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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD
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Complaints
27,332
Active records
Recalls
121
Active records
TSBs
8,640
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
63
Injuries
1,051
Crashes
1,487
Fires
372
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD
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Braking behavior
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Driver assistance issue
Noise
Vibration/harshness
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Transmission/drivetrain behavior
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Engine behavior
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Steering behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Thermal issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Electrical issue
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Powering on/off behavior
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HVAC behavior
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 5, 2026
Was making a left turn with a left turn street light green for me to turn across an intersection. Pickup stalled in the middle of the intersection and would not start. With the help of another person we manually pushed the pickup out of the intersection and onto another side street. I received an email at that exact time from General Motors showing a code of P129F which is the Fuel Pump Power Control Module. I am a [XXX] man stranded in 90 degree heat with no AC or shade to get under. My…
2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 4, 2026
There was premature torque converter failure that’s has taken out the transmission unexpectedly. I was coming from a side street to get onto a main highway and as I left the stop sign the truck stalled upon take off and I was stuck half way on the highway and halfway on the side road. Until it jerked hard back into gear and pulled off. If the torque converter wouldn’t have caught in time then it could have cause a serious accident. The truck only has 95,000 miles and is a 2018 Silverado 1500 LT…
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and towing a trailer on Route 16 with his children inside the vehicle, within 10 minutes of driving, there was smoke coming from underneath the vehicle and entering the cabin. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver pulled over safely. Additionally, the contact stated that there was no issue prior to the failure. First responders arrived on the scene but were unable to use…
2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle was jerking erratically. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting hard, and the vehicle drove abnormally rough. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer;…
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 4, 2026
Third transmission failure in 10 months on this vehicle (8-speed automatic). (1) Oct 2025, 67,885 miles: transmission shuddering; dealer replaced the complete transmission with a GM remanufactured unit under extended warranty (RO 240481, Nucar Lannan Chevrolet of Woburn, MA). (2) Jul 2026, 82,439 miles: vehicle would not shift on the highway while driving; DTC P2824 stored; dealer replaced the transmission valve body under warranty (RO 248929). (3) Aug 3, 2026, approx. 82,500 miles — three days…
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 4, 2026
The engine in my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 with the 6.2L V8 had a catastrophic failure. While I was driving, the engine suddenly shut off and seized without any warning. The dealer told me they found metal in the engine oil and oil filter and that the engine needs to be replaced. They also informed me the replacement engine is on back order for more than five weeks. The truck is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My truck lost all power while…
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 4, 2026
At 70,000 miles the engine failed. Dealership said it was due to the current issues with the 6.2 motors but mine was not included in the recall but was being evaluated to be part of the recall so I did have to buy a new engine.
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 4, 2026
Vehicle lost power assist to steering without warning.Very difficult to drive vehicle safely once that happened
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 3, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission and drivetrain system appear to be defective. The vehicle repeatedly experiences hard shifting, transmission shudder, hesitation during acceleration, delayed engagement when shifting into gear, and erratic gear changes. These problems occur during normal driving and have progressively worsened over time. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety…
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Filed Aug 3, 2026
Transmission failure with no electronic warning or codes. Hard shifting was identified while under warranty but because no codes were present no action was taken to correct the issue.