Chevrolet Silverado 3500 jerking problems

Filed Jan 28, 2026 · Transmission · OK

the federal safety agency Vehicle Safety Complaint I am reporting a serious transmission defect in my 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT that creates a high risk of sudden power loss, erratic shifting, or loss of control while driving. Vehicle Details: - Make/Model/Year: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT, 2024 - VIN: 2GC4YTEYXR1263768 - Engine: 6.6L Duramax diesel - Transmission: 10-speed Allison (10L1000) - Mileage at diagnosis: ~46,000 miles - Title: Rebuilt (warranty denied due to branding) Defect Description: The transmission shifts normally when cold (fluid below ~138°F). Once warm (during normal driving), it fails to upshift properly in gears 5-8: holds lower gears, causes high RPMs (3,000+), delays shifts excessively, or refuses to shift. When shifts occur, they are hard and jerky. Automatic (Drive) mode is affected; manual/L mode works normally as a workaround. No warning lights appeared initially, but the issue has worsened and is now frequent at operating temperature. Diagnosis: On January 28, 2026, Seminole GM (1405 N Milt Phillips, Seminole, OK 74868; 405‑382‑6130) diagnosed a defective valve body requiring replacement. Quote: - Valve Body Control Module (Part #24065357): $687.48 - Transmission Fluid (12 qt @ $10.92): $131.04 - Labor (diagnosis + pan/filter/relearn): $805.50 - Supplies/taxes: ~$140 - Total: $1,763.94 Dealer confirmed this is a common issue; photos of quote available for upload. Safety Risks: At highway speeds, delayed/no upshifts can cause: - Sudden inability to accelerate (merging, passing, hills) - Harsh engagement leading to wheel slip or loss of control - Potential limp mode entry, stranding in low gears This intermittent warm-only failure is unpredictable and dangerous. Context: This matches widespread complaints on 2023-2025 GM HD trucks with the 10L1000 (forums: DuramaxForum, Reddit r/Duramax/r/Silverado, GM-Trucks.com), involving valve body wear/pressure loss. Earlier years had related recalls (e.g., the federal safety agency 24V‑797 for valve issues),

Filed Oct 18, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · TX

I was driving down the highway at speed limit when the dash lights came on and the truck started jerking went to a mechanic and he stated it was a fuel ejector after getting it replaced the issue still occurs often check engine light comes on and off and this the only transportation I have for work

Filed Dec 11, 2024 · Transmission · OR

Torque converter failed and destroyed my transmission. There is metal shavings in my transmission fluid. My truck will not shift right, the torque converter wants to lock up. It causes my truck to have a jerking type feeling.

Filed Aug 29, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · 68,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While the contact's sister was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk with the check engine warning light illuminated violently. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. The contact called California Highway Patrol who assisted with getting the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was eventually towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed May 15, 2023 · Electrical · MI

The electrical connector vibrated loose at the injector. The mechanic said he has seen this happen before and GM said its because those motors vibrate excessively. It caused my vehicle to run in reduced power mode. In that mode it was lurching forward uncontrollably and it felt like the transmission was banging. What damage will that alone cause in the future? Also, if GM knows there is an issue, why isn't it fixed? Why is the consumer responsible for poor engineering or design flaws? It isn't normal wear and tear or neglect on my part. The repairs including the part and the rental car cost me $640.45! Oddly enough it wasn't covered under any extended warranty or recall so I had to pay out of pocket. Very dangerous and expensive!

Filed Nov 10, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 200 miles · UT

Experienced known chuggle issue at only 200 miles on the new vehicle. Information regarding this known issue by gm below (known issue since 2017). #pip5480: hesitation, bump or chuggle involved region or country: north america additional rpo/s: 6.6 l5p condition: customer concern may be of a hesitation, bump, chuggle, jerk or a feeling of harshness under the following conditions:  1. Vehicle speed in the range of 25-45 MPH.  2. Light accelerator pedal tip-in or tip-out maneuver.  3. Transmission in 3rd gear. Cause under investigation. Gm engineering is aware of this concern and is working on a resolution (since 2017 when l5p power plant was released yet they keep releasing vehicles with this issue)

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Driver assistance · 32,000 miles · SC

While traveling the stabilitrak fault light came on and the right front brake locked up, jerking the vehicle off the road. This happened 2 years ago and I didn't think much of it until it happened to my company vehicle.

Filed Oct 9, 2011 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Time 15:30. Road conditions: dry. No clouds. Incident: slowing to a stop at pedestrian crossing, the ABS system activated at approximately 8 MPH. Vehicle failed to stop and lurched forward into pedestrians. Condition replicates the ABS failures in similar vehicles that are under recall; dealer indicated this vehicle was not part of recall but has same issue.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 114,500 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet k3500. The contact was making a right turn at approximately 2 MPH when the vehicle accelerated. The brakes were engaged and exhibited a jerking motion. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane. The engine was turned off. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing which indicated an code regarding an increase in the rpms. There were no diesel mechanics in the area to perform the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The manufacturer was notified and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealer. The failure mileage was 114,500. The current mileage was 700,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · SC

11/09/04 I had to replace differential assembly: overhaul/rebuild front, replace brake pad (bendix)3/10/05 replaced idler arm. 3/23/05 replaced pitman arm. 10/25/05 6.5 liter diesel electronic pump (pmd) failure. Truck was moving on it's on, jerking, black smoke came from tail pipe and tires would spin then it cut off and wouldn't start. Called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. He replaced pmd module kit with a note to leave plastic cover off engine because of heat build up. 6/25/06 same thing happened. Called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. This time he replaced fuel pump on frame rail. 6/29/06 fuel filter rings blew off, it started pouring fuel onto highway, jerking,truck moving on it's on, black smoke coming from tail pipe wouldn't stop had to hold break to floor until it stalled. Almost hit a building.