2010 Chevrolet Silverado
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 62
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 62 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 210 |
| 1995 | 263 |
| 1996 | 186 |
| 1997 | 272 |
| 1998 | 279 |
| 1999 | 1,660 |
| 2000 | 1,305 |
| 2001 | 877 |
| 2002 | 710 |
| 2003 | 695 |
| 2004 | 622 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 182 |
| 2007 | 183 |
| 2008 | 162 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 125 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
19% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Engine
16% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-15
Air bags
13% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Letter from congressman wittman on behalf of constituent re airbags that did not deploy. *smd 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. The consumer was involved in an accident. As a result, she sustained a brain injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-22
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-12
Electrical system
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash.
Power train
11% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 55 MPH on the highway, the contact smelled an abnormal odor coming from under the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-03
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-09-14Equipment10E043000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Chevrolet Silverado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.