Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
12 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: N192261050
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2019
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: N192268490
Recall Date: Sep 6, 2019
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 17307
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2017
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 17287
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2017
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 16007
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2016
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 42190
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2016
Consumer Complaints
856 ComplaintsGeneral Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY TRUCK SHIFTS SO HARD IT WAKES UP MY BABY IN THE BACK SEAT AND WHEN U ARE REALLY GOING SLOW IT CLUNKS HARD AND EVERY CHEVY DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL IT'S NOT NORMAL WHEN IT'S HITTING THAT HARD IT'S WAKING MY BABY. MY TRUCK HAS ALSO BEEN TO THE DEALER 10 PLUS TIMES ALREADY AND ONLY OWNED A LITTLE OVER A YEAR
Corrective Action:
MY TRUCK SHIFTS SO HARD IT WAKES UP MY BABY IN THE BACK SEAT AND WHEN U ARE REALLY GOING SLOW IT CLUNKS HARD AND EVERY CHEVY DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL IT'S NOT NORMAL WHEN IT'S HITTING THAT HARD IT'S WAKING MY BABY. MY TRUCK HAS ALSO BEEN TO THE DEALER 10 PLUS TIMES ALREADY AND ONLY OWNED A LITTLE OVER A YEAR
Additional Notes:
MY TRUCK SHIFTS SO HARD IT WAKES UP MY BABY IN THE BACK SEAT AND WHEN U ARE REALLY GOING SLOW IT CLUNKS HARD AND EVERY CHEVY DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL IT'S NOT NORMAL WHEN IT'S HITTING THAT HARD IT'S WAKING MY BABY. MY TRUCK HAS ALSO BEEN TO THE DEALER 10 PLUS TIMES ALREADY AND ONLY OWNED A LITTLE OVER A YEAR
Mfg Campaign: 11402516
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY TRUCK SHIFTS SO HARD IT WAKES UP MY BABY IN THE BACK SEAT AND WHEN U ARE REALLY GOING SLOW IT CLUNKS HARD AND EVERY CHEVY DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL IT'S NOT NORMAL WHEN IT'S HITTING THAT HARD IT'S WAKING MY BABY. MY TRUCK HAS ALSO BEEN TO THE DEALER 10 PLUS TIMES ALREADY AND ONLY OWNED A LITTLE OVER A YEAR
Corrective Action:
MY TRUCK SHIFTS SO HARD IT WAKES UP MY BABY IN THE BACK SEAT AND WHEN U ARE REALLY GOING SLOW IT CLUNKS HARD AND EVERY CHEVY DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL IT'S NOT NORMAL WHEN IT'S HITTING THAT HARD IT'S WAKING MY BABY. MY TRUCK HAS ALSO BEEN TO THE DEALER 10 PLUS TIMES ALREADY AND ONLY OWNED A LITTLE OVER A YEAR
Additional Notes:
MY TRUCK SHIFTS SO HARD IT WAKES UP MY BABY IN THE BACK SEAT AND WHEN U ARE REALLY GOING SLOW IT CLUNKS HARD AND EVERY CHEVY DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL IT'S NOT NORMAL WHEN IT'S HITTING THAT HARD IT'S WAKING MY BABY. MY TRUCK HAS ALSO BEEN TO THE DEALER 10 PLUS TIMES ALREADY AND ONLY OWNED A LITTLE OVER A YEAR
Mfg Campaign: 11402516
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HUSBAND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO DROVE TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO POHANKA CHEVROLET (13915 LEE JACKSON MEMORIAL HWY, CHANTILLY, VA 20151) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ## VIN PASSED ## CHEVROLET 2017 SILVERADO ##
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HUSBAND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO DROVE TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO POHANKA CHEVROLET (13915 LEE JACKSON MEMORIAL HWY, CHANTILLY, VA 20151) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ## VIN PASSED ## CHEVROLET 2017 SILVERADO ##
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HUSBAND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO DROVE TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO POHANKA CHEVROLET (13915 LEE JACKSON MEMORIAL HWY, CHANTILLY, VA 20151) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ## VIN PASSED ## CHEVROLET 2017 SILVERADO ##
Mfg Campaign: 11398704
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE THROWS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY (AVG ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS). IT OCCURS AROUND 65 MPH (INTERSTATE) WHICH, LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS A MISFIRE ON ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETE. SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AND THEY SAID IT FIXED THE ISSUE; YET IT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. I NOTICE NO POWER LOSS WHEN IT COMES ON (BLINKS). THIS LIGHT BLINKS ROUGHLY 30-45 SECONDS AND GOES OFF.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE THROWS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY (AVG ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS). IT OCCURS AROUND 65 MPH (INTERSTATE) WHICH, LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS A MISFIRE ON ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETE. SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AND THEY SAID IT FIXED THE ISSUE; YET IT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. I NOTICE NO POWER LOSS WHEN IT COMES ON (BLINKS). THIS LIGHT BLINKS ROUGHLY 30-45 SECONDS AND GOES OFF.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE THROWS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY (AVG ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS). IT OCCURS AROUND 65 MPH (INTERSTATE) WHICH, LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS A MISFIRE ON ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETE. SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AND THEY SAID IT FIXED THE ISSUE; YET IT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. I NOTICE NO POWER LOSS WHEN IT COMES ON (BLINKS). THIS LIGHT BLINKS ROUGHLY 30-45 SECONDS AND GOES OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11396563
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE THROWS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY (AVG ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS). IT OCCURS AROUND 65 MPH (INTERSTATE) WHICH, LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS A MISFIRE ON ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETE. SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AND THEY SAID IT FIXED THE ISSUE; YET IT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. I NOTICE NO POWER LOSS WHEN IT COMES ON (BLINKS). THIS LIGHT BLINKS ROUGHLY 30-45 SECONDS AND GOES OFF.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE THROWS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY (AVG ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS). IT OCCURS AROUND 65 MPH (INTERSTATE) WHICH, LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS A MISFIRE ON ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETE. SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AND THEY SAID IT FIXED THE ISSUE; YET IT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. I NOTICE NO POWER LOSS WHEN IT COMES ON (BLINKS). THIS LIGHT BLINKS ROUGHLY 30-45 SECONDS AND GOES OFF.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE THROWS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY (AVG ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS). IT OCCURS AROUND 65 MPH (INTERSTATE) WHICH, LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS A MISFIRE ON ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETE. SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AND THEY SAID IT FIXED THE ISSUE; YET IT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. I NOTICE NO POWER LOSS WHEN IT COMES ON (BLINKS). THIS LIGHT BLINKS ROUGHLY 30-45 SECONDS AND GOES OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11396563
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD WHINING SOUND AND THEN GAVE OUT. ERROR CODES P0700 AND P0796
Corrective Action:
TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD WHINING SOUND AND THEN GAVE OUT. ERROR CODES P0700 AND P0796
Additional Notes:
TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD WHINING SOUND AND THEN GAVE OUT. ERROR CODES P0700 AND P0796
Mfg Campaign: 11396252
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER.
Corrective Action:
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER.
Additional Notes:
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER.
Mfg Campaign: 11395820
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER.
Corrective Action:
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER.
Additional Notes:
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER.
Mfg Campaign: 11395820
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WAS REMOTE STARTED IN DRIVEWAY. BEFORE THE 1ST CYCLE RAN OUT AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE I OPENED THE REAR DOOR AND BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULD SEE SMOKE EMITTING FROM BEHIND THE HEADRESTS OF THE BACK SEAT BY THE SLIDER REAR WINDOW. THE REAR DEFROST HAD STARTED ON FIRE. THE REAR WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE SPIDERWEBBED WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS 7 DEGREES WITH WINDCHILL BELOW 0. NO RECALL LISTED HERE IN US AT THIS TIME I COULD FIND. RECALL #192220470 IN CANADA WAS LISTED FOR 2014-2018 TRUCKS.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WAS REMOTE STARTED IN DRIVEWAY. BEFORE THE 1ST CYCLE RAN OUT AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE I OPENED THE REAR DOOR AND BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULD SEE SMOKE EMITTING FROM BEHIND THE HEADRESTS OF THE BACK SEAT BY THE SLIDER REAR WINDOW. THE REAR DEFROST HAD STARTED ON FIRE. THE REAR WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE SPIDERWEBBED WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS 7 DEGREES WITH WINDCHILL BELOW 0. NO RECALL LISTED HERE IN US AT THIS TIME I COULD FIND. RECALL #192220470 IN CANADA WAS LISTED FOR 2014-2018 TRUCKS.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WAS REMOTE STARTED IN DRIVEWAY. BEFORE THE 1ST CYCLE RAN OUT AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE I OPENED THE REAR DOOR AND BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULD SEE SMOKE EMITTING FROM BEHIND THE HEADRESTS OF THE BACK SEAT BY THE SLIDER REAR WINDOW. THE REAR DEFROST HAD STARTED ON FIRE. THE REAR WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE SPIDERWEBBED WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS 7 DEGREES WITH WINDCHILL BELOW 0. NO RECALL LISTED HERE IN US AT THIS TIME I COULD FIND. RECALL #192220470 IN CANADA WAS LISTED FOR 2014-2018 TRUCKS.
Mfg Campaign: 11395612
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WAS REMOTE STARTED IN DRIVEWAY. BEFORE THE 1ST CYCLE RAN OUT AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE I OPENED THE REAR DOOR AND BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULD SEE SMOKE EMITTING FROM BEHIND THE HEADRESTS OF THE BACK SEAT BY THE SLIDER REAR WINDOW. THE REAR DEFROST HAD STARTED ON FIRE. THE REAR WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE SPIDERWEBBED WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS 7 DEGREES WITH WINDCHILL BELOW 0. NO RECALL LISTED HERE IN US AT THIS TIME I COULD FIND. RECALL #192220470 IN CANADA WAS LISTED FOR 2014-2018 TRUCKS.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WAS REMOTE STARTED IN DRIVEWAY. BEFORE THE 1ST CYCLE RAN OUT AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE I OPENED THE REAR DOOR AND BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULD SEE SMOKE EMITTING FROM BEHIND THE HEADRESTS OF THE BACK SEAT BY THE SLIDER REAR WINDOW. THE REAR DEFROST HAD STARTED ON FIRE. THE REAR WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE SPIDERWEBBED WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS 7 DEGREES WITH WINDCHILL BELOW 0. NO RECALL LISTED HERE IN US AT THIS TIME I COULD FIND. RECALL #192220470 IN CANADA WAS LISTED FOR 2014-2018 TRUCKS.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WAS REMOTE STARTED IN DRIVEWAY. BEFORE THE 1ST CYCLE RAN OUT AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE I OPENED THE REAR DOOR AND BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULD SEE SMOKE EMITTING FROM BEHIND THE HEADRESTS OF THE BACK SEAT BY THE SLIDER REAR WINDOW. THE REAR DEFROST HAD STARTED ON FIRE. THE REAR WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE SPIDERWEBBED WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS 7 DEGREES WITH WINDCHILL BELOW 0. NO RECALL LISTED HERE IN US AT THIS TIME I COULD FIND. RECALL #192220470 IN CANADA WAS LISTED FOR 2014-2018 TRUCKS.
Mfg Campaign: 11395612
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY SILVERADO IS EXHIBITING THE SAME TRANSMISSION ISSUES DESCRIBED IN MANY COMPLAINTS HERE ALREADY, I.E., A SLIPPING/SHUDDERING FEELING AS IT PROGRESSES THROUGH THE GEARS AND A FREQUENT CLUNK/BANG AT TIMES WHEN IT DOWNSHIFTS. IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME. I AM SURPRISED THERE IS NOT SOME SORT OF BULLETIN OR RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE CONSIDERING IT IS DESCRIBED SO EXACTLY IN SO MANY DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET SHOULD CORRECT AT ITS EXPENSE.
Corrective Action:
MY SILVERADO IS EXHIBITING THE SAME TRANSMISSION ISSUES DESCRIBED IN MANY COMPLAINTS HERE ALREADY, I.E., A SLIPPING/SHUDDERING FEELING AS IT PROGRESSES THROUGH THE GEARS AND A FREQUENT CLUNK/BANG AT TIMES WHEN IT DOWNSHIFTS. IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME. I AM SURPRISED THERE IS NOT SOME SORT OF BULLETIN OR RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE CONSIDERING IT IS DESCRIBED SO EXACTLY IN SO MANY DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET SHOULD CORRECT AT ITS EXPENSE.
Additional Notes:
MY SILVERADO IS EXHIBITING THE SAME TRANSMISSION ISSUES DESCRIBED IN MANY COMPLAINTS HERE ALREADY, I.E., A SLIPPING/SHUDDERING FEELING AS IT PROGRESSES THROUGH THE GEARS AND A FREQUENT CLUNK/BANG AT TIMES WHEN IT DOWNSHIFTS. IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME. I AM SURPRISED THERE IS NOT SOME SORT OF BULLETIN OR RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE CONSIDERING IT IS DESCRIBED SO EXACTLY IN SO MANY DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET SHOULD CORRECT AT ITS EXPENSE.
Mfg Campaign: 11395151
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON MAKING A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHUT-OFF WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ONCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS EITHER SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK IN ORDER TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ONE OF THE FAILURES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED MIKE BELL CHEVROLET (1200 N PARK ST, CARROLLTON, GA 30117) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON MAKING A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHUT-OFF WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ONCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS EITHER SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK IN ORDER TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ONE OF THE FAILURES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED MIKE BELL CHEVROLET (1200 N PARK ST, CARROLLTON, GA 30117) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON MAKING A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHUT-OFF WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ONCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS EITHER SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK IN ORDER TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ONE OF THE FAILURES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED MIKE BELL CHEVROLET (1200 N PARK ST, CARROLLTON, GA 30117) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11395233
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
PULLING OUT OF PARKING AND PUSHED ON BRAKES AROUND 4MPH AND PEDAL WAS VERY HARD TO PUSH AND TRUCK KEPT ROLLING LUCKY NOBODY WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME .I TOOK IN FOR RECALL FOR SAME REASON AND IT IS STILL DOING WHAT THE RECALL WAS FOR . MILEGE IS 33,000 VEHICLE IS PAST 3 YEARS OLD
Corrective Action:
PULLING OUT OF PARKING AND PUSHED ON BRAKES AROUND 4MPH AND PEDAL WAS VERY HARD TO PUSH AND TRUCK KEPT ROLLING LUCKY NOBODY WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME .I TOOK IN FOR RECALL FOR SAME REASON AND IT IS STILL DOING WHAT THE RECALL WAS FOR . MILEGE IS 33,000 VEHICLE IS PAST 3 YEARS OLD
Additional Notes:
PULLING OUT OF PARKING AND PUSHED ON BRAKES AROUND 4MPH AND PEDAL WAS VERY HARD TO PUSH AND TRUCK KEPT ROLLING LUCKY NOBODY WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME .I TOOK IN FOR RECALL FOR SAME REASON AND IT IS STILL DOING WHAT THE RECALL WAS FOR . MILEGE IS 33,000 VEHICLE IS PAST 3 YEARS OLD
Mfg Campaign: 11395017
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
VERY UPSET THE PAINT ON HOOD AND TOP COMING OFF . WENT BACK TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT IT BUT THEY ARE NOT DOING ANY THING ABOUT IT . I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS TRUCK AND ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ! CLEAR COAT COMING OFF, CORROSION COVERED !
Corrective Action:
VERY UPSET THE PAINT ON HOOD AND TOP COMING OFF . WENT BACK TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT IT BUT THEY ARE NOT DOING ANY THING ABOUT IT . I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS TRUCK AND ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ! CLEAR COAT COMING OFF, CORROSION COVERED !
Additional Notes:
VERY UPSET THE PAINT ON HOOD AND TOP COMING OFF . WENT BACK TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT IT BUT THEY ARE NOT DOING ANY THING ABOUT IT . I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS TRUCK AND ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ! CLEAR COAT COMING OFF, CORROSION COVERED !
Mfg Campaign: 11395015
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER TO THE SHUTS OFF AND SECONDS LATER TURNS BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND TURING INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN THE POWER SHUTS OFF I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER TO THE SHUTS OFF AND SECONDS LATER TURNS BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND TURING INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN THE POWER SHUTS OFF I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER TO THE SHUTS OFF AND SECONDS LATER TURNS BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND TURING INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN THE POWER SHUTS OFF I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE.
Mfg Campaign: 11394356
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER TO THE SHUTS OFF AND SECONDS LATER TURNS BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND TURING INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN THE POWER SHUTS OFF I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER TO THE SHUTS OFF AND SECONDS LATER TURNS BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND TURING INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN THE POWER SHUTS OFF I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER TO THE SHUTS OFF AND SECONDS LATER TURNS BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND TURING INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN THE POWER SHUTS OFF I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE.
Mfg Campaign: 11394356
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER TO THE SHUTS OFF AND SECONDS LATER TURNS BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND TURING INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN THE POWER SHUTS OFF I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER TO THE SHUTS OFF AND SECONDS LATER TURNS BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND TURING INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN THE POWER SHUTS OFF I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER TO THE SHUTS OFF AND SECONDS LATER TURNS BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND TURING INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN THE POWER SHUTS OFF I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE.
Mfg Campaign: 11394356
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING BRINGING MY TRUCK TO AN ABRUPT STOP, WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND ON AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS ON MY SCREEN FOLLOWED BY SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE. IT STARTED HAPPENING JUST HERE AND THERE ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN GAS IS PASS HALF A TANK. I'M REALLY NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS! GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ASAP.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING BRINGING MY TRUCK TO AN ABRUPT STOP, WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND ON AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS ON MY SCREEN FOLLOWED BY SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE. IT STARTED HAPPENING JUST HERE AND THERE ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN GAS IS PASS HALF A TANK. I'M REALLY NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS! GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ASAP.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING BRINGING MY TRUCK TO AN ABRUPT STOP, WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND ON AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS ON MY SCREEN FOLLOWED BY SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE. IT STARTED HAPPENING JUST HERE AND THERE ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN GAS IS PASS HALF A TANK. I'M REALLY NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS! GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ASAP.
Mfg Campaign: 11390857
Recall Date: Jan 31, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING BRINGING MY TRUCK TO AN ABRUPT STOP, WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND ON AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS ON MY SCREEN FOLLOWED BY SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE. IT STARTED HAPPENING JUST HERE AND THERE ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN GAS IS PASS HALF A TANK. I'M REALLY NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS! GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ASAP.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING BRINGING MY TRUCK TO AN ABRUPT STOP, WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND ON AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS ON MY SCREEN FOLLOWED BY SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE. IT STARTED HAPPENING JUST HERE AND THERE ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN GAS IS PASS HALF A TANK. I'M REALLY NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS! GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ASAP.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING BRINGING MY TRUCK TO AN ABRUPT STOP, WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND ON AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS ON MY SCREEN FOLLOWED BY SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE. IT STARTED HAPPENING JUST HERE AND THERE ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN GAS IS PASS HALF A TANK. I'M REALLY NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS! GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ASAP.
Mfg Campaign: 11390857
Recall Date: Jan 31, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO AT LOWER SPEEDS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING BRINGING MY TRUCK TO AN ABRUPT STOP, ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET. WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND ON AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS ON MY SCREEN FOLLOWED BY SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE. IT STARTED HAPPENING JUST HERE AND THERE ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING EVERY DAY. IM SCARED TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS! GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ASAP.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO AT LOWER SPEEDS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING BRINGING MY TRUCK TO AN ABRUPT STOP, ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET. WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND ON AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS ON MY SCREEN FOLLOWED BY SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE. IT STARTED HAPPENING JUST HERE AND THERE ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING EVERY DAY. IM SCARED TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS! GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ASAP.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO AT LOWER SPEEDS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING BRINGING MY TRUCK TO AN ABRUPT STOP, ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET. WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF AND ON AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS ON MY SCREEN FOLLOWED BY SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE. IT STARTED HAPPENING JUST HERE AND THERE ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING EVERY DAY. IM SCARED TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS! GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ASAP.
Mfg Campaign: 11389896
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2021
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