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Chevrolet Silverado: Common Problems & Maintenance Tips
The Silverado is a workhorse, but a few known wear points are worth watching to keep it reliable over the long term.
Common issues & things to know
- Lifter/valvetrain ticking noise has been reported on certain V8 engine years, particularly with AFM (cylinder deactivation) systems
- Infotainment system freezing or slow response is a common software complaint, usually resolved with an update
- Power steering assist issues (loss of assist at low speeds) have been reported on some model years
- Transmission shift flare or hesitation, especially in 8-speed and 10-speed automatic transmissions, is a known complaint worth a dealer software check
- Rust on rear wheel wells and frame is worth inspecting yearly in areas with road salt
Maintenance milestones
30,000 miles
Tire rotation, differential fluid (4x4), oil analysis
60,000 miles
Spark plugs, transmission fluid, brake fluid flush
100,000 miles
Water pump, serpentine belt, coolant flush
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