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2010 Chevrolet Silverado problems

The most common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is engine and cooling, typically around 49,915 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Silverado model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
86/100
Owner complaints
62
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
275
Worst area
Engine
Fuel economy
15-22mpg

The worst 2010 Chevrolet Silverado problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    13
  • Body
    12
  • Airbags
    8
  • Electrical
    8
  • Tires
    7
  • Transmission
    7
  • Steering
    6
  • Visibility
    6
  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Brakes
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 275

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 275 bulletins for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado

2010 Chevrolet Silverado fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
6.0L 8‑cyl HybridRWD212222
6.0L 8‑cyl Hybrid4WD212221
5.3L 8‑cylRWD1521-2217-18
4.3L 6‑cylRWD152017
5.3L 8‑cyl4WD152117
4.8L 8‑cylRWD141916
4.3L 6‑cyl4WD141815
6.2L 8‑cylRWD131915

What 2010 Chevrolet Silverado owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 12, 2023 · Airbags · IA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The local dealer-scheduled an appointment but cancelled it due to parts not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 23, 2022 · Visibility · IN

2010 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to accessory power module safety recall. The consumer stated the hybrid control module was failed and there would be no parts available to repair it. The manufacturer denied repair assistance and would not buy back the vehicle. The vehicle's mileage was 149,169.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Body, Tires · 71,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado. While attempting to remove the spare tire from underneath the vehicle, the spare tire failed to move. As a result, the contact had to fracture the wire cable that held the tire in place. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while parked, she observed multiple cracks on the dashboard near the steering column and the passenger air bag area. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Engine · 67,000 miles · MN

My oil pressure sending unit has been replaced twice in two months. The oil pressure will be fine when starting the engine cold then gradually as the engine warms up it drops and drops until the "low oil pressure" light comes on and the display says to stop engine. After shutting off the engine for only a few seconds and then restarting the oil pressure is back around 30 then will drop and drop and will have to repeat. This last time I was driving 80mph and the oil pressure gauge went down to around 5. As soon as it was restarted it was around 30. The first replacement was on 1/19/2016. This last was replaced 03/07/2016.

Filed Mar 6, 2016 · Body · 62,000 miles · OH

The dash has cracked on the passenger side of my 2008 gmc 3500 dually. The crack is in between the air bag and the windshield. The crack is about 1" to 1 1/2" long. The crack appeared while the truck was sitting outside.

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · 60,000 miles · FL

Dashboard cracking in multiple places around passenger airbag and driver instrument panel

Filed Feb 15, 2016 · Body · 34,000 miles · KS

"takata recall". The truck has a big crack in dash above instrument panel. Truck has 35500 miles on it and is always stored in climate controlled shop. It happened while being stored inside shop. Never sets out in the sun and has never had armorall protectant on it

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · MI

Dashboard is cracked right by the passenger airbag about 2 inches long. Left top corner going towards the window.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

Winter of 2014, silverado would engage it's stabilitrack control. When this happens it slows the speed at which the truck could go if it sensed the roads may be icy. The truck would move but very slowly and it felt as if you had no control over it. Even when braking it seemed to not want to brake. Dangerous if it felt to engage while on the road. We removed the fuse that was associated to the stabilitrack and for a moment worked. Then while searching on you tube, we found that a sensor was replaced on other trucks. We replaced the sensor and it stopped it. Truck has been good until this winter 2015-2016. Now the internal temperature of the truck has to be at least 33 degrees or higher in order for it to start in the mornings. Otherwise it is dead. I have to get rides to work, since I work in town, I am able to have someone drive me back home between 9am and 10am to come get my truck, cause by that time it usually is warm enough for it to start. Unless the whole day is going to be below 32 degrees, well then I am just [xxx] out of luck! There are no recalls, but I know I can't be the only one who is having this problem. You tube shows many videos with these trucks and how after they do one thing, it works,then they have to do another and another. I think that gm needs to fix these issues for free. It should be a recall. I just can't be dishing out money whenever the truck decides it wants to not work, gm has to know exactly what is wrong, instead of just saying one thing and then another to get our money. We are already paying for the truck monthly, don't think gm is hurting for money. Gm do something about this!!!! I have always been a loyal chevrolet consumer, my thoughts are changing. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?

Owners have filed 62 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, fewer than a typical Silverado model year.

What is the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado year score?

The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado scores 86 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado?

Engine and cooling, with 13 complaints, typically around 49,915 miles. Next is body (12).

How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have bad engine?

The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most engine complaints are 2001 (95 complaints), 2000 (91 complaints) and 1999 (64 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado get?

Official estimates for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado range from 15 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.0L 8-cyl hybrid, RWD) gets 21 city and 22 highway.

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