2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Check engine warning light came on then immediately lost all engine power completely stalled), electrical (except headlights), power steering, power brakes. Engine would not restart after vehicle stopped (went into walk home mode), not even the horn would work! After about 20 minutes, the engine would restart and I could drive home, but with the check engine light on. I took the truck to the dealership the next day. The reprogrammed the main computer. After a few days, it happened again! Took the truck back to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721241, filed 2015-05, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. While driving various speeds, the transmission coolant lines leaked oil onto the exhaust. The contact smelled smoke under the vehicle along the passenger side. Kevin whittaker Chevrolet in greenville, south carolina was made aware of the failure and stated that the transmission coolant lines leaked at the crimp fittings. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11055534, filed 2017-12, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10248721Dec 18, 2023This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 10 | 32% |
| 2024 | 36 | 25% |
| 2023 | 17 | 36% |
| 2022 | 19 | 20% |
| 2021 | 30 | 34% |
| 2020 | 33 | 30% |
| 2019 | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 9 | 17% |
| 2016 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 | 20 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 13% |
| 2013 | 4 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 10% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 21 | 10% |
| 2006 | 32 | 18% |
| 2005 | 21 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 7% |
| 2002 | 12 | 3% |
| 2001 | 26 | 7% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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