2010 Chevrolet Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. That ranks 22nd out of 23 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (12 complaints, 19%), typically at around 58,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 62owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 12 | 19% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 16% | 49,958 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 16% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 13% | 53,217 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 13% | 27,950 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 11% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 11% | 56,672 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 10% | 35,741 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 10% | 3,313 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 5% | 44,120 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 7,126 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 26,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 3% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 79,172 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Chevrolet Silverado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Chevrolet Silverado years
← 2009 Silverado · 2011 Silverado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 125 | 0 |
| 2016 Silverado | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Silverado | 76 | 7 |
| 2014 Silverado | 124 | 13 |
| 2013 Silverado | 64 | 3 |
| 2012 Silverado | 68 | 2 |
| 2011 Silverado | 75 | 2 |
| 2010 | 62 | 0 |
| 2009 Silverado | 76 | 0 |
| 2008 Silverado | 162 | 1 |
| 2007 Silverado | 183 | 1 |
| 2006 Silverado | 182 | 4 |
| 2005 Silverado | 316 | 8 |
| 2004 Silverado | 622 | 8 |
| 2003 Silverado | 695 | 6 |
| 2002 Silverado | 710 | 4 |
| 2001 Silverado | 877 | 4 |
| 2000 Silverado | 1,305 | 8 |
| 1999 Silverado | 1,660 | 5 |
| 1998 Silverado | 279 | 0 |
| 1997 Silverado | 272 | 0 |
| 1996 Silverado | 186 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado | 263 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners most often report structure, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.