2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Newest first.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 25, 2025.
Owner complaints
127 complaints2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
At time of incident this truck had about 5500 miles on it. Prior to this incident, I received no warnings, messages, and experienced no adverse symptoms. I was towing an 18ft Fleetwood Pioneer travel trailer. While traveling at about 70 mph, and climbing a mild grade, the transmission shifted…
At time of incident this truck had about 5500 miles on it. Prior to this incident, I received no warnings, messages, and experienced no adverse symptoms. I was towing an 18ft Fleetwood Pioneer travel trailer. While traveling at about 70 mph, and climbing a mild grade, the transmission shifted down, and shortly after the engine started loosing power. RPMs remained constant for about 5-10 seconds, but speed was dropping. Then RPMs fluctuated for about another 5-10 seconds. Then no response to accelerator after that. Upon pulling over, LOW OIL PRESSURE message appeared, then ATTEMPT ENGINE RESTART. Upon attempting restart, could hear some pretty weird noises but engine did not restart, and I aborted start attempt. Dealership has ordered a replacement motor under warranty. I was stranded on a narrow shoulder of the freeway for about 1.5 hours awaiting a tow truck. Vehicles sped by at 80 mph which compromised safety, especially when tow truck arrived and he worked on hooking up.
- Lane departure › Assist · Power train
The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Lt. Can jump modes on its own. When in 4 wheel drive rear wheels lock up. This has been causing poor gas mileage. The lane assist does not hold, it travels well outside of lanes. Cannot use.
- Engine · Power train · Unknown or other
I bought the truck at 6,400 miles. I was on my way to the dealership because of a clanking sound I heard the day I brought it home. It was at 7,007 miles when it went down. I had it for a total of 5 days. I was coming from a stop when it suddenly lurched and I heard rattling and clanging noises. It…
I bought the truck at 6,400 miles. I was on my way to the dealership because of a clanking sound I heard the day I brought it home. It was at 7,007 miles when it went down. I had it for a total of 5 days. I was coming from a stop when it suddenly lurched and I heard rattling and clanging noises. It had been making noises around 6500 miles that were most likely drivetrain related. Luckily, I was on a side road when the engine locked up. No warning lights. Had the truck towed to the dealership. They said the engine needs to be replaced. Still no delivery date given.
- Engine
Driving on [XXX] in Maryland, engine just stopped. Pulled to the shoulder. Engine refused to start. Was towing a 7300lb Airstream Flying Cloud trailer. If unable to pull on to shoulder, would have been stopped i the slow lane of the road. Weiner Chevrolet in Cumberland, MD. Has confirmed that the…
Driving on [XXX] in Maryland, engine just stopped. Pulled to the shoulder. Engine refused to start. Was towing a 7300lb Airstream Flying Cloud trailer. If unable to pull on to shoulder, would have been stopped i the slow lane of the road. Weiner Chevrolet in Cumberland, MD. Has confirmed that the engine seized up. They are replacing the engine. There was no indication of anything wrong till the engine stopped running. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Engine
I took my truck and atvs from Ohio to Michigan for vacation. We took my truck out. We swerved to miss a deer. Pulled over to check everything out and the truck shut down and would not start. Called roadside assistance, they towed vehicle to a Chevy dealer. Dealer calls me later that afternoon…
I took my truck and atvs from Ohio to Michigan for vacation. We took my truck out. We swerved to miss a deer. Pulled over to check everything out and the truck shut down and would not start. Called roadside assistance, they towed vehicle to a Chevy dealer. Dealer calls me later that afternoon telling me the engine locked up and needed replaced. The truck had 5,800 miles when this happened. We were also traveling at low speeds. If this had happened on the freeway it may have caused a serious accident and may have resulted in injury or loss of life. Since they replaced the failed engine with the same engine I am concerned it will do this again and have no confidence in this vehicle.
- Electrical system · Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking · Steering
The vehicle's power steering went out mid drive on the road after being driven about 2 miles. I was unable to turn the wheel. I attempted to restart the car at that point is when the engine would not start. The truck did not move in the middle of traffic. This is caused by some electrical problem.…
The vehicle's power steering went out mid drive on the road after being driven about 2 miles. I was unable to turn the wheel. I attempted to restart the car at that point is when the engine would not start. The truck did not move in the middle of traffic. This is caused by some electrical problem. The dealer does not know what the issue is and they could not duplicate the issue. It is the second time it has happened to me.
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
Due to a manufacturing defect outlined in Gm internal bulletin #PIT6452E caused an electrical motor to stall, overheat, melting the plastic HVAC box and actuator doors and fill the cabin with a burning plastic smell. 50°+ heat above cabin thermostat setting was documented blowing extreme heat and…
Due to a manufacturing defect outlined in Gm internal bulletin #PIT6452E caused an electrical motor to stall, overheat, melting the plastic HVAC box and actuator doors and fill the cabin with a burning plastic smell. 50°+ heat above cabin thermostat setting was documented blowing extreme heat and burning plastic smell into the cabin. The electrical short, burning smell and melted components make the vehicle unsafe to drive. The heat issue has been reproduced by the technician. Documentation of this issue is currently not available in writing. Verbally I am told all this but Both Kendall Chevrolet of Marysville and GM customer care supervisors refuse to put in writing any mention of melting, burning, electrical short, safety hazards or that the vehicle is not safe to drive, even after multiple requests for written documentation. The only inspection I am aware of is from Kendall Chevrolet service department. No dashboard lights or warnings illuminated.
- Lane departure › Lane keep › Steering assist
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the power steering assist system became inoperable. The contact stated that while driving in the middle lane, the vehicle failed to keep sufficient distance from other vehicles. The vehicle was taken…
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the power steering assist system became inoperable. The contact stated that while driving in the middle lane, the vehicle failed to keep sufficient distance from other vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions; however, the failure was not duplicated or confirmed by the dealer or an engineer during a test drive. The contact was informed that the feature was associated with passing lanes on the highway and was operating as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by email, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes
My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss, equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, intermittently experiences a complete engine stall while the vehicle is still moving. This condition typically occurs following an extended period of driving, during braking and…
My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss, equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, intermittently experiences a complete engine stall while the vehicle is still moving. This condition typically occurs following an extended period of driving, during braking and deceleration at approximately 1 to 5 mph. The vehicle locks the emergency brake and the engine stops. This happened in stop/go traffic as well as in my neighborhood. As the vehicle approaches a complete stop, the engine begins to struggle, with noticeable hesitation and a reduction in engine RPM, before shutting off completely. When the engine stalls, the transmission automatically shifts into Neutral, requiring me to restart the engine before I can resume driving. This is not normal automatic engine start/stop operation. The issue occurs even when the automatic start/stop feature has been manually disabled. The engine shuts down unexpectedly without driver input or an intentional shutdown command. The intermittent nature of this malfunction makes it difficult to predict when the vehicle will stall. The unexpected loss of engine power while the vehicle is moving creates a significant safety concern, particularly when braking, turning, entering intersections, or maneuvering in traffic. The vehicle could become temporarily disabled in an active roadway, increasing the risk of a collision. I have identified reports from other owners of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles describing similar unexpected engine shutdowns during low-speed operation, including instances where the transmission shifts into Neutral and requires an engine restart. The cause of this malfunction has not been determined. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this condition represents a broader safety defect affecting 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine. I am concerned this could happen on the highway or cause an accident. Dealer cannot replicate...
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
On October 17, 2026, approximately two minutes after driving smoke started to fill the cabin. It appeared to be coming from behind the rear seat area. I pulled over and could not find the source of the smoke so I drove back home and shut the truck off in my driveway. Almost immediately after…
On October 17, 2026, approximately two minutes after driving smoke started to fill the cabin. It appeared to be coming from behind the rear seat area. I pulled over and could not find the source of the smoke so I drove back home and shut the truck off in my driveway. Almost immediately after shutting the truck off the rear glass on either side of the middle sliding window shattered, but stayed in place. The middle sliding window did not shatter. I then called Chevrolet road side service and the vehicle was towed to a dealership.
- Engine · Power train · Service brakes
On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (5.3L V8, 4WD), leased new on [XXX], with about 122 miles on the odometer. I came to a complete stop at a stop sign on an uphill grade at [XXX]. The Auto Stop/Start feature shut the engine off while I held the…
On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (5.3L V8, 4WD), leased new on [XXX], with about 122 miles on the odometer. I came to a complete stop at a stop sign on an uphill grade at [XXX]. The Auto Stop/Start feature shut the engine off while I held the brake, as designed. When I released the brake to proceed, the engine did not restart, and the truck rolled backward down the grade. The instrument cluster displayed "Press start button." I pressed the start button, the engine started, and I released the brake again. The truck again rolled backward, and the cluster again displayed "Press start button." At this point, the vehicle was in park and with the parking break engaged. I pressed start a second time. I released the parking brake, shifted into Drive, and was finally able to proceed. In total there were 2 failed restarts after an Auto Stop event, 2 uncommanded rollbacks on an incline, and 1 automatic parking brake engagement. No collision occurred. However, the truck rolled backward toward another vehicle behind it with no engine power, and I had to restart it twice while stopped at an intersection. This is a serious safety hazard in traffic, especially on hills. GM has published Preliminary Information bulletin PIT5689N, "No Restart after an Auto Stop Event / No Crank," covering 2020-2026 Silverado 1500 trucks. It cites a loose or broken engine ground strap as a possible cause. This vehicle is 5 days old and the defect appeared within 116 miles of delivery. I am disabling Auto Stop manually at every startup until the vehicle is repaired. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Engine · Power train · Service brakes
Vehicle comes to a stop sign on a low pitch hill. Driver releases the break and presses the gas portal to drive forward and vehicle begins rolling backwards. Driver looks down at the dash and sees a “press start button” message. Driver pressed start button and hears the engine come to life.…
Vehicle comes to a stop sign on a low pitch hill. Driver releases the break and presses the gas portal to drive forward and vehicle begins rolling backwards. Driver looks down at the dash and sees a “press start button” message. Driver pressed start button and hears the engine come to life. Driver releases the break and presses the gas pedal to accelerate. Vehicle rolls backwards again. Another message to press start. Driver presses start again. Vehicle is now in park and with the parking break engaged. Driver releases parking break, shifts to drive and is now able to leave the intersection. Issue causes risk of collision due to unexpected rollback. Service appointment schedule for 10/15/26. No warnings presented beyond the start message errors listed above. Newly purchased vehicle: 2026 model year. Appx mileage at time of incident: 122 miles.
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
While driving, the vehicle shifted itself into Park without any driver input and the engine shut off. This has occurred on three occasions, first on May 24, 2026 at approximately 1,000 miles — three days after the vehicle was purchased new. It happened again at approximately 2,300 miles, and a…
While driving, the vehicle shifted itself into Park without any driver input and the engine shut off. This has occurred on three occasions, first on May 24, 2026 at approximately 1,000 miles — three days after the vehicle was purchased new. It happened again at approximately 2,300 miles, and a third time at approximately 10,350 miles. Each occurrence happened at less than 10 mph — once while accelerating and twice while decelerating. No crash, fire, or injuries resulted. The vehicle was presented to an authorized Chevrolet dealer for this same defect on two occasions. On the first visit the dealer found no trouble code, could not duplicate the condition, and performed no repair. On the second visit, beginning September 22, 2026, no repair was performed and the vehicle remained out of service in the dealer's custody — 16 working days on that visit alone, 20 cumulative working days across both visits, as of October 13, 2026. A loaner vehicle was provided during both visits. The manufacturer has an open customer assistance case for this defect. The vehicle is not being driven in this condition; if it must be moved, it is moved by tow only. A vehicle that immobilizes itself in motion is a safety hazard to its occupants and to surrounding traffic.
- Engine
The first time I was driving in traffic and the truck shut completely off with no warning the display on the dash indicated,please put in park and restart, Took a straight to the dealership the code said it was a malfunction with a fuel pump. I had it for two weeks. September 27 it happened again. Took it back to the dealership and they’ve had it ever since.
- Unknown or other
Vehicle has died multiple times, seems to always be 10mph or less so far, stopping or just taking off, the time taking off it felt like I hit something and it died, I had not hit anything, the other times were slowing down and it just dies and seems to shift possibly and dies I have to put in park…
Vehicle has died multiple times, seems to always be 10mph or less so far, stopping or just taking off, the time taking off it felt like I hit something and it died, I had not hit anything, the other times were slowing down and it just dies and seems to shift possibly and dies I have to put in park and start, not a good scenario on a hill with cars behind you. Took to the car dealership in Conway (Superior Chevrolet). They had it for a few minutes came out and told me they knew of an issue as they had 3 others in for same thing but don’t know what’s causing it. Nothing documented, sent me on my way and didn’t seem to care much. I asked if they found out anything if they would call he stated I needed to check back in with them for updates.
- Engine
Engine blown at 3,000 miles while going 73 MPH
- Engine · Unknown or other
After driving for ~45 minutes, while sitting in traffic moving along slowly, my vehicle went into neutral, engine shut off and dash displayed message to press start/stop button to restart engine.
- Tires › Sidewall
Severe cracks down the sidewall of the tire & into the tread which is obviously a manufacturing flaw. After seeing a recent like issue of this same issue w/ the same brand tire I feel a replacement of all tires on the vehicle should be replaced before another issue occurs to another & causes a…
Severe cracks down the sidewall of the tire & into the tread which is obviously a manufacturing flaw. After seeing a recent like issue of this same issue w/ the same brand tire I feel a replacement of all tires on the vehicle should be replaced before another issue occurs to another & causes a major accident. Tire size 275/60R20 took to the Chevrolet dealer and they quickly said it was not a recall item. I have since replaced the tire at my cost & have kept the original tire for inspection. Was told it was a good thing I replaced the tire as it would have failed soon.
- Engine
The 2026 Chevy 1500 Silverado 6.2L engine had a slight knocking sound from the date I purchased it brand new in march 2026. I was driving home on a evening in July 2026 and the truck began to squeak, knock very loudly and shake violently. The truck then locked up and completely shut off while I was…
The 2026 Chevy 1500 Silverado 6.2L engine had a slight knocking sound from the date I purchased it brand new in march 2026. I was driving home on a evening in July 2026 and the truck began to squeak, knock very loudly and shake violently. The truck then locked up and completely shut off while I was driving 45 mph down the highway. The vehicle had approximately 3,000 miles on it when the incident occurred. The truck’s violent shaking and sudden loss of power while traveling 45 mph created an immediate risk in which I did not have control of the vehicle and could have caused me to be unable to safely maneuver out of traffic. Thank God there was light traffic at the time and also a wide empty parking lot straight ahead of me when the truck shut down. The incident also placed other drivers in danger of colliding with my disabled vehicle or taking sudden evasive action that could cause an accident. I had it towed directly to the dealership service department and according to their report, "found catastrophic internal engine failure."
- Electrical system · Engine
I am reporting a safety concern involving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine. I purchased the vehicle new on August 3, 2026. The engine has unexpectedly shut off on two separate occasions while the vehicle was still moving at low speed. The first…
I am reporting a safety concern involving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine. I purchased the vehicle new on August 3, 2026. The engine has unexpectedly shut off on two separate occasions while the vehicle was still moving at low speed. The first incident occurred within approximately the first week of ownership, when the truck had less than approximately 1,000 miles on it. I was slowly driving through the parking lot at McB’s when the engine unexpectedly shut off while the vehicle was still moving. The instrument panel displayed “Press Brake to Start.” The engine did not automatically restart, and I had to stop the vehicle and manually restart the engine. The second incident occurred on September 18, 2026, while I was slowly driving through a parking garage. Again, the vehicle was still moving when the engine unexpectedly shut off. The instrument panel displayed the same “Press Brake to Start” message. The engine did not automatically restart, and I again had to manually restart the vehicle. I have a video recording of this incident. This vehicle is equipped with automatic engine Stop/Start. During normal Stop/Start operation, “AUTO STOP” is indicated on the instrument panel when the system shuts the engine off. During neither of these two incidents did the instrument panel indicate “AUTO STOP.” Instead, the engine unexpectedly shut off while the vehicle was moving, displayed “Press Brake to Start,” and required a manual restart. Both incidents occurred while maneuvering at low speed in parking areas. I am concerned that the same failure could occur at a higher speed, while entering or crossing traffic, or in another situation where an unexpected loss of engine power could cause a collision. The vehicle has also experienced intermittent electrical/electronic issues, including radio interruptions, remote-start problems, a “Key Not Detected” message, memory-seat/seat-recall problems, and an intermittent power running-
- Electrical system · Lane departure › Assist · Visibility/wiper
Components: rear vision camera display, front camera module/lane keep assist, and the center infotainment/navigation screen. The vehicle is currently with the dealership. Failures: The rear camera image intermittently distorts into a severe fisheye view, so I cannot judge distance or what is…
Components: rear vision camera display, front camera module/lane keep assist, and the center infotainment/navigation screen. The vehicle is currently with the dealership. Failures: The rear camera image intermittently distorts into a severe fisheye view, so I cannot judge distance or what is behind the truck when backing. Lane keep assist intermittently will not activate. The center screen freezes, becomes unresponsive, makes phantom inputs, overheats, goes black, and reboots on its own, cutting off navigation while driving. Safety risk: A distorted backup camera creates a risk of striking pedestrians, children, or objects when reversing a full-size pickup. Losing lane keep assist removes a driver-assistance safety function. The screen shutting off during active navigation has caused me to lose directions while driving in unfamiliar areas, which is distracting and has led me to get lost. Dealer confirmation: Reported to [XXX] at Milton Chevrolet ([XXX]) the day after delivery at 30 miles. Repair Order #XXX(XXX) confirmed the lane assist failure and found DTCs U3000 and U0131 stored in the Front Camera Module. The dealer cleared the codes and moved a toll transponder; no part was replaced. The touchscreen issue was not duplicated during a 10-minute test. The camera and screen failures continued, and I recorded multiple videos of them. Manufacturer: GM reviewed my repurchase request under Case #XXX and denied it on XXX. The vehicle has not been inspected by GM, and the defects remain unrepaired. Warning signs: Symptoms began immediately after delivery on XXX. No specific warning lamp was observed; the lane assist button light failed to illuminate when pressed. Current mileage is approximately 1,200. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Power train
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into park(P). The contact stated that during the failure, the instrument panel was blank. After restarting the vehicle, the transmission warning light illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into park(P). The contact stated that during the failure, the instrument panel was blank. After restarting the vehicle, the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions while driving at slower speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure via phone, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 26,355.
- Electrical system · Parking brake
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after reversing at 3 MPH and then shifting to drive, the vehicle stalled. The parking brake independently activated with the message “Press to Start” displayed. The failure was a recurring failure. The vehicle was restarted…
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after reversing at 3 MPH and then shifting to drive, the vehicle stalled. The parking brake independently activated with the message “Press to Start” displayed. The failure was a recurring failure. The vehicle was restarted after releasing the parking brake and pressing the push-to-start button. The dealer was contacted but was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,600.
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
Multiple instances of engine shutting off while driving and switches to "Park". Most recently the truck suddenly lost power, shut off, stopped immediately, went into Park, jerked extremely hard, and displayed the message “Service Transmission.”
- Engine
Driving on the interstate and the truck had a horrible vibration. It smoothed out and it did it again. I got off at the next exit and the engine was making a horrible knocking noise. I had it towed to my Chevy dealer for inspection. They drained the oil and found excessive metal in the oil.…
Driving on the interstate and the truck had a horrible vibration. It smoothed out and it did it again. I got off at the next exit and the engine was making a horrible knocking noise. I had it towed to my Chevy dealer for inspection. They drained the oil and found excessive metal in the oil. They decided that the engine needs to be replaced. The truck only has 4524 miles on it and it was purchased in June of 2026.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an…
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or an engine replacement, based on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. ODI continues to receive reports of engine failures after the completion of the recall remedy. To date, ODI has received 499 complaints alleging post-remedy engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V-274, 473 of which involved an oil viscosity change and 26 a complete engine replacement. Additionally, ODI has received 191 reports of L87 engine failures in engines produced after the production period cited in Recall 25V-274. GM reported receiving 6,953 complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysisto continue investigating complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is expanding the scope of this Investigation to include engines produced after the production period cited in the recall. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model year
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