota models consistently rank in the bottom quartile for NHTSA complaint density across all segments

2018–2022 Honda equivalent classNO CLASS ACTIONS

Honda models have below-average recall rates and no known systemic powertrain defects in recent years

2016–2022 Mazda equivalent classNO CLASS ACTIONS

Mazda has the industry's lowest complaint-per-vehicle rate in multiple consecutive NHTSA reporting years

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Vehicle Identity

VIN1GC1CUEY3JF135585
Model Year2018
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelSilverado
TrimWork Truck/LS/Fleet/Base
Series2500
Vehicle TypeTRUCK

Body & Configuration

Body StylePickup
Doors4
Drive Type4x2
Fuel TypeDiesel

Engine

Engine Cylinders8
Displacement (L)6.6

Manufacturer

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly CityFLINT
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1GC
Check Digit (Char 9)3
Model Year Code (Char 10)J
Plant Code (Char 11)F
Sequence (Chars 12–17)135585

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count6
NHTSA Complaint Count496
1
1
G
2
C
3
1
4
C
5
U
6
E
7
Y
8
3
9
J
10
F
11
1
12
3
13
5
14
5
15
8
16
5
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
G
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
C
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
1CUEY
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
3
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
J
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
F
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
135585
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"J" → 2018
Could also be 1988
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm

Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/17/2026, 4:49:28 PM.