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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,581 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 drivetrain problems

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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 4 of 4)

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problem #10

Aug 212021

Silverado 1500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

while stopped, engine running, in gear, foot on brake the truck lurched forward approx 2-3 feet. when i tried to pull forward the engine was revving a much higher rpm's. moved down road approx. 1-2 miles, tried to turn around to return to a dealer near by and truck would not go into reverse...on-star reported to get engine/transmission service soon. reported to dealer, they checked the (code)? truck continued to run well....till it happened again....now it has happened a third time dealer has ordered parts to try to correct. dealer is trying, but no one seems to know what to do...

- Polson, MT, USA

problem #9

Sep 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Driving along a highway at 65mph and a lifter dropped or rocker arm failed catastrophically. Loud audible pops and bangs without warning no "warning lamps" lights or notifications at all. Towed it to dealership under their recommendation as opposed to driving it there. Also there's a clicking metallic jingle jangle in the driver side from unless 4wheel auto is engaged.

- Lyndonville , NY, USA

problem #8

Sep 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Upon first start with 6-8 hours of being parked, the first shift from gear 1 to gear 2 has a massive hesitation that cause all passengers to lurch forward. It has not caused in issues for the quiet street we live on but in a high traffic area it would effect safety of entering into traffic. This issue happens every morning.

- Columbus, IN, USA

problem #7

Jul 202021

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The lifters in the truck are failing, a brand new truck 12,000 miles on it and the lifters have failed. Which is also leading to an oil problem. They are trying to only fox one bank of lifters instead of replacing both. Due to them wanting to wait until the fail. They have known about the problem and i bought the truck from them not knowing that the engine was a faulty engine. When you pay 70,000k for a truck you are expecting it to last a lot more than 6 months. Which is also causing the bent pushrods on the truck. I bought the truck brand new at the end of January, for the lifters to fail, valve springs, and for bent pushrods, I-??m estimated to be out of my truck for the next 3/4 weeks which would bring it close to lemon law

- Myrtle Beach , SC, USA

problem #6

Apr 072021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Faulty lifters causing the truck to throw piston rods. This causes malfunction of the traction control, parking brake, transmission, auto locking rear differential. I have had my truck in the shop 3 times for the same issue all within the 1st 10,000 miles. This particular motor has been taken out of production. Upon speaking to mechanic managers at multiple GM dealerships they were not surprised and personally gave me advice on the lemon law. My truck, which is my 1st brand new vehicle, has been out of service now for a total of 45days. I have still made payments up to date. The dealership offers a car or small suv while repairs are being completed, not a truck! Beware of the 5.3litre ecotec3 v8 motor.

- Deltona, FL, USA

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problem #5

Jun 032021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Wife was headed to town when the truck started bucking and surging then leaving her stranded along side the road. NO MIL on until 5 mins after the bucking and surging started. called GM and basically said oh we will just fix it. Didn't care since we were able to start it back up and drive it home and then have it towed to the retailer next day. Truck has 6000 miles on the odometer. GM knows they have an issue as Service manager explained tech tips they have on this truck.

- Darlington, IN, USA

problem #4

Mar 032021

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 6,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving off from being stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to smart Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC (3 smart dr, white hall, ar 71602, (870) 543-2200) but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure however, the contact was still awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 300. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. A coil pack was replaced.

- Whitehall, AR, USA

problem #3

May 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Got cel code P25A2, C2A02, C2A03 3 times now. First time dealership had no idea (Suburban Chevy sandy or), second time they replaced a wheel speed sensor. Now this is the 3rd time and they have the truck for who knows how long... truck gets the cel while driving.

- Sandy, OR, USA

problem #2

Dec 292020

Silverado 1500

  • 1,020 miles
The initial call in for service it was taken in on 12292020/mileage 1020 for a oil change and a clunking noise coming back from the rear end at low speeds, while turning and going over bumps at all speeds. The dealership was able to hear the noise and advised that they cannot find out where the noise is coming from. The dealership advised that they submitted a ticket to GM for the noise. On 03022021/mileage 2797 the truck was taken back into the dealer for the same noise because its getting louder. The dealer again said that they heard the noise but cannot figure it out. They advised that they submitted another ticket with GM waiting to hear back from them they closed out the ticket on 03102021 with no answer from GM. I have also called GM customer service and spoke with on 03102021, and told me to call them back because they had to try and let the dealer resolve the issue and the dealer is waiting to hear from GM. The dealer did advise me that there was a service bulletin for 2020 Chevy 1500 pick ups but nothing for 2021S so they can do nothing yet, the sound sounds like to me that the axels are going to come loose or the suspension is going to drop. I am afraid to drive the vehicle fearful that something is going to come off or the suspension is going to drop if I attempt to tow something. Thus causing pain, injury or death to myself or another innocent party. I am considering taking it to another dealer again to see what they say, but I feel this is safety concern all people who are hearing this noise on their 2021 Chevy pick ups. I also would like to add that this truck has no suspension modifications of any type and is all stock. Thank you for taking the time to look into this. Also attached are the work orders from the Chevy dealership. Thank you again

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 242021

Silverado 1500

  • 450 miles
----warning light flashing at 103 miles on vehicle, , dealer reset ----450 miles on vehicle stalling, ,warning lights ECM - engine systemp2635 the engine and transmission system is not performing as expected. An issue has been detected in the fuel management system used to maintain, control and monitor fuel consumption. If the check engine light is flashing, a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Please reduce vehicle speed, avoid hard accelerations, avoid steep uphill grades, and reduce any cargo loads such as a trailer. If the vehicle is continually driven with the check engine light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to future repairs. Vehicle was towed to maltbie Chevy and has been there since Feb 24th

- Chateaugay, NY, USA

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