Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hesitation problems

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Brakes, Transmission · 170,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the transmission shuddered and hesitated while driving 55 MPH or at higher speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was no longer in business. While driving at various speeds, the lifters were squeaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with lifters failure. The contact decided not to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2026 · Transmission · MI

Operator of this vehicle was commuting and truck started to slow down and chug. Vehicle hesitated when operator applied gas pedal. -Transmission cooler inlet/outlet pipe as per Chevrolet known issues. -Safety of driver at risk as failure happened in heavy traffic, unable to pull to safety -Yes confirmed by authorized repair facility -Part inspected by authorized mechanic. -No warnings, symptoms, prior to failure.

Filed Mar 19, 2026 · Transmission · RI

The transmission malfunctioned 4 times in the first 3 weeks of ownership. Once on the way home from the dealer, but I could not return as they were closing when I picked up my new 2026 Silverado 2500HD pick up. It has 2 issues so far since that ride home, 2 times, on separate occasions, I was approaching a red light and slowing down when the light changed while I was in a slow speed, so I accelerated to get to the speed limit, while doing so, the truck hesitated for a couple of seconds then banged into gear. The second time for that same scenario was several days after resulting in the same hesitation and then bang into gear. No warning lights were reveled. I called the local Chevy dealership, as instructed by the dealership I purchased it from was 107 miles away, they gave me an appointment to investigate the problem. Upon arriving, I needed to back up to align my vehicle with the entrance to the service area and my truck would not go into reverse. I tried 2 times shifting from park to reverse and nothing, I put it back into park while still running and went into the service area explaining my new issue, the service writer got a mechanic and he tried shifting into park with no luck. He then shut off the engine, waited about 30 seconds, restarted the engine and shifted into reverse and it worked. They checked for codes and none were present, so they test drove it for about 20 minutes, did not experience either symptom and email GM service assistance and were told to have me come back and they would check the parameters and make sure the software was updated as well as the transmission fluid level and condition. I returned for them to accomplish those tasks and drove home, 2 miles, and had no issues till the trip I was going on today, I warmed up the vehicle as it was only 37 degrees today and when I put it in reverse, it did not engage, so I shifted into drive, it engaged then I put it in reverse and it did finally engage. Now I'm going to renotify the dealership

Filed Mar 3, 2026 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a valve body failure. The vehicle was left with the local dealer for repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2024 · Acceleration, Transmission · GA

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. No warnings lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, while attempting to shift into drive the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 5, 2024 · Transmission · AZ

When slowing down the vehicle and almost coming to complete stop the truck shutters when it shifts down. Also, if slowing down and almost coming to a stop and then accelerating the truck hesitates, and then shifts hard. The truck hesitating has caused a delay in clearing traffic while turning to exit the road.

Filed May 17, 2023 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 45 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The driver was unable to shift gear. The driver stated that the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate over 20 MPH. The driver was able to continue driving to the residence. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module (TCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that parts were not available. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Driver assistance · 170,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the Service Stabili-trak message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the traction control module was defective. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2022 · Lights, Transmission · TX

Headlights are foggy causing less and less light to drive by. Transmission has a hesitation when going from P-D, P-R, D-R, and R-D. It does this most of the time but not all the time. Transmission makes loud popping noises at times. Seems to be mostly when almost stopped or from almost stopped and then accelerating. Seems to try and shift gears also when truck goes into Regen mode when stopped at traffic light or stop sign making loud popping noises. It does this sometimes but not all of the time.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Brakes · 137,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to respond without warning. The vehicle eventually stopped. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/31/2016*lj the consumer stated as he approached a stop sign, he pressed the brake pedal and it went to the floor. He pumped the brake and eventually stopped the vehicle safely. It was determined, the brake line had rusted through. Updated 06/09/16.