Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 21, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

21 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
4

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 1fluid leaks 1
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTERS ON THE CAMSHAFT WAS MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT JIM WERNIG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTERS ON THE CAMSHAFT WAS MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT JIM WERNIG, INC. (2401 OLD U.S. 27 S, GAYLORD, MI 49735, (989) 448-4583) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED INFORMATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE 110,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11386580 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: I HAVE A 2010 CHEVY 2500 HD WHEN I PUT THE CAR I PARK IT SOUNDS LIKE THE DOORS UNLOCK BUT THEY DON'T IT STARTED ON MY DRIVERS DOOR NOW ITS HAPPENING ON PASSENGER DOOR. I'VE TRIED TO UNLOCK MANUALLY…
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I HAVE A 2010 CHEVY 2500 HD WHEN I PUT THE CAR I PARK IT SOUNDS LIKE THE DOORS UNLOCK BUT THEY DON'T IT STARTED ON MY DRIVERS DOOR NOW ITS HAPPENING ON PASSENGER DOOR. I'VE TRIED TO UNLOCK MANUALLY IT WONT WORK I'VE UNLOCKING FROM THE REMOTE AND THE DOOR LOCK SWITCHES ON BOTH DOORS IT TAKES MULTIPLE TIMES WITH BOTH AND THEN ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE !!!!. I ONLY HAVE 27000 MILES ON IT NOW AND ITS OUT OF WARRANTY I TRIED TO GET INTO MY TRUCK WITH REMOTE AND KEY IT TOOK MULTIPLE TIMES TO GET INTO ALSO... I HAVE A FRIEND WITH A 2010 DENALI HE'S HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS I COULD SEE IF THE TRUCK WAS OVER TENS YEARS OLD AND OVER 150000 MILES HAVING PROBLEMS BUT THIS ISN'T RIGHT... I TAKE MY GRAND KIDS ALL THE TIME I'M SCARED TO TAKE THEM IN CASE I HAVE TO GET THEM OUT IN AN EMERGENCY AND NEEDED TO GET OUT FAST THAT I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TOO OR FOR THAT MATTER JUST MYSELF DRIVING ALONE!!! *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10614830 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
1

Most reports here involve smoke.

smoke 1
A recent report: I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCKS BRAKES APPLING THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER LAST YEAR AND THE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES, BRAKES, ROTORS. CALIPERS, LNES . SEEMED TO HELP…
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I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCKS BRAKES APPLING THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER LAST YEAR AND THE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES, BRAKES, ROTORS. CALIPERS, LNES . SEEMED TO HELP BUT STILL HAD A PROBLEM WITH BRAKES NOT RELEASING COMPLETE ONE OR ONE WHEELS APPLING BRAKE PRESSURE AT TIMES. HAS GOTTEN WORSE BUT INTERMITTENT. REPORTER TO THE DEALER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL GOT SO HOT IT WAS SMOKING FRIDAY 9/2/20. HAS BEEN ABOUT A YEAR AND 5000 MILES LATER TOOK BACK TO DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. RECOMMEND FLUSHING POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH I DID. NOT SURE IF PROBLEM FIXED. ALSO REPORTED SEVERE FRAME RUST DEALER SAID MUST HAVE BEEN UP NORTH. CONTACTED CHEVROLET SAID WHILE THE DEALER HAD THE TRUCK WOULD INSPECT AND ADVISE. NO RESPONSE AFTER 3 DAYS. WILL INCLUDE PICTURES. APPEARS FRAME HAS NO RUST PROTECTION.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11354415 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
3

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 1corrosion 1
A recent report: POWER STEERING LINES RUST THROUGH AND SPRAY DOWN MOTOR COMPARTMENT. GM ALSO HAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE THROTTLE BODY SWITCHES NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY CAUSING SERIOUS LOSS OF POWER IMMEDIATELY AND…
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POWER STEERING LINES RUST THROUGH AND SPRAY DOWN MOTOR COMPARTMENT. GM ALSO HAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE THROTTLE BODY SWITCHES NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY CAUSING SERIOUS LOSS OF POWER IMMEDIATELY AND HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN, BUT ONLY HONORED IF LESS THAN 120K MILES AND THAT PUT MY TRUCK OUT.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11140541 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Minor
5

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 1
A recent report: 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2021, AND IN JULY 2022 WHILE DRIVING THE…
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2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2021, AND IN JULY 2022 WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11493678 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
4

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 4
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to open from the inside or outside. The contact stated that no warning lights were…
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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to open from the inside or outside. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the door failed to open with the key fob or the door button. The contact stated that the door was cut open with a grinder, metal cutting wheel, and torch by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the locking mechanism that was attached to the door frame was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,290.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11437338 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
3

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 3
A recent report: I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL BUT GM HAS FAILED TO MAKE THE PARTS AND LABOR AVAILABLE. NOW I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT TK HOLDINGS ARE IN CHAPTER 11 AND I DOUBT IF ANYTHING WILL REMEDY THIS DEFECT.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11035743 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 21 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2022, roughly 2 a year, which is about the same as the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.