Chevrolet Silverado 1500 jerking problems

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH with his family inside the vehicle, the wheels locked up and the vehicle jerked three times within 20 seconds, causing the tires to screech. The check engine warning light was illuminated after the failure. The contact activated the hazard lights and pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted but was undrivable. The vehicle was pushed onto the street of the residence and parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; a diagnostic test was performed and DTC: P0747 was retrieved; indicating transmission failure. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the TCM was updated previously due to transmission shifting failures; however, the failure worsened. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · PA

I bought the truck at 6,400 miles. I was on my way to the dealership because of a clanking sound I heard the day I brought it home. It was at 7,007 miles when it went down. I had it for a total of 5 days. I was coming from a stop when it suddenly lurched and I heard rattling and clanging noises. It had been making noises around 6500 miles that were most likely drivetrain related. Luckily, I was on a side road when the engine locked up. No warning lights. Had the truck towed to the dealership. They said the engine needs to be replaced. Still no delivery date given.

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Acceleration · FL

Here are the details to incorporate into your GM complaint: Original symptoms: The truck vibrated and jerked during acceleration and at highway speeds. Dealership's diagnosis: The torque converter was slipping at 82 RPM, which the invoice states was outside GM specifications of 20 RPM or below. The technician also noted that the transmission fluid condition was poor. Repair performed: Chevrolet replaced the torque converter, torque converter front seal, torque converter bolts, and line seal; replaced the transmission fluid and filter; reset the transmission adaptives; and performed a test drive. Amount paid: $3,768.37 total for the January 2026 repair, including labor and parts. Since then the problem has started again and now my truck has been at the dealership since October 1, 2026

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Transmission · KY

2021 Silverado with 5.3 engine/8spd transmission/38,000 miles just outside of the 5-year powertrain warranty *No current recalls under this VIN as of 10/07/2026* Undiagnosed issues with symptoms similar to transmission or rear end slippage, torque converter or clutch pack problems. No warning lights or messages have appeared 1) Vehicle seems to hunt for proper gearing between 30-40 mph (3rd to 4th gear) with light shuddering before shifting gears. Occurred 20+ times 2) Sudden jerk when taking off from dead stop. Feels like being lightly bumped from behind then drives normally. Occurred 4 times 3) Only noticed when towing appx 6,000lb trailer descending down a hill - A one-time loud clunk when easing off throttle and coasting downhill. The sound is similar to hitting a metal desk with a fist. Occurred 7 times. Spoke with local Chevrolet dealer who informed me the powertrain warranty has recently expired, and no repair cost would be covered. Recommended dealer service would be to replace the transmission fluid and filter with Mobil 1, potentially reprogram the transmission, and replace the torque converter. All on a vehicle with only 38,000 miles

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · 140,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the engine was previously rebuilt. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and lost motive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine had low compression, and that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · AZ

Multiple instances of engine shutting off while driving and switches to "Park". Most recently the truck suddenly lost power, shut off, stopped immediately, went into Park, jerked extremely hard, and displayed the message “Service Transmission.”

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Transmission · NM

Vehicle has a bad valve body which was confirmed by the dealer. Driving down the street and the engine went from 3 to 4 gear and the rear wheels locked up. Also when coming to a stop the truck jerks so bad it snaps your neck. GM has major problems with these trucks and knows the problems and keeps issuing bulletins however they have a massive backlog of orders for parts to fix these trucks which leaves people's trucks sitting at service centers for months waiting for backordered parts

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · MO

have notice that the car jerks hard from time to time and when try to accelerate the car does a quick/short stop then accelerates hards very jerky. Also I smell coolant and my check engine light came on..

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

I was sent a notice of a recall regarding a fuel pump, power control module that needs to be taken care of, but it is not being accepted under my VIN number. I believe that there is this issue with my vehicle or something similar because every day I start the vehicle up for the first time and drive it. It is jerking me and does not have proper fuel or proper pressure to move the vehicle without jerking me. After 10 to 15 minutes it cleans up and drives better but then again we’ll redo it if I sit still for multiple hours and restart the vehicle again late in the afternoon it will do it all over.

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · TX

I drive a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3.0L Diesel with the 10-speed transmission. The transmission control software failed to monitor/detect valve body wear or trigger a 5th-gear 'limp mode' safety net, resulting in three separate instances of sudden rear-wheel lockup at speed. The dealer was unable to replicate the issue during a service visit from 6/10 - XXX. The issue was raised as the transmission was shifting increasingly badly leading up to this service visit. The first full lockup occurred a few days after receipt of the vehicle on XXX driving eastbound on [XXX]. Off the gas, coasting downhill. Once everybody started speeding up, I increased the throttle gently and the truck shook violently. I initially thought I had been hit by another vehicle but realized it was the transmission. Speed was noted 24 mph. The second incident occurred XXX while traveling to [XXX]. Driving southbound between [XXX] and [XXX] at approximately 50 MPH in a coasting condition. Went to pass a slow vehicle and the vehicle jerked violently an locked the rear wheels. Initial assumption was that I had been hit. Was able to regain control and continue. The third incident occurredXXX while traveling from [XXX] to [XXX]. Driving eastbound on [XXX] at approximately 35 mph, when moving from a coast to acceleration posture, the vehicle again locked the rear wheels and jerked violently. Finally, onXXX when traveling southbound from [XXX] to [XXX], I stopped for fuel. When attempting to accelerate onto the freeway, the vehicle failed to engage 6 gear, stumbled, and then went into limp mode with a check engine light. On XXX a [XXX] dealer found code P0747 and addressed the issue with [XXX]. I was forced to rent a car to continue my journey to [XXX]. GM ultimately shipped my truck back to me one week later. The software 'fix' clearly did not work as intended and remains a serious safety hazard. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)