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ProblemsByVin Index / 2010-CHEVROLET-SILVERADO / COMPLAINTS
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2010 Chevrolet Silverado owner complaints

421 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 10 complaints shown

199 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/31/2019 ODI #11292292.0

After 3 1/2 years of recall, nothing has been done to this vehicle due to Chevrolet saying "later" you will be notified. I feel this amount of time is neglect.

12/31/2017 159,000 mi ODI #11057732.0

Air bag indicator comes on and off, very concerned

12/30/2016 ODI #10938732.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

12/28/2016 100,000 mi ODI #10937988.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/26/2024 Crash ODI #11632435.0

I was in an accident and the truck is toatalled and the air bags did not deploy

12/26/2018 160,000 mi ODI #11163504.0

Ignition ~ won't turn over. Only ignition key & fob on the key ring ~ key will not turn over, can't start car & now air bag light comes on & off intermittently.

12/20/2017 80,000 mi ODI #11055653.0

"takata recall" - I received a recall letter in july 2016 but have called dealers multiple times and they say there is nothing they can do and gm feels my truck is safe. I have moved twice since the initial contact but still live in the souther high humidity area (moved from new orleans to houston). How do I get my truck fixed???

12/20/2017 157,171 mi ODI #11055652.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact struck a patch of water and it felt like the vehicle was hydroplaning. When the brakes were applied, both the driver and passenger side door air bags deployed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The police was present, but a report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 157,171.

12/19/2017 ODI #11055501.0

Takata recall. I received a letter in the mail regarding the airbag recall which stated "contact your nearest dealership immediately to schedule a free repair." I called my dealership, gillman Chevrolet 956-365-6150, and was told there was no fix for the issue and there is nothing they can do for me

12/19/2016 ODI #10936144.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

other 2 complaints shown

12/23/2014 69,000 mi ODI #10667896.0

Noticed smell of gasoline- progressively became stronger. Noted gasoline leaking from vehicle- taken to service- fuel line from the fuel pump to the gas tank was heavily corroded/leaking. Potential existed for fire/explosion d/t leaking gasoline. Also shortly after purchase of vehicle as new, had to have rear bumper replaced d/t rusting of part. *tr

12/23/2010 ODI #10372828.0

The air conditioner will not come on to clear window of fog below 40 degrees . This is dangerous and has caused me to almost go off road as no visibility present. The windows will fog up so quickly and the defroster can not clear windshield fast enough .the air conditioner is automatically controlled instead of manually. *ln

lighting 2 complaints shown

12/21/2020 ODI #11384484.0

Right front light keeps going out no matter how many times I replace it

12/19/2016 92,450 mi ODI #10936164.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet silverado 1500. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the third brake light was shifting out of place. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the interior of the third brake light housing was corroded with rust and, in due time, the light would fall out or cause a fire hazard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 92,450.

steering 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/29/2023 ODI #11562642.0

Frame is rotting quickly and causing suspension issues

body 1 complaint shown

36 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/27/2014 50,500 mi ODI #10668502.0

The driver's door failed to open from the inside when arriving at my destination. The locks appeared to work both manually and electrically but the inside door latch handle would not open the door. I think this is a bit of a safety issue. Very difficult to climb across the console to get to the passenger side door. It finally cleared itself after a bit of time, but you want that door to open when you need it to open. A couple of weeks later I was playing with it again, it opened but would not latch to close. I would suspect the issues are related but have not had it back to the dealer to have it looked at. *tr

engine 1 complaint shown

26 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/26/2018 145,000 mi ODI #11163461.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet silverado 1500. After starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal tapping noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lifter tap was affected and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

visibility 1 complaint shown

13 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/22/2012 36,000 mi ODI #10489517.0

My truck has had this problem from the time it was made. They designed the defroster to work with the ac unit to produce dry air. But once the outside temp drops below 35 degrees the ac unit shuts off. With this setup it causes my windows to fog up with moist air requiring me to pull off the road until I can get the window cleared. Over the last two years I have almost wrecked due to not being able to see. I have contacted the dealer and Chevrolet and have not got any help. *tr

electrical 1 complaint shown

21 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/20/2014 27,000 mi ODI #10667422.0

While driving to work in heavy traffic, my 2010 Chevrolet silverado with 27,000 mile suddenly lost power and slowed from 50mph to 25mph in a matter of seconds. Due to the extreme reduction in speed with out my brake lights being engaged, a vehicle following me had to make an emergency maneuver, turn in the right lane, and almost struck a third vehicle. Three warning messages were given that included, engine power reduced, traction control off and service stabilitrack. The vehicle started to run extremely rough and I pulled into a parking lot. While in the parking, lot I researched the above listed messages and found that several other owners have experienced the same problem that has been linked to the throttle body system and the intake. I then researched if any recalls have been issued f

Showing 300 of 421 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Chevrolet/Silverado#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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