2010 Chevrolet Silverado Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, 13% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,950 miles.
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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667422, filed 2014-12, 27,000 miles“Right after I bought the truck in 2010 I notice right off my brakes weren't working right .so I got in touch with the dealership and they told me to bring it in I took the truck in and they had one of their employee to take it for a drive around town he came back and said nothing was wrong but I still had the problem so icalled them back again and then they told me to get in touch with general motors so icalled them and talk to 2 different people there and then general motors called ramey Chevrolet in richland va and they told general motor that where welive in the mountains that it would…”
NHTSA complaint #10609631, filed 2014-07, 10,000 miles“Truck wouldn't restart when backing out of a driveway on the highway and shifting into drive. Also there is a vibration heard when driving about 30 or 40 miles per hour. Took it to the chevy dealer where it was bought and they said nothing was wrong with it and that they tested it out.”
NHTSA complaint #10535176, filed 2013-08, 50,000 miles“Engine,powertrain and electrical shut down, fuel shows empty when full, has happened nine times while at speed. Have to coast to stop where ever room can be found, turn key to off and wait then restart.”
NHTSA complaint #10481095, filed 2012-10, 2,600 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while parked, she observed multiple cracks on the dashboard near the steering column and the passenger air bag area. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10850037, filed 2016-03, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 | 20 | 16% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 13% |
| 2009 | 17 | 22% |
| 2008 | 48 | 30% |
| 2007 | 38 | 21% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 64 | 20% |
| 2004 | 159 | 26% |
| 2003 | 116 | 17% |
| 2002 | 25 | 4% |
| 2001 | 30 | 3% |
| 2000 | 38 | 3% |
| 1999 | 51 | 3% |
| 1998 | 20 | 7% |
| 1997 | 16 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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