2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Common Problems
Ranked from 52 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
5 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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Integrating Trailer Brake Control System Malfunction
33complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe integrated trailer brake control system intermittently disconnects and reconnects, leading to trailer brakes failing to engage properly.
$250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Random Trailer Brake Disconnects During Towing
24complaintsHigh severityOtherDuring towing, the trailer brake system intermittently disconnects and reconnects, leaving the truck to handle the stopping force alone.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Random Trailer Brake Controller Disconnections
19complaintsHigh severityOtherThe trailer brake controller intermittently disconnects and reconnects, leading to trailer brakes failing to engage properly during towing.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Transmission Valve Body Failure
12complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission valve body fails, causing harsh shifting, jerky throttle, and loss of power.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission Lock-Up and Jerking
11complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission locks up and jerks during acceleration and deceleration, causing the vehicle to enter limp mode and lose power.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
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.