Top 5 Problems Chevy Silverado Truck 2nd Generation 2007-14

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[@Thundarr995]

When parking in direct sunlight,make sure to use a windshield shade. Otherwise there's a good chance that the color will bubble up and peel off. Then you're dashboard will look like crap. I'm from WA. and it rains about 9 months out of the year here. We don't get blazing hot summers usually. I guess it's hot enough to make it peel though. It's like GM used plasti-dip on the dash.

[@pmotorsports8276]

Too bad they got rid of the drive by cable

[@muddbabyproductions9795]

HOW ABOUT SLOW FUEL PUMPING? I’ve changed everything . Neck, charcoal,solenoid map sensor, I gave up lol every dollar it’s stops when I pump gas

[@beforeal580]

Dash board falls in cause it’s made at Disney land . Out of mouse ears from trash can . Yes connections in this truck all over his truck made at Disney World. Goofy designed all the connections. GM sucks they want like 80k for a truck now . But really it would take 4 ltz trucks . To equal the money.

[@tarabryan8902]

I had to buy the interior door handle from you guys 2 months ago lol

[@kari53]

My Top 5 issues with this model: 1) The Chevy Shake: This is a frame design flaw. GM recommends keeping 250lbs in bed. 2) Accessory belt slip and squeal: Simply use Armour All or tire shine on the backside of belt. 3) DOD 5.3 L engine consumes a ton of oil: Reprogram engine to not go into 4 cylinder mode. 4) Brakes can be very week and hard to push pedal. (Rear drum models): Master cylinder booster swap. 5) Water entry in rear doors: Pull plug from bottom of doors and let it always drain out. Bonus complaint: Rear fender wells in bed rot out if not sprayed inside via tail light removal.

[@et2525]

Thanks so much for this, really, thank you

[@IbeSyke]

2012 damn stability track / traction control light lol I just lived with it for the pass 5 years. The door handles outside cheap replaced 2 times 1 is broken right now 🤦‍♂️ and a broken side door panel from jumping in and out of the truck because I lifted it and refuse to pay for running boards 😅 well with that being said I'm been blessed this truck has never gave me engine problems just recently 2022 the oil light looks like it's going to be just a censor problem 🤞 . So besides the noise 🙄 now for being old its been a trooper.

[@ch.i.c.o5922]

Clunking noise starting from stop 1s gear and a little on 2nd

[@d-wall7181]

I’m having a problem with a misfire in the #6 cylinder. I took the top end of the engine apart and discovered a valve was stuck on the #6 cylinder. I replaced both valves in that cylinder and less than 5k miles later I have another misfire. I haven’t diagnosed it yet but if it is the #6 again then that would mean that cylinder isn’t getting properly lubricated right? What would cause that?

[@ananth218Canada]

thanks guys

[@1AAuto]

Anytime Ananth! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@dubltap7216]

I have 220k on my 09 Silverado and haven't had any of these issues. Guess I'm just lucky.

[@1AAuto]

+Terry Swensen Yes! Thanks for watching!

[@jmrichards5910]

My problems: Excess oil consumption. Power everything in the doors is glitchy. Top dashboard cracked in multiple places. Tailgate handles broken.

[@williammiller7799]

My oil consumption, at least some of it, I have concluded is that the Valve Stem Seals are bad.

[@livalittle100]

how about lifters? lol, Good video!

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[@Thundarr995]

Disable the cylinder deactivation and you'll probably never have problems with the lifters,or oil consumption issues. There's chips that plug directly into your OBD2 port that achieve this with no modifications.Believe it or not,you'll probably get better mpg if your truck is running on all cylinders.

[@cacaroto1973]

Often the problem of the lifters is the plastic lifters guide, you need to replace

[@cacaroto1973]

It looks like lifters are the problem, but the reason is often the plastic lifter guides as the groove wears out and the lifters turn

[@paquesepas6696]

@@Thundarr995 link to this?

[@j.anders6895]

Stay away from 08 and 14, best were 11,12 in that clump of time, they all had afm though. Ways to disengage that nowadays though, leave your truck in fifth gear or plug-in a afm disabler

[@mbord169]

You forgot the armrest on drivers door panel! Cheaply done...it breaks too. Mine has been busted for a long time now. Wish someone made a kit for just the armrest without me having to buy whole door panel!

[@frankshort7798]

O o o oriellys auto parts has replacement parts for the Chevy door handles armrest etc.

[@jhalscott]

How can you do a video on the top problems and completely ignore the biggest problem of all, the AFM DOD lifter failure?

[@KF1]

Does seem like an omission. Thankfully the 4.8 doesn't have that system, only the 5.3. I researched before I bought.

[@johnblakeparker]

Engine Lifters going bad and excessive oil consumption should be in top 3

[@Will-wb6nk]

I think that issue is mostly with the '07 to '10 models

[@haydenreyes4621]

@@Will-wb6nk 07-08

[@user-vx7zl6kp9m]

My dad's 2012 Sierra got new rings at around 78k because the rings were stuck in the pistons. The cylinder deactivation on those suck. You should run them hard every once and a while ore get a range bypass plugin

[@hitmann8420021]

My 11 sierra has/had oil issues till I disabled afm, replaced drivers side valve cover, bypass on oil pan and replaced the cracked oil sump o-ring and bully dog tune. Trucks motor is good now

[@alphasaiyan5760]

Yep that damn DOD system !

[@stewpuddy4161]

My 2011 has had both the brake light switch and throttle position sensor problems. That being said, those 2 sensors cost me under $50. She's almost 10 years old and those are the only problems she has ever given me.

[@terrellavery9]

Good to hear. I'm about to buy one today.

[@deadlydelight5733]

Whats your mileage

[@gavdperez94]

Shoot my 2007.5 original new body is still running like a top I’ve had to replace basically every one of these problems except the door handles but she’s still good to go

[@Davidcruize4590]

@@gavdperez94 how many miles?

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

Yeah until that torque converter fails

[@brianwaiting7899]

Mist of the time it's that cheap part that in 10 yrs will be....ww3 your truck prolly can make a good bed for the yr! 😂

[@danielmartinez761]

I've been blessed with my 2011 6.2L 4x4. Had it for 11 years and only had to have fuel pump replaced, and two other things...definitely have myself a diamond in the ruff

[@shekelwarlocke]

Those pre-AFM 6.2's are fantastic motors

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

​@@shekelwarlocke _Gas station tho.. it slurps like a pig._

[@mrgamer9444]

I have had my truck for 2 years and you hit every issue I have had!🤣🤣 right on the money. Thumbs up!

[@lawnmowermanTX]

I’m getting the P0451, P0446, P015D codes, oil consumption, and the stupid Remote start don’t work when the check engine light is on programmed malfunction. With chronic sub standard manufacturing policies of inferior made GM vehicles, how many lawsuits will it take to force GM to FIX their POS lemon-junkers?

[@natecofga4679]

He is right about the steering position sensor. I hit a nasty hole in the road and took my truck (2010 Silverado LS) to an independent shop to get it aligned. After driving for about 10 mins back home, I got the annoying orange triangle for the Stabilitrak system. Took it back and after several attempts, they could not figure it out and credit me back the alignment and diagnostic cost. I went to the dealer and they said it was the steering position sensor. OK but one big problem. GM does not make the 6 pin sensor for the 2nd gen anymore; they only make the 8 pin for the 3rd gen and up. I mentioned that the steering wheel was not at the 12 o'clock position when driving straight. They aligned it and got the steering wheel back. No more annoying orange triangle. If anyone has this problem make sure your steering wheel is at the 12 o'clock position when driving straight and you have a good alignment done before checking for any other causes that make the Service Stabilitrak light come on.

[@ghalgren]

I deleted the DOD on my 07 Sierra 5.3. (Cam, lifters, oil pump, driver's side valve cover, ecu tune, and a few tweaks). What a difference! Gained torque and power throughout the rpm range plus better mileage.

[@1AAuto]

+Gene Anderson Thanks for the feedback!

[@fctryoffetsh39]

Mine I replaced the ecm,sway bars,shocks struts,thermostat and at 126,000 10 and a half years later,a little noise from the transmission but runs perfect

[@mychannel6718]

I’ve been waiting for a video on these trucks like this! Thank you!

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[@highplainsdrifter9849]

Notorious 5.3 oil consumption problems.

[@Ettawon1]

Buy the v4 bipass. That should fix it.

[@Maverick09171]

Ben Greever not when you disable afm via a tune 🙂

[@Trevor.OKeefe]

@Ben Greever my afm on my truck is disabled since i have a slightly legal ca hp tune to it and my gas mileage has been pretty good tbh. cold air intake made it better too

[@aaronfranklin1822]

200k on mine no issues, change the like every 10k with full synthetic

[@edwinmcnew4389]

As much as you pay for a vehicle, you would think they should last forever! Way over priced! Cheaply made!

[@brodybaub1161]

I always think of this truck being the 3rd gen silverado.

[@brodybaub1161]

1st gen being the 89 99 ck chevy truck.

[@adriantomlin2902]

@@brodybaub1161 yes.

[@sightmark6737]

@@brodybaub1161 silverado was a trim package

[@kathybrintlinger9993]

I thought for sure he’d bring up the horrible rust issues with these trucks. It’s not mechanical but definitely an issue if you live up north. Great video!

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[@troyburgess2355]

every vehicle up north has god awful rust issues if you're not washing off salt

[@Fail-Safe-1]

I watched this only to make a list of parts I need to buy before I buy a used 2012 Silverado. Thanks for this video

[@gregparker1739]

Rear main oil seal, Tpm sensor, Oil pan gasket

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

The 2011 to 2014s are the best years, Chevy updated all the service bulletins. Just change your oil on time and plug in a Range Technology v4 delete dongle. Change your transmission fluid every 30k with a new filter and seal. Boom done truck will last 400k.

[@chevyon37s]

Truth, but instead of the silly range device get an actual tune on the truck and get the AFM disabled that way as well as firm up and change shift points, and throttle sensitivity. I hated the way my truck drove before that. Now I love it, it performs and drives much better after the black bear tune even though I did give up some mpg. 122k miles so far on my 2012 1500 and it’s needed nothing. Bought it with 74k miles and changed every fluid, leveled it and better shocks, tires, and LED lights and it’s everything I need. Well everything except it’s got the stupid 3.08 gears in it, but those are getting swapped out.

[@edwinafreeman938]

@@chevyon37s that’s exactly what I did. I bought the AFM disabler and that was a game changer for my 08 Silverado which had 140K on it when I bought it a year ago. The other maintenance has been normal wear and tear to be expected for a 13 year-old truck. Since I have another vehicle and I van pool to work, I’m only averaging about 6000 miles a year so at this rate, I expect this truck to last me a long time as long as I continue to keep it serviced at the proper intervals.

[@dylannelson6304]

@@chevyon37s i have a 14 with almost 89k miles. My knowledge isn't that extensive with vehicles so what are yall talking about? lol

[@Williaem00]

Boys I might buy one. How bad is the MPG on the e highway realistically? I know it will guzzle fuel in the city.

[@alhanleal8118]

I thought you weren’t supposed to change you transmission fluid often?

[@daveschuetrum576]

I have a previous generation...2006...and you think the Steering Intermediate Shaft would have been remedied.

[@thepromojungle]

Watching this and chuckling nonstop. I've had ALL of those issues with my 2010 except the brake light switch. (hope I didn't just jinx that...)

[@dannyhurd8646]

Let's not forget the oil pressure sensor as well as the door lock/window switches. Overall great trucks, despite a few smaller issues. I had an 08' that saved my life (head-on into a semi truck during a Milwaukee ice storm.) Only part of the truck that wasn't totaled was the drivers seat. Now driving a 13' Silverado and love is just as much.

[@1AAuto]

+@dannyhurd8646 Thanks for the feedback!

[@holyspiritandkevin8441]

What are symptoms of a bad oil pressure sensor? I have an 09 Silverado 5.3...makes a small knocking sound when I first start it for about a minute then goes away, and sometimes when I want to accelerate it will kind of hesitate. Oil pressure gauge reads over 40 psi on startup, then fluctuates in the 30s while I drive. I thought that seemed kind of high. Thank you.

[@snake_king]

2009 5.3 4x4 Ext cab LTZ with 160,000 miles and I haven't had one of these issues. Issues I did have: Evap system, oil censor, tow haul wire in shifter and rotted out bed.

[@dinoferrante1718]

6) Body will invariably rust directly above the rear wheels.

[@dinoferrante1718]

Remove the rear tail light. Power wash and spray Rust converter in there. You can see it with a flashlight.

[@Therealestrunnerluda]

Literally every truck

[@powpowking1209]

My problems, broken 2 door handles, cracked dash in multiple spots, weak door locks, transmission dip stick broke, and my biggest problem was a collapsed lifter which cost about 1,800 to fix

[@mmchallengerfishing6517]

How about the lifters ,low oil pressure ... need to be at 40..

[@user-vx7zl6kp9m]

First generation of the low quality gm pickups to be honest and I mean that with no disrespect intended. The previous generation was better in my opinion.

[@olivera.c.p.2841]

excellent video! I've a Cheyenne 2013, the problems that i had; 1) it eats a lot of engine oil, like half a quart every month. 2) I've replace the oil pressure switch. 3) It has a P0121 (without power reduction) related to throttle body & every time i clean it (taking care of not opening obturator) the CEL goes away but the idle stays high during days even weeks while relearn procedure. a couple of moths later, P0121 always comes back. 4) Some days ago started to hear whine noise while desaccelerating, i check the diff & pinion seal was leaking, while replacing it, the 32mm pinion nut came out by hand, so i couldn't torque back to 14 in/pound the preload, my torque wrench don't measure until 10 ft/pound & a couple of hours driving the whine sound came back, so i think the bearing preload is wrong. • Instead of those problems, truck has been running good. excellent Video as always, Cheers from Cancún!

[@prestondyer124]

You need to get that cheyenne to a shop and have that rear end serviced or do it right yourself. Wrong bearing preload on that nut will shorten the life of that rear end

[@1AAuto]

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[@olivera.c.p.2841]

thanks @@prestondyer124, Yes, right now truck is out of service, I'm thinking in buy a "crush Sleeve eliminator" it takes more measurements & adjustment with shimmings to adjust the preload & blacklash, but once done, it won't mess up preload, what kit claims... cheers from Cancún!

[@scottgarvy]

Upgrade the valve cover if this is the model year that needs it. It will cause excessive oil consumption and smoke at startup.

[@stevebaranowskijr9326]

Changed the battery out.and now I get nothing.no lights oranything ?

[@stevewilliams2725]

Well after owning 3 Silverado Trucks of this generation I had none of the problems you mentioned. Here's what I encountered. Wheel bearings constantly going, middle leaf springs which GM had a recall bulletin, calipers seized if brake pad linings get below 40%, electrical issues of various complexity. I owned 5.3 trucks and current one has 390,000 kms.I put about 50,000 a year on them.

[@1AAuto]

+steve williams Thanks for the feedback!

[@lard1892]

What brand of bearings are you putting in??

[@psychedelic_Mexican]

Exactly!!! I have to replace the inside and outside door handle , passanger side !

[@NoName-dv4rv]

My '13 Silverado frame rotted away long before any of these problems could happen.

[@joseantonio-fy1oz]

Notice you didn't mention the evap system or Motor mount issues that are pretty common on that truck. Well at least in my 09 lol everything was pretty spot on

[@jonathancastillo4068]

Definitely Motor mounts

[@Waysofmanly]

09 has had 2 of these. Throttle body, and brake switch killed my crude control. Also air bag sensor under the front end.

[@1AAuto]

+James T Griffith We do apologize but we wouldn't be able to look into that.

[@Waysofmanly]

@James T Griffith the sensor the activates the air bag went bad. I replaced it and the light went off. There's two of them. Under the front end

[@Waysofmanly]

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[@Waysofmanly]

Hope this helps

[@foxtrot312]

My '07 passenger airbag was replaced under a recall for free

[@larryhart4880]

I love your tips . My newest is a 2000 . I work for walmart and have done car work since I could read a wrench size helping my dad . So I love these info classes cause I have coworker's always asking me questions

[@ryanmaharaj1983]

I had all these issues, but my truck has over 600k and still running strong on original 5.3L engine and 6 speed trans.

[@Nimesh222]

Miles or km

[@BEASTMODE988]

Nice I have a 13 with 89k miles haven’t had any issues except for g80 failing to unlock and shredded my spider gears

[@philchigges2955]

Top problems from a insider.all manufacturers put design flaws into new vehicles to insure they don't last too long and you come back for a new car every 5 years.dirty pool for sure.and most don't last that long.my 2010 mustangs waterpump went out at 33000 miles.and I'm not the only one.and that's not the only flaw.cabin air filter is strategically placed where drain holes easily stop up causing water to come in car and flood Floorplan as well as damage blower fan and electronics.so now I drive a 72 chevy truck and a 66 caprice.restored and no issues of the modern crap their selling.and they get as good mileage as newer vehicles ive had.avoid the new car racket that involves the dealership. The insurance companies with all their stupid commercials that we skip past.the body repair shops and mechanic shops.and parts suppliers are all in bed together against us.all of them.especially in macon ga.criminal fraud on a gigantic level.dont be their victim.

[@scott2228]

My 2009 is going strong. I do need to replace the brake light switch. Occasionally the cruse will not work. I don’t drive the truck on the interstate enough to fix it.

[@stepdaddy21_10]

Does anyone know why my 2009 Silverado shut off while I’m driving it , the stabilizer light pops up everything I go over a little bump on the roads ?

[@choward874]

Im having a stabilitrac traction control issue. All this makes me miss my 85 Silverado lol

[@Senerian]

With out even watching I have some.... the cold start lifter knock, the cheap plastic dash boards that so many are broken all in the same places it should be looked at as a manufacture defect on everyone of these models. Also should have never taken away the stepping cut outs in the back bumper, only to bring them back on later models. This model of Chevy/GMC is their worst.

[@truthbetold89]

Watching this to see what else can go wrong with my 2009 Sierra 🤦‍♀️

[@christopheryebra4616]

I’ve been having 2012 sierra for almost 5 years ( and still paying it off) and I already had to change out the transmission, change out wheel hubs twice, and now i have a ticking noise thats coming from the engine(bad lifter and cam)....so now i have to look for an engine pretty soon 😒

[@storminthewoods]

Reaching out for any ideas i changed plugs and wires n started changing coil packs due to a rumbling noise my truck started to make this spring after changing My wheel bearings and getting most of my time up outta the way (budget issues) the truck started to rumble especially when i let off the gas or just start to rear into it then even i try to show some one runs flawlessly no lights can anyone help me out here

[@crlaw75]

Water leaks are another issue, especially around the third brake light and the top right of the passanger and driver's side weatherstripping (a plastic pin that goes in a hole can be the culprit).

[@kgalbreaith]

Most of my issues have came from the lower portion, my brakes squeal loudly even though I just replaced them, and my tire pressure sensors of course this all started when I got new wheels and tires

[@yolandajones268]

Yeah same here new tire new brakes now I have the noise.

[@chevy4racing]

i had to fix leaking transmission cooling lines on my 2010 sierra .. and the dash has two cracks but other than that its been reliable

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[@manhours1]

So nothing about the dash of death?

[@1bishw]

For everyone, the high oil consumption is actually by design. It’s the Automatic Fuel Management AFM. When the AFM shuts off the 4 cylinders, it squirts a little extra oil into those valves to keep them lubricated. When they start back up, that oil is burnt. I had that problem along with carbon buildup on those four spark plugs from the extra oil. I got an AFM disabler, with keeps it in V8 and it fixed those problems. I lost a mile or two in gas mileage, but the truck runs so much smoother and the power is instantaneous on acceleration.

[@michaelfuller7635]

You read my mind!!! I've owned several gmc sierra's on on my second 2012 right now. Only reason being the wife got in an accident and it got totalled. 😢 that thing was mint too. So I bought another one yesterday for $5000.00 you can eat off the frame and it has a flow master dual exhaust to boot. I love the trucks and their all I buy.

[@raysoderblom856]

I have a 2011 Sierra and the drivers door window switch is funky and every time you turn the truck on or put it in park it says low washer fluid lol. But great truck

[@chevyon37s]

Probably a bad sensor for the low washer fluid. Unplug it and see what happens.

[@MPlegend15]

One thing missing that I've heard about these models is the audio system is a little cheap so the speakers or radio will short out after about a year. Personally my front door speakers come on and off time to time. Rn only my driver door isnt working

[@tarabryan8902]

Speakers suck lol

[@bradeycummings3824]

I hear you I bought my 08 Silverado and no Bose system because it was not an LTZ so neither of my front door speakers worked only my rear door ones and the front pillar tweeters worked and I said out with the shitty and saved up and just replaced the entire system completely

[@Dreambig62]

Same with my 08 Silverado LS both front door and back driver door speakers go on an off but I found out after I bought my truck that one of the doors was halfway full with water sounded like a water bottle was in my door

[@GeorgieCt]

Well, I’m looking at buying a second GEN and overall I can’t say this video made me not want to. Some issues? Yes but nothing too serious in my opinion.

[@johnlarson3305]

Another: fuel pump rotting out, and the fuel line leaking. Cost me $400 to replace the pump,and the EVAP line that got stuck. Had to drop the tank because my box bolts rotten also and broke, but regardless why the hell GM decided to have the entire fuel tank and parts ALL plastic accept the top of the pump sooo of course up here in MN, winters are harsh and the salt ate my pump to where my high pressure line started to leak. Kind of a PITA to do. Friends 02 Silverado has all plastic accept the retainer ring. much easier

[@robertriojasiii4448]

What I did was unbolt the bed of the truck. (About 8) Brother and I then carried it off by lifting through the wheel wells. Easy access to the charcoal canister and pump.

[@COFFEE-e3p]

WAY WAY TOO MUCH BULL SHIT WITH THE TRUCKS/CARS OF TODAY, COMPUTERS AND SENSORS ARE MONEY MAKERS FOR AUTO MAKERS, ....HOW ABOUT A VEHICLE THAT DOESN,T RUST !!

[@billbright1755]

That salt there is murder on those vehicles. Terrible condition of metal. Salt on roads is a big lie. Totally unnecessary. Like opioids it’s a money-making scam.

[@jeffalan6339]

Hum interesting. The box rust at the wheel well arches. I'm not to crazy about the styling,rather bland. The 03 to 07 had little cues angular headlights rather mean look. Also the 08 on up had DOD problems, add the same pistons are in the DOD mode in turn wear faster than the other 4.

[@1AAuto]

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[@jayc2754]

The steering wheel position sensor can be changed without removing the steering column completely. I have done it just have to use care and take your time.

[@1AAuto]

+Jay C Thanks for the feedback!

[@James-1538]

1) Rust 2) #7 lifter - Makes noise due to fuel management system. Use Marvel Mystery Oil for about 50 miles. 3) Headlight wiring goes bad 4) Dashboard plastic cracks bad 5) To much to list

[@gregjohnson7044]

Two transmissions, still have issues. Tailgate handle broke retainer inside. Bed rusted out from underneath 2foot hole. Dreaded lifter tick from 55k-75k and then just went away. Valvetrain still had proper lift on all valves!?!

[@johnfourman99]

How bout drive shafts , transmissions, cracks all threw out the creap plastic dash, oil pressure sensor, I can keeps going .......Ive had a long list of problems with my 2011 Chevy turd 💩👎🏻 I use to love'em now I hate'em...

[@bugsy101ify]

2011 GMC Sierra slt 4x4 z71 window and door hardware garbage,rear windows never used and have failed,rear seal leak,77,000 miles never a work truck and is in excellent condition in and out,crack dash,center console cheap junk broke,decreased mileage very bad and can’t find out why

[@ih8people679]

My 07 2500hd 6L negative battery cable was loose, pulled right out.. so i put it back on and no _ under PRNDL and now no crank no start.

[@jerrywaters4814]

And I cannot believe people no the problems of these newer vehicles with all this BS on them, that the amount of money that you pay for these vehicles shouldn't have no problems. It should be problem free they should they even make the manufacturers fix these problems I don't care if the trucks 20 years old the problem is it starts at the factory. So you buy a pickup for $60,000 $30,000 whatever that cost and you constantly got to work on it because the manufacturer got something wrong. Just give me a good old truck with a carburetor on it and I'll be happy. Now I got lucky when I bought my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab 20 years later I have to replace all the brakes rotors pistons and all. But I just common stuff other than that my 2004 has been the best truck that I've ever owned and I ain't getting rid of it anytime soon and I would never trade it in for a new piece of s*** beer can

[@scotthyde5946]

In 2009, check that brake light switch before tearing into the steering wheel to fix cruise control !! A two vs 150 buck investment plus your replacing parts that are NOT BROKEN !

[@snapshots26]

My problem started when i pushed the tow button. Now it feels like its slipping in the low gears and the grade braking assist light comes on on flat roads. 2016 silverado.

[@GeorgieCt]

My friend has a Sierra and needed to do the fuel pump. I think it was and had to basically pull the whole motor or top half of it anyway does anybody know if that’s the same thing with this year if that was something that needed to be fixed?

[@edgarberrios2103]

Great info but my 2008 silverado cracked dash door lock actuators map sensor tps sensor 4 set of leaf springs rust around third light oil consumtion and a lot of paint chips all services done by the book not an abused truck but with 136 k miles still running

[@chevyon37s]

The 07-10 trucks were far worse than the 11-13 trucks. (Think about what was happening with GM in ‘08) changes to AFM system were made to 2011 and newer that stopped most oil consumption issues. Different interiors fixed cracking dashes. You probably keep your truck outside and have had water leak into the cab causing switch issues and rust at 3rd brake light, rock chips are related to where and how you drive and some what of the worse paint quality due to GM financial troubles in 08. And I’m not sure what you’re doing to ruin leaf springs...

[@justinnav]

No mention of the well known oil consumption issue, the junk oil pressure sensor, or the complete engine destruction caused by the lifter failure of the Active Fuel Management system? Those are among the most well known and frequent failures associated with these trucks.

[@detroitsdabbiest7104]

When are we a going to get a interior door handle grab part. This is a plague on 2nd gen chevy owners. I dont want to pay 400 for a handle when my panel is perfectly fine.

[@750rocketman5]

I bought one at the parts store for the work truck

[@Nordicjuice]

It’s only like 150 maybe 200 getting someone to do it for you. Idk where you’re getting 400 maybe with the outside handle lol

[@bucky8346]

Where did u get it from?

[@carlospadilla5589]

My sensor light is on all the. Time for. The 4whell drive. Is driving me nuts.mecanic say is a sensor. Put. A New one. And. Still off and. On .any sugestión thank you

[@Bertonius]

I've already replaced my brake light sensor, wheel position sensor, throttle body, and my drivers side door handle. lol, I should go ahead and buy an intermediate shaft!

[@randomguy2369]

I swear i got a fucked up sensor on my 2007 chevy silverado. Its beeping like a mfker but cant find where to buy the sensor for the oil i went to autozone and o'Reilly nothing

[@Z3nHolEminD]

My seat adjuster broke ,, bout the only thing that broke off this beauty (2010 Silverado)

[@miguel-ib9lg8kt3h]

Spent to much fixin 2 silverados transmissions are expensive I'm done with chevy. 😒

[@chikiwut]

Anyone out there having problems trying to program their key fobs? Ive been going through steps and even buying new ones but cant get them to program?

[@mikestinson5944]

Yeah you have to get the part or or you have to go a locksmith or your dealer to get a program what day

[@elcomandante9299]

These so called top five problems aren't specific to Chevrolet. Every car brands are affected. BS video.

[@themaximusone]

DON'T FORGET FUEL PUMP PRESSURE SENSOR AND THE SERIOUS RUSTING THE FUEL PUMP GETS AND POSSIBLE LEAK BECAUSE OF IT, OR THE FACT THAT THE 2010 SIERRA IS DICK PARTICULAR YA CANT CHANGE TO MANY PARTS ON IT WITH OTHER TRUCKS AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THE BEDS THAT'S THE BIGGEST CON IN TRUCKS LATELY AND GM IS IN ON IT!!!

[@ryans8309]

What about the grounds? There a problem in the trucks and vans. I see a lot of it.

[@fawkurface46]

ive put 3 lock cylinders in my 09 passenger side. super annoying to have to enter the back door to open the front all the time.

[@BMFRich65]

I have a rough downshift to first gear at a stop. I have a 2009 with a 4.8 at 149k on it.

[@SFCa915]

me too i have 2 k miles and it started doong that i will get the trany rebuild because the emgine is A ok

[@mychannel6718]

My 2007 1500 is having a problem where it feels like the cab and the bed wobble when I hit a bump. Any ideas? Rear shocks are new. No crack in frame. Cab or bed mounts maybe?

[@PeterB12345]

Front shocks? Are the torsion bars in good shape and adjusted properly? It'd be unusual for cab mounts and bed mounts to fail at exactly the same time...

[@mychannel6718]

Peter Bestajovsky I just brought it in yesterday for an alignment and they noticed my u bolts were lose. I had a 2” lift out in last year and I’m assuming the shop that installed the lift didn’t torque the U bolts to spec. My rear axle was shifting when I hit bumps. Couldn’t believe it! But thank god I know when something isn’t right in my truck.

[@paulbriggs3072]

So you gotta take the steering column out, all to get at some damn common sensor problem! Thank-you idiots at GM.

[@joescott701]

Comments scared me off. Looks like these trucks have some serious issues Was looking at a 2013 but gonna pass

[@robertwatlington2492]

Also when 4l60 gets around 250,000 miles start looking for a transmission they start out by hard shift between 1and 2 that ain’t going away time for trans

[@countryboy9566]

You forgot to mention the oil pressure sensor sometimes it can be a dirty screen or some times if the motor gets high miles everything loosens up and makes it so the pick up has less oil pressure but it’s an easy fix either clean or replace the screen or do high flow oil filter

[@JohnDiMartino]

We have 3 in our municipality fleet, we haven’t had any issues yet with throttle bodies or the brake switches, inside door handles yes and I used a Dorman kit for that, the steering angle sensors yes,and the blower motor and resistor block and connector has melted on all the trucks around 80,000 miles but our trucks have a ton of running hours with ac on sitting . Also these trucks have all cracked the transmission dipstick tube just above the mounting tab above the trans mounting bolt. The lower steering shafts seize up here in the salt belt just like the 01-07 classics. We’ve also had a few front brake pull issues and the steel 18” base rims that come on the 10,700 GVWR 1 ton single wheel trucks bend very easily.Weve had several now..... The brake line materials are way better than the 01-07 classics however the trans cooler lines and oil cooler lines are no better trans lines are rusting out and oil cooler lines are leaking at the fittings ....

[@1AAuto]

+John DiMartino Thanks for the feedback!

[@_Patton_Was_Right]

Dealer just told me "every" one of these trucks leaks oil from the oil cooler line. Only problem I've had so far in my '11 5.3 w 80k mi

[@bendino9016]

my oil and trans cooler lines are trash. always seeping. i am giong to delete the engine oil cooler and maybe get some an fittings and lines for the trans.

[@zacharymartin4861]

Mine does not. I was, however, told my trans cooler is "sweating" and that they all do it.

[@pwnagraphik1018]

how about service stabi link? or traction control shutting off when idle, and back on and good when driving? 3 shops, none can figure it out.

[@travisfrench8581]

mine is doing the same thing let me know if you found anyone whose figured this out. ive spent close to 5 grand and no one can seem to fix the actual problem

[@princenoah21]

Wow. My 2012 has never had ANY of these problems :|

[@l.m652]

Clogged plugs oil leak, locks and stability track sensor going crazy?

[@ErickHernandez-hq2cx]

Stability track sensor be buggin lol