FaultScore

FaultScore report

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

Owners have filed 451 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with NHTSA between 2010 and 2026. The largest single group is the airbags. Across this model's run it ranks 28 of 32 worst.

B

FaultScore 32/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

How this is worked out

The numbers

451

Complaints

10

Crashes reported

3

Fires reported

13

Injuries reported

67,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

23%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 31 vs 50 Severity 30 vs 50 Early failure 39 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 31
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 30
5.8% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 39
23% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2010 compares with every other Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Airbags 197 43.7%

7 crashes, 0 fires · median 90,000 mi

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 59,000 mi

Median failure at 50,250 miles

Median failure at 72,500 miles

Median failure at 44,589 miles

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 54,500 mi

Median failure at 106,000 miles

Median failure at 62,500 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 9 2.0%

Median failure at 22,750 miles

Suspension 9 2.0%

Median failure at 39,500 miles

Fuel & Propulsion 8 1.8%

Median failure at 69,000 miles

Brakes 7 1.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 70,600 mi

Tires 6 1.3%

Median failure at 16,939 miles

Seats 5 1.1%

Median failure at 44,000 miles

Lights 4 0.9%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 67,000 mi

Steering 4 0.9%

Median failure at 104,000 miles

Seat Belts 3 0.7%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 3,050 mi

Wheels 3 0.7%

Median failure at 48,400 miles

Equipment & Accessories 2 0.4%

Median failure at 4,500 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 2 0.4%

Median failure at 62,500 miles

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Body 30 71.4%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 3 7.1%
Frame AND Members 3 7.1%
Door 2 4.8%
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire 1 2.4%
Sidewall 1 2.4%
Heater Core 1 2.4%
Latch 1 2.4%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 3 1.3%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 26 11.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 10 4.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 47 20.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 38 16.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 41 17.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 37 16.1%
150,000+ miles 28 12.2%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Apr 2010 peak 17 Jun 2026

NHTSA investigations into the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

1 investigation is still open.

EA21002 Opened 17 Sep 2021 Still open AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...

DP22005 Opened 27 Jan 2023 Closed 7 Aug 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after Marc...

Recalls on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

21V050000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

21V053000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban,

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

21V054000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI,

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 100,000 miles Windham, ME Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 40 MPH, when the vehicle in front stopped suddenly, the contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle. The contact's vehicle came to a stop from the impact. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver’s and passenger’s side air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The paramedics were not called. Both the contact's son and the passenger sustained injuries. The contact's son was taken to an emergency care center by the girlfriend. The doctor diagnosed that the contact's son had a bruise on the right side of the ribs. And the passenger had a bruise on the back, his leg, bruised ribs, and a seat belt burned by the neck. The vehicle was towed to Auto Mill LLC. The insurance company was contacted, and pending results. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA complaint #11676781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

New Bedford, MA Crash

AIR BAGS

I was in an accident and the truck is toatalled and the air bags did not deploy

NHTSA complaint #11632435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 170,000 miles Flint, MI 1 injured

AIR BAGS

I WAS DRIVING AND THERE WAS SNOWY CONDITIONS, BUT I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THEN PROCEEDED TO TURN LEFT, IT WAS SLIPPERY BUT I HIT NOTHING AND MY CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON SCARED THE CRAP OUTTA ME, I STOPPED AND CHECKED MY VEHICLE THERE WHERE NO NEW DAMAGES AND NOT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN SITE??? MY NECK NOW HURTS AND I'M CONFUSED ON WHY MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED???

NHTSA complaint #11289781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 115,000 miles Primghar, IA 1 injured

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TAKATA RECALL OUR DOOR HANDLES IN OUR 2010 SILVERADO ARE CHROME AND THEY ARE PEELING AND HAVE SLICED OPEN MY WIFE'S FINGER. THESE ARE VERY SHARP AND ARE PEELING RIGHT AT THE TOP EDGE ON BOTH FRONT DOORS.

NHTSA complaint #11157086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clarksville, TN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

MY TRUCK WITH INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY BROTHER WAS INJURED WITH HEAD TRAUMA AND DISLOCATED HIP AND BROKEN BONES MY BROTHER HIT BLACK ICE AND IT THREW HIM OFF THE ROAD INTO A TREE.

NHTSA complaint #11156593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 169,912 miles Mooresboro, NC Crash

AIR BAGS

MY FAMILY WAS INVOLVED WITH A COLLISION WITH A GUARDRAIL AT 45 DEGREES ANGLE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. DRIVERS BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, PASSENGERS AIRBAG SMOKED BUT DID NOT DEPLOY. THANK GOD FOR SEATBELTS. THE COLLISION WAS AT 65 MPG

NHTSA complaint #11119465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Ferndale, MI

AIR BAGS

Air bag code and light on dash code B0085-00 . Code is set when the key is in on position and the door is opened. Left front side impact sensor. I am a master technician and determined wiring problem between the driver door and cab . Performed search on line common problem. This is a safety issue and should be addressed. Thank you

NHTSA complaint #11746427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ferndale, MI

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Air bag code and light on dash code B0085-00 . Code is set when the key is in on position and the door is opened. Left front side impact sensor. I am a master technician and determined wiring problem between the driver door and cab . Performed search on line common problem. This is a safety issue and should be addressed. Thank you

NHTSA complaint #11746427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Brick, NJ

AIR BAGS

As a safety recall, I did take the truck in for the airbag recall upon completion. I ran the codes and I have an airbag code. They’re saying that the dashboard was broken before they started. It was not. They broke it on installation of the new airbag.

NHTSA complaint #11718897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Brick, NJ

ENGINE

For the last couple years, I have been talking to Chevrolet GM. My engine has been replaced at 9000 miles. This motor now does not even have 100,000 miles on it. The second engine left me stranded twice coming back from a long trip. The motor shook stalled and I could not get it. Restarted once I did get it restarted the engine made a loud banging noise my truck looks practically brand new. It just sits in the driveway and looks pretty. I’m afraid to drive it because it’s gonna leave me stranded again and I have been talking with Chevrolet and he seemed to keep pushing me away and I don’t know what else to do

NHTSA complaint #11718892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,000 miles Saint Louis, MO

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the ignition switch failed to turn over, and the catalytic converter failed and was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. The catalytic converter was replaced; however, the ignition was not repaired. Most recently, the engine displayed several fault codes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA complaint #11717770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,000 miles Saint Louis, MO

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the ignition switch failed to turn over, and the catalytic converter failed and was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. The catalytic converter was replaced; however, the ignition was not repaired. Most recently, the engine displayed several fault codes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA complaint #11717770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Murrieta, CA

TIRES:SIDEWALL

My truck tires were bought at Costco in 2015 and had 70k Warranty or 6yrs WCF. My added truck mileage since then is 12k miles. I discovered my driver rear passenger tire go flat . I put the spare and took it to Costco for repair. Costco informed me that this is a tire defect as the tire had a side wall perforation. Tire cannot be repaired and a new replacement is required. I looked up Michelin tire recalls and found one issued in 2013 about Michelin X-Radial tires discussing this same defect but it did not include my tire size ( P245/70R17 ) . Fortunately this incident did not occur while driving at high speed.

NHTSA complaint #11709163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Liberty, ME

STRUCTURE:BODY

The rust damage to the frame is damaged beyond anything form just regular wear and tear and driver fault. To not be remedied is a real issue. The salt used in the roads and the material used by the car companies isn’t anything myself as a consumer could prepare for.

NHTSA complaint #11708599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Windham, ME Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 40 MPH, when the vehicle in front stopped suddenly, the contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle. The contact's vehicle came to a stop from the impact. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver’s and passenger’s side air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The paramedics were not called. Both the contact's son and the passenger sustained injuries. The contact's son was taken to an emergency care center by the girlfriend. The doctor diagnosed that the contact's son had a bruise on the right side of the ribs. And the passenger had a bruise on the back, his leg, bruised ribs, and a seat belt burned by the neck. The vehicle was towed to Auto Mill LLC. The insurance company was contacted, and pending results. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA complaint #11676781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clover, SC

ENGINE

Engine has a loud tapping sound and starting to stumble, have a collapse lifter on a 5.3L. Sell it or trade it in only wanna give me $2500 for due to the engine failure. I’ve maintained this vehicle. I work in the automotive industry change the oil every 5000 miles changed all the fluids spark plugs, brakes tires, no tears no rips, immaculate and I have a weight I’ve had it since 2012 or 2013 engine failure is not acceptable well like compensation or have it repaired?

NHTSA complaint #11655674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

New Bedford, MA Crash

AIR BAGS

I was in an accident and the truck is toatalled and the air bags did not deploy

NHTSA complaint #11632435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Polson, MT

STRUCTURE:BODY

I just bought this truck in June of 2024. This was a bad dealer because he knowingly sold me the truck with severe frame damage and let me drive a dangerous truck off the lot. I cannot deem it as a total loss to have it replaced because it falls under “wear and tear”. I now have to pay for the truck for the next 5 years and don’t have the money to fix it because the quote states it will be around $13,000, which is how much he sold me the truck for. Because it is a 2010 the warranty has expired. I am completely frustrated and disappointed that there is no one to help me with this betrayal. I have read that many others who have bought GMC’s are and have had the same issues and GM refuses to recall the frames. Something needs to be done about this considering it is GM who did not apply any anti-rust or anti-corrosion to the frames on their vehicles.

NHTSA complaint #11621561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Polson, MT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I just bought this truck in June of 2024. This was a bad dealer because he knowingly sold me the truck with severe frame damage and let me drive a dangerous truck off the lot. I cannot deem it as a total loss to have it replaced because it falls under “wear and tear”. I now have to pay for the truck for the next 5 years and don’t have the money to fix it because the quote states it will be around $13,000, which is how much he sold me the truck for. Because it is a 2010 the warranty has expired. I am completely frustrated and disappointed that there is no one to help me with this betrayal. I have read that many others who have bought GMC’s are and have had the same issues and GM refuses to recall the frames. Something needs to be done about this considering it is GM who did not apply any anti-rust or anti-corrosion to the frames on their vehicles.

NHTSA complaint #11621561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Polson, MT

ENGINE

I just bought this truck in June of 2024. This was a bad dealer because he knowingly sold me the truck with severe frame damage and let me drive a dangerous truck off the lot. I cannot deem it as a total loss to have it replaced because it falls under “wear and tear”. I now have to pay for the truck for the next 5 years and don’t have the money to fix it because the quote states it will be around $13,000, which is how much he sold me the truck for. Because it is a 2010 the warranty has expired. I am completely frustrated and disappointed that there is no one to help me with this betrayal. I have read that many others who have bought GMC’s are and have had the same issues and GM refuses to recall the frames. Something needs to be done about this considering it is GM who did not apply any anti-rust or anti-corrosion to the frames on their vehicles.

NHTSA complaint #11621561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Greensboro, GA

POWER TRAIN

GM 3.0 diesel engine has a coolant control valve that fails putting the vehicle into a reduced power mode causing the vehicle to have significantly reduced acceleration and putting the engine fan at full to reduce engine heat. When stopped, the engine had been running very hot as you can hear the popping from the metal as it cools off. The part to repair this issue is 40009158 and is being replaced by 40009452. This part is on a nationwide backorder with hundreds on the waiting list just at this time for a repair and no clear picture of when parts will become available. Many other cases have been reported since 2021 for the same issue with the 3.0 GM Duramax engine with engine code/styles LM2 & LZO.

NHTSA complaint #11620120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Greensboro, GA

ENGINE

GM 3.0 diesel engine has a coolant control valve that fails putting the vehicle into a reduced power mode causing the vehicle to have significantly reduced acceleration and putting the engine fan at full to reduce engine heat. When stopped, the engine had been running very hot as you can hear the popping from the metal as it cools off. The part to repair this issue is 40009158 and is being replaced by 40009452. This part is on a nationwide backorder with hundreds on the waiting list just at this time for a repair and no clear picture of when parts will become available. Many other cases have been reported since 2021 for the same issue with the 3.0 GM Duramax engine with engine code/styles LM2 & LZO.

NHTSA complaint #11620120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lawrenceville, IL

STRUCTURE:BODY

The frame is rusted out at the cross member where the shocks Mount

NHTSA complaint #11610885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Wayne, IN

AIR BAGS

My trailer brake service light is on and my trailer brakes don’t work . That’s about all I can think of and haven’t been able to figure out the fix.

NHTSA complaint #11597914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Wayne, IN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My trailer brake service light is on and my trailer brakes don’t work . That’s about all I can think of and haven’t been able to figure out the fix.

NHTSA complaint #11597914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Wayne, IN

SERVICE BRAKES

My trailer brake service light is on and my trailer brakes don’t work . That’s about all I can think of and haven’t been able to figure out the fix.

NHTSA complaint #11597914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Juneau, WI

STRUCTURE:BODY

Just told by car repair shop; dealer; and frame and body shop that the 2010 Silverado truck we paid $20, 000 for 2-1/2 years ago has a frame that is rotted. All professionals mentioned it is a design flaw GM was aware of. The 2010, however, was not part of their recall. What can we do to seek restitution for this vehicle that now is worth $800 to a scrap yard?

NHTSA complaint #11591266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 176,300 miles Harlingen, TX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster became inoperable, and the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after 20-seconds on all occasions. The traction control, stabili-trak, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,300.

NHTSA complaint #11586497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 176,300 miles Harlingen, TX

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster became inoperable, and the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after 20-seconds on all occasions. The traction control, stabili-trak, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,300.

NHTSA complaint #11586497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 176,300 miles Harlingen, TX

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster became inoperable, and the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after 20-seconds on all occasions. The traction control, stabili-trak, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,300.

NHTSA complaint #11586497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Woodville, WI

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The frame is severely rusting out. Was found during an oil change by a certified mechanic. This will cause serious safety concerns as the frame will break. After researching this issue online, it appears this is a common problem others are having with Chevrolet. I believe others have filled complaints and look forward to a recall to fix these vehicles. Sincerely, [XXX] and [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11578147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.