The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle momentarily lost control, however, the contact's son depressed the brakes and was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed lifter valve and the lifter valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Chevrolet Silverado check engine light comes on
85 of the 8,746 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado describe check engine light, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 85
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,000
- typical mileage
- 50,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 13Loss of power 9ABS 9Misfire 6Knocking 5Oil consumption 3Jerking 3Fuel gauge 3
Trouble codes mentioned
P1870 1P0521 1P050D 1P0446 1P0420 1
What owners say
Upon startup.. Engine idle was rough. Check engine light came on. Code p050d was found. Took it to a mechanic and the injectors are bad
All fuel injectors in "bank 1" became faulty and need replacing immediately with little to no warning of issues. Check engine light came on after multiple injectors became faulty. Check engine light came on while traveling on a straight road after 2 minutes of highway travel going 70 MPH. *ln consumer stated I'd like to add the following information to my report. After looking further on the federal safety agency website, I came across information in the 'manufacturer communications' section of the website pertaining to 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500's. The federal safety agency id number is 10163854, and manufacturer communication number is n182198000. In this letter it explains issues with bank 1 fuel injectors, and what I experienced with my pickup. Under the 'conditions' section of this letter, page 1, my vehicle meets all the conditions aside from living in wyoming and not one of the 13 states listed. My pickup is a 2017 chevrolet silverado with a 5.3l engine, the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, I took my vehicle to garvin motors in powell, wy, and they said a diagnostic trouble code returned with fuel to air ratio issue in bank 1. Upon further diagnostics it was reviled the fuel injectors need replacing in bank 1, just as stated in this letter from gm. I have been in contact with two gm dealers in the area, and I have been quoted two prices to replace parts listed on this document from gm. I have also reached out to gm, and they said they will research this letter more and get back with me. I am now two weeks without a vehicle while the dealership is demanding I make a decision to have repairs done, how I will be able to pay for repairs upon completion, and gm customer support will not take my calls with telling me they will be called back. I have spoken to gm three times about this with each time stating they need to look into the matter further. Denny menholt dealership located in cody, wy, currently has my pickup with no repairs started at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado hybrid. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, the vehicle shook, and the engine seized. The vehicle was serviced at coughlin automotive (255 lafayette st, london, oh 43140, 740‑852‑1122) where it was diagnosed that the hybrid engine failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the engine continued to seize. The failure mileage was approximately 71,090.
With approximately 7800 miles on it, my vehicle was in motion and I was crossing a highway when the engine started to stutter and lost power. I was almost hit by an oncoming semi while crossing the road. I narrowly missed getting hit, the semi driver slammed on his brakes and honked at me as if I had done something wrong. I promptly pulled off to the side of the road, and noticed a check engine light. I brought it to my local shop where they had diagnosed it as a faulty lifter. This is a prevalent issue on many chevrolet/gmc engines as there are technical service bulletins released on this. I have attached an older (2016) tech service bulletin, but there is an updated one with the following part number: 15-06-01-002f. I would like gm to step up and issue a recall on this as this is most definitely a safety concern.
Was driving to physical therapy. Pulled up to a stop light and "stabilitrack failure" poped up. Was pulling into the doctors office not 8 min l8r came up again but this time steering wheel locked up then un locked then locked up multiple times while I was trying to pull into a parking space. Thankfully I was going at an extremely low speed and I could control the vehicle between it locking and unlocking. When I left the doctors office I noticed my settings reset. Ex dashboard display showed the radio station instead of the fuel economy. I simply changed it and noticed the computer erased my previous fuel economy. I'm assuming theirs some malfunction between the computer and these systems. And from the looks of it my vehicle isn't the only vehicle with this issue. Now my check engine light is on and I'll be taking this back to the dealer and it will be fixed and never happen again or I won't purchase another gm vehicle.
Truck got hot and engine power reduction light came on also check engine light. Message reset when turned off and restarted but check engine light still on and truck runs hot. Power reduction was while I was on highway and truck would not go above 1000 RPM
I have a 2015 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 with 5000 miles. While driving to work ( less then 2 miles) my service 4wd system warning came up. The truck is stuck in 4wd can not switch it out. Also while stuck in 4wd turning is very difficult. Called dealership they told me it was safe to drive it in. While on my way to the dealership still stuck in 4wd my check engine and traction control lights came on. The truck started to shack and shifting at random and the RPM were all over up and down. I got to the dealership and checked in they took it for a test drive while I waited. After waiting 4 hours they tell me the engine has issues they don't know what or why and that it will be a few days before they will know anything. So that waiting game begins.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 04/22/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle misfired and a small tick noise was heard under the hood. Over time, the tick noise increased in volume and became more of a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the cam shaft, rods, and lifters needed be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. When the vehicle began to make the ticking noise, the check engine warning light and several other warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact was directed to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
- Risk
- The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 and GMC at 1‑800‑462‑8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Recall number 14V007000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period.
- Risk
- If the sensor becomes completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will not re-start. Either of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 07V521000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
- Risk
- If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 06V289000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Silverado check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, sudden loss of power and abs light or abs activating, and the codes they mention most are P1870, P0521 and P050D.
Which Chevrolet Silverado years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (9 complaints), 2003 (9 complaints) and 2005 (9 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,000 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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