2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Common Problems
Ranked from 116 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
20 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine Stall During Driving
29complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine suddenly stalls during driving, leading to loss of power and requiring the vehicle to be restarted.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Failure Triggering Safety Warnings
18complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails unexpectedly, triggering safety warnings and causing the vehicle to lose power, posing a significant safety risk.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine and Transmission Warning Lights Activating During Driving
12complaintsHigh severityOtherWarning lights related to the engine and transmission activate during driving, indicating potential underlying issues.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Transmission Valve Body Failure
12complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission valve body fails, causing the vehicle to lose power, stall, and enter limp mode.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission Failure Causing Loss of Gears
11complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to engage gears properly, resulting in the vehicle losing power and becoming difficult to control.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine Failure Due to Defective Engine Recall
10complaintsSafety riskEngineEngine failure occurred despite previous recall repairs, leading to loss of propulsion and requiring complete engine replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Failure Leading to Complete Shutdown
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine completely fails while driving, resulting in the vehicle losing power and becoming inoperable, posing a safety risk.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Knocking and Uncontrollable Shutoff
7complaintsSafety riskEngineEngine knocking and uncontrolled shutoff during driving led to loss of propulsion and safety concerns, requiring engine replacement.
Related recall: 25V274000
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Electrical System Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences random malfunctions in the electrical system, such as dashboard lights flickering or failing, and steering controls malfunctioning.
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Electrical System Failures Causing Loss of Power
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and electrical functions, including steering and lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine Misfire and Loss of Power During High-Speed Driving
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and loses power during high-speed driving, causing the vehicle to shake and potentially stall.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Seizure Due to Internal Failure
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine seizes up unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to lose power and become inoperable, posing a safety risk.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Transmission Valve Body Failure Causing Rough Shifting and Loss of Power
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission valve body fails, resulting in rough shifting and loss of power, potentially leading to vehicle stalling.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Electrical System Failure Causing Random Malfunctions
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalRandom malfunctions occur in the electrical system, such as entertainment system failure and warning light issues, affecting vehicle safety.
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Engine Burning Oil and Excessive Oil Consumption
4complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine burned excessive amounts of oil, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Fuel System Issues Leading to Limp Mode
4complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel system issues, such as DEF tank failure, led to vehicle entering limp mode and reduced performance.
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Transmission Shudder and Hard Downshift
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shudders and hard downshifts at certain speeds, causing the vehicle to lose power and require a restart.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Camera System Failure Causing Safety Risks
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe camera system fails, leading to safety risks when reversing or parking.
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Steering Jerking and Random Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering randomly jerked to either side of the road, causing loss of control and safety concerns.
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Tailgate Unlatching Independently During Driving
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe tailgate unlatches independently during driving, posing a risk of cargo loss or injury if the tailgate opens unexpectedly.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.