Transmission complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 20% | 1,000 miles |
| 2025 | 21 | 20% | 15,000 miles |
| 2024 | 96 | 30% | 11,000 miles |
| 2023 | 107 | 28% | 38,000 miles |
| 2022 | 187 | 29% | 60,000 miles |
| 2021 | 242 | 29% | 64,000 miles |
| 2020 | 235 | 31% | 61,000 miles |
| 2019 | 330 | 30% | 12,000 miles |
| 2018 | 171 | 33% | 30,000 miles |
| 2017 | 191 | 27% | 56,000 miles |
| 2016 | 194 | 24% | 60,000 miles |
| 2015 | 138 | 12% | 46,000 miles |
| 2014 | 154 | 11% | 65,000 miles |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% | 79,000 miles |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% | 119,000 miles |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% | 33,000 miles |
| 2010 | 24 | 7% | 47,000 miles |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% | 72,000 miles |
| 2008 | 25 | 3% | 42,000 miles |
| 2007 | 35 | 4% | 63,000 miles |
| 2006 | 28 | 8% | 48,000 miles |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% | 65,000 miles |
| 2004 | 27 | 3% | 70,000 miles |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% | 80,000 miles |
| 2002 | 26 | 5% | 75,000 miles |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% | 87,000 miles |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% | 145,000 miles |
| 1999 | 26 | 4% | 100,000 miles |
| 1998 | 26 | 7% | 67,000 miles |
| 1997 | 57 | 10% | 88,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road and the vehicle shut off. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on four separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure or find a fault code associated with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was also informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V289000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 900.
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into park(P). The contact stated that during the failure, the instrument panel was blank. After restarting the vehicle, the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions while driving at slower speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure via phone, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 26,355.
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was stalling. The message "Transmission Service" was displayed on the instrument panel. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the failure as a shifter assembly failure. The vehicle was not repaired because the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
My 2025 Certified Pre-owned, 10 day old truck with approx. 6200 miles, was parked and I was unable to shift into reverse (as if in neutral). I put the truck in drive and entered the highway. About half a mile later, multiple warning lights appeared and the truck slowed, unable to shift out of gear. Luckily, there was a dealership a few miles away so I drove the truck there slowly and on the shoulder as much as possible. Upon inspection at the dealership, they told me that the valve body needed to be replaced. After the repair, which only took a few days, the dealership was test-driving the truck when the powertrain completely seized. They attempted to restart the truck but burned out the starter and fuse block which was also replaced. …
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shuddered and the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission vibrated, and the vehicle jerked forward. The contact stated that while parking in a parking lot, the vehicle jerked forward and crashed into an accessible parking sign, causing a dent in the front bumper. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,600.
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 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact attempted to pull over to the shoulder of the road, but the vehicle lost automotive power. Additionally, the engine had seized. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift to neutral. The failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway and created an unsafe driving condition. In addition, the contact stated that New York State Troopers assisted with the traffic control. …
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and was jerking when shifting between the first and second gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (TCM) needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving into his driveway, with the vehicle lunging forward. The vehicle was then taken to Murdock Chevrolet (2375 S 625 W, Woods Cross, UT 84010), where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired and had remained at the local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was not available. …
Related recalls (4)
Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module › Software
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Fluid/lubricant › Valves/valve body
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a…
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years have transmission problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2019 (330), 2021 (242), 2020 (235), 2016 (194) and 2017 (191) model years. Transmission complaints make up 30% of all complaints for the 2019.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 26V-289 (transfer case (4-wheel drive), May 7, 2026); 26V-083 (software, Feb 12, 2026); 24V-797 (valves/valve body, Oct 24, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 54,000 miles; 48% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the automatic transmission (148 mentions), followed by the driveline › differential unit (16).
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.