2010 Chevrolet Silverado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, 11% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“This truck is less than 4 years in my ownership (bought new). This winter I saw red dots in the snow and low and behold the transmission lines are leaking. A $300 bill not covered under warrantee. Seems the rubber ends do not like cold weather but yet they are allowed to sell this vehicle in a state with cold weather. I have also had the air-conditioning compressor give out and it was not covered under warranty a $1000 repair. I have also had the bumper replace because it rusted through in the first years, at least it was covered under warrantee.”
NHTSA complaint #10723118, filed 2015-06, 55,000 miles“Truck was shifting up and down at low speeds noticed that the transmission cooler lines where leaking. Towed truck to dealer when I noticed that transmission oil was leaking onto exhaust pipe. This was a very dangerous situation where the truck could go on fire. Transmission had seal failure in which it was rebuilt at dealer. Transmission rebuilt was covered under warranty but cooler lines where not.”
NHTSA complaint #10525881, filed 2013-07, 60,900 miles“6 spd transmission cooling lines leaking at hose crimp by radiator. May cause a fire under hood because tranny oil is coating lines all the way back by exhaust manifold.”
NHTSA complaint #10579729, filed 2014-04, 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 after inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that there was fluid leaking under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission lines and transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,075.”
NHTSA complaint #10690426, filed 2015-02, 46,075 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10075716Nov 6, 2015Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in…
- 10114597Jul 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada…
- 10113664May 29, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
- 10112079May 21, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module and Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump placed on parts…
- 10112060May 7, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2ML70 Transmission Assembly will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical…
- 10112036Jan 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a groan, growl, or moan coming from the vehicle when operating the…
- 10112030Jan 24, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a groan, growl, or moan coming from the vehicle when operating the…
- 10112437Oct 31, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a random bump, chuggle, or fishbite sensation when crowding the…
- 10112401Oct 9, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or…
- 10036204Oct 1, 2013Chevrolet/gmc: delayed or no drive and delayed or no reverse with dtc's, range inhibit. Model years 2001-2013. *pe updated on 06/08/2011. *kb updated on 06/16/2011. *kb updated…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 29 | 9% |
| 2004 | 49 | 8% |
| 2003 | 81 | 12% |
| 2002 | 70 | 10% |
| 2001 | 64 | 7% |
| 2000 | 103 | 8% |
| 1999 | 97 | 6% |
| 1998 | 14 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 13% |
| 1996 | 22 | 12% |
| 1995 | 20 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTires
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.
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