2010 Chevrolet Silverado Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 19%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, 19% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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.
“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“Three cracks around the passenger airbag. First cracked appeared about 60,000 miles followed by the next smaller one then around 85,000 the larger one. This appears to be a common problem that GM is aware of but is not accepting responsibility for the potential safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10820344, filed 2016-01, 60,000 miles“Total fog up of windshield and all windows. This only occurs below freezing as noted by the information center warning of the possibility of freezing roads. The yellow A/C on light in the fan speed control knob is not on, and when the A/C button is pushed the yellow A/C on light flashes three times and goes out. There is no configuration that will activate the A/C and thus mitigate the fog! …”
NHTSA complaint #10404980, filed 2011-06, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the steering control sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 11/24/14”
NHTSA complaint #10639938, filed 2014-09, 41,000 miles“The dashboard is cracked in 3 places around the airbag. This could potentially be a safety hazard if the airbag were to deploy sending projectile pieces of plastic towards the occupants of the vehicle. The cracks in the dashboard formed due to an obvious design flaw. There was no incident that caused the cracks just normal driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10818425, filed 2016-01Related service bulletins
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10112155Aug 7, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an intermittent "Check Trailer…
- 10112427Oct 24, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customer's wanting to add the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular…
- 10047479Sep 1, 2012Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 | 12 | 16% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 18% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 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