chevrolet silverado Problems

chevrolet silverado 2010 Complaints

TIRES

goodyear tires for light duty trucks hydroplaning on wet roads.

Reported in: OWOSSO MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

goodyear tires for light duty trucks hydroplaning on wet roads.

Reported in: OWOSSO MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

2010 chevrolet silverado was traveling east, the consumer experienced a right front tire blowout. as the tire blew out, he unexpectedly veered right and struck the side of a semi. bf. (ohio traffic crash report #10-0650-90)*jb

Reported in: MOUNT CLEMENS MI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the air conditioner will not come on to clear window of fog below 40 degrees . this is dangerous and has caused me to almost go off road as no visibility present. the windows will fog up so quickly and the defroster can not clear windshield fast enough .the air conditioner is automatically controlled instead of manually. *ln

Reported in: BAR HARBOR ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCSKREAXAZ

STEERING

silverado power steering failure. *ln

Reported in: COMMACK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCPCPEX0AZ

VISIBILITY

with frost on the windshield, engaging the defroster will melt the frost on the exterior of the window, but it also wets the inside of the cab, causing all of the windows to have fog which will not let you see. this also occurred in december while driving home from waxahachie, snow was falling and the temperature was at 35 degrees and falling with ice starting to accumulate on the windshield. i engaged the defroster to clear the ice, but all of the windows fogged up so fast that i barely got pulled over to the side of the road before i couldn't see at all. it took the truck an additional 15 minutes of running to clear enough of the fog of the window for a portal to see thru to drive at all.

Reported in: FERRIS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCSCSE01AZ

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the defroster was defective. the dealer was contacted who only provided a temporary fix to the problem by reprogramming the computer to direct more air to the side windows and applied duck tape on the grill next to the windshield. the modifications did not work. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 7,300. updated 03/15/11*lj updated 1/4/11 *cn

Reported in: BROWNSBURG IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCSCSE0XAZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

total fog up of windshield and all windows. this only occurs below freezing as noted by the information center warning of the possibility of freezing roads. the yellow a/c on light in the fan speed control knob is not on, and when the a/c button is pushed the yellow a/c on light flashes three times and goes out. there is no configuration that will activate the a/c and thus mitigate the fog! in speaking with the service manager at the dealer i am told that this is a common problem with these models as there is no way to turn the a/c on manualy and that below freezing the a/c is automaticly selected off by the sensors! it turns out that the a/c button only serves to shut off the a/c if desired. the only operational way to work around this is to turn the defog full hot open the windows and pull over until a viewing hole can be cleared. this clearly is a systemic safety problem with these models!

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCRKREA7AG

VISIBILITY

at temps starting around 35 degrees the defroster stops working and the inside windows fog up leaving no visibility at all. so far the only way to clear it is to open windows and wait. not good when its cold. moisture builds up like a steamy shower on a mirror. i have read lots of complaints about the same issue and if there isn't a recall to fix then there should be lawsuits filed against chevrolet and this web site for not taking action. or are we all supposed to wait until people start dying in accidents first?

Reported in: RACINE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCRCSEA7AG

VISIBILITY

defrosters dont work it creates a very real safty hazard truck is undrivable when defroters are needed.

Reported in: HAVERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCSKSE34AZ

STEERING

i was driving 35mph when my truck lost its stability control and droped me from 35 to 10 in a matter of seconds, and the car behind almost hit my truck. the power steering also was tough to operant. the truck has 44000 miles on it. what would happen if my truck was on the freeway?

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCRCREA0AG

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCRCREA0AG

WHEELS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado with nitto dune grappler tires, size 315/70/r17. the contact stated that there was a crack in the rim of the tires. the contact had not struck any major bumps or pot holes that could have contributed to the failure. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the tire failure. the failure mileage was 42,344. the dot number was unavailable.

Reported in: BEAUFORT SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCRKTE39AG

POWER TRAIN

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.

Reported in: ORTONVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCRKSE38AG

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: ORTONVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCRKSE38AG

ENGINE

Reported in: ORTONVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCRKSE38AG

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ORTONVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCRKSE38AG

STEERING

at low rpm's as in parking the power steering fails to work. the dealer pressure tested it an found nothing wrong, but the problem is always there when you actually drive it.

Reported in: HANOVER NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated while parking the vehicle he smelled a fuel odor. the contact inspected the engine and observed fumes which started a small fire. the fire was extinguished with a water hose. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test was not performed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 90,500. the vin was not available. updated 08/15/13*lj

Reported in: CARVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

truck was shifting up and down at low speeds noticed that the transmission cooler lines where leaking. towed truck to dealer when i noticed that transmission oil was leaking onto exhaust pipe. this was a very dangerous situation where the truck could go on fire. transmission had seal failure in which it was rebuilt at dealer. transmission rebuilt was covered under warranty but cooler lines where not.

Reported in: WOBURN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCSKREA2AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

truck wouldn't restart when backing out of a driveway on the highway and shifting into drive. also there is a vibration heard when driving about 30 or 40 miles per hour. took it to the chevy dealer where it was bought and they said nothing was wrong with it and that they tested it out.

Reported in: RISING SUN IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: RISING SUN IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

i have a 2010 chevrolet 1500 pickup truck and after returning from lunch noticed the spare tire hanging loosely on the underside of the truck bed. after trying to use the jack handle to tighten it back up which failed i lowered the tire via the jack handle and proceeded to view the hoist. the hoist is held up by a single bolt to the undercarriage. i removed the bolt and found that the metal surrounding the bolt had several stress cracks and 2 new fractures. i removed the unit and have it currently. i called a dealer and asked if they had any issues with the hoist and they said they had not but a couple of people had lost their spare tires. i took the unit to the dealer and they said no bulletins were out on this issue and could not help me. i think gm has a safety issue with this part (25974843) as it was replaced in 2013 with 20870067. if this bracket fractures completely the entire 100 lb tire will drop down off the back of the truck and become a serious road hazard. i would be happy to send the unit to you for analysis.