2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2010

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 51 repairs.
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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
May 2012

62660 mi

C $150
Passenger Power mirror not working 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in New York, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2021
Jun 2016

93000 mi

US $300
Replaced alternator after warning kept saying low voltage in truck. 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011

13000 mi

US $29
Grommet twisted loose from exhaust pipe and bracket was hitting exhaust pipe causing a rattle. 
Sep 2017

64300 mi

US $150
Tire pressure sensor failure. Replaced sensor and cleared code. 
Jun 2018

67000 mi

US $550
All rubber components were gone from sway bars. Both units were replaced. Excessive play in wheel bearings. Replaced both. Tire air sensor failure. Not reading accurate pressures in two tires. Replaced tires due to wear so I replaced all four pressure sensors. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Alabama, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

87900 mi

US $150
Warning lights came on for Stabletrack and antilock system. Also had a clicking sound in front wheels. The front wheel bearings were bad and required replacement. Brake lights quit working. Switch on brake pedal was bad. 
Mar 2017

90000 mi

US $135
Tire pressure sensor quit working 
Jan 2018

92000 mi
No repair at this time. The transmission has a "chatter" when it downshifts from 6 to 5 gear. 
Sep 2021

105000 mi

US $600
Rear brakes , drum, hydraulic cylinders 
Dec 2021

112000 mi

US $804
The truck would not crank. No power went to the starter. Replaced the engine control computer. 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Oregon, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2014
Jun 2013

43000 mi
Oil pan leaking. Passenger side heated seat did not heat up. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2018 - Jan 2022
May 2018

153000 mi

US $50
Front diff left output seal bad; replaced 
Feb 2020

169000 mi

US $120
FR RT brake caliper seized 
May 2020

172000 mi

US $81
Squeaky door hinge, replaced roller 
Aug 2020

174000 mi

US $400
Replaced A/C evaporator and accumulator, had to cut dash to avoid entire removal. Would've been >$1,000 for a shop to do, many don't even bother and send you somewhere else. Parts were ~$300. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in New York, United States
Apr 2011 - Feb 2014
Oct 2011

13000 mi
Lights on radio do not change to bright at first start up when in auto, if the lights are turned on manually the birghtness is correct. 
Feb 2012

20700 mi
Rear bumper chrome rust 
Sep 2013

58000 mi

US $330
worn upper ball joint, replaced the whole a arm 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Indiana, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015

37000 mi
Throttle position sensor went bad and cause truck to go into reduced power mode. GM had a special policy for the TPS so it was covered for free. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2017
May 2010

1689 mi
Replaced weather strip around front drivers side door. Squeaking stopped but only during warm/humid summer months. During cold weather months squeaking returns. 
Jan 2011

10984 mi
Spot rust on rear bumper. Replaced under warranty. Bow Tie emblem showing moisture. Replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2011

17833 mi
Rust appearing on bottom drivers side door around weather strip. Replaced weatherstrip. No Cost - Warranty 
Nov 2013

51184 mi

US $444
During oil change was advised fluid leaking from the following. L Frnt Diff Axel Seal Oil Cooler Line 3 Transmission Cooler Lines Oil Pan Gasket GM covered 2/3rds cost. Suspect that Lube Tech overfilled fluid during tranny/diff flush ser. 
Jan 2015

66593 mi

US $100
Noticed sloppy shifting between 1 and 2nd gears. Dealer programed TCM New Software Update. Problem fixed. 
Jan 2017 Noticed plastic trim on drivers side door is starting to separate from sheet metal. 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
Aug 2017

205000 mi

US $250
Radiator leaking, replaced radiator 
Jan 2018

210000 mi

US $45
Throttle Body Positioning Sensor P2135 replaced with new Throttle Body Positioning Sensor, cleaned throttle body 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012

23500 mi
Fuel tank vent. 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Dec 2017

164000 mi

US $150
Oil pressure sensor. 
Aug 2021

177000 mi

US $4000
bad lifters and valves 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Alaska, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2014
Dec 2012

37000 mi
Leaking rear Differential cover. removed, cleaned replaced gasket. 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - Nov 2017
Dec 2011

11000 mi
Replaced throttle body 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Washington, United States
Jul 2011 - Jan 2013
Aug 2011

8000 mi
New lifters (TSB) because of AFM on the 5.3 L 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2014 - Sep 2018
Jun 2016

60760 mi

C $75
Ignition coil had to be replaced 
Jul 2016

61660 mi

C $300
spark plug driver side by fire wall #7 sway bar link replaced 
Jul 2018

96720 mi

C $250
front brakes pads rotors 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2012 - Oct 2013
Jan 2013

47900 mi
road noise from rear seat 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

US $85
Evaporative emission vent valve solenoid 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

24800 mi

C $640
leaking transmission lines to radiator 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Jul 2022
May 2018

60000 mi

US $500
No start condition due to computer malfunction. BCM replacement and system reprogramming was required. 
Jan 2021

68000 mi

US $450
Rusted out transmission lines. New lines and new transmission cooler installed. 
Dec 2021

72000 mi

US $600
Replaced fuel lines due to severe corrosion. 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017

54000 mi

US $48
engine overheated due to malfunction of thermostat. Owner replaced thermostat and flushed system, installed new coolant. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Indiana, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

126000 mi

US $90
Battery replaced as bad 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2019
Sep 2018

63000 mi

US $210
Brake pedal sensor 
Oct 2018

63000 mi

US $320
Speakers stopped working 

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