2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 6%of 363 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 6% of the 363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving the truck will shutter and eventually stall. This happens when driving at all speeds, even when sitting idle. The dealer tells me there was an extended warranty on this part but I was not notified. I feel this is a safety concern and should be replaced regardless of milage.”
NHTSA complaint #11204729, filed 2019-04, 110,000 miles“Entire vehicle shut off as if the key were turned off , this has happened many times- I lose power steering, all electrical, steering etc. Very frustrating bc chevy states that there is no recall for 2010 model silverado so I'm expected to pay out of pocket??? This isn't right- I've always been pleased with my chevys but not with this one.”
NHTSA complaint #10695225, filed 2015-03, 49,000 miles“Driving approx 55mph down a highway when vehicle suddenly slowed to 30 MPH and several messages came to dash (engine power reduced, traction control off and service stabilitrack). Due to sudden drop in speed, I was involved in a near miss accident from a following vehicle I took the vehicle to be serviced at the Chevrolet dealership and they replaced the throttle body sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10582770, filed 2014-04, 46,000 miles“Driving to dallas texas and freeway 40 east bound about 3:00 am or abit after 3:00 am it began to smell burnt and after that we began to see black smoke in the from of the engine straight from where I drive we traveled about 70-75 miles/ per hour when we tried to stop the truck the lights and locks inside started acting crazy and also the alarm was crazy at the moment we were scared for our lives because we could not stop the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10559995, filed 2014-01, 40,000 miles“Started getting an service srs system dic notification and srs. I was able to narrow down the cause to opening the drivers side front door. Used a scan tool to read the codes and it was throwing code b0085 symptom 00 which is a side impact sensor. Replaced side impact sensor and issues persist with the same symptoms. I was directed by a few mechanics that Chevrolet had changed the gauge of the wires and they have seen multiple failures within the shielding which does not have any signs of wear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871745, filed 2016-06, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11007196Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which…
- 11006274Aug 13, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the…
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11002312Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 22% |
| 2025 | 26 | 24% |
| 2024 | 43 | 13% |
| 2023 | 63 | 16% |
| 2022 | 140 | 21% |
| 2021 | 113 | 13% |
| 2020 | 117 | 16% |
| 2019 | 191 | 17% |
| 2018 | 104 | 20% |
| 2017 | 123 | 17% |
| 2016 | 119 | 15% |
| 2015 | 165 | 15% |
| 2014 | 341 | 24% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 21 | 10% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 6% |
| 2009 | 43 | 10% |
| 2008 | 91 | 10% |
| 2007 | 81 | 10% |
| 2006 | 48 | 13% |
| 2005 | 189 | 36% |
| 2004 | 267 | 34% |
| 2003 | 195 | 24% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 3% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 6% |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
197 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsBody and structure
38 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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