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Showing 248,260 complaints for CHEVROLET
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
Complete and sudden failure of the L87 V8 engine at 70 mph on the highway. Had to maneuver to the right shoulder and coast to a stop. Engine was seized and would not restart. Waited 4 hours on a dangerous highway for a tow truck which took the Chevy Suburban 200 miles to my home Chevrolet dealership. They have ordered a new engine but it is on backorder so no ETA. Vehicle was built 06-26-2024 and ... Read more
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2023) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
My onstar telematics system has failed. I lost all connectivity with onstar and have no vehicle crash detection, communication and onstar based safety feature available anymore. I took the truck to the dealership and they identified the telematics module as faulty and needs replaced. The onstar system buttons are off and will not turn back one and have been off since 2/18/26.
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2021) — ENGINE
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was a metallic sound as if a bolt had fallen inside the engine compartment and was rotating and spinning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the camshaft and the engine lifters had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. ... Read more
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2021) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was a metallic sound as if a bolt had fallen inside the engine compartment and was rotating and spinning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the camshaft and the engine lifters had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. ... Read more
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500
(2023) — POWER TRAIN
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
When putting vehicle in park, I get a message on dash that says "shift to park" when the vehicle is already in park. The vehicle electrical components does not turn off. Sometimes if I wiggle/hit or stick my hand under the steering wheel adjustment lever I can get it to turn off. Becoming more troublesome. Through research I see it is a common issue among GM/Chevy vehicles.
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500
(2023) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
When putting vehicle in park, I get a message on dash that says "shift to park" when the vehicle is already in park. The vehicle electrical components does not turn off. Sometimes if I wiggle/hit or stick my hand under the steering wheel adjustment lever I can get it to turn off. Becoming more troublesome. Through research I see it is a common issue among GM/Chevy vehicles.
Incident date: Feb 8, 2026
My car caught on fire under the hood. As I was driving on road I heard a sound and my car started slowing down and smoke started coming from under the hood got out the car not a minute later flames of smoke engulfed the car
Incident date: Feb 8, 2026
My car caught on fire under the hood. As I was driving on road I heard a sound and my car started slowing down and smoke started coming from under the hood got out the car not a minute later flames of smoke engulfed the car
CHEVROLET
MALIBU
(2018) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was a failure near the fuse box. Additionally, there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle while the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. The ECM and PCM were diagnosed, and DTC: P0689 was retrieved. Th... Read more
CHEVROLET
MALIBU
(2018) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was a failure near the fuse box. Additionally, there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle while the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. The ECM and PCM were diagnosed, and DTC: P0689 was retrieved. Th... Read more
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
At 64000 miles my 2019 Chevy Tahoe has to be replaced due to lifters failing. GM/Chevy wants to charge me $17000 to install a new 6.2L - V8 engine. (Same engine that had the lifter problem). That engine has been recalled on earlier and later models. What do I do to fight the cost of new motor ?
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
At 64000 miles my 2019 Chevy Tahoe has to be replaced due to lifters failing. GM/Chevy wants to charge me $17000 to install a new 6.2L - V8 engine. (Same engine that had the lifter problem). That engine has been recalled on earlier and later models. What do I do to fight the cost of new motor ?
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
At 64000 miles my 2019 Chevy Tahoe has to be replaced due to lifters failing. GM/Chevy wants to charge me $17000 to install a new 6.2L - V8 engine. (Same engine that had the lifter problem). That engine has been recalled on earlier and later models. What do I do to fight the cost of new motor ?
Incident date: Feb 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear wheels seized. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The message "Reduced Acceleration, Drive with Caution" was displayed. The contact's wife pulled into a parking lot, but the transmission failed to shift into reverse(R). The vehicle was towed to the de... Read more
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2025) — POWER TRAIN
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
when entering traffic vehicle wheels locked up and engine stopped, when restarted vehicle was in limp or reduced power mode, check engine light is on, message on screen and in app identifies transmission and electrical problem. anti slip was engaged automatically upon restart.
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2025) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
when entering traffic vehicle wheels locked up and engine stopped, when restarted vehicle was in limp or reduced power mode, check engine light is on, message on screen and in app identifies transmission and electrical problem. anti slip was engaged automatically upon restart.
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the freeway, while depressing the accelerator the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The vehicle was coasted to the right side of the roadway. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine fai... Read more
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
Transmission has failed.
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2020) — ENGINE
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. In addition, the contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Investig... Read more
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Automatic transmission slips and shutters/shakes when accelerating and going from a complete stop. Vehicle is not drivable long distances as the issue gets worse as the car heats up. No codes or sensors are indicating a problem. This is an ongoing problem despite having the transmission rebuilt. Issues first started a year ago and have been progressively getting worse.
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Automatic transmission slips and shutters/shakes when accelerating and going from a complete stop. Vehicle is not drivable long distances as the issue gets worse as the car heats up. No codes or sensors are indicating a problem. This is an ongoing problem despite having the transmission rebuilt. Issues first started a year ago and have been progressively getting worse.
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Automatic transmission slips and shutters/shakes when accelerating and going from a complete stop. Vehicle is not drivable long distances as the issue gets worse as the car heats up. No codes or sensors are indicating a problem. This is an ongoing problem despite having the transmission rebuilt. Issues first started a year ago and have been progressively getting worse.
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2022) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that it was difficult to remove the key from the ignition cylinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and restarted several times while shifting out of park(P) and back before being able to remove the key from the ignition cylinder. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The man... Read more
Incident date: Feb 26, 2026
When my vehicle is going between 30-45 mph there is shaking happening. Torque converter feels like its locking up and then releasing.
Incident date: Feb 26, 2026
When my vehicle is going between 30-45 mph there is shaking happening. Torque converter feels like its locking up and then releasing.
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
At 48,000 miles, check engine light came on and loud fan sound continued after turning car off. Took car to dealership where I was informed I needed a new radiator and it is not covered by warranty.
Incident date: May 20, 2019
When car is in park. Shift to park is on dashboard. Car won't fully turn off. It's been doing it for years. Was worked on at dealership. It's still doing it.
Incident date: Mar 1, 2022
When putting the vehicle in park the “shift to park” indicator comes on the dash. The vehicle has already been placed in park and will not move. This has happened multiple times over the last 3-4 years.
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500
(2022) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Dec 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a valve body failure. The vehicle was left with the local dealer for repair. The manufacturer was notified of ... Read more
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
The AC in the front stopped working on and off but the AC in the back continues to work that's one warning a situation. The second is the oil light constantly shows low oil even when you get an oil change. The park tire pressure always moves back and forth to 40% to all the way down to 30.
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
The AC in the front stopped working on and off but the AC in the back continues to work that's one warning a situation. The second is the oil light constantly shows low oil even when you get an oil change. The park tire pressure always moves back and forth to 40% to all the way down to 30.
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
The dashboard in 2007-2014 gm trucks and subs break apart. These can shatter when in an accident. There is insufficient bracing and supports to keep the dashboards from cracking and coming apart in pieces. Only remedy is to replace the dashboard or get an aftermarket cap that may or may not hold during an accident. Especially when the airbags is deployed.
Incident date: Feb 20, 2026
Regarding a catastrophic engine failure involving my 2023 Chevrolet Suburban equipped with the 6.2L L87 engine. There is an active GM service bulletin that we never received from either Crabtree or GM. Vehicle details: • Purchased in North Carolina in 2024 • Approximately 4,000 miles at purchase (used, still under factory warranty) • Currently at approximately 60,000 miles • Within the 5... Read more
Incident date: Mar 1, 2025
Electric My coolant And leaking issues My car door look when keys are inside ignition
Incident date: Mar 1, 2025
Electric My coolant And leaking issues My car door look when keys are inside ignition
Incident date: Mar 1, 2025
Electric My coolant And leaking issues My car door look when keys are inside ignition
Incident date: Feb 9, 2026
Three separate high-voltage battery section failures within one year, each causing complete loss of propulsion. Two occurred at freeway speeds on [XXX]. FAILURE 1 ([XXX]): Vehicle lost propulsion. Dealer diagnosed DTC P0AFA (low voltage), failed cell in Battery Section 3. Section 3 replaced under GM Special Coverage N232432680 (BECM, 15yr/150k). Vehicle out of service approximately six months awa... Read more
Incident date: Feb 9, 2026
Three separate high-voltage battery section failures within one year, each causing complete loss of propulsion. Two occurred at freeway speeds on [XXX]. FAILURE 1 ([XXX]): Vehicle lost propulsion. Dealer diagnosed DTC P0AFA (low voltage), failed cell in Battery Section 3. Section 3 replaced under GM Special Coverage N232432680 (BECM, 15yr/150k). Vehicle out of service approximately six months awa... Read more
Incident date: Feb 9, 2026
Three separate high-voltage battery section failures within one year, each causing complete loss of propulsion. Two occurred at freeway speeds on [XXX]. FAILURE 1 ([XXX]): Vehicle lost propulsion. Dealer diagnosed DTC P0AFA (low voltage), failed cell in Battery Section 3. Section 3 replaced under GM Special Coverage N232432680 (BECM, 15yr/150k). Vehicle out of service approximately six months awa... Read more
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2008) — AIR BAGS
Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
I was driving down a main road near the Piedmont triad international airport having a casual conversation with my passenger. I went to make a left turn into a Sheetz gas station when all of a sudden the passenger airbag deployed, without warning or wreck. The passenger hand flew up into windshield and cracked the windshield. The Immediately after the passenger airbag deployed without warning the a... Read more
2 injured
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
While driving going home to Deming,NM together with my daughter and son on [XXX] . I was driving over a bridge over path on [XXX] and without warning my electrical power steering gave out on the traverse I could not turn my steering wheel left or right I thought I was going to be in an accident because there was semi trucks going 80 miles an hour behind me we almost got hit by semi’s. Thank God... Read more
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
While driving going home to Deming,NM together with my daughter and son on [XXX] . I was driving over a bridge over path on [XXX] and without warning my electrical power steering gave out on the traverse I could not turn my steering wheel left or right I thought I was going to be in an accident because there was semi trucks going 80 miles an hour behind me we almost got hit by semi’s. Thank God... Read more
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
I was driving yesterday and noticed my transmission started to shift hard and unnecessarily. Then I received a warning that propulsion was affected and to drive with care. The check engine light came on. I was able to make it home, but the vehicle wouldn't go into reverse. I had it towed to a dealership today and they identified the issue as being related to the valve body. Apparently a recall was... Read more
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
I was driving when I noticed my vehicle lagging and possibly misfiring, and then the "Service Four-Wheel-Drive" warning appeared. I was just down the road from my house, so I pulled into the driveway and put the car in park, but it wouldn’t turn off. I realized the parking brake was engaged and wouldn’t release either. I was stuck in two-wheel drive and couldn’t switch to four-wheel drive, a... Read more
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
I was driving when I noticed my vehicle lagging and possibly misfiring, and then the "Service Four-Wheel-Drive" warning appeared. I was just down the road from my house, so I pulled into the driveway and put the car in park, but it wouldn’t turn off. I realized the parking brake was engaged and wouldn’t release either. I was stuck in two-wheel drive and couldn’t switch to four-wheel drive, a... Read more
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
I was driving when I noticed my vehicle lagging and possibly misfiring, and then the "Service Four-Wheel-Drive" warning appeared. I was just down the road from my house, so I pulled into the driveway and put the car in park, but it wouldn’t turn off. I realized the parking brake was engaged and wouldn’t release either. I was stuck in two-wheel drive and couldn’t switch to four-wheel drive, a... Read more
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500
(2022) — TIRES
Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
This is the 3rd complaint for the 3rd tire thay separated and almost blew rendering the truck undriveable for safety reasons. Only 22k miles on it. Size Tire size 29570r18
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500
(2022) — TIRES
Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
This is my second complaint of three as three of my falken wild peak AT3 tires separated with less than 20k miles on them. This one separated on the way to get the damage from the first blowout fixed. Tire size 29570r18
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500
(2022) — TIRES
Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 16, 2025
Driving near on the [XXX] had a blowout at because tire separated. My whole family and animals were in the truck. Putting us all at risk. The tires only had 18k miles on them. The truck also sustained damage. Tire size 29570r18 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
After hitting a deer, the body shop fixed the damage to the front part of the vehicle. They realized the battery kept being drained even after purchasing a new one. It’s now at a dealership and they are staying it needs a new ONSTAR module, not sure when it will come in either. I’m paying for a rent car that I can’t afford to pay for anymore. I wanted them to just do away with the ONSTAR but... Read more
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