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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 16 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 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

13000 mi

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

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. 
43000 mi Oil pan leaking. 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

205000 mi

US $250
Radiator leaking, replaced radiator 
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

23500 mi Fuel tank vent. 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

164000 mi

US $150
Oil pressure sensor. 
177000 mi

US $4000
bad lifters and valves 

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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

8000 mi New lifters (TSB) because of AFM on the 5.3 L 
11000 mi Replaced throttle body 
60760 mi

C $75
Ignition coil had to be replaced 
61660 mi

C $300
spark plug driver side by fire wall #7 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

32000 mi

US $85
Evaporative emission vent valve solenoid 

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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

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

54000 mi

US $48
engine overheated due to malfunction of thermostat. Owner replaced thermostat and flushed system, installed new coolant. 

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