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Expensive Chevrolet Silverado HD repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (28%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 54 repairs.
Chevrolet Silverado HD repair cost distribution
$2500+ (29%)
$1000 - $2499 (71%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 250000 mi US $3215 |
throttle body and all other sensors replaced |
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 Front wheel bearing out |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 65000 mi US $1000 |
Leaking water pump replaced |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 183000 mi US $2800 |
Replaced turbo |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 177000 mi US $200 |
Replaced leaking transmission cooler line |
| 185300 mi US $120 |
My door froze shut after a snowstorm in early January. When I tried opening it early the next morning, the door handle broke off. Took it to the dealer to replace the exterior door handle. |
| 187000 mi US $200 |
Replaced broken master window switch in DS door and broken inside door handle. |
| 240000 mi US $2800 |
Worn front suspension components and all 4 shocks. Replaced shocks, tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, sway bar end links, upper control arms, pitman arm, idler arm and steering stabilizer |
| 98900 mi US $500 |
Engine dies of fuel starvation. Crack in fuel filter base let air in fuel system. Replaced fuel filter mount base. |
| 112000 mi US $1000 |
Leaking transmission cooler line. Replaced line. Replaced serpentine belt. |
| 54000 mi US $1000 |
turbocharger oil return line leak |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 76100 mi US $600 |
Transfer case electronic servo motor for 4WD gear selection |
| 79000 mi US $1400 |
Front hub and bearings on 4WD |
| 124000 mi US $1100 |
Driveline support bearing worn; replaced Oil pan gasket leaking; replaced |
| 207000 mi US $1300 |
Idler pulley froze up. Upon arriving at the dealer noticed the alternator bearing was loose |
| 54100 mi US $1150 |
4 wheel drive lockup module failed |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 305000 mi US $1700 |
Egr went bad. |
| 308000 mi US $350 |
Hydroboost |
| 316000 mi US $400 |
Water pump failure |
| 317000 mi US $1300 |
Pitman arm, idler arm, tie rods, power steering lines. wheel bearings sway bar |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 131300 mi US $400 |
OBDII Code P0238: Bad Turbocharger sensor needed to be replaced (required removing part of cooling line for access) |
| 138000 mi US $1210 |
Brake lines, pads, rotors, calipers, control module - total replacement due to corrosion |
| 146000 mi US $1800 |
Transmission lines replaced Radiator replaced - factory original broke when shop was replacing transmission lines Wheel bearing assembly replaced (right front wheel) 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. |
| 147000 mi US $225 |
Replaced leaking radiator hose |
| 155000 mi US $150 |
ATF leak, was a hose that needed to be replaced. Exhaust pressure code thrown, slight "whistle" when operating while engine is cold or under heavy load. Problem was not pinpointed, will attempt a repair later. |
| 86200 mi US $220 |
Water pump failed. Pump is gear driven, and very difficult to replace. |
| 87500 mi US $5200 |
Blown head gaskets. Bad turbo sensor. Bad batteries, four bad glow plugs... |
| 115700 mi US $120 |
Fuel leak, not fixed |
| 113500 mi US $1690 |
Cracked & leaking fuel injector, cylinder 2 |
| 133000 mi US $1200 |
MAF wire broken. Repaired wire. Front end worn. Replaced parts. |
| 135000 mi US $860 |
Full brake service. First one in the car's life. |
| 96000 mi US $128 |
Vehicle went into Speed Limited mode - entire exhaust system replaced (at dealer expense - $2400). Vehicle again went into Speed Limited mode, rear sensors replace, $128. Seems fixed. |
| 111000 mi US $300 |
Missing cover for engine fuse box, working in desert, sand began shorting out fuses. Headlight drivers side out of alignment. Had vibrated loose. just needed reset. |
| 117000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission Control Module OOS |
| 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. |
| 122000 mi US $950 |
Service exhaust system light came on, code was to a Heater1 breakdown. Heater replaced by dealer. Four hours labor, $400 part. |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 102300 mi US $280 |
Clunk when NOT turning. Mid steering arm was worn. |
| 123000 mi US $2500 |
Wheel bearing completely worn. Replaced both wheel bearings. Axle seal also leaking. Seal was stuck in there, had to be machined out. Replaced both axle seals. |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 100000 mi US $1181 |
100,000 mile service and replace battery |
| 124145 mi US $278 |
Left rear axle seal |
| 134000 mi US $532 |
Replace font left wheel hub |
| 135346 mi US $546 |
Replace starter and battery |
| 135557 mi US $253 |
A/C quit. Added freon and replaced fan clutch. |
2004.5 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 142640 mi C $200 |
Links Tie rod end Transmission too warm towing |
| 189720 mi C $1400 |
Wear through spot on transfer case. Transfer case replaced with upgraded case. Axel seals |
| 109600 mi US $300 |
Check engine light on for faulty glow plug |
| 119000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced pads, calipers, brake hoses, lines Replaced shocks and shock bracket that rotted away |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 153000 mi US $4000 |
replaced leaking fuel injectors, lousy GM problem running away from a needed recall "extended warranty" |
| 155000 mi US $200 |
replaced water pump |
| 48000 mi US $7200 |
Lower radiator clamp broke, slowly leaked coolant, engine over heated, flushed coolant system, changed oil and filter. Everthing OK. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 124000 mi US $1200 |
U-joints, replaced one that was failing and two others that were on their way. Normal wear/use. Front Wheel Bearings Replaced All Ball Joints Replaced |
| 136000 mi US $270 |
instrument cluster failure, replaced with rebuilt unit |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 100160 mi C $6065 |
Engine was replaced with engine from an auto wrecker. The head gasket had gone. Also a new transfer case was put in. This was the 2nd transfer case put in. It was replaced previously at 127,000 km. |
| 140120 mi C $425 |
4wheel drive actuator motor replaced. |
| 141360 mi C $100 |
Tailgate would flop open while driving and was hard to close at times. Took the latch assembly apart. Cleaned and lubricated it. |
| 141475 mi C $793 |
Replaced the A/C compressor |
| 143079 mi C $1696 |
replaced both U-joints on driveshaft, and rear pinion yoke, seal and nut squealing and clunking from left front wheel. left front wheel bearing hub and cv shaft needing replacing all 4 shocks replaced as they were weak or wet |
| 147560 mi C $130 |
Rear brake line on driver’s side ruptured and needed to be replaced. Brake fluid topped up and brakes were bleed. |
| 105000 mi US $1350 |
Upper & lower ball joints, both sides. 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. |
| 106181 mi US $200 |
Replaced both front CV axles. Passenger side outer boot was torn and throwing grease. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 137000 mi US $200 |
Replaced all u joints and carrier bearing |
| 138000 mi US $580 |
Replace oil pan, front and rear seals and cover gaskets. Timing service and water pump |
| 147000 mi US $800 |
Full brake job (rotors, pads), hydroboost. Lower ball joints, sway bar end links, front hub bearings. Transmission output seal. O2 sensor. |
| 148000 mi US $1000 |
Replace bearings and seals in rear diff |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Engine not specified
| 105000 mi US $1800 |
The bad injectors were let diesel into my oil. |
| 128340 mi C $2100 |
Injectors replaced. I provided parts. The whole thing turned into a nightmare. Injector failed after 1000 km. Valve covers damaged. Remedial repairs required. |
| 130820 mi C $800 |
Lost oil pressure. Duramax engine is toast. Probably main bearing.. |
| 172620 mi C $3840 |
Rear end was replaced. Locked up while driving. Gears and housing were damaged beyond repair. |
| 180680 mi C $2160 |
Turbo failed and was replaced Injectors replaced |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 117900 mi US $1800 |
replaced several parts in the transfer case |
| 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. |
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