Acceleration complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2024 | 12 | 4% | 7,000 miles |
| 2023 | 18 | 5% | 11,000 miles |
| 2022 | 10 | 2% | 16,000 miles |
| 2021 | 10 | 1% | 0 miles |
| 2020 | 28 | 4% | 4,000 miles |
| 2019 | 18 | 2% | 4,000 miles |
| 2018 | 19 | 4% | 50,000 miles |
| 2017 | 18 | 3% | 10,000 miles |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% | 20,000 miles |
| 2015 | 16 | 1% | 12,000 miles |
| 2014 | 23 | 2% | 52,000 miles |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% | 8,000 miles |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% | 146,000 miles |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% | 8,000 miles |
| 2010 | 11 | 3% | 67,000 miles |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% | 18,000 miles |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% | 51,000 miles |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% | 24,000 miles |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% | 64,000 miles |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% | 65,000 miles |
| 2004 | 20 | 3% | 79,000 miles |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% | 60,000 miles |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% | 163,000 miles |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% | 110,000 miles |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% | 99,000 miles |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% | 80,000 miles |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% | 170,000 miles |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% | — |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% | 172,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
On [redacted] at ~3:00 p.m., I was driving my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country (VIN [redacted]) in stop-and-go highway traffic with Super Cruise engaged. The vehicle ahead was a truck towing a low, empty flatbed trailer. My truck came to a complete stop behind the trailer. While stopped, with no accelerator input from me, the vehicle accelerated forward on its own and struck the rear of the flatbed before I could intervene. My foot was not on the accelerator. It appears the forward sensors may not have detected the low, unloaded trailer as an obstacle, so when the system resumed from the stop it accelerated into it. No injuries. The other vehicle had a steel rear plate and was undamaged; damage to my truck is estimated at $3,549.68. A vehicle that accelerates on its own from a complete stop into a stationary object ahead is a serious hazard. …
the following issues with my truck. 1. October 29-November 4. rear crossing traffic not working. front windshield camera not working, side detection now working. 2. 17 December Adaptive Cruise would accelerate when not in use. side camera not available. back up camera not in use, all dash related to the radio, phone and google not working. 3.5 Feb 26 blind spot indicator, forward collision, and rear crossing traffic warning working. 4 with all this issues this vehicle is an accident in motion a safety hazard to me and any body around this vehicle GMC has had this vehicle 4 times and can not seem to get it repaired.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D) or reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a transmission valve needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed and was accelerating, the accelerator pedal traveled down and remained stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate unintendedly to 50 MPH. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. A message advising to decelerate and to drive safely was displayed. The vehicle jerked while downshifting to low gear. …
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into drive(D), the vehicle failed to shift or respond as needed. The contact became aware that the vehicle also failed to shift into reverse(R). After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, and the contacts son was able to shift into drive. The contact stated that while her son was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle briefly accelerated independently before returning to normal functionality. A message to "Please Decelerate and Drive with Caution" was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 24NA181. …
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space and turning the steering wheel to the right, the vehicle surged forward going up onto the curb, and the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal however, the vehicle continued driving approximately 5-10 MPH. The contact shifted into neutral(N); however, it was too late, and the vehicle crashed into another parked vehicle before coming to a stop. The contact stated that during the failure, the braking system had malfunctioned while depressing the brake pedal. No injuries were reported. A Police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Engine oil too Hot" was displayed. While driving 60-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power while driving uphill. The vehicle failed to shift into neutral. The contact went underneath the vehicle and removed the drive shaft. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number PE25001 (ENGINE, ENGINE, AND ENGINE COOLING). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 66,410.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle unintended accelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.
I was driving on [redacted] where the speed limit varies from 65-75 MPH. I hit 70mph and randomly the truck jolted and dropped down to 40mph without warning. Cars swerved to avoid hitting me and I was shaken. I called the dealership who said there are no recalls and nothing to worry about, but call if it happens again. Two days later I was driving up to Pa from TN. 7 hours away from home and also on [redacted] and the truck did it again 3 times in a row. The truck was bouncing all over the highway and people trying their best to avoid me. I managed to get off but did hit and go over something when I was getting off the highway. I took the back streets and found a dealer. The transmission needs to be replaced the think, on a 2 year old truck with 50k miles. Apparently factory caused electrical issues. This truck has been an electrical nightmare since we purchased it. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years have acceleration problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2003 (29), 2020 (28), 2014 (23), 2004 (20) and 2018 (19) model years. Acceleration complaints make up 4% of all complaints for the 2003.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for any Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 1500 acceleration problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles; 48% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the accelerator pedal (26 mentions), followed by the cruise control (10).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.