Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 HD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
182 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
84,089 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2005 model years. Data snapshot: . 167 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 52 of 182 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 94 | 51.6% |
| Steering behavior | 18 | 9.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 5.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 52 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 18 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
Service Brakes: 52; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 29; Electrical System: 24; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 18; Steering: 11; Power Train: 9; Engine: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 14 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 24 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 31 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 35 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 49 |
| 150,000 and above | 14 |
Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 24; 50,000 to 74,999: 31; 75,000 to 99,999: 35; 100,000 to 149,999: 49; 150,000 and above: 14
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (49). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 |
2006: 11; 2007: 23; 2008: 10; 2009: 5; 2010: 20; 2011: 26; 2012: 19; 2013: 16; 2014: 26; 2015: 9; 2016: 5; 2017: 2; 2018: 4; 2019: 2; 2020: 4
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 94 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10170642 · 2006-10-12 (October 12, 2006)
2001 CHEVROLET 1500HD FUEL PUMP. MY FUEL PUMP WENT OUT DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSING MY ENGINE TO DIE AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10170642 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10196371 · 2007-07-14 (July 14, 2007)
REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO ROTTING LINE. CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE.... NO FRONT OR REAR BRAKES. ALL BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED. LUCKILY NO CRASH OR INJURIES WITH THIS INCIDENT, BUT VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 52,592 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10187700 · 2007-04-12 (April 12, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED TO 60 MPH OR TRYING TO PARK WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL MADE COMPLETE CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. HE HAD TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES UNTIL THE PEDAL EXTENDED NORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED A MONTH AGO AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR ON A DAILY BASIS. DURING COLD TEMPERATURES THE FAILURE DIDN'T OCCUR. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF RECALL CAMPAIGN# 05V379000 CONCERNI…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10187700 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10436422 · 2011-11-18 (November 18, 2011)
WHILE DRIVING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE TRUCK TO JUMP FORWARD. THE TRANSMISSION WILL CONTINUE TO SHIFT HARD THROUGH ALL GEARS UNTIL TRUCK HAS BEEN STOPPED AND SHUT OFF FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. IT HAS HAPPENED APPROX. 5 TIMES FROM 24000 MILES TIL NOW AT 31000 MILES OVER A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS. DEALER CHECKED TRANSMISSION AND STATES THAT FLUID IS BURNT, SLIPS IN SECOND GEAR AND RECOMMENDS A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTEAD OF REPAIR. THERE ARE SEVERAL FACTORS THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN INTO CON…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10436422 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10439998 · 2011-12-14 (December 14, 2011)
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. FIRST THERE IS A CORRECTION WITH THE DATE OF INCIDENT. THE CORRECT DATE SHOULD READ 06/01/2011 NOT 2010. AFTER TALKING FURTHER WITH GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NEVER GETTING A REASSURANCE THAT THEY ARE CONSIDERING HELPING COVER THE COST OF REPAIR, I HAVE SINCE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SPECIALIST THAT REPAIRS VEHICLES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY I WORK FOR. THEY GAVE THE SAME DIAGNOSIS WITH THE SAME MALFUNCTION CODE. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME OF A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10439998 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10249554 · 2008-11-22 (November 22, 2008)
I OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500HD, MY PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE HEATED SEATS COMING ON AND GOING OFF BY THEIR SELF. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NOW MY TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER HAVE STOPPED WORKING. I THINK I HEARD SOMETHING ABOUT DEFECTED INSTRUMENT PANEL FROM CHEVROLET THAT REQUIRED REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BUT I CAN NOT FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THAT. I WOULD LIKE GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED BEFORE IT CONTINUES SHORTING OUT THE REST OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 112,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10249554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10329541 · 2010-05-10 (May 10, 2010)
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SUDDENLY WENT ON OUR 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO. GMC SUPPOSEDLY OFFERED A VOLUNTARY WARRANTY EXTENSION, BUT TOLD CUSTOMERS NOT TO TAKE TRUCK TO DEALERS UNLESS THE ISSUE WAS PRESENT. WE HAVE 86,800 MILES ON THE TRUCK. THE ODOMETER AND BATTERY GAUGE ARE BROKEN. IT NOW SAYS WE ARE GOING 20MPH WHEN WE ARE PARKED! GMC MADE US PAY $45 FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR WILL COST $415. GMC DENIES COVERAGE FOR THIS ISSUE, BASED ON THEIR POLICY REGARDING MILES. WE DO NOT THINK TRUCK WILL PASS INSPECTION UNLESS WE GET REPAIRS DONE , …
Owner-reported narrative. 86,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329541 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10561475 · 2014-01-25 (January 25, 2014)
AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH COOLANT LOSS FROM A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD SENT A SIGNAL TO THE ECM TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND CONTROL. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE SNOW AND WIND AND I WAS FOLLOWING TWO DRY TRACKS IN THE ROAD, UPON LOSS OF POWER THE TRUCK DRIFTED ONTO AN AREA OF ROAD COVERED IN SNOW WHICH NEARLY CARRIED ME OFF INTO A DITCH. ON A DRY DAY IF THIS HAD OCCURRED INERTIA WOULD HAVE TAKEN ME ON TO A SOFT SHOULDER SO IN THIS INSTANCE THE COLD WEATHER AND SNOW ACTUALLY HELPED THE TRUCK FROM DRIFTING TOO FAR OF…
Owner-reported narrative. 121,138 miles reported. Look up ODI 10561475 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
2001: 0; 2002: 0; 2003: 0; 2004: 0; 2005: 0