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2010 Chevrolet Silverado

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 12, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 3, 2010
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 62 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, most frequently naming the engine, body & structure and airbags categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 275 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

EQUIPMENT

Sep 3, 2010
294 units potentially affected
The defect: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
The remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Airbags
Filed Oct 12, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The local dealer-scheduled an appointment but cancelled it due to parts not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11549640
Incident
Aug 1, 2023
Visibility
Filed Feb 23, 2022

2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCESSORY POWER MODULE SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE HYBRID CONTROL MODULE WAS FAILED AND THERE WOULD BE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR IT. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND WOULD NOT BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE WAS 149,169.

NHTSA ID
11453628
Incident
Feb 23, 2022
Body & structureTires & wheels
Filed Apr 18, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE SPARE TIRE FAILED TO MOVE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO FRACTURE THE WIRE CABLE THAT HELD THE TIRE IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.

NHTSA ID
10860010
Incident
Apr 11, 2016
Mileage
71,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 16, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

NHTSA ID
10850037
Incident
Feb 15, 2015
Mileage
30,000 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 8, 2016

MY OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN TWO MONTHS. THE OIL PRESSURE WILL BE FINE WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE COLD THEN GRADUALLY AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP IT DROPS AND DROPS UNTIL THE "LOW OIL PRESSURE" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE DISPLAY SAYS TO STOP ENGINE. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE FOR ONLY A FEW SECONDS AND THEN RESTARTING THE OIL PRESSURE IS BACK AROUND 30 THEN WILL DROP AND DROP AND WILL HAVE TO REPEAT. THIS LAST TIME I WAS DRIVING 80MPH AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WENT DOWN TO AROUND 5. AS SOON AS IT WAS RESTARTED IT WAS AROUND 30. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS ON 1/19/2016. THIS LAST WAS REPLACED 03/07/2016.

NHTSA ID
10845640
Incident
Mar 7, 2016
Mileage
67,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Mar 6, 2016

THE DASH HAS CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2008 GMC 3500 DUALLY. THE CRACK IS IN BETWEEN THE AIR BAG AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK IS ABOUT 1" TO 1 1/2" LONG. THE CRACK APPEARED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS SITTING OUTSIDE.

NHTSA ID
10840143
Incident
Mar 3, 2016
Mileage
62,000 mi
Filed Feb 16, 2016

DASHBOARD CRACKING IN MULTIPLE PLACES AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG AND DRIVER INSTRUMENT PANEL

NHTSA ID
10836435
Incident
Feb 12, 2016
Mileage
60,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Feb 15, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL". THE TRUCK HAS A BIG CRACK IN DASH ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL. TRUCK HAS 35500 MILES ON IT AND IS ALWAYS STORED IN CLIMATE CONTROLLED SHOP. IT HAPPENED WHILE BEING STORED INSIDE SHOP. NEVER SETS OUT IN THE SUN AND HAS NEVER HAD ARMORALL PROTECTANT ON IT

NHTSA ID
10836224
Incident
Oct 5, 2015
Mileage
34,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

06-03-09-004H

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.

GCUS-3-854

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

14648A - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles have a performance issue with their OnStar modules that could impact the vehicle?s battery life. If the vehicle?s OnStar module contains this condition, the OnStar green telltale light will be illuminated even when the vehicle is off. This condition can drain the vehicle?s battery if the vehicle is not started for approximately four days. The condition may also render the OnStar system inoperative, which would disable all OnStar services, including automatic crash response and emergency roadside services. This condition can occur even if the vehicle is not actively subscribed to OnStar. Dealers are to remove the fuse for the OnStar module to reset it.

PIT5161E

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. The bump clunk issue may be due to fuel movement in the fuel tank when not completely full. The condition is eliminated after completely filling the fuel tank.

PIT3665E

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

PIT4597E

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the 2-Mode Hybrid with Regular Production Option Code HP2. With a battery maintainer installed on the vehicle use brake pressure bleeder that maintains 30 psi for the entire bleed procedure.

PIT4989B

EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display the current Hybrid mode. Dealer will use a scan tool to check communication with Accessory Direct current Power Control Module, Air Condition control module, Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module, Engine Control Module, Battery Energy Control Module, and Transfer Case Control Module. Repair the loss of communication with the affected module and the power flow should return to the radio display.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Silverado by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
20171250040.0
2016520
2015767052.7
201412414053.5
2013643050.8
2012682052.0
2011752048.6
2010Viewing621038.1
2009760037.9
20081622050.7
20071834258.7
200618210052.8
200531614050.7
200462215159.9
200369513862.5
2002710151266.5
2001877151366.8
20001,305201366.6
19991,660171463.5
19982790243.0
19972720038.1
19961860039.2
19952630035.9
19942100037.1
1993690037.5
1992400036.9
1991170028.0
1990250040.0
1989220042.3
1988150038.7
1987200
1985300
1984500
1982200
1980200

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.