Common questions

Are there any issues with my Chevy Silverado 1500?

Are there any issues with my Chevy Silverado 1500?

Leased it brand new in June of 2017, have put 16k miles on the clock since then ( writing this review Nov 2017) and have had it in the shop 3 times since purchase. Issues include: 1. Transmission slam shifting on the downshift: New solenoids/control module housing replaced at 7k miles and told problem was resolved. 2.

What kind of engine does Chevy Silverado 1500 have?

Keeping things simple, my test truck is fitted with the range-topping drivetrain, a scrumptious 6.2-liter V8 paired with a 10-speed automatic. This engine is absolutely lovely, proof positive that magic happens when two banks of four cylinders share a common crankshaft.

How does a Chevy Silverado feel like a truck?

With your typical body-on-frame construction and a live rear axle supported by parallel leaf springs, the Silverado is built like a truck and still feels like one, but it’s unexpectedly nimble and mild mannered. My test truck’s ride quality is firm, but it never leaves you feeling battered or bruised.

Is the Chevy Silverado 1500 a good pickup?

There’s no mistaking the Silverado for any other pickup truck. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does a lot of things well. The latest generation of this half-ton truck drives better than many midsize pickups and offers some of the best powertrains in the segment and, of course, its towing and hauling numbers are excellent.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Silverado?

Chevrolet Silverado engine problems aren’t restricted to faulty sensors. For 1999 to 2017 models, especially the V6 and 5.3-liter V8 engines, oil consumption was a real concern. We’re talking about 3 or 4 quarts between oil changes, and sometimes more.

Why does my Chevy Silverado have black stuff in it?

If the 5.3-liter engine doesn’t receive oil changes on time, sludge can quickly build up on internal components. This sludge is a gooey, sticky black tarlike substance that plugs everything up. Oil passages that keep bearings and moving parts lubricated become blocked.

Why are my spark plugs fouling up on my Chevy Silverado?

Spark plugs continuously foul because engine oil gets past the piston rings into the combustion chamber. Exhaust is tinged blue from all the oil blowing out the tailpipe. On some trucks, the problem shows signs as early as 15,000 miles, and it only gets worse.

How does auto stop work on a Chevy Silverado?

Auto Stop is a feature GM is including on almost every new vehicle these days that automatically turns off a vehicle’s engine at stop signs, stop lights, or basically anytime you come to a halt long enough the computer thinks it’s more efficient to shut the engine off to save fuel.

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Ruth Doyle