This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while the husband was driving, a warning message indicating the hood was unlatched had been displayed and the front headlights were not operable. Smoke was seen coming from under the hood and after lifting the hood to inspect the engine compartment flames and smoke were present. The husband extinguished the flames with water and the vehicle was pushed to a work sight. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the battery cable and electrical wiring harness were melted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The fire department was not called to the scene. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the contact and her husband both heard an explosion coming from the vehicle and a white smoke was coming from the rear seat in the vehicle. The contact also stated the that the vehicle stalled and the seat belts locked up. Additionally, the hazard lights independently activated and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact's husband was able to pull over and inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the cruise control no longer operated as needed, the seat belts remaining locked; however, the vehicle resumed normal operation. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 224,752.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated was having electrical issues with the vehicle such as the lights would randomly fail to illuminate. The contact stated that the fuses were melted into the fuse box. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an unknown electrical failure inside of the fuse box. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer nor the dealer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
Theft deterrent system failure.... had to have the vehicle towed due to not starting after being turned off at a drive through to order food. After testing, the shop said the theft deterrent system is keeping it from starting.
Duramax lmm diesel engine had all 8 glow plugs fail one at a time. Replacement glow plugs from GM have a higher voltage rating on them indicating GM was aware these will all fail in time. The original glow plugs voltage rating made the engine start quicker less turnovers at the expense of the owner who had to replace all the original glow plus as thy failed after the warranty period. Few failed during warrant as other reported and most failed months to years after the warranty. In M case they all failed at year 7 of owning the truck and all failed open due to this over voltage that GM corrected in the replacement glow plug. Repair was not cheap and could leave you stranded as the glow plugs fail and are needed to start a cold motor in a cold climate. GM should replace or reimburse owners for these know to fail glow plugs. Original glow plug voltage rating 4.72V, replacement glow plug rating 4.85V. Defective glow plugs causes check engine light to come on and sets PCM codes as well as hard starting and excessive cranking to start. Upon start engine could be very rough as it runs without the cylinder that has the failed glow plugs.
Winter driving on highway fairly clear road and while driving at speed the service airbag system message and airbag light came on the dash. Clearing system did not clear code or lights. Key cycles did not clear the problem. We replaced the front impact sensor and the system clear automatically. The sensor was not corroded or damaged yet failed during winter yuck while driving. Close inspection showed a crack around the mounting hole possibly due to water freezing in the bolt hole as the plastic case has a very thin portion and shows a crack. The bolt mounting hole has a metal spacer to keep from crushing the sensor case during mounting. These sensors are failing for no reason and GM needs to fix this reoccurring issue as the sensors are not cheap and could cause the airbag system to fail at a critical time or possibly set off the airbag for no reason making it a very costly repair not to mention a possible uncalled for accident. At $200 GM should replace these sensors under warranty. Aftermarket sensors are available and cost half of GM.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. On many occasions, the service trailer brake system warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired four times, but the failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V614000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle year was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 78,759. Updated 11/01/17 updated 7/16/18
Power door locks fail to lock or unlock when warm. Door lock actuators have been replaced previously and now again thy are failing. Leaving the door unlocked after remote locking and unable to unlock the door when needed, including in an emergency situation you are stuck inside unless you can reach to manually unlock the door. This is an unsafe condition and should recall these failing actuators just like the failing transmission lines they won't recall them but they did extend a warranty repair for 10 years. GM do the right thing and issue the same extended repair warranty before someone is killed due to unable to unlock vehicle in an emergency. 66,000 miles and second set of door lock actuators and windows switches. These are possibly failing from all the water the door window seals let inside the doors. Had all the window switches replaced previously as well. Locks sometimes will work once but fail after that, also in a sunny hot day they fail 100% to unlock. Key sets off alarm so you have to unlock via keyfob and then unlock with physical key. Not real convenient. To lock you have to walk around and physically lock each door that failed to lock and then lock with keyfob to set alarm.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was restarted and returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer circuit board cracked and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 65 mph, the doors unlocked and locked independently and the gauges on the instrument panel fluctuated rapidly without warning. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
"takata recall " received recall notice several months ago and still no fix. 2 speakers all failed with in six years, 3 window switches all stopped working have pictures available, all quit while driving on a cold night with my 4 yr old in the back seat. Had to pull over and remove switch to short out and get window back up. 4 bed mounting rails and bed side all have rust. So not only did it rot out prematurely but the dealership that covered up the problem entered an accident on the car fax for the bull crap repair they did on my vehicle. Dealership is barlow located in manahawkin
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V324000 (air bags) and 10V240000 (electrical system). However, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical short in driver windows switch. Vehicle was parked. Switch and circuit board melted. Same as recall GM 12180. Defective switch part # 15906881 Bosch bp688144801602K0
The driver side door will not open it just stopped no notice. The next week the windows in the back seat will go down but not up driver side has to roll up. The passenger side door lock won't work driver has to unlock.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restarted; however, the failure recurred approximately fifteen minutes later. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V324000 (air bags). While driving at an unknown speed, the door latch actuator failed and the door opened on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,205. Updated 09/14/15
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 55 mph, all of the gauges became disabled without warning. The contact mentioned that when the gauges reactivated, the air bags were disabled. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.... updated 06-02-15 updated 9/17/2015
Rear sliding window cable has broken for no reason what so ever I didn't even know I had this feature for the 1st 2 years of ownership. Now that I know I have used it a total of maybe 10 times and its broken.
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