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2010 Chevrolet Silverado problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado sits mid-pack among Silverado years: 91 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 111, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (13), engine (13), and body & structure (12), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

91

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Silverado years?

Silverado NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted2,104 complaints1980: 2 complaints1982: 2 complaints1984: 5 complaints1985: 3 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 18 complaints1989: 24 complaints1990: 37 complaints1991: 18 complaints1992: 51 complaints1993: 77 complaints1994: 235 complaints1995: 331 complaints1996: 230 complaints1997: 365 complaints1998: 335 complaints1999: 2,104 complaints2000: 1,614 complaints2001: 1,048 complaints2002: 853 complaints2003: 852 complaints2004: 723 complaints2005: 361 complaints2006: 223 complaints2007: 253 complaints2008: 221 complaints2009: 103 complaints2010: 91 complaints2011: 99 complaints2012: 91 complaints2013: 87 complaints2014: 195 complaints2015: 111 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 156 complaints
Silverado NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Chevrolet Silverado problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1314%
Electrical System1314%
Body & Structure1213%
Other1011%
Tires & Wheels910%
Airbags89%
Transmission78%
Visibility & Wipers67%
Steering67%
Suspension22%
Fuel System22%
Brakes22%
Speed Control11%

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E043000OtherSeptember 3, 2010 · 294 units

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.

Consequence

AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE HE SMELLED A FUEL ODOR. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND OBSERVED FUMES WHICH STARTED A SMALL FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH A WATER HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 6, 2013 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING CONTROL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 25, 2014

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 11, 2016

“THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN 3 PLACES AROUND THE AIRBAG. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE A SAFETY HAZARD IF THE AIRBAG WERE TO DEPLOY SENDING PROJECTILE PIECES OF PLASTIC TOWARDS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD FORMED DUE TO AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW. THERE WAS NO INCIDENT THAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 12, 2015

“2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WAS TRAVELING EAST, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLOWOUT. AS THE TIRE BLEW OUT, HE UNEXPECTEDLY VEERED RIGHT AND STRUCK THE SIDE OF A SEMI. BF. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0650-90)*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 27, 2010 · crash

2010 Chevrolet Silverado — common questions

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?

It is close to typical for the Silverado: 91 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2010 Silverado problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (13 complaints), engine (13 complaints), body & structure (12 complaints).

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Silverado years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Silverado years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 1997, 2005, 1998, 1995, 2007, 1994, 1996, 2006, 2008, 2014. The cleanest record among Silverado years belongs to 1987.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.