2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems
38 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado 1500. While traveling 15-20 MPH the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly began to accelerate without a warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the contact was informed that the solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 6300.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the ignition switch failed to turn over, and the catalytic converter failed and was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Air bags 197 complaints
- Body & structure 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Stability control 19 complaints