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Chevrolet Silverado HD repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 238 repairs.
Chevrolet Silverado HD electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 38000 mi | Tailgate assist went out again. |
2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 41000 mi US $75 |
replaced shorted out fan in cooled seat (heated seat stayed on) |
2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 29000 mi | Driver Information Center center screen had no sound including turn signals after an On Star call was finished. I believe there was a service bulletin to re-load the DIC software to fix. |
2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 31300 mi | Replaced inverter |
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 108000 mi US $34 |
Low beam headlight, driver side, out. Took 45 with the tools available to change. Had to remove battery, move w/w reservoir, re-hook up battery just to check it was working. |
| 111000 mi US $300 |
Missing cover for engine fuse box, working in desert, sand began shorting out fuses. |
| 121000 mi US $120 |
Headlight out again. After past experience changing only the burnt out light and then having the other one go out a week later (with such difficulty getting to either headlight), I opted for a mechanic to change both headlights. |
| 124000 mi | CD heard trying to engage even with vehicle turned off for a day. Opted to jam a CD partway in to block it and so I could continue listening to the radio. Live with it for now. |
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 88000 mi US $275 |
Replaced starter |
2010 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 97000 mi US $10 |
Cruise control would turn on/off, but wouldn't set a speed to hold. If you pull up on the brake pedal it sometimes would work. Research shows a switch on the brake pedal that cancels cruise control when brake is pressed as bad. Acdelco Part D1586H (Brake Light Switch) |
2009 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 137000 mi US $189 |
Replaced alternator |
2009 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 104000 mi US $150 |
The truck was making a chirping sound. I thought it was the alternator so I replaced it. The chirping continued so I replaced the serpentine belt. It continues to chirp. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 51000 mi US $1200 |
3 of the automatic door locks stopped functioning. Computer that recieved the key fob signal had to be replaced. Couldn't lock it with the keypad or with the unlock-lock |
| 125000 mi | Passenger side air temp was coming out HOT. Looked up fix on Internet. Turned engine off, cycled the air controller thru each position slowly, started engine and passenger side control and temp were back in synch. |
| 135000 mi US $110 |
Battery died- was Original from when purchased in 2013 |
| 136000 mi US $21 |
Passenger side headlight, 2 nd time out |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 86700 mi US $700 |
starter replaced |
| 117000 mi US $50 |
Truck would not start in cold weather. Batteries load tested fine. Discovered corrosion inside ground cable from batteries (not at terminal). Also seemed cable was a bit small from the factory. Replaced with heavier cable I had. Fixed problem |
| 187000 mi US $200 |
Replaced broken master window switch in DS door |
| 110000 mi | HVAC blower motor died. Replaced. |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 69000 mi US $190 |
Upgraded to 145 amp from 105 amp alternator, serpetine belt replaced. |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 96000 mi US $130 |
Blower motor relay and blower motor. Repair unsuccessful. |
| 101000 mi US $220 |
Bad window motors...driver and passenger side |
| 126700 mi US $70 |
Odometer, other gauges failed |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 90000 mi US $150 |
speedometer was rebuilt, stopped working |
| 116000 mi US $350 |
rear window motor and controller replaced. Still need to replace driver window and mirror controller. Had to rebuild speedometer panel at about 90,000 miles. |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 100000 mi US $1181 |
100,000 mile service and replace battery |
| 135346 mi US $546 |
Replace starter and battery |
| 135557 mi US $253 |
A/C quit. Added freon and replaced fan clutch. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 76000 mi | Blend motor actuator stopped working. Fixed motor myself. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 136000 mi US $270 |
instrument cluster failure, replaced with rebuilt unit |
| 146000 mi US $1800 |
Low beams failed. Turned out to be wire corrosion and short-circuit at where the plow wiring harness tapped into the factory electrical system. Mechanic replaced the corroded wires. |
| 155000 mi US $10 |
Passenger side low beam |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 105000 mi US $1350 |
A/C system evaluated for poor performance. A/C high side fitting and schrader valve found to be leaking, replaced. A/C system evacuated and refilled with refrigerant. |
| 106252 mi US $50 |
Replaced broken HVAC mode door actuator. |
| 141475 mi C $793 |
Replaced the A/C compressor |
| 104000 mi US $20 |
Mouse nest and waste in under hood fuse box, numerous electrical contact cleaning etc |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 60000 mi US $130 |
Instrument cluster dead. Dealer quoted $700, even though there was an extended warranty, My expired 4 months prior/ I found a company (in Canada) who repairs the instrument cluster, so I sent it to them. Haven't gotten it back yet, but cost speedometer, dash console failed (fuel guages, spedo, tach everything). Had a wizard in canada fix my part, shipped to them & installed myself. |
| 84000 mi US $100 |
Heater fan resistor failure |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 116500 mi US $575 |
Component that controls the gauges was causing faulty readings with oil pressure and temperature gauges. Replaced with a re-manufactured unit. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 170000 mi | Dashboard lost all power (even the CEL did not light up) |
| 172000 mi US $100 |
BAttery dead. Found power draw when car off of 650mA. Traced to instrument cluster computer not shutting down after turning car off. Tried to replace with used unit that was recommended, it fit but did not work (light up) when car started |
2002 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 167000 mi US $318 |
Refrigerant recharge, refrigerant fitting replacement, fan clutch replacement |
| 178000 mi US $85 |
Replaced battery, prorated under warranty |
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