2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 10%of 363 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,250miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 10% of the 363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When opening my driver's side door to get out of my truck, the door handle fell off in my hand. I had to put down the window to open the door from the outside. My mechanic told me that he has had to replace several chevy cast aluminum door handles in 2020 because of the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11396898, filed 2021-02, 85,000 miles“The interior dash panel on my SILVERADO 1500, 4x4, crew cab has cracked behind the instrument cluster causing a loud rattle when going over bumps. The dash panel has also started to crack at the passenger side air bag location and I feel this could be a very dangerous situation if the airbag were to deploy, causing plastic dash parts to dislodge and hit occupants.”
NHTSA complaint #10762536, filed 2015-09, 45,000 miles“The dashboard around the instrument cluster as well as the passenger side airbag has developed large cracks due to poor made products or poor manufacturing processes. Due to the explosive nature of the airbags as well as the location of the cracks on the dashboard, I fear the airbag will go off in a front end collision causing sharp plastic pieces from the dashboard to unnecessarily injure me and/ or my passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #10821566, filed 2016-01, 18,000 miles“The dash cracked in multiple areas after only 3 years. The cracks are located on the passenger side dash around the airbag housing. It started with the front left corner of the airbag then later with the right side. The cracks are significant and pieces of the dash are protruding up. I have contacted GM and they will not do anything about the dash saying it is not a safety issue. I strongly disagree. If the airbag deploys fragments from the dash could become projectiles and cause severe injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10954638, filed 2017-02, 28,000 miles“I'm writing about my dashboard cracking above the passenger side airbag. I have a 2010 chevy crew cab and I'm on my 3rd dashboard for this truck. I'm the original owner and only have 50,000 miles on the truck that is in like new condition. This is definitely and major problem with this design of dash and needs to be addressed. Immediately. I have an appointment to change out the dash again this week but it is going to cost me hundreds of dollars for something I shouldn't have to pay for. What is my next step from here?”
NHTSA complaint #10979237, filed 2017-04, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10237648May 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 8 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 29 | 3% |
| 2020 | 26 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 46 | 4% |
| 2014 | 90 | 6% |
| 2013 | 75 | 25% |
| 2012 | 35 | 16% |
| 2011 | 72 | 13% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 54 | 12% |
| 2008 | 60 | 7% |
| 2007 | 55 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 2% |
| 2003 | 27 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 6% |
| 2000 | 33 | 5% |
| 1999 | 53 | 9% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
197 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsEngine
33 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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