2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 95 owner complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769744 (filed 10/07/2026): “Driving down interstate about 65 the light on dash came on stated low engine oil stop engine at same time could smell smoke and saw smoke coming from under hood. i pulled over as fast as i could and by that time the smoke was pouring out from under hood. i turned engine off and i popped hood got out…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11764990 (filed 09/17/2026): “While operating the vehicle, the front electric drive motor suffered a failure, triggering reduced propulsion warnings and rendering the primary electric powertrain inoperable. the vehicle was towed to an authorized gm dealership service center, where the defect was confirmed. to replace the failed…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763787 (filed 09/12/2026): “Got my truck back yesterday from in shop for 2 weeks from being repaired. got to red light just stopped my engine shuts off. dash shows engine/transmission problems. exact same thing happened two weeks ago. had to get towed into dealer again this am…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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