Auto Recall Watch
U.S. public vehicle records

2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

162 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

65,650 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 model year. Data updated: . 118 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 62 of 162 complaints (38.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Electrical and battery issues138.0%
Braking behavior127.4%
Transmission and shifting106.2%
Engine operation74.3%
Steering behavior31.9%
Fuel system concerns21.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
62
Electrical System
44
Latches/Locks/Linkages
17
Engine
11
Power Train
11
Structure:Body
8
Unknown Or Other
7
Seat Belts
5
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags62
Electrical System44
Latches/Locks/Linkages17
Engine11
Power Train11
Structure:Body8
Unknown Or Other7
Seat Belts5

Air Bags: 62; Electrical System: 44; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 17; Engine: 11; Power Train: 11; Structure:Body: 8; Unknown Or Other: 7; Seat Belts: 5

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
17
25,000 to 49,999
22
50,000 to 74,999
34
75,000 to 99,999
14
100,000 to 149,999
24
150,000 and above
7
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00017
25,000 to 49,99922
50,000 to 74,99934
75,000 to 99,99914
100,000 to 149,99924
150,000 and above7

Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 34; 75,000 to 99,999: 14; 100,000 to 149,999: 24; 150,000 and above: 7

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (34). 44 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2008
2
2009
6
2010
7
2011
10
2012
12
2013
18
2014
22
2015
47
2016
29
2021
5
2022
3
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20082
20096
20107
201110
201212
201318
201422
201547
201629
20215
20223
20231

2008: 2; 2009: 6; 2010: 7; 2011: 10; 2012: 12; 2013: 18; 2014: 22; 2015: 47; 2016: 29; 2021: 5; 2022: 3; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 13 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10244789 · 2008-09-30 (September 30, 2008)

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER HAS ISSUES WITH THE RECALL 08048 AND OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED ON THEIR OWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW LOCKOUT WAS INOPERATIVE, THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR MIRROR TILT FEATURE WORKED OCCASIONALLY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE RADIO/CD PANEL LIGHTS WORKED SOMETIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL WHICH STATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLU…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10244789 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10249252 · 2008-11-17 (November 17, 2008)

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO (LEASED) HAS SEVERAL SMALL CRACKS IN TIRES AND REAR TIRES WITH CHUNKS OF TIRE MISSING. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED A LACK OF TRACTION AFTER A LIGHT RAIN. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10249252 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10262050 · 2009-03-16 (March 16, 2009)

RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, WHEN WE WENT TO HAVE THEM REPLACED WE NOTICED A BUMP IN ALL FOUR TIRES, UPON CALLING GENERAL WE WERE TOLD TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO SEARS (AUTHORIZED DEALER) TO LOOK OVER THE TIRES, SEARS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A BELT SEPARATION IN ALL FOUR TIRES. WE WERE TOLD BY GENERAL TIRES THEY WOULD GIVE US A 60% REPLACEMENT ON ONE TIRE. WE THEN CALLED GENERAL MOTORS TO REPORT THE PROBLEM THEY TOLD US WE NEEDED TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED. AFTER LEAVING THE TRUCK ALL DAY THE SERVICE MANAGER REPOR…

Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10262050 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10272957 · 2009-06-05 (June 5, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD GO OUT IF THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER BOTH STATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SLIGHTLY RELEASED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 7,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF WHILE TO…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10272957 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10273465 · 2009-06-10 (June 10, 2009)

IF I AM GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND PRESS MY BRAKE PEDAL AND THEN LET UP A LITTLE BIT SO THAT I DON'T HAVE AS MUCH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT. THEY GO OUT BEFORE I AM OFF OF MY BRAKES. SO IF I AM COASTING DOWN A HILL AND APPLY MY BRAKES AND THEN REALIZE THAT I HAVE APPLIED TOO MUCH PRESSURE AND I HAVE TO LET OUT A LITTLE BIT TO CALIBRATE THE PRESSURE CORRECTLY MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT STAY ON, THEY GO OUT BEFORE THE PEDAL IS COMPLETELY RELEASED. I WANT MY BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON UNTIL I LET OFF MY BRAKES COMPLETELY, IT SHOULDN'T M…

Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10273465 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10287491 · 2009-10-07 (October 7, 2009)

LTR RE PROBLEMS HE HAVING WITH HIS 2008 CHEVORLET SILVERADO 3500 IN WHICH HE SAYS PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT LIFE SAFETY ISSUE; HE WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION TO BE CONDUCTED. *NJ WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SPEED WITH NO ACTION FROM THE CONSUMER. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, BUT SOON THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND SMOKE STARTED EMANATING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE D…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10287491 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10293367 · 2009-11-24 (November 24, 2009)

I HAVE A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB THAT MAKES CLANKING SOUND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO THIRD GEAR. I WENT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS "NORMAL FOR THIS TRUCK". THE TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 16,000 MILES ON IT. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE WAS "SURPRISED THAT IT HAD NOT STARTED MAKING THIS NOISE SOONER". IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER AND CAN BE HEARD WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. COINCIDENTALLY, THIS IS THE SAME SOUND THE TRUCK STARTED MAKING A FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN I WOULD TAKE OFF AT A STOPLIGHT/STOP SIGN. I COULD F…

Owner-reported narrative. 15,731 miles reported. Look up ODI 10293367 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10297327 · 2009-12-29 (December 29, 2009)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN HE HEARD A THUMPING SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. SIMULTANEOUSLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20000.

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10297327 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

08V441000 · Electrical System

Reported: 2008-08-28 (August 28, 2008)

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

NHTSA campaign record ↗
Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

162 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

72.8%Usable mileage118 / 162 records
100.0%Valid incident date162 / 162 records
100.0%Valid filing date162 / 162 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates162 / 162 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
294.2%
ODI 10031803 · 750 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, THEY LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 45-56 MPH, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. *TT *JB

Look up ODI 10031803 at NHTSA ↗

274.3%
ODI 10065268

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Look up ODI 10065268 at NHTSA ↗

92.8%
ODI 10110515

NO ACCIDENT YET, BRAKES FEEL WEAK AND "SPONGY". *AK

Look up ODI 10110515 at NHTSA ↗

42.2%
ODI 10287184 · 16,900 mi

CONTINUAL UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION DURING LOW SPEED BRAKE APPLICATION ON A 2006 SILVERADO. VIRTUALLY THE SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS ADDRESSED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000. *TR

Look up ODI 10287184 at NHTSA ↗

10.5%
ODI 10293603 · 50,000 mi

MY 2007 SILVERADO HAS THE SAME BRAKE PROBLEM THAT WAS A RECALL ON OLDER MODEL SILVERADO'S. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER FOR THE PREVIOUS RECALL WAS 05V379000. IT APPEARS THE CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION BOARD ORDERED A RECALL FOR THE 2007 MODELS BUT THE NHTSA HAS NOT. IS THIS SOMETHING BEING LOOKED INTO? *TR

Look up ODI 10293603 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

11.3%
ODI 11582632 · 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle momentarily lost control, however, the contact's son depressed the brakes and was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed lifter valve and the lifter valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaire…

Look up ODI 11582632 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes
12417.8%
ODI 10462716 · 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MOMENTS AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE THROUGH A CAR WASH. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDE…

Look up ODI 10462716 at NHTSA ↗

12219.6%
ODI 10458179 · 89,000 mi

DRIVING 04 SILVERADO NOTICED BRAKES FEELING FUNNY.......DRIVING TO WORK PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR,MADE IT TO WORK AND SEEN BRAKE FLUID POURING OUT OF THE LINE, AFTER CLOSER LOOK REALIZED ALL THE LIBES ARE COMPLETLY CORRODED......UNACCEPTABLE FOR 8 YEAR OLD VEHICAL......SUMTHING SHOULD B DONE. *TR

Look up ODI 10458179 at NHTSA ↗

6119.3%
ODI 10463981 · 100,040 mi

FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES, ALL LINES NEED REPLACEMENT. UPON ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, UPON EXITING THE SYSTEM WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVER COMPARTMENT. *JS

Look up ODI 10463981 at NHTSA ↗

8345.6%
ODI 10459723 · 61,160 mi

HAD SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. NO WARNING LIGHT. PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. FOUND ROTTEN BRAKE LINES AT FRAME RAIL WHERE LINES CROSS OVER AT PLASTIC BLOCK THAT HOLDS LINES TO FRAME. FLUID LEAKED OUT. *TR

Look up ODI 10459723 at NHTSA ↗

2111.5%
ODI 10478667 · 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE WEARING EXCESSIVELY DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HUB SENOR THAT CONTROLLED THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE HUB SENSOR AND BRAKE BEARING REPLACED THREE TIMES. NONE OF THE REPAIRS REMEDIED THE ISSUE WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. 07E106000 (WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB). THE MA…

Look up ODI 10478667 at NHTSA ↗

42.5%
ODI 10626127 · 1,200 mi

WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW SILVERADO, I NOTICED THIS ISSUE AND IT HAS PERSISTED. MY VEHICLE NOW HAS 73,000 MILES ON IT, AND IT HAPPENS EVEN MORE FREQUENTLY. I'VE BROUGH THIS PROBLEM UP TO CHEVY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS TOLD ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT'S DOING THIS, BUT WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE WARNING LIGHTS GO OFF. MANY TIMES WHEN I START MY VEHICLE, THE "STABILITRACK", AND "ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM" WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. THERE'S NORMALLY A CLICK/THUD WHEN I START THE VEHIC…

Look up ODI 10626127 at NHTSA ↗

45.3%
ODI 10563232 · 71,288 mi

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPS UP, TRACTIONS CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT, ALONG WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY SAYING SEVERAL THINGS. SUCH AS, ENGINE REDUCED POWER, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SOON..........PULLED OVER, HAD A VERY ROUGH IDLE. MADE IT TO PARTS STORE AND HAVE THE TRUCK SCANNED. TURNS OUT IT NEED THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR NEEDS REPLACED. HAD THEM CLEAR THE CODE, DROVE FEW MORE MILES AND ALL HAPPENS AGAIN. *TR

Look up ODI 10563232 at NHTSA ↗

23.2%
ODI 10609631 · 10,000 mi

RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN 2010 I NOTICE RIGHT OFF MY BRAKES WEREN'T WORKING RIGHT .SO I GOT IN TOUCH WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN I TOOK THE TRUCK IN AND THEY HAD ONE OF THEIR EMPLOYEE TO TAKE IT FOR A DRIVE AROUND TOWN HE CAME BACK AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG BUT I STILL HAD THE PROBLEM SO ICALLED THEM BACK AGAIN AND THEN THEY TOLD ME TO GET IN TOUCH WITH GENERAL MOTORS SO ICALLED THEM AND TALK TO 2 DIFFERENT PEOPLE THERE AND THEN GENERAL MOTORS CALLED RAMEY CHEVROLET IN RICHLAND VA AND THEY TOLD GENERAL MOTOR THA…

Look up ODI 10609631 at NHTSA ↗

56.7%
ODI 10561828 · 71,380 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ABOUT 10 MILES INTO THE TRIP WHEN THE TRUCK LOST SPEED, THE ABS BRAKES DID A SLIGHT ON AND OFF PULSATING EVERY COUPLE OF SECONDS, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND GIVING IT GAS THE ENGINE REVVED UP BUT WOULDN'T GO ANYWHERE. SPEED DROPPED DOWN TO 35 OR 40 MPH AND WOULDN'T GO ANY FASTER. THE DASH INDICATOR SHOWED MESSAGES STATING STABILITRAK TRACTION CONTROL TURNED OFF AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. IT JOLTED REAL HARD WHEN IT SHIFTS GEARS. WHEN I MASHED THE BRAKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT PRESSING THE…

Look up ODI 10561828 at NHTSA ↗

913.2%
ODI 10452358

SAFETY CONCERN- POTENTIAL TRAILERING ACCIDENT!!! IT APPEARS THAT CHEVROLET/GM HAS CHANGED THE WIRING IN THEIR VEHICLES SO THAT ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLERS NO LONGER ILLUMINATE THE TRAILER BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN THE ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER IS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY FROM THE VEHICLE BRAKES. ALL BRAKE LIGHTS WORK FINE WHEN THE FOOT BRAKE IS APPLIED BUT NO BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WHEN THE CONTROLLER OVERIDE IS APPLIED TO OPERATE THE TRAILER BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN TRAILERING THAT ONE ONLY WISHES TO USE THE TRAILER BRA…

Look up ODI 10452358 at NHTSA ↗

23.1%
ODI 10535585 · 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DOWNHILL, THE GRADE BRAKE ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE FEATURE WAS BUILT TO FUNCTION IN THE MANNER IN WHICH IT DID. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO DISABLE THE FEATURE MANUALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

Look up ODI 10535585 at NHTSA ↗

86.5%
ODI 10543563 · 500 mi

I PURCHASED A 2014 SILVERADO CREW CAB LTZ Z71 ON AUGUST 16. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY IT BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SAFETY SYSTEMS THAT WERE EXTRA MODULES ON THIS VEHICLE. PARKING ASSIST SENSORS DO NOT WORK CONSISTENTLY, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM FAILS TO INITIALIZE OR OPERATE CONSISTENTLY AND DOWNHILL GRADE BREAKING SYSTEM FAILS TO INITIALIZE OR OPERATE CONSISTENTLY, FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FAILS TO INITIALIZE AND OPERATE CONSISTENTLY. (I HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SAFETY FEATURES FAILING). IN ADDITION, THE HEATED/COOLED SEATS (DRI…

Look up ODI 10543563 at NHTSA ↗

67.9%
ODI 10734276 · 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Look up ODI 10734276 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

3124.8%
ODI 11151730 · 35,000 mi

DRIVING SLOW AT DRIVE THRU LOST POWER BRAKES

Look up ODI 11151730 at NHTSA ↗

Electrical System
618.8%
ODI 10027302

CONSUMER HAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK GM SENT THE CONSUMER A LETTER WHICH STATED WHEN THE HEADLAMP/PARK LAMPS WERE ON, THE TRAILER LIGHT WOULD NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER STATED IF THE LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON, THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK. THE TRAILER HAD COME EQUIPPED WITH AUTO HEADLIGHTS. THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND ACTIVATE THE TRAILER BRAKES. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS PLUG UNLESS THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE NEW MODEL PLUG. *SCC *JB

Look up ODI 10027302 at NHTSA ↗

447.1%
ODI 10094018 · 3,726 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER HAS TO BE RESET BY THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME THE SOFTWARE HAD NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE EPA. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS UNSURE IF THE SYSTEM WAS WORKING PROPERLY. *SC

Look up ODI 10094018 at NHTSA ↗

3310.4%
ODI 10106321 · 999,999 mi

THIS IS A FAILURE OF ALL AUTOS. WHY NOT REQUIRE ALL AUTO MAKERS TO HOOK UP CARS LIGHTS TO THEIR WINDSHIELD WIPERS? THAT WAY IF WIPERS ARE ON LIGHTS ARE ON. *JB

Look up ODI 10106321 at NHTSA ↗

126.6%
ODI 10260297 · 46,533 mi

HEATER FAN WOULD NOT WORK SOME TIMES. SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING. REPLACED A MELTED CONNECTOR & RESISTOR. PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10260297 at NHTSA ↗

3619.7%
ODI 10230253 · 19,000 mi

ON MAY 26 2008 MY CHEVY SILVERADO WIRES CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS ABLE TO GET IT PUT OUT PRETTY QUICK WITH ONLY A MINOR BURN TO MY FINGER BUT GM DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK THEY CANT SAY WHY IT HAPPENED THERE TRYING TO BLAME IT ON ME I HOPE YOU CAN LOOK INTO THIS SO MAYBE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THERE TRUCKS SOME ONE DON'T GET HURT OF DIE. *TR

Look up ODI 10230253 at NHTSA ↗

4427.2%
ODI 10244789

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER HAS ISSUES WITH THE RECALL 08048 AND OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED ON THEIR OWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW LOCKOUT WAS INOPERATIVE, THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR MIRROR TILT FEATURE WORKED OCCASIONALLY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE RADIO/CD PANEL LIGHTS WORKED SOMETIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL WHICH STATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLU…

Look up ODI 10244789 at NHTSA ↗

1722.4%
ODI 10306668 · 9,997 mi

ON MARCH 10, 2009 WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO FROM NU CAR CHEVROLET IN NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE. ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2009, WHILE ON VACATION IN OCEAN CITY, MD, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITH US AND OUR TWO YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 2 AND 5) INSIDE, STRAPPED IN THEIR CAR SEATS. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL THEM FROM THEIR CAR SEATS (TERRIFIED) AND GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE RESTAURANT WERE WE WERE PARKED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO NU CAR CHEVROLET ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 AND IT HAS REMAINED WITH THEM EVER …

Look up ODI 10306668 at NHTSA ↗

711.3%
ODI 10481095 · 2,600 mi

ENGINE,POWERTRAIN AND ELECTRICAL SHUT DOWN, FUEL SHOWS EMPTY WHEN FULL, HAS HAPPENED NINE TIMES WHILE AT SPEED. HAVE TO COAST TO STOP WHERE EVER ROOM CAN BE FOUND, TURN KEY TO OFF AND WAIT THEN RESTART. *TR

Look up ODI 10481095 at NHTSA ↗

56.7%
ODI 10576801 · 2,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE SILVERADO'S, ENGINE, POWER STEER AND POWER BRAKES SHUTDOWN COMPLETELY. AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE TRUCK RESTARTED NORMALLY. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM OR CODE. THE SAME EVENT HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER WHILE I WAS ON AN INTERSTATE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH. THE I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP IN THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I THEN PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. I BELIEVE THERE IS AN ISS…

Look up ODI 10576801 at NHTSA ↗

45.9%
ODI 10458219 · 360 mi

THERE IS A VERY HIGH PITCH NOISE THE IS EMITTED FROM BEHIND THE DASH. THIS NOISE IS DISTRACTING TO THE POINT THAT MY WIFE CAN NOT RIDE IN THE TRUCK LET ALONE DRIVE IT. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT GENERAL MOTORS IS AWARE OF THIS NOISE AND IT IS ACCEPTABLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10458219 at NHTSA ↗

57.8%
ODI 10505339 · 85 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER A WARNING CHIME ACTIVATED, IT WAS EXTREMELY LOW AND ALMOST INAUDIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SOUND WAS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE RADIO. THE RADIO WAS REPLACED BUT THE SOUND CONTINUED TO EMIT EXTREMELY LOW. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO FURTHER REPAIR AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI…

Look up ODI 10505339 at NHTSA ↗

2016.1%
ODI 10533778 · 200 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED LOCAL POLICE ESTIMATED OTHER VEHICLE'S SPEED TO BE 45-50MPH UPON IMPACT. *TR

Look up ODI 10533778 at NHTSA ↗

911.8%
ODI 10651533 · 10,200 mi

WHEN SHIFTING THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK, IF THE TILT STEERING WHEEL IS IN THE FULL UP POSITION, AND THE SHIFT LEVER IS PULLED FULLY REARWARD SO AS TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK, THEN THE SHIFT LEVER WILL HIT AND BE STOPPED FROM MOVING BY THE IGNITION KEY. IF YOU FORCE THE SITUATION BY PULLING BACK AND DOWN WITH MORE THAN NORMAL FORCE, THE KEY AND KEY SWITCH TAKES QUITE AN ABNORMAL LOAD FROM THE SHIFT LEVER. I REPORTED THIS TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NORMAL, BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE HAD REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THERE IS…

Look up ODI 10651533 at NHTSA ↗

120.0%
ODI 10860814 · 1,015 mi

ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF NEEDED INFORMATION SUCH AS SPEED AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A TSB THAT THE ENTIRE TRUCK HAS TO BE RE-FLASHED INCLUDING ALL MODULES IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DURING THIS TIME, ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS FLASHED AND APPEARED TO BE INACTIVE. AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, TRAILER BRAKING ETC. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF A RECALL MUST HAPPEN. IF WE GOT IN AN ACCIDENT DURING THIS OCCURRENCE WHO KNOWS IF ANY…

Look up ODI 10860814 at NHTSA ↗

97.2%
ODI 11050997 · 19,822 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE STATIONARY, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO URKA AUTO SALES IN LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT RODENTS HAD EATEN THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS, A MAIN GROUND WIRE, AND THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BY REPLACING THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS, TWO WIRING HARNESSES, AND A MAIN GROUND WIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,822.

Look up ODI 11050997 at NHTSA ↗

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
456.5%
ODI 10037912 · 50 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP IN A REASONABLE DISTANCE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS; THEREFORE, EXCESSIVE FORC EWAS NEEDED TO STOP VEHICLE.*AK

Look up ODI 10037912 at NHTSA ↗

375.9%
ODI 10057372 · 363 mi

THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. *NM

Look up ODI 10057372 at NHTSA ↗

82.5%
ODI 10105858 · 1,449 mi

I REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SEEM TO WANT TO MOVE FROM A STOPPED POSITION. APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS LATER THE PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF BUT WITH THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS COMING ON.*AK

Look up ODI 10105858 at NHTSA ↗

147.7%
ODI 10163765

IN NOV. OF 2005 I PURCHASED A CHEVROLET SILVERADO, I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. I HAVE HAD THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE FRONT ONCE, ALSO THE FUEL SYSTEM HAD A PROBLEM, NOW THEY TELL ME THAT I NEED ALL TIRES REPLACED BECAUSE THE COMPOUND IS BAD. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS A LITTLE OVER 7,000 MILES ON IT!*JB

Look up ODI 10163765 at NHTSA ↗

126.6%
ODI 10207211

2007 CHEVY SILVERADO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE CONTROLLER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE CONTROLLER ON THE TRAILER WAS INOPERATIVE. MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT THE BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS NOT WORKING AS DESIGNED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE TRUCK FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOWING HIS NEW FIFTH WHEEL HE JUST PURCHASED. THE CONSUMER FURTHER STATED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE HE INFORMED THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUCK AND OPTIONAL INTEGRATED BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DISCUSSED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE CONTROLLER WAS WORKING AS D…

Look up ODI 10207211 at NHTSA ↗

31.9%
ODI 10272957 · 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD GO OUT IF THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER BOTH STATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SLIGHTLY RELEASED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 7,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF WHILE TO…

Look up ODI 10272957 at NHTSA ↗

22.6%
ODI 10417323 · 12,000 mi

WE COULD HEAR THE TRUCK MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AS WE SLOWED FOR A STOP SIGN. WHEN WE LOOKED, THE WHOLE BRAKE PAD WAS MISSING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKES. THIS CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ROTOR. WE HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED A SINGLE TIME.

Look up ODI 10417323 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

45.3%
ODI 10429139 · 2,981 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. APPLIED BRAKES RAPIDLY DUE TO VEHICLE STOPPING IN FRONT OF ME. NOTICED TIRE SQUEAL THEN BRAKE PEDAL REMAINED FIRM BUT, MY VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. HAD TO STEER INTO OPPOSITE TRAVEL LANE TO AVOID ACCIDENT. BRAKES THEN BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. DROVE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CHECKED. SERVICE MANAGER SAID BRAKES CHECKED OK. IN ROUTE TO MY HOME SERVICE BRAKE SOON LIGHT APPEARED ON DASH DISPLAY. *TR

Look up ODI 10429139 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

11.3%
ODI 11422165 · 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, he would have to increase the braking distance when depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that he would have to depress the brake pedal harder when driving at 45 mph as the vehicle failed to stop or slow down in a timely manner. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a power brake assist vacuum needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The co…

Look up ODI 11422165 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

10.8%
ODI 11537451 · 118,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the braking system suddenly failed causing the brake pedal to become extremely hard to press and the vehicle would not immediately stop. As a result, the contact crashed into a utility pole. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the ve…

Look up ODI 11537451 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train:Automatic Transmission
446.3%
ODI 10001840

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS. *AK

Look up ODI 10001840 at NHTSA ↗

223.5%
ODI 10051536 · 1,700 mi

HARD SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR - SLIPPING INTO OVERDRIVE - EVENTUALLY FAILING TO UPSHIFT UNTILL RPM REACHED APRX 3500. *AK

Look up ODI 10051536 at NHTSA ↗

113.5%
ODI 10116238 · 2,600 mi

I NOTICED A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING MY 2005 SILVERADO Z71 EXTENDED CAB THAT IF THE KEY WAS TURNED TO THE 'ACC' POSITION, THIS DISABLES THE LOCK THAT REQUIRES THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE DEPRESSED FULLY TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF 'PARK'. *AK I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF FRIEDNS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S. ALL THESE VEHICLES (2004-2005) DO THE EXACT SAME THING. I TOOK MY CONCERN TO WEB FORUMS. THOUGH MEMBERS THOUGHT I WAS NUTS, THEY TRIED THIS ON THEIR VEHICLES AND THE SAME THING HAPPENS. IT SEEMS TO BE VEHICLES THAT HAVE …

Look up ODI 10116238 at NHTSA ↗

31.6%
ODI 10239250 · 46,000 mi

THE AC HAS NEVER WORKED . TOOK IT TO COUTESY CHEVY 3TIMES. STILL DOSE NOT WORK. HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. TOOK IT THERE 2 TIMES 4 THAT. HAD 2 REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION ONCE . AND NOW ITS ACTING UP 10,000 MILES LATER. THIS IS A 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO THAT I PAID 25,000 $ FOR ONLY 2 YEARS AGO. *TR

Look up ODI 10239250 at NHTSA ↗

42.2%
ODI 10227880 · 5,000 mi

HESITATION ON ACCELERATION. WHILE MERGING ONTO AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO RAPIDLY INCREASE SPEED BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO CONTINUE DOWN THE SHOULDER AND ACTUALLY STOP TO AVOID A STALLED VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS TO INVESTIGATE THE HESITATION ON ACCELERATION BOTH HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION FOR THE 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT I HAVE NOTICED THIS HESITATION DURING NORMAL DAY T…

Look up ODI 10227880 at NHTSA ↗

10.6%
ODI 10297327 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN HE HEARD A THUMPING SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. SIMULTANEOUSLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20000.

Look up ODI 10297327 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

11.3%
ODI 10429604 · 2,500 mi

#1. VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN LETTING OFF GAS, EVEN WHILE GOING UPHILL THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE. YOU CAN GO UP A STEEP HILL WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED, THE THROTTLE BODY, GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THEY REINSTALLED THE ORIGINAL PARTS AND TOLD US THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. WE DROVE OTHER 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO'S WHICH DID NOT DO THE SAME THING. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD US THAT ALL THE 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO'S ACCELERATE ON THEIR OWN. #2. THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. THE DEALER…

Look up ODI 10429604 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

120.0%
ODI 11607057

See attached document for complaint

Look up ODI 11607057 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
20.3%
ODI 10121288 · 25,000 mi

WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR GETS WET FROM RAIN OR WASHING THE CAR, WIPERS SEEM TO SHORT OUT AND TURNS ON BY ITSELF, WILL NOT TURN OFF UNTIL DRY.

Look up ODI 10121288 at NHTSA ↗

20.3%
ODI 10089183

WHILE DRIVING IN A VERY HEAVY RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY BROKE. CONSUMER COULD NOT GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN. CONSUMER STATED THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST FLOPPED TO THE LEFT, HITTING THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR. *AK

Look up ODI 10089183 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Air Bags
101.4%
ODI 10032581 · 4,000 mi

AIR BAGS FAILED TO OPEN ON HEAD END COLLISION. SPEED APPROX. 40 MPH. 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO - NEW CONDITION

Look up ODI 10032581 at NHTSA ↗

121.9%
ODI 10063983 · 1,208 mi

RECENTLY WHILE TRYING TO START MY TRUCK THERE WAS A DRIVABILITY ISSUES WITH THE POWERTRAIN, I HAD THE LOCK LIGHT FOR THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO LIT. THE AIRBAG LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULDN'T COME ON.IT READ "AIRBAG OFF" EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A PASSENGER SEATED. THE RED WARNING LIGHT FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT APPEAR TO WORK EITHER.*AK THIS ISSUE ONLY HAPPENED ONE TIME.CW

Look up ODI 10063983 at NHTSA ↗

237.3%
ODI 10137371 · 6,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON TUESDAY SEPT. 20, 2005 DRIVING MY 2005 CHEVY PICKUP K2500 HD 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I LOST CONTROL AND WENT OFF HIGHWAY STRIKING A CITY DUMPSTER HEADON AND MOVING THE DUMPSTER APPROXIMATELY 50-60 FT. BY POLICE REPORT AND THAN GOING BACK ON HIGHWAY AND CROSSING ALL 4 LANES BEFORE THE TRUCK STOPPED. MY TRUCK WAS TOTALED BUT MY AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. I WAS UNCONSCIOUS AND WAS AIRLIFTED TO VANDERBILT HOSPITAL IN NASHVILLE TN. WHY DIDN'T MY AIRBAG DEPLOY WITH A HEADON CRASH OF THIS FORCE? THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT. I RECE…

Look up ODI 10137371 at NHTSA ↗

105.5%
ODI 10265263

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR HAS REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR OVER ONE YEAR. SHE FOUND THAT IF THE AIR BAG INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED, THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED ONLINE THAT THERE WERE A COUPLE OF CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW IF THEY WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,00…

Look up ODI 10265263 at NHTSA ↗

3921.3%
ODI 10268317 · 63,477 mi

WE HAVE A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE PROBLEM IS THAT ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE DASH QUITS, THE RADIO, THE GAUGES, THE AIR CONDITIONER, AIR BAGS DON'T WORK, THE STABILITITRACK IS OFF, THE TRACTION CONTROL IS OFF,AND THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED BUT THIS TIME A MESSAGE COMES ACROSS THE SPEEDOMETER THAT SAY ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND IT IS MISSING VERY BAD. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE ENGINE DID NOT MISS AND THAT MESSAGE DID NOT COME ACROSS THE SCREEN. THE PROBLEM RESOLVED ITS SELF THE FIRST TIM…

Look up ODI 10268317 at NHTSA ↗

6238.3%
ODI 10442223 · 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. NEITHER THE DRIVER NOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES. THE CONTACT DID CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. UPDATED 02/15/12*LJ UPDATED 02/24/12

Look up ODI 10442223 at NHTSA ↗

1621.1%
ODI 10331539 · 13,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY VEERED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE PROCEED TO TRAVEL OFF THE ROADWAY AND WENT AIRBORNE OVER AND EMBANKMENT BEFORE CRASHING INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MODERATE TO SEVER INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED ACCORDINGLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CHEVROLET DEALER FOR REPAI…

Look up ODI 10331539 at NHTSA ↗

812.9%
ODI 10563308 · 28,900 mi

I NOTIFIED GM @JUST OVER29,000 THAT SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON THEN IT WOULD GO OUT MY WARRANTY ENDED 2MONTHS NEVER BEEN IN A CRASH TRYING TO GET THEM TO PAY OBVIOUS DEFECT. *TR

Look up ODI 10563308 at NHTSA ↗

1317.3%
ODI 10586322 · 30,750 mi

THE DASH SURROUNDING THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CRACKED. DON'T KNOW HOW THIS WILL AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. *TR

Look up ODI 10586322 at NHTSA ↗

1522.1%
ODI 10608168 · 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A DRIVER CUT IN FRONT OF ME AND LITERALLY SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES. I WAS NOT AT FAULT IN THE ACCIDENT. MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED SIGNIFICANT INJURY TO MY HEAD. THE INJURY WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ME WEARING MY SEATBELT. I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A SEVERE CONCUSSION AND MANY OTHER AILMENTS, BALANCE DYSFUNCTION, MEMORY LOSS, PARASYMPATHETIC ANOMALIES, ETC. IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD HAVE CAUSED SUCH SIGNIFICANT INJURY CONSIDERING THE LOW SPEED OF THE CRASH CORRELATED …

Look up ODI 10608168 at NHTSA ↗

1015.6%
ODI 10508458 · 1,753 mi

HIT A DEER AT 47MPH ON LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH CODE B0052 DEPLOYMENT COMMANDED. NO AIR OR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYED. CONTACTED GM THEY SENT AN INSPECTOR OUT TO RETRIEVE CRASH DATA FROM RECORDER. THEY CONTACTED ME AFTER THEY RECEIVED THE INFO FROM THE INSPECTOR , AND SAID I NEEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO DIAGNOSE CONCERN. THERE WERE NO CODES. THEY HAVE NOT TOLD ME IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SDM THAT WAS REPLACED. *TR

Look up ODI 10508458 at NHTSA ↗

75.6%
ODI 10599029 · 1,600 mi

MY WIFE & SISTER WERE RUN OFF THE ROAD . THEY WENT UP A DITCH & HIT A COLVURT . THE SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE & AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE . THIS WAS A LOANER TRUCK FROM DEALER . IT WAS A 2014 4 DOOR CHEVY SILVERADO FROM LUCAS CHEVY IN COLUMBIA TN. 38401 . I THINK THE WAS SOME SORT OF TROUBLE WITH THIS HAPPENING . PLEAS CALL FOR COMPLETE INFO ON THIS . *TR

Look up ODI 10599029 at NHTSA ↗

67.9%
ODI 10730149 · 5,200 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER SMALLER VEHICLE PUSHING ME INTO A MINIVAN IN FRONT OF ME. ON INITIAL IMPACT, THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS DISLODGED FROM THE MOUNTING FRAME. WHEN I HIT THE MINIVAN IN FRONT OF ME, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY SHOULDER SEAT RESTRAINT DID NOT ENGAGE CAUSING MY EYE TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE NERVE DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF THE SEAT BELT NOT ENGAGING AND THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED ENOUGH DAMAGE, INCLUDING FRAME DAMAGE, THAT IT WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. IT W…

Look up ODI 10730149 at NHTSA ↗

240.0%
ODI 10860814 · 1,015 mi

ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF NEEDED INFORMATION SUCH AS SPEED AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A TSB THAT THE ENTIRE TRUCK HAS TO BE RE-FLASHED INCLUDING ALL MODULES IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DURING THIS TIME, ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS FLASHED AND APPEARED TO BE INACTIVE. AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, TRAILER BRAKING ETC. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF A RECALL MUST HAPPEN. IF WE GOT IN AN ACCIDENT DURING THIS OCCURRENCE WHO KNOWS IF ANY…

Look up ODI 10860814 at NHTSA ↗

64.8%
ODI 11039975

MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 2 YEARS. THE DEALER WANTS $100.00 JUST TO LOOK AT IT. I DONT HAVE FUNDS SO I HAVE BEEN CHECKING FOR THE RECALL TO BE SURE. I WAS SENT A NOTICE FROM TK HOLDINGS INC. AND HAVE FILLED OUT A CLAIM BUT STILL DONT KNOW IF I QUALIFY. IT SHOWED ON ONE WEBSITE THAT THERE IS A RECALL SO I WOULD RATHER BE SAFE THAN SORRY NOT TO GO THE FULL ROUTE AND BE SURE MY TRUCK'S AIRBAG IS SAFE.

Look up ODI 11039975 at NHTSA ↗

Tires
213.0%
ODI 10005685

TIRES- NEW 2003 CHEVY SILVARDO-TRUCK SLIPS EASILY ON WET ROAD- GOING CORNERS AND IN STRAIGHT CONDITIONS-

Look up ODI 10005685 at NHTSA ↗

152.4%
ODI 10083069

WHILE DRIVING ON I-75 AT 70 MPH REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT FROM THE SIDE, ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE.*AK

Look up ODI 10083069 at NHTSA ↗

72.2%
ODI 10136232 · 4,685 mi

DT: THE TIRES ARE OUT OF ROUND AND THEY MAKE THE VEHICLE SHIMMY. THE GM DEALERS REPLACED TWO OF THE FOUR TIRES ALREADY, BUT WAS, SUPPOSE TO REPLACE ALL FOUR OF THE TIRES. NOW THE VEHICLE SHIMMIES AGAIN. THE DEALER HAD THE CONSUMER COME IN ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO GET INFORMATION OFF THE TIRES. NOTICED HAPPENED ON APRIL 30, 2005, AND IT ONLY HAS 4685 MILES ON IT. *AK

Look up ODI 10136232 at NHTSA ↗

63.3%
ODI 10162665

CONSUMER WAS SOLD A 2006 SILVERADO WITH ENGINE DAMAGES. *TS ***NAR*** WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP TO TELL THEM WHAT HE HAD DISCOVERED WIT THE ENGINE COWLING, THEY HAD ADVISED HIM IT WAS SQUIRREL DAMAGE. EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, THEY REFUSED TO GIVE THE CONSUMER ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER AND HIS FAMILY HAD BECOME SICK. THEY BELIEVED IT WAS FROM THE BACTERIA COMING FROM THE VENTING SYSTEM. THE FRONT TIRES WERE OUT OF ROUND AND THE RIMS WERE BENT. *JB

Look up ODI 10162665 at NHTSA ↗

42.2%
ODI 10229231 · 13,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM A DEALER. THE TRUCK NOW HAS APPROX. 14,000 MILES AND THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THAT THIS MAKE HAS SOME ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE TIRE TO WEAR DOWN ON THE INSIDE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACE THE TIRES AT 14,000 MILES. DEALERSHIP GAVE ANSWERS LIKE DEPENDS ON DRIVER, ROAD CONDITIONS, ETC. NONE OF THESE EXPLAIN THE PREMATURE WEAR OF THIS TIRE. I AM NOT ALONE IN THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Look up ODI 10229231 at NHTSA ↗

42.5%
ODI 10249252

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO (LEASED) HAS SEVERAL SMALL CRACKS IN TIRES AND REAR TIRES WITH CHUNKS OF TIRE MISSING. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED A LACK OF TRACTION AFTER A LIGHT RAIN. *JB

Look up ODI 10249252 at NHTSA ↗

22.6%
ODI 10478447 · 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES, LINE SIZE (235/80/R17) DOT PJAB35HV4109. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE OTHER TIRES AND NOTICED BUBBLES ON THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES. THE CONTACT HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE STATED THE TIRES WOULD BE INSPECTED BY AN ENGINEER. THE…

Look up ODI 10478447 at NHTSA ↗

46.5%
ODI 10293419 · 500 mi

GOODYEAR TIRES FOR LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS HYDROPLANING ON WET ROADS. *TR

Look up ODI 10293419 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

57.4%
ODI 10443762 · 1,300 mi

THIS IS ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUES WITH A SET OF GOODYEAR EAGLES LS-2 TIRES. WITH ONLY 1300 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, I HAVE ALREADY SLID THREE OR FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES, INCLUDING SLIDING INTO THE MEDIAN TWICE. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN THESE TIRES TO STAY ON THE ROAD OR WHEN PULLING OUT OR GOING AROUND A CURVE. THESE TIRES SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD. *TR

Look up ODI 10443762 at NHTSA ↗

34.7%
ODI 10515872 · 250 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED SILVERADO 3500HD TRUCK, I HAD NO IDEA IT DID NOT HAVE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM UNTIL I GOT HOME AND WAS GOING THROUGH THE VEHICLE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. I THOUGHT ALL CONSUMER VEHICLES HAS THIS SAFETY FEATURE. AS IT TURNS OUT EVERYONE AT THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALSO SURPRISED. CHEVROLET HAS THIS LISTED AS AN OPTION FOR A 3500HD, HOWEVER THEY SAY IT IS NOT A SUPPORTED CONFIGURATION. I THINK THE NHTSA NEEDS TO REVISE THEIR TPMS TO ALL VEHICLES SOLD NOT JUST THOSE BELOW 10,000LBS. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING IS A BIG SAFETY I…

Look up ODI 10515872 at NHTSA ↗

10.8%
ODI 10659988 · 3,000 mi

PURCHASED SILVERADO NEW OCT 2014. DRIVING DRY CLEAN HIGHWAY, APPROX. 35 MPH, REAR RIGHT TIRE COMPLETELY EXPLODED. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING OR ANYONE, JUST BLEW. TIRE WAS A BRIDGESTONE H/L 684 II THAT CAME ON TRUCK AT TIME OF PURCHASE FROM CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. OF COURSE TIRES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Look up ODI 10659988 at NHTSA ↗

11.3%
ODI 10807437 · 3,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER SRA TIRES, SIZE: P265/65/18 (NA). WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,400.

Look up ODI 10807437 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Air Bags59,400–113,344 mi84,000 mi31
ODI 10442223 · 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. NEITHER THE DRIVER NOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES. THE CONTACT DID CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. UPDATED 02/15/12*LJ UPDATED 02/24/12

Look up ODI 10442223 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10454263 · 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER ACTIVATED AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE ACTIVATING OF THE PRE-TENSIONER INJURED THE CONTACT'S SHOULDER DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 41,000.

Look up ODI 10454263 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10458943 · 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH A DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 59,000. UPDATED 6/20/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP AND NOW THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 06/22/12

Look up ODI 10458943 at NHTSA ↗

Electrical System42,100–79,500 mi60,000 mi38
ODI 10272957 · 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD GO OUT IF THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER BOTH STATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SLIGHTLY RELEASED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 7,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF WHILE TO…

Look up ODI 10272957 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10323872 · 9,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE "CHECK AIRBAGS" LIGHT WILL BEGIN FLASHING, THE DOOR LOCKS WILL BEGIN ACTUATING RAPIDLY, THE GAUGES WILL FREEZE, AND THE TRANSMISSION BEGINS SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Look up ODI 10323872 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10368753 · 41,800 mi

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS CYCLING, A/C NOT WORKING INTERMITTENT, ALT GAUGE FLUCTUATING, FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATING, ENGINE STALL, ABS & TCS LIGHTS BLINKING. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALER AND THE KEPT IT FOR A WEEK. THEY ENDED UP REPLACING THE 175 AMP MEGAFUSE AND BATTERY CABLES. I GOT BACK AND HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR A WEEK AND EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE WORKING PROPERLY EXCEPT THE ALT GAUGE. I INTEND ON CALLING THEM BACK NEXT WEEK SO I CAN DRIVE IT A LITTLE LONGER TO SEE IF ANY OF THE OTHER ISSUES PERSIST.

Look up ODI 10368753 at NHTSA ↗

Latches/Locks/Linkages26,000–62,500 mi45,000 mi15
ODI 10344452 · 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOES NOT OPERATE ON THE AUTOMATED SYSTEM. THE DOOR LOCK FAILED TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE REMOTE ENTRY DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT HAD ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO ISSUE A RECALL. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE OWNER WAS CONCERNED THAT IF THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT …

Look up ODI 10344452 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10430203 · 50,000 mi

ALL FOUR DOOR ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED. HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS.. I SEE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Look up ODI 10430203 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10435048 · 44,000 mi

ALL 4 LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED AND WITH THAT, THE BODY CONTROL MODULE CANNOT PROPERLY WORK THE SECURITY SYSTEM. THE POWER LOCKS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND SEEM TO RANDOMLY UNLOCK ONE OF MY DOORS. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN GEAR DOES NOT WORK. THIS CAUSES MULTIPLE SAFETY RISKS. 1) FAILURE OF AUTO LOCK COULD RESULT IN CARJACKING AND PASSENGER EJECTION DURING A WRECK 2) FAILURE OF SECURITY SYSTEM TO ARM AND ALARM COULD LEAD TO THEFT 3) INTERMITTENT AND RANDOM UNLOCKING OF ONE DOOR WHEN UNEXPECTED RESULTS AN UN…

Look up ODI 10435048 at NHTSA ↗

Engine74,185–129,350 mi106,500 mi10
ODI 10544870 · 86,741 mi

MY GAUGES ARE GOING HAYWIRE...WHILE I'M RIDING ON THE ROAD...MY TRUCK DONT START SOMETIMES AND ALSO MY ALARM DONT WORK...

Look up ODI 10544870 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10553713 · 69,493 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE BOLTS WHERE THE EXHAUST PIPE MET THE MUFFLER WERE FRACTURED AND EMITTING FUMES INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,493.

Look up ODI 10553713 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10555174 · 102,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 55 MPH, THE TRUCK INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER BUT DID NOT COMPLETELY QUIT; THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BLEW AND WENT OFF. *TR

Look up ODI 10555174 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train23,926–70,611 mi58,000 mi11
ODI 10293367 · 15,731 mi

I HAVE A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB THAT MAKES CLANKING SOUND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO THIRD GEAR. I WENT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS "NORMAL FOR THIS TRUCK". THE TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 16,000 MILES ON IT. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE WAS "SURPRISED THAT IT HAD NOT STARTED MAKING THIS NOISE SOONER". IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER AND CAN BE HEARD WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. COINCIDENTALLY, THIS IS THE SAME SOUND THE TRUCK STARTED MAKING A FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN I WOULD TAKE OFF AT A STOPLIGHT/STOP SIGN. I COULD F…

Look up ODI 10293367 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10312896 · 44 mi

2008 SILVERADO LTZ-44.000 MI. UPON STOPPING VEH. ENGINE WOULDN'T STOP WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, PLACING ENGINE IN NEUTRAL RPM,S WENT TO 3X100, PLACE BACK IN DRIVE IT DROP INTO NORMAL ZONE. I NEARLY COLLIDED WITH A VEH. IN FRONT OF ME ALSO RAN A RED LIGHT AT ANOTHER TIME AS ENGINE GOT A LIFE OF ITS OWN. CHEVY DLR INSPD SAME SAID A PIP HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR FAULTY THROTTLE CARBON BUILD UP. REPAIR SAME TO NO AVAIL. THIS HAPPENS NOT ALL THE TIME. SO FAR CHEVY IS UNRESPONSIVE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Look up ODI 10312896 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10449246 · 32,120 mi

BOTH (UPPER AND LOWER) TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES LEAKING. DEALER ADVISED BOTH LINES NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT COST OF $988.88, AND NOT COVERED BY THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. APPEARS TO BE LEAKING FROM CRIMP AREA ON BOTH LINES. INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP ADVISED STOCK (GM) COOLER LINES CANNOT HANDLE THE PRESSURE OF THE ALLISON TRANSMISSION. RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT WITH AFTERMARKET BRAIDED LINES. *TR

Look up ODI 10449246 at NHTSA ↗

Structure:Body40,500–104,750 mi49,442 mi8
ODI 10368753 · 41,800 mi

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS CYCLING, A/C NOT WORKING INTERMITTENT, ALT GAUGE FLUCTUATING, FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATING, ENGINE STALL, ABS & TCS LIGHTS BLINKING. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALER AND THE KEPT IT FOR A WEEK. THEY ENDED UP REPLACING THE 175 AMP MEGAFUSE AND BATTERY CABLES. I GOT BACK AND HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR A WEEK AND EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE WORKING PROPERLY EXCEPT THE ALT GAUGE. I INTEND ON CALLING THEM BACK NEXT WEEK SO I CAN DRIVE IT A LITTLE LONGER TO SEE IF ANY OF THE OTHER ISSUES PERSIST.

Look up ODI 10368753 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10505578 · 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DOOR PANEL WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. *TR

Look up ODI 10505578 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10592829 · 48,883 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT FROM ONE OF MY HANKOOK TIRES MODEL DYNAPRO AS TIRES. SEVERE BODY DAMAGE ALL ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF MY TRUCK WAS THE RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT, AS I WAS PULLED INTO A CONCRETE MEDIAN BARRIER. *TR

Look up ODI 10592829 at NHTSA ↗

Unknown Or Other55,000–110,000 mi65,300 mi7
ODI 10762418 · 62,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IN THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING NEXT TO MY AIRBAG. IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS IT IS GOING TO SEND DEBRIS FLYING. THE DASHBOARD IS EXTREMELY WEAK IN THESE TRUCKS AND CHEVROLET SAYS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. THE CURRENT CRACK IN MY DASH IS APPROXIMATELY 1/8 TO 1/4 OF AN INCH DEPENDING ON TEMPERATURE. THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE DASHBOARDS AND FROM WHAT I'VE READ IF YOU PAY THE BIG BUCKS FOR THE FIX IT WILL CRACK AGAIN EVENTUALLY. IT WOULD BE ONE THING IF IT WAS CRACKED IN A PLACE OTHER THAN NEXT TO THE AIRBAG. I HOPE CHEVROLET IS FORCED TO TAK…

Look up ODI 10762418 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10777847 · 115 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN IT JUST STOPPED NO NOTICE. THE NEXT WEEK THE WINDOWS IN THE BACK SEAT WILL GO DOWN BUT NOT UP DRIVER SIDE HAS TO ROLL UP. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WON'T WORK DRIVER HAS TO UNLOCK.

Look up ODI 10777847 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10818347 · 123,684 mi

DASH IS CRACKED AT LEFT UPPER CORNER OF AIR BAG.

Look up ODI 10818347 at NHTSA ↗

Seat BeltsToo few reports for a range71,040 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10458943 · 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH A DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 59,000. UPDATED 6/20/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP AND NOW THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 06/22/12

Look up ODI 10458943 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10562665 · 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000. UPDATED 3/28/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE TIMES, WHEN THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EVEN LATCH. THERE WERE TIMES, WHEN THE SEAT BELT WOULD UN-LATCH WHILE THE CONSU…

Look up ODI 10562665 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10825021 · 68,080 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,080.

Look up ODI 10825021 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 2100 reports

2016: 3 complaints · 2017: 100 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2016333
20172546100
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2016500
201712401

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentAir BagsElectrical SystemLatches/Locks/LinkagesEnginePower TrainStructure:BodyUnknown Or OtherSeat Belts
Air Bags—
6
ODI 10482720 · 60,000 mi

OFF AND ON VEHICLE LOCKS INTO ANTI THEFT MODE......SAT OVERNITE AT WALMART..SAT OVERNITE AT GROC STORE...WENT TO DEALER 300 LATER NOT FIXED THEY MAY TRY THIS OR THAT $$$$$$$$$$$ EACH VISIT IS EXPENSIVE.....CALLED CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT GM THEY TOLD ME THEY NEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS HAPPENING.....GOOGLED INTERNET A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE DEALING WITH THIS....CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE BACK THEY TOLD ME NOT TO GOOGLE INTERNET BECAUSE MANY VEHICLES CAN BREAK DOWN THEY DO NOT LAST FOREVER.....IN THE MEANTIME I SHOULD RETURN TO SERVICE BECAUSE THEY ONLY HIRE…

Look up ODI 10482720 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10547913 · 72,125 mi

MY TRUCK STAYED PARKED FOR 10 DAYS WHILE ON VACATION. IT WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN I PARKED IT. UPON RETURNING FROM VACATION I TRIED TO START IT AND NOTHING! IT WONT EVEN TRY TO TURN OVER. AFTER HAVING A PRIVATE MECHANIC LOOK AT IT HE SAID THE FUSE BLOCK UNDER THE HOOD HAS A SHORT IN IT. HOW CAN IT SHORT OUT JUST SITTING THERE? THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD & A SAFETY ISSUE!! I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN & IF I WERE DRIVING & IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WE ALL COULD BE INJURED!!!!!! THIS SHOULD OPEN GM'S EYES TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10547913 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10607297 · 43,000 mi

TURNED KEY TO ON POSITION STARTED TRUCK AND AIR BAG WARNING WOULD NOT GO OFF. FRONT SENSOR WAS CRACKED. REPLACED IT ON MY OWN!!!!!!! *TR

Look up ODI 10607297 at NHTSA ↗

00
1
ODI 10547913 · 72,125 mi

MY TRUCK STAYED PARKED FOR 10 DAYS WHILE ON VACATION. IT WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN I PARKED IT. UPON RETURNING FROM VACATION I TRIED TO START IT AND NOTHING! IT WONT EVEN TRY TO TURN OVER. AFTER HAVING A PRIVATE MECHANIC LOOK AT IT HE SAID THE FUSE BLOCK UNDER THE HOOD HAS A SHORT IN IT. HOW CAN IT SHORT OUT JUST SITTING THERE? THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD & A SAFETY ISSUE!! I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN & IF I WERE DRIVING & IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WE ALL COULD BE INJURED!!!!!! THIS SHOULD OPEN GM'S EYES TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10547913 at NHTSA ↗

3
ODI 10620973 · 36,600 mi

MY DASH HAS SEVERAL CRACKS IN IT AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED THAT THE DEFECTED DASH WILL BECOME SHARP PROJECTILES AND CAUSE UNDUE INJURY TO ME OR MY PASSENGER. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM AND IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN TO ME. *TR

Look up ODI 10620973 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10672875 · 141,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AFTER WORKING A VERY LONG DAY AND I FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND WENT OFF THE SIDE OF 225. ALL I REMEMBER WAS WAKING UP IN BETWEEN TREES ABOUT TWO FEET AWAY FROM SIMS BAYOU. MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Look up ODI 10672875 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10764733 · 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE INCHES IN LENGTH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Look up ODI 10764733 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 10825500 · 115,000 mi

THE DASH IS CRACKED AT THE LEFT CORNER OF AIR BAG. AFRAID OF PIECES OF DASH HITTING PASSENGER IF AIR BAG DEPLOYS.

Look up ODI 10825500 at NHTSA ↗

2
ODI 10458943 · 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH A DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 59,000. UPDATED 6/20/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP AND NOW THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 06/22/12

Look up ODI 10458943 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10825021 · 68,080 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,080.

Look up ODI 10825021 at NHTSA ↗

Electrical System
6
ODI 10482720 · 60,000 mi

OFF AND ON VEHICLE LOCKS INTO ANTI THEFT MODE......SAT OVERNITE AT WALMART..SAT OVERNITE AT GROC STORE...WENT TO DEALER 300 LATER NOT FIXED THEY MAY TRY THIS OR THAT $$$$$$$$$$$ EACH VISIT IS EXPENSIVE.....CALLED CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT GM THEY TOLD ME THEY NEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS HAPPENING.....GOOGLED INTERNET A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE DEALING WITH THIS....CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE BACK THEY TOLD ME NOT TO GOOGLE INTERNET BECAUSE MANY VEHICLES CAN BREAK DOWN THEY DO NOT LAST FOREVER.....IN THE MEANTIME I SHOULD RETURN TO SERVICE BECAUSE THEY ONLY HIRE…

Look up ODI 10482720 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10547913 · 72,125 mi

MY TRUCK STAYED PARKED FOR 10 DAYS WHILE ON VACATION. IT WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN I PARKED IT. UPON RETURNING FROM VACATION I TRIED TO START IT AND NOTHING! IT WONT EVEN TRY TO TURN OVER. AFTER HAVING A PRIVATE MECHANIC LOOK AT IT HE SAID THE FUSE BLOCK UNDER THE HOOD HAS A SHORT IN IT. HOW CAN IT SHORT OUT JUST SITTING THERE? THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD & A SAFETY ISSUE!! I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN & IF I WERE DRIVING & IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WE ALL COULD BE INJURED!!!!!! THIS SHOULD OPEN GM'S EYES TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10547913 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10607297 · 43,000 mi

TURNED KEY TO ON POSITION STARTED TRUCK AND AIR BAG WARNING WOULD NOT GO OFF. FRONT SENSOR WAS CRACKED. REPLACED IT ON MY OWN!!!!!!! *TR

Look up ODI 10607297 at NHTSA ↗

—
9
ODI 10430203 · 50,000 mi

ALL FOUR DOOR ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED. HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS.. I SEE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Look up ODI 10430203 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10435048 · 44,000 mi

ALL 4 LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED AND WITH THAT, THE BODY CONTROL MODULE CANNOT PROPERLY WORK THE SECURITY SYSTEM. THE POWER LOCKS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND SEEM TO RANDOMLY UNLOCK ONE OF MY DOORS. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN GEAR DOES NOT WORK. THIS CAUSES MULTIPLE SAFETY RISKS. 1) FAILURE OF AUTO LOCK COULD RESULT IN CARJACKING AND PASSENGER EJECTION DURING A WRECK 2) FAILURE OF SECURITY SYSTEM TO ARM AND ALARM COULD LEAD TO THEFT 3) INTERMITTENT AND RANDOM UNLOCKING OF ONE DOOR WHEN UNEXPECTED RESULTS AN UN…

Look up ODI 10435048 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10437407

POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB QUIT WORKING ON BOTH DRIVERS SIDE DOORS. I ONLY HAVE 25,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND HAVE NOT RETURNED IT BACK TO THE DEALER YET AS THE PROBLEM JUST STARTED THIS WEEKEND. I HAVE CHECKED THE WEB AND OF COURSE THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURANCE THAT CHEVY HAS TENDED TO SWEEP UNDER THE RUG AND HAD NOT MADE A RECALL FOR THIS. THIS IS A MAJOR INCONVIENCE AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL. I HAVE MY FINGERS CROSSED THAT THE DEALER WILL FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT I HAVE MY DOUBTS. MY 3 YEAR BUMPER TO B…

Look up ODI 10437407 at NHTSA ↗

3
ODI 10544870 · 86,741 mi

MY GAUGES ARE GOING HAYWIRE...WHILE I'M RIDING ON THE ROAD...MY TRUCK DONT START SOMETIMES AND ALSO MY ALARM DONT WORK...

Look up ODI 10544870 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10555174 · 102,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 55 MPH, THE TRUCK INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER BUT DID NOT COMPLETELY QUIT; THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BLEW AND WENT OFF. *TR

Look up ODI 10555174 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10706599 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, ALL OF THE GAUGES BECAME DISABLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE GAUGES REACTIVATED, THE AIR BAGS WERE DISABLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. ... UPDATED 06-02-15 *BF UPDATED 9/17/2015 *JS

Look up ODI 10706599 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 10547913 · 72,125 mi

MY TRUCK STAYED PARKED FOR 10 DAYS WHILE ON VACATION. IT WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN I PARKED IT. UPON RETURNING FROM VACATION I TRIED TO START IT AND NOTHING! IT WONT EVEN TRY TO TURN OVER. AFTER HAVING A PRIVATE MECHANIC LOOK AT IT HE SAID THE FUSE BLOCK UNDER THE HOOD HAS A SHORT IN IT. HOW CAN IT SHORT OUT JUST SITTING THERE? THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD & A SAFETY ISSUE!! I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN & IF I WERE DRIVING & IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WE ALL COULD BE INJURED!!!!!! THIS SHOULD OPEN GM'S EYES TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10547913 at NHTSA ↗

2
ODI 10368753 · 41,800 mi

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS CYCLING, A/C NOT WORKING INTERMITTENT, ALT GAUGE FLUCTUATING, FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATING, ENGINE STALL, ABS & TCS LIGHTS BLINKING. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALER AND THE KEPT IT FOR A WEEK. THEY ENDED UP REPLACING THE 175 AMP MEGAFUSE AND BATTERY CABLES. I GOT BACK AND HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR A WEEK AND EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE WORKING PROPERLY EXCEPT THE ALT GAUGE. I INTEND ON CALLING THEM BACK NEXT WEEK SO I CAN DRIVE IT A LITTLE LONGER TO SEE IF ANY OF THE OTHER ISSUES PERSIST.

Look up ODI 10368753 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10694337 · 22,300 mi

ENGINE TROUBLE LIGHT APPEARS AND SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE APPEARS,BOTH. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE. BURNING ODORS APPEAR INSIDE THE CABIN. THE G.M. DEALERSHIP LOCATED THE WIRING HARNESS HAD CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED PART OF THE CARPET ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE KICK PLATE. $2,400.00 TO REPLACE THE HARNESS AND CARPET. WHAT'S GOING TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN? *TR

Look up ODI 10694337 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 10777847 · 115 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN IT JUST STOPPED NO NOTICE. THE NEXT WEEK THE WINDOWS IN THE BACK SEAT WILL GO DOWN BUT NOT UP DRIVER SIDE HAS TO ROLL UP. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WON'T WORK DRIVER HAS TO UNLOCK.

Look up ODI 10777847 at NHTSA ↗

0
Latches/Locks/Linkages0
9
ODI 10430203 · 50,000 mi

ALL FOUR DOOR ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED. HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS.. I SEE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Look up ODI 10430203 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10435048 · 44,000 mi

ALL 4 LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED AND WITH THAT, THE BODY CONTROL MODULE CANNOT PROPERLY WORK THE SECURITY SYSTEM. THE POWER LOCKS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND SEEM TO RANDOMLY UNLOCK ONE OF MY DOORS. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN GEAR DOES NOT WORK. THIS CAUSES MULTIPLE SAFETY RISKS. 1) FAILURE OF AUTO LOCK COULD RESULT IN CARJACKING AND PASSENGER EJECTION DURING A WRECK 2) FAILURE OF SECURITY SYSTEM TO ARM AND ALARM COULD LEAD TO THEFT 3) INTERMITTENT AND RANDOM UNLOCKING OF ONE DOOR WHEN UNEXPECTED RESULTS AN UN…

Look up ODI 10435048 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10437407

POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB QUIT WORKING ON BOTH DRIVERS SIDE DOORS. I ONLY HAVE 25,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND HAVE NOT RETURNED IT BACK TO THE DEALER YET AS THE PROBLEM JUST STARTED THIS WEEKEND. I HAVE CHECKED THE WEB AND OF COURSE THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURANCE THAT CHEVY HAS TENDED TO SWEEP UNDER THE RUG AND HAD NOT MADE A RECALL FOR THIS. THIS IS A MAJOR INCONVIENCE AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL. I HAVE MY FINGERS CROSSED THAT THE DEALER WILL FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT I HAVE MY DOUBTS. MY 3 YEAR BUMPER TO B…

Look up ODI 10437407 at NHTSA ↗

—00000
Engine0
3
ODI 10544870 · 86,741 mi

MY GAUGES ARE GOING HAYWIRE...WHILE I'M RIDING ON THE ROAD...MY TRUCK DONT START SOMETIMES AND ALSO MY ALARM DONT WORK...

Look up ODI 10544870 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10555174 · 102,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 55 MPH, THE TRUCK INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER BUT DID NOT COMPLETELY QUIT; THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BLEW AND WENT OFF. *TR

Look up ODI 10555174 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10706599 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, ALL OF THE GAUGES BECAME DISABLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE GAUGES REACTIVATED, THE AIR BAGS WERE DISABLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. ... UPDATED 06-02-15 *BF UPDATED 9/17/2015 *JS

Look up ODI 10706599 at NHTSA ↗

0—0000
Power Train
1
ODI 10547913 · 72,125 mi

MY TRUCK STAYED PARKED FOR 10 DAYS WHILE ON VACATION. IT WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN I PARKED IT. UPON RETURNING FROM VACATION I TRIED TO START IT AND NOTHING! IT WONT EVEN TRY TO TURN OVER. AFTER HAVING A PRIVATE MECHANIC LOOK AT IT HE SAID THE FUSE BLOCK UNDER THE HOOD HAS A SHORT IN IT. HOW CAN IT SHORT OUT JUST SITTING THERE? THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD & A SAFETY ISSUE!! I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN & IF I WERE DRIVING & IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WE ALL COULD BE INJURED!!!!!! THIS SHOULD OPEN GM'S EYES TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10547913 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 10547913 · 72,125 mi

MY TRUCK STAYED PARKED FOR 10 DAYS WHILE ON VACATION. IT WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN I PARKED IT. UPON RETURNING FROM VACATION I TRIED TO START IT AND NOTHING! IT WONT EVEN TRY TO TURN OVER. AFTER HAVING A PRIVATE MECHANIC LOOK AT IT HE SAID THE FUSE BLOCK UNDER THE HOOD HAS A SHORT IN IT. HOW CAN IT SHORT OUT JUST SITTING THERE? THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD & A SAFETY ISSUE!! I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN & IF I WERE DRIVING & IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WE ALL COULD BE INJURED!!!!!! THIS SHOULD OPEN GM'S EYES TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10547913 at NHTSA ↗

00—000
Structure:Body
3
ODI 10620973 · 36,600 mi

MY DASH HAS SEVERAL CRACKS IN IT AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED THAT THE DEFECTED DASH WILL BECOME SHARP PROJECTILES AND CAUSE UNDUE INJURY TO ME OR MY PASSENGER. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM AND IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN TO ME. *TR

Look up ODI 10620973 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10672875 · 141,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AFTER WORKING A VERY LONG DAY AND I FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND WENT OFF THE SIDE OF 225. ALL I REMEMBER WAS WAKING UP IN BETWEEN TREES ABOUT TWO FEET AWAY FROM SIMS BAYOU. MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Look up ODI 10672875 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10764733 · 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE INCHES IN LENGTH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Look up ODI 10764733 at NHTSA ↗

2
ODI 10368753 · 41,800 mi

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS CYCLING, A/C NOT WORKING INTERMITTENT, ALT GAUGE FLUCTUATING, FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATING, ENGINE STALL, ABS & TCS LIGHTS BLINKING. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALER AND THE KEPT IT FOR A WEEK. THEY ENDED UP REPLACING THE 175 AMP MEGAFUSE AND BATTERY CABLES. I GOT BACK AND HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR A WEEK AND EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE WORKING PROPERLY EXCEPT THE ALT GAUGE. I INTEND ON CALLING THEM BACK NEXT WEEK SO I CAN DRIVE IT A LITTLE LONGER TO SEE IF ANY OF THE OTHER ISSUES PERSIST.

Look up ODI 10368753 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10694337 · 22,300 mi

ENGINE TROUBLE LIGHT APPEARS AND SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE APPEARS,BOTH. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE. BURNING ODORS APPEAR INSIDE THE CABIN. THE G.M. DEALERSHIP LOCATED THE WIRING HARNESS HAD CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED PART OF THE CARPET ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE KICK PLATE. $2,400.00 TO REPLACE THE HARNESS AND CARPET. WHAT'S GOING TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN? *TR

Look up ODI 10694337 at NHTSA ↗

000—00
Unknown Or Other
1
ODI 10825500 · 115,000 mi

THE DASH IS CRACKED AT THE LEFT CORNER OF AIR BAG. AFRAID OF PIECES OF DASH HITTING PASSENGER IF AIR BAG DEPLOYS.

Look up ODI 10825500 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 10777847 · 115 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN IT JUST STOPPED NO NOTICE. THE NEXT WEEK THE WINDOWS IN THE BACK SEAT WILL GO DOWN BUT NOT UP DRIVER SIDE HAS TO ROLL UP. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WON'T WORK DRIVER HAS TO UNLOCK.

Look up ODI 10777847 at NHTSA ↗

0000—0
Seat Belts
2
ODI 10458943 · 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH A DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 59,000. UPDATED 6/20/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP AND NOW THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 06/22/12

Look up ODI 10458943 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10825021 · 68,080 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,080.

Look up ODI 10825021 at NHTSA ↗

000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

6 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

11 mentions · 6.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 89,000 mi (11 usable records).

ODI 10565045 · 59,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 35 MPH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THERE WAS NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM IS THAT A LEFT FRONT IMPACT SENSOR HAS GONE BAD. *TR

Look up ODI 10565045 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10626127 · 1,200 mi

WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW SILVERADO, I NOTICED THIS ISSUE AND IT HAS PERSISTED. MY VEHICLE NOW HAS 73,000 MILES ON IT, AND IT HAPPENS EVEN MORE FREQUENTLY. I'VE BROUGH THIS PROBLEM UP TO CHEVY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS TOLD ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT'S DOING THIS, BUT WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE WARNING LIGHTS GO OFF. MANY TIMES WHEN I START MY VEHICLE, THE "STABILITRACK", AND "ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM" WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. THERE'S NORMALLY A CLICK/THUD WHEN I START THE VEHIC…

Look up ODI 10626127 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10650135 · 68,500 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED WITH ABOUT 66,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND I FOUND AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CODE STORED. I CLEARED THE CODE AND WENT ABOUT MY BUSINESS. NOT LONG AFTER, I WENT TO FILL THE TRUCK WITH FUEL AND GASOLINE SPILLED OUT FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK WITHOUT COMING UP THE FILLING NECK. WHEN I GOT AROUND TO TAKING THE TANK OFF THE TRUNK TO LOOK FOR THE CAUSE OF THE ISSUE, I FOUND THAT THE TOP PLATE OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND LEFT AN APPROXIMATE 1" X 1/2" …

Look up ODI 10650135 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

8 mentions · 4.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 65,223 mi (8 usable records).

ODI 10368753 · 41,800 mi

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS CYCLING, A/C NOT WORKING INTERMITTENT, ALT GAUGE FLUCTUATING, FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATING, ENGINE STALL, ABS & TCS LIGHTS BLINKING. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALER AND THE KEPT IT FOR A WEEK. THEY ENDED UP REPLACING THE 175 AMP MEGAFUSE AND BATTERY CABLES. I GOT BACK AND HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR A WEEK AND EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE WORKING PROPERLY EXCEPT THE ALT GAUGE. I INTEND ON CALLING THEM BACK NEXT WEEK SO I CAN DRIVE IT A LITTLE LONGER TO SEE IF ANY OF THE OTHER ISSUES PERSIST.

Look up ODI 10368753 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10521638 · 28,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER DOOR LOCKS GOING UP AND DOWN SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER GOING UP AND DOWN ALL DASH LIGHTS BLINKING. *TR

Look up ODI 10521638 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10555174 · 102,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 55 MPH, THE TRUCK INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER BUT DID NOT COMPLETELY QUIT; THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BLEW AND WENT OFF. *TR

Look up ODI 10555174 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

6 mentions · 3.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 10,940 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10272957 · 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD GO OUT IF THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER BOTH STATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SLIGHTLY RELEASED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 7,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF WHILE TO…

Look up ODI 10272957 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10273465 · 13,000 mi

IF I AM GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND PRESS MY BRAKE PEDAL AND THEN LET UP A LITTLE BIT SO THAT I DON'T HAVE AS MUCH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT. THEY GO OUT BEFORE I AM OFF OF MY BRAKES. SO IF I AM COASTING DOWN A HILL AND APPLY MY BRAKES AND THEN REALIZE THAT I HAVE APPLIED TOO MUCH PRESSURE AND I HAVE TO LET OUT A LITTLE BIT TO CALIBRATE THE PRESSURE CORRECTLY MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT STAY ON, THEY GO OUT BEFORE THE PEDAL IS COMPLETELY RELEASED. I WANT MY BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON UNTIL I LET OFF MY BRAKES COMPLETELY, IT SHOULDN'T M…

Look up ODI 10273465 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10287491

LTR RE PROBLEMS HE HAVING WITH HIS 2008 CHEVORLET SILVERADO 3500 IN WHICH HE SAYS PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT LIFE SAFETY ISSUE; HE WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION TO BE CONDUCTED. *NJ WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SPEED WITH NO ACTION FROM THE CONSUMER. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, BUT SOON THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND SMOKE STARTED EMANATING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE D…

Look up ODI 10287491 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

3 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 20,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10272957 · 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD GO OUT IF THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER BOTH STATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SLIGHTLY RELEASED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 7,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF WHILE TO…

Look up ODI 10272957 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10297327 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN HE HEARD A THUMPING SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. SIMULTANEOUSLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20000.

Look up ODI 10297327 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10651342 · 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO JERK AND HESITATE TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED EXTREME AMOUNT OF SMOKE TROUGH THE EXHAUST EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILES WAS 170,000.

Look up ODI 10651342 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

3 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 93,795 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10454009 · 76,590 mi

1 TO 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE THE OIL WAS COMPLETELY OUT ON MY TRUCK. THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE OIL CONSUMPTION IS 3 TO 4 TIMES. NOW THEY ARE WANTING TO REPLACE THE PISTON THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY ORDERED NOT KNOWING WHAT KIND OF DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE. *TR

Look up ODI 10454009 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10608340 · 111,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION 3 QUARTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES - NO LEAKS NO BLACK SMOKE - AND NOW I'M HEARING A RATTLE IN THE ENGINE. *TR

Look up ODI 10608340 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10807940

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (1 US QUART/1,000 MILES).

Look up ODI 10807940 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

2 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 36,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10532250 · 48,000 mi

THERE WAS A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING. WHILE LOOKING FOR THE SOURCE, I NOTICED FUEL SPRAYING OUT UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT IT WAS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE THAT WAS LEAKING. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS A DEIGN FLAW, A DEFECT IN THE PART OR POOR WORKMANSHIP, BUT IT COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IF THE FUEL HAD IGNITED, WHICH WAS POSSIBLE WITH THE PRESSURE AND VOLUME OF THE LEAK. IT WAS REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE DUE TO IT BEING A "SAFETY FACTOR". THE TRUCK IS NOT DRIVEN I…

Look up ODI 10532250 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10694073 · 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Look up ODI 10694073 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b