Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% | 8,000 miles |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% | 10,000 miles |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% | 8,000 miles |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% | 18,000 miles |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% | 3,000 miles |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% | 59,000 miles |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% | 51,000 miles |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% | 72,000 miles |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% | 48,000 miles |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% | 76,000 miles |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% | 37,000 miles |
| 2005 | 17 | 5% | 61,000 miles |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% | 56,000 miles |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% | 46,000 miles |
| 2002 | 23 | 3% | 71,000 miles |
| 2001 | 48 | 5% | 61,000 miles |
| 2000 | 80 | 6% | 70,000 miles |
| 1999 | 37 | 2% | 90,000 miles |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% | 109,000 miles |
| 1997 | 24 | 9% | 89,000 miles |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% | 100,000 miles |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Engine hesitation, or misfiring. Jerking, or transmission shuttering when engine is at low RPM and on incline. (I.e. When traveling about 45mph and start up a hill, the RPM's are about 1300, and the transmission doesn't gear down, so it starts shuttering until you give it more acceleration than usual.) after dealing with this issue for nearly 8 months and 15K miles, I believe this safety issue should be recalled. Dealer originally acknowledge the problem but was unsure of the cause. After 5 repair attempts the dealer say they can't duplicate and the vehicle performs as designed.
My 2017 siverado with less than 50,000 miles is at the dealership, due to a defective fuel injector on the #7 cylinder. I am being told it is not under warranty, and that I will have to bare the cost of the repair. I do not feel that on a two year old vehicle, that the fuel injector should fail, nor should I bare the cost of replacement. I am not asking for a resolution, I just want other to be aware of the defect.
Gas mileage complaint . Stated mileage (hwy ) is 22 mpg , the first six monthes of driving did achieve this stated mileage ,occasionally as much as 23 mpg .after 2 recall service visits and an oil change , the mileage abruptly dropped to 18 mpg I complained to chev. Service in cottage grove ,or several times over the course of 4 monthes they advised me to change fuel (service stations ,) put a fuel booster additive in the tank ,check tire pressure .they also stated that the fuel mnfrs. Changing the fuel blend for the winter season May be the cause. No service codes in the computer . None of the suggested "fixes" have changed the mileage ,still at around 18 mpg . Something caused this sudden drop in mpg .I have a couple of ideas , 1. One recall was a computer software upgrade ,wrong shift parameters installed ? 2. …
I own a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While traveling t a a low rate of speed/under 40 MPH, there is a sudden loss of power. The vehicle hesitates numerous times and stalls. The vehicle almost shuts off but recovers just before shutting off and the start of losing power the vehicle jumps and stops. Called dealer service department and was told there are no recalls for my vehicle. This problem started almost frome week one after purchase until this date of reporting.
Driving at approx 35-40 MPH approaching a hairpin turn tried to break and vehicle did not slow down slid through the corner into a rock, put the vehicle is reverse and pressed accelerator the vehicle RPM increased on own tried to break the RPM did not diminish(foot off accelerator) before I had time to shut the truck off I hit a tree behind me. It appears something stuck in accelerator (mechanical) or the computer system( electronics) failed. The vehicle has not yet been tested.
On acceleration from a stop, the RPM's race while shifting. Vehicle acts as if the transmission is slipping from 1-2. Early in the life of the vehicle I thought this was only something that happened the first time shifting after pulling out of the garage however, as the truck gets more miles on it, the problem happens more often and when taking off from stops when hot. Vehicle was brought to dealer to diagnose complaint and was told there was a bulletin to address this problem but since the tech couldn't verify it, they didn't do anything. Dealer said I have a good powertrain warranty so if something breaks later I should be covered. Not only is this unprofessional and poor customer service, they literally did nothing to attempt to diagnose or confirm the problem. There seems to be numerous complaints on this site related to RPM racing complaints.
First of three vehicle collisions this year involving Chevrolet silverados that have caught fire after involved in frontal impacts. Vehicle traveling westbound on sr 58 in lane county, oregon. Involved in secondary collision with a Toyota pickup truck that had been struck by a loose truck tractor wheel. The impact by the wheel caused the Toyota to encroach into the path of the Chevrolet. The occupants of Chevrolet were able to extricate themselves. The vehicle subsequently caught fire and suffered extensive fire damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would hesitate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 09/17/15 updated 11/28/2017
Related recalls (3)
Fuel system, diesel
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an…
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and May break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on July 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began August 5, 2004.
Fuel system, other › Delivery
Some 2wd and 4wd pickup trucks, converted to either dedicated or bi-fuel compressed natural gas (cng) fuel usage, were assembled with a throttle cable that can contact and rub through the flexible pressurized fuel line creating a pinhole leak of natural gas to the atmosphere.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the throttle cable to eliminate the possibility of contact with the cng fuel line. The cng fuel line, throttle cable, and cruise control cable are also to be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (80), 2001 (48), 1999 (37), 2003 (26) and 1997 (24) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado fuel system problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 13V-615 (fuel system, diesel, Dec 11, 2013); 04V-376 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Aug 2, 2004); 03V-435 (delivery, Nov 3, 2003). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles; 37% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the storage › fuel gauge system (61 mentions), followed by the delivery › fuel pump (52).
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.