2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11386580 (filed 01/05/2021): “Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that the lifters on the camshaft was making a knocking sound while the vehicle was idling. the contact stated that jim wernig, inc. (2401 old u.s. 27 s, gaylord, mi 49735, (989) 448-4583) was contacted and informed of the faile…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10845640 (filed 03/08/2016): “My oil pressure sending unit has been replaced twice in two months. the oil pressure will be fine when starting the engine cold then gradually as the engine warms up it drops and drops until the "low oil pressure" light comes on and the display says to stop engine. after shutting off the engine fo…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10821504 (filed 01/21/2016): “Winter of 2014, silverado would engage it's stabilitrack control. when this happens it slows the speed at which the truck could go if it sensed the roads may be icy. the truck would move but very slowly and it felt as if you had no control over it. even when braking it seemed to not want to brake. d…”
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
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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