Chevrolet Silverado Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 363 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Silverado across 21 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (95). The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (11% of reports).
- 363vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 40mention a crash
- 20mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 39 of 363 complaints (11%)
- Pedal sticks: mentioned in 30 of 363 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 163 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 363 complaints, 40 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 20 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 3 | 2% | 21,000 |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 150 |
| 2014 Silverado | 9 | 7% | 1,106 |
| 2013 Silverado | 6 | 9% | 6,050 |
| 2012 Silverado | 4 | 6% | 1,750 |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% | 22,000 |
| 2010 Silverado | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2009 Silverado | 8 | 11% | 59,000 |
| 2008 Silverado | 5 | 3% | 67,500 |
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 2% | 46,000 |
| 2005 Silverado | 5 | 2% | 49,809 |
| 2004 Silverado | 23 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2003 Silverado | 29 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2002 Silverado | 22 | 3% | 65,850 |
| 2001 Silverado | 38 | 4% | 44,000 |
| 2000 Silverado | 83 | 6% | 39,966 |
| 1999 Silverado | 95 | 6% | 48,000 |
| 1998 Silverado | 7 | 3% | 130,000 |
| 1997 Silverado | 8 | 3% | — |
| 1996 Silverado | 5 | 3% | 125,000 |
| 1995 Silverado | 3 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Equipment; vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2014
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013, to January 29, 2014, and GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured September 19, 2013, to February 8, 2014, and equipped with both optional accessory all-weather floor mats (option RPO VAV) and optional vinyl flooring (option RPO BG9). The affected vehicles built with the vinyl flooring option do not have the retention features necessary to properly secure the floor mat on the driver's side.
Risk: The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and reimburse the owner for the purchase price upon their return. The owners will also be provided an insert for their owners manual instructing them not to use floor mats, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14310.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air conditioner blew hot air when turned on. The vehicle was taken to the chevrolet of boise located at (12300 w fairview ave, boise, id 83713), where it was diagnosed that the condenser was cracked. The dealer stated…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to uftring chevrolet (1860 washington rd, washington, il 61571) and repaired under the recall campaign. The contact stated that…
I've noticed since the first month of owner ship back in 2018, that something was wrong with my transmission. I own a 2017 chevy silverado with the 8 speed transmission. Not only had it been discouraging, it's disturbing, and possibly even unsafe. From 1st to 2nd gear there is a hard shift in the…
While driving my 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500 ltz with a 5.3 liter motor the rpm of the engine act erratic, it will increase and decrease rpm at will, i would say that it surges about 75 to 150 rpm, it especially does this going uphill. It is unsafe to be driving a vehicle that acts in this manner…
I purchased a brand new 2015 chevy silverado and in the first week i had it, while driving, the truck just simply completely shut off. Dealer claims they have never heard of this and after keeping truck for days stated could not find any issues. About one month later remotes not working and truck…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverados have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 363 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Chevrolet Silverado. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 39 of 363 complaints, followed by “pedal sticks” (30).
Other Chevrolet Silverado problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (2,302)
- Power Train problems (743)
- Electrical System problems (711)
- Service Brakes problems (706)
- Steering problems (533)
- Structure problems (490)
- Visibility problems (486)
- Air Bags problems (478)
See all Chevrolet Silverado problems.