Chevy Silverado And GMC Sierra Have Major Engine Problems, Says Consumer Reports
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The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are hugely popular pickup trucks, but now, both nameplates have been singled out as having major engine issues and reliability problems.
Per a recent post from non-profit consumer organization Consumer Reports, the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are tied as the recent models most likely to exhibit major engine problems. The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are both pointed out as “they’re the same trucks sold under different brands,” according to Consumer Reports.
Consumer Reports listed several vehicles most likely to exhibit reliability issues in the organization’s 17 key trouble spots, which, in addition to Major Engine issues, also includes Engine Cooling issues, Major Transmission issues, Drive System issues, Electrical System issues, and Climate System issues.
Notably, the 2020 Buick Encore GX was the vehicle most likely to have brake system issues.
The Consumer Reports ranking is based on reliability data collected via Consumer Reports member surveys, and focuses on 1- to 3-year-old models.
According to Consumer Reports, 4 percent of Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra owners reported some kind of Major Engine issue, including full engine replacements, as well as cylinder head-related issues. Major engine issues include an engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head problems, head gasket problems, turbocharger or supercharger problems, and timing chain or timing belt problems.
Overall, Consumer Reports gives the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 one out of five with regard to reliability scoring.
As a reminder, the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 were both offered prior to the full model refresh introduced for the 2022 model year, as well as before the pre-refresh 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Limited and 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited. Engine options for the 2021 model year include turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, naturally aspirated 4.3L V6 LV3 gasoline engine, naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L82 gasoline engine, naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine, naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, and the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax.
Both pickups ride on the GM T1 platform.
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You may actually want to do some real research (that will require reading). Then you may see the actual moron. If not …look in the mirror. I would not trust any report the relies on paid ads to survive. However if you read this site, you’ll find many , many, many reports that will tell you about the problems you may be buying if you buy from the General.
What do you call someone dumber than a moron? Or am I to assume you work for Consumer Reports.
I just did a quick Google search on “Silverado engine reliability”, and the only two articles that came up in reference ALSO used this same CR source.
You were so busy being a keyboard warrior that you missed my point. How do you say the engine is unreliable when there are MULTIPLE engine options? Which engine exactly is unreliable and why?
I never once claimed that GM had exceptional build quality, because I strongly disagree.
L.O.L. Hope it uses other protection too.
Hey Doc Re Moron. As I said you do not need to look past your nearest mirror. As far as Consumers or any other “magazine” that reports on the automotive world I too would take it with a very large grain of salt. If by chance you are old enough (or can read) One rag named the K Car one of the best. I think the world would have other ideas on that one. But dearest Moron I said research THIS, site to discover the host of problems with the Generals products. PS you started this little fire and I just put it out. Once again before you call ANYONE a Moron YOU should 1st look in the mirror. He’s looking right back at YOU ! Now let’ get sback to raggin n braggin about the Generals product.
Hey Doc Re Moron. As I said you do not need to look past your nearest mirror. As far as Consumers or any other “magazine” that reports on the automotive world I too would take it with a very large grain of salt. If by chance you are old enough (or can read) One rag named the K Car one of the best. I think the world would have other ideas on that one. But dearest Moron I said research THIS, site to discover the host of problems with the Generals products. PS you started this little fire and I just put it out. Once again before you call ANYONE a Moron YOU should 1st look in the mirror. He’s looking right back at YOU ! Now let’ get back to raggin n braggin about the Generals product.
Typical cowardly internet attempt at false condescendence. Anybody reading any of your comments can tell you’re a nobody in real life.
Oh look your Mama read it to you. Aaah. poor baby. Now that you’ve found someone to read it for you perhaps you can find someone to explain it to you as well. PS check out that mirror ? LMAO
Lmao. You can’t be serious. Do you really think you sound cool?
Cool ? That’s what is important to you ? No . But I’m battling some moron who has decided everyone else is one. I agree it’s childish and immature but sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. Had you not started with the 5 letter words (must have got a friend to help) I would have just ignored you. But as this is the raggin and braggin Generals site you feel it’s a good place to hide on. My guess is you have looked in that mirror. Must have scared you something awful. Now go pick on someone or something with your I.Q. perhaps a dead fish. Later loser!
It’s okay, son. The words can’t hurt you.
So true ! Must be a pain getting someone to read them to you, then getting someone to explain them to you. But you keep trying lil buddy.
My favorite part of this so far is where I call you out on your internet bravado and you revert to your defenseless inner child.
My favorite part is pissing you off. Now once again I say let’s pay attention to the Fact that this site is called gm authority. Keep your foolish banter for the playground “sonny”.
Wow this is embarrassing. You have yet to offend me at all. I just enjoy watching you make a fool of yourself over nothing.
It’s okay to be angry, son. Just be a man and go deal with it in the real world, and stop trying to look smart/tough on here. It’s not working.
Oooo. Me thinks you protest too much cupcake. The rest of us can see through your green eyes of hate. Now doddle off or waddle as the case may be. No doubt you’ll be having someone explain this one to you as well. No doubt we’ll be hearing from you soon. Waiting for you to avail yourself to the audience yet again. But do try to remember this is where we adults “meet” to rag n brag on the General. Not Dr pimple popper.
My other favorite part about this is the fact that you think you actually sound respectable (I’ll use that instead of “cool” this time), and literally everybody reading this sub knows you’re just an angry loser behind a computer screen.
You sound like you’re over the age of 65, but you act like a teenager. I’m getting vibes that you have trouble fitting in and fighting on the internet is your escape. I’ll let you have your fun. Kids need to play. I’m sorry I failed you, son.
Humans few 1000 yrs and still acting like cave man
Sorry Santa, I know I’m encouraging it. I need to be a better father. Dave clearly needs our help.
Keep up the good work cupcake. Some day you’ll grow into that void you call your brain. But try to remember GM Authority. Not the mommy doesn’t understand me ville.
That’s no way to talk to your father, son.
Well daddy cupcake. Ma says you were always limp . So she found me at the sperm bank . She told you but you never did listen . She was very picky about the donor too . Handsome , witty , kind , compassionate , hung . None of the traits that exist with you. Didn’t you ever wonder why she Never took your name ? Or why there was none of your family traits passed on ? You know butt ugly and stupid. So stop fooling yourself. You are the reason creams, lotions and condoms were invented. Now oh so “witty” one Let’s try to get back on topic. The G E N E R A L ! Sorry folks this guy is just weird and is now stocking me. Right Cupcake ?
PS dick weed . Stalker.. Or in your case Stock boy .
That’s a cute story, son.
If that’s what you want to call it Stalker. AKA Cupcake.
Don’t you get embarrassed? I’m embarrassed for you.