What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2007–2012) Silverado?

Silverado owners have made 879 complaints about the 2007–2012 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 75th out of 80 Chevrolet generations in overall reliability, with real engine and interior concerns.

Compare With Other Silverado Generations

Common 2007-2012 Chevrolet Silverado Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation Silverado owners have to deal with.

  1. Cracked Dashboard

    Multiple GM vehicles from the 2007-2014 model years are developing dashboard cracks. One of the most common areas of concern is around the passenger airbag cover, leaving owners wondering about potential safety risks.

    Continue reading article "Cracked Dashboard" A crack sloping down from left to right on a Chevy dashboard

  2. What Are We Missing?

    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

    Continue A crack sloping down from left to right on a Chevy dashboard

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2007–2012) Silverado Key Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 879 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 75th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 80 eligible generations.

Recent 2nd Generation (2007–2012) Silverado News

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  1. GM owners tired of their dashboards looking like a faultline have taken the matter to the court.

    General Motors allegedly tells consumers the damage is merely cosmetic, but the plaintiffs claim in addition to safety hazards, the damaged dashboards and instrument panels cause a loss of value of the vehicles.

    GM wasn't going to issue a service campaign or recall, and the feds won't investigate issues they don't consider to be a safety defect. With so many of these vehicles having this problem, owners had no other choice but to file a lawsuit.

    https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/gm-cracked-dash-lawsuit.shtml

    keep reading article "Cracking Dashboards and Safety Hazards Lead to Lawsuit"