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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 1234 repairs.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 118000 mi US $400 |
A rear seat belt retractor was replaced. |
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 4000 mi US $220 |
Tire Blowout |
| 1000 mi | Recall for owners manual. |
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 34000 mi | Driver's seat shifted left or right during turns. Shim kit installed to remove slack from seat tracks. |
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 41000 mi US $50 |
Windshield cleaner nozzle needed replacement. |
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 13000 mi | Driver memory seat was loose. Covered under a TSB. |
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 mi | Rear view mirror was loose |
| 18400 mi | Driver's seat feels like it's not bolted down. When I make a turn I can feel the seat bottom move and a clunk. |
| 5000 mi | Loose drivers seat. Fixed with shims. |
| 10000 mi | Drivers seat shifted and popped when making left- and right-hand turns. |
| 3300 mi | Rattle coming from interior, left rear of back seat. Dealer diagnosed it as a loose seat back and it was replaced. |
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 22000 mi | Seat was moving when going around corners. |
| 5000 mi | Driver seat pop noise and clicks felt while driving and going around turns/over bumps. |
| 6200 mi | Proximity and lane departure warnings are provided by left and right driver's seat vibrators. The vibrator mechanism renders the seat uncomfortable and feels like something is protruding into the upper thighs. Problem not resolved. |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 3000 mi | Squeaking sound coming from gas pedal. Dealership took it apart and put in foam to stop the plastic on metal sound when gas pedal was pushed. Gas pedal mounting system not a good design, flexes for 3/4 inch before it engages. |
| 20000 mi | Easy lift and drop tailgate was no longer dropping slowly. Had it repaired right before my warranty ran out. |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 1500 mi | Tailgate was very hard to open, dealer agreed and replaced pass. side latch on tailgate. |
| driver seat shifts side-side and front-back about 1/8" when driving. Was told by dealer that there is a "shim kit" and they would call me when it was available. Have never heard from them. | |
| 13000 mi | Driver Seat moves around. Prior repair attempt resulted in no return call on parts. Replaced seat track, problem resolved. |
| 30000 mi | Stitching in seat belt came loose. Seat belt was replaced. |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Tires needed balancing, in shop 2 days, replaced front tires, still has vibration issue | |
| Tire Balance issue, repaired with wheel replacement |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 27000 mi | driver side seat frame cracked. replaced seat frame |
| 7000 mi | Driver seat - excessive movement |
| 25000 mi | Drivers seat moves slightly side to side and seat cushion will not stay attached. Has been to dealer 6 times for this issue. Still not corrected and Chevrolet will not authorize replacement of seat but dealer is still working to correct. |
| 10800 mi | Dealer reinforced seats frame. |
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 49000 mi US $99 |
Brought vehicle to the dealer for a diagnose due to an intermittent high pitch humming noise coming from behind the dashboard area. |
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 1860 mi | faulty fuel level sensor replaced |
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 103000 mi US $50 |
Rear window cable broken. Replaced |
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 18000 mi | Front passenger door lock mechanism had to be replaced. Door had to be locked & unblocked manually. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 24000 mi | Align front driver door because of contact with rear door. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $450 |
Clips on driver side head light broke. Water leaked into the area. Fogged up and burned out lamp. Clips on driver side head light broke. Water leaked into the area. Fogged up and burned out lamp. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 69500 mi US $400 |
Passengers inside door handle stopped working. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 24000 mi US $30 |
Replaced power lock relays - existing problem when purchased from Enterprise car rentals. |
| 64500 mi US $1040 |
Interior driver side door indoor handle broken - couldn't open door from inside |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 75000 mi US $300 |
seat belt buckle broke |
| 95000 mi US $800 |
Air bag went bad |
| 105000 mi US $850 |
Tires |
| 93500 mi US $350 |
Drivers side electric window failed. Repaired the wire guides that move the window. All electric components etc were fine. |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 80000 mi US $35 |
The right top rail bed guard flew off and had to be replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $150 |
The mounting holes for the splash guard plastic had deteriorated and the splash guard was falling off. I bought an aftermarket guard and replaced the OEM one. |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 89000 mi US $94 |
Driver's side door glass was so scarred that it was difficult to see through. Caused by grains of sand being trapped between outer surface of glass and the plastic guide (or seals) on the opening into the door. After ten years of up and down, it was like rubbing it with sandpaper for that period of time. |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 27900 mi | Tailgate hard to open. Broken clip replaced. |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 16580 mi | Front drivers wheel hub bearing went bad. Entire wheel hub replaced under warranty |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 64100 mi US $60 |
Tailgate latch stopped working and unable to open tailgate. Mechanic found a broken plastic clip and replaced. |
| 75500 mi US $25 |
Driver door suddenly became difficult to open. Shop lubed latch and striker. Problem not entirely fixed, but manageable. |
| 65500 mi US $65 |
driver side suicide door handle broke. purchased new unit and replaced. |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | The driver's window was slowing down and 'grinding' while it was going down. This was corrected by replacing the strip. |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 40000 mi US $1700 |
Door handle, $200. |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 133000 mi | Back Door (Drivers Side) wont open |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 90000 mi US $99 |
Tailgate latch mechanism failed |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 25000 mi US $50 |
Antenae broken off |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 132300 mi US $25 |
Spare tire cable hoist safety latch would not release. Had to torch off. Will pick up a used one later. Common problem. Do like I did and check it at home, not on the road with a flat!! |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 163000 mi US $250 |
Spare tire hoist would not lower the spare tire. Hoist was replaced with a new unit. |
| 189000 mi | speedometer was not working, and would have cost about $500 parts and labor to fix. Nothing was ever done to repair this problem. |
| 88000 mi | could not get spare tire off vehicle. Tire dropped 6" only, the cable continued to spool out. Had to remove entire spare tire holder from vehicle. I was then able to grind off the safety tab that was so rusted, it was not repairable. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 123000 mi US $70 |
Truck will shake from speeds of 39mph to 45mph. Dealer unable to replicate issue. Recommended changing torque converter, front differential fluid, replacing all tires and getting an alignment. |
| 90000 mi US $115 |
Changed out front passenger side wheel bearing |
| 116000 mi US $200 |
Tailgate latch was broken. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Engine not specified
| 158000 mi | door handle and tailgate handle broken |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 183000 mi US $43 |
Driver’s outside mirror. Vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, DL8 RPO Code. Replaced mirror due to a crummy aftermarket supplier. TYC, garbage part failed within 6 months, both the company & place I purchased them from Autoanything.com refused to replace the unit. Unit failed 2 ways the mounting point/swivel/folding area broke off behind the mirror. Mirror constantly shook while driving resulting in poor side visibility. |
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 254200 mi C $185 |
Tailgate latch broken door latch broken |
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 165000 mi US $1050 |
windshield wiper fluid hoses broken driver's window severely scratched |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 126000 mi US $150 |
handle on tailgate replaced |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
270-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 93000 mi US $160 |
Left window not functioning since Spring. Driver's power window lost cable and is being replaced. |
| 94000 mi US $50 |
tailgate latch rusted would not operate. Latch de-rusted and lubed. |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 169700 mi US $93 |
Front Driver's side window regulator (manual) needed to be replaced. Regulator and hand crank was replaced. |
| 171300 mi US $45 |
I replaced the driver's side exterior door handle. The door handle was pulled off by accident on a morning with extreme cold and approx. 1/4 ice accumulation. No more force than usual. |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 218000 mi US $250 |
Door latch and lock on drivers side disintegrated. Had to cut out exterior door handle and rebuild the guts of the door. |
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Engine not specified
| 147400 mi | In this case the gas tank fell out on the ground due to corrosion of the frame. Mechanic refused to guarantee any part of it due to corrosion. Before this, the upper shock mounts rusted away from the frame, brake lines failed. |
| 162000 mi US $1500 |
Frame broken and had to be welded |
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