2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 9%of 363 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 9% of the 363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought a 2010 chevy SILVERADO 1500 z 71 4 x 4 from eight graph in davison and it had multiple misfires I put new spark plugs wires coils and fuel injectors and now it's miss firing and cylinder six and I put another set of spark plugs wires and coil's on it and it still misfire and cylinder six I'm trying to see if it something the manufacture”
NHTSA complaint #11342353, filed 2020-07, 194,251 miles“While driving on a highway stabilitrack turns off then few seconds later traction control turns off then I get either a cylinder misfire or throttle body code. Truck then goes into reduced power mode with rough idle. I can clear the codes with obd reader and it runs fine for a while.”
NHTSA complaint #11301255, filed 2020-01, 211,000 miles“Bought the truck in april, 2016 and now have a constant knock from engine. I was told it is probably the lifters. I did research to find many others having issues with lifters on vehicles that have the afm/dod which controls fuel and cylinder use when at steady highway speeds. I travel by highway to and from work. I still owe $17,000 on this truck. It is my only means of transportation.”
NHTSA complaint #10950221, filed 2017-02, 119,000 miles“I own a 2010 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. While driving approximately 68 MPH on the highway, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, service stabiltrack and reduced engine power warning all came on at once causing the truck to reduce speed quickly and dangerously on the highway. I was almost rear ended as the my speed went from 68 MPH to less than 30 MPH in an instant. Thankfully the gentleman was able to slow in time- through on his hazards and help escort me to the emergency shoulder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081714, filed 2018-03, 67,000 miles“Engine started ticking noise during winter 2020 at about km 83000. I changed engine oil. During winter no noise at start up, once the operating temp reaches 100 * f. Ticking noise starts. I took it to dealer, told me lifters, gave me quote for camshaft & lifters, very expensive. I hear these engines are known for hydraulic lifter problems. I just parked the truck as winter snow & cold. Out of warranty. My mileage is low. I contacted gmcanada, they refer me back to dealer. Then another dealer told me get AC delco engine oil supplement, GM product. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405710, filed 2021-03, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11009532Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11008906Aug 19, 2024This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 74 | 58% |
| 2025 | 57 | 53% |
| 2024 | 149 | 47% |
| 2023 | 153 | 39% |
| 2022 | 257 | 39% |
| 2021 | 395 | 46% |
| 2020 | 251 | 33% |
| 2019 | 378 | 34% |
| 2018 | 103 | 20% |
| 2017 | 114 | 16% |
| 2016 | 72 | 9% |
| 2015 | 132 | 12% |
| 2014 | 191 | 13% |
| 2013 | 33 | 11% |
| 2012 | 25 | 12% |
| 2011 | 40 | 7% |
| 2010 | 33 | 9% |
| 2009 | 36 | 8% |
| 2008 | 44 | 5% |
| 2007 | 48 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
197 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsBody and structure
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology