r/Chevrolet

I bought a new Blazer RS 3 years ago. I got a notification that my subscription to remote access was expired, and now it’s going to be $14.99 plus tax/month to keep just remote access (starting, unlocking, etc). This seems a little crazy to me, especially for a premium trim of a vehicle. My wife drives a Hyundai Tucson and her remote access is just a given.

Is this normal for other brands to charge for this feature? Is it worth making a stink about to try and get it for another 3 years for nothing, and if so would I make said stink to the dealership or Chevrolet? I’m in Canada.

Can’t believe how bad this is getting.
Took truck in in the 22nd because it said “service high voltage system” got it back, they said it only needed an update. Leaving their parking lot everything started going back on.
Bought it back on the 25th as that was the next available appointment. I was told they needed a part and it “should be ready on the 29th/30th (Mon/tue).
All week no call, so on Fri the 3rd I call. Apparently they are still waiting on the part that hasn’t arrived yet and might be in the next week. But no guarantee.
Called the Chev Ev concierge for help as this is getting frustrating. They can’t help and can only send a customer service survey AFTER it is fixed. ( but who knows when it will get fixed.)
So now another week without truck with no actual date of when this mysterious part might arrive even though they should actually have a date if they actually ordered it.
Losing tons of money and cancelling plans every weekend because we don’t have the truck.
Was offered a Bolt ev as a loner or a rental truck. Neither are very helpful, definitely don’t have the extra $300/$400 for gas every weekend, (as we are at two weekends now) and a bolt definitely isn’t close to a comparable vehicle as a Silverado Ev.
My chev app is now showing more issues than what I brought it in with. So what is actually happening with my truck ?! Dealership said it is just sitting waiting to get worked on. Again waiting for this mysterious part with no known arrival date that just gets put from one week to the next week.

Prior to this we were looking to get another ev to replace wife’s SUV but definitely won’t be looking at chev anymore. A week and half later and no actual information or help Is beyond disappointing.

Battery would only charge to 66%
Dash said “service high voltage”
Regen stopped working.
A/c stopped putting out cold air

First appointment i mentioned others had similar issues on a Reddit form but was assured it was only an update issue.

I guess mentioning Reddit just made them mad lol.

Chevrolet should be doing better.

I purchased a 2021 Trax LT redline AWD with 35.6 miles from a major used car dealership on 4/22/26. Two weeks after purchase, the driver information center in the instrument cluster started doing weird things. It would illuminate when car was started but would go dark during a trip or at start up it would not light up then light up after driving 2-3 miles or not light up at all. Sometimes it would it would dimly light up and getter brighter as the car was running. Since the car was under 30 day warranty from purchaser and they have a service department, I took the car to them. After the technician, examined the car he said he could not address the problem that the computer need to be “re-flashed”. I was instructed to take to a Chevy dealership and they would cover repairs. I took the car to Chevy dealership on 6/3. I received a call from my service advisor on 6/5 that there are some internal communication error within the driver information center. He said a new instrument cluster was ordered and won’t arrive until 6/10 or 6/11. He said car was safe to drive until then. The part arrive 6/10 and I took the car back to Chevy dealership. Late afternoon 6/11 the service advisor texted me the part was installed but would not communicate with the onboard computer. He said they contacted GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for assistance and was told no solution presently. As of 6/24 TAC had not provided a programming solution. The car is not safe to drive as the speedometer is involved with this issue. I have been in rental cars (paid for by seller and Chevy dealership) and now a loaner from Chevy dealership. As of 7/3 have not heard anything new and don’t expect to hear any update until Monday 7/6. I’m hoping Chevy corporate and GM sees this and gets this solved!

Hey! Wanted to post here and try to get some ideas from anyone who may be able to help

I have a 2014 Chevy Equinox with about 137,400 miles on it. The car is completely paid off, but I have had to put over $2000 into it over the past 3 years.

So on to my problems:

- Prior to October 2024, I had many AC issues. I had the blower replaced, had it recharged, the AC had issues until I took it to Electric Lab (local shop that is the best for electrical issues in my area).

- October 2024, issue was found within my main computer, AC worked fine and car was good.

- November 2024, my car threw on a “Service Power Steering” and “Service Stabilizing Track” alert. Car would shake while driving and had difficulties accelerating (due to the service power steering alert).
I had a mechanic read the code that popped up, and it had lost communication to the Transmission Control Module.
I had reset the TCM, and still had issues. On the way to the (once again, best local) Transmission shop the alerts cleared on their own when I was driving a consistent speed on highways/freeways (only way to get to the shop).
I still had them look, and they could not get the code to pop up.

Fast forward to about a month ago.
- I began getting “Service Power Steering” alerts (seemingly) when I would put my car in reverse. My car would also jolt once or twice, and the doors lock and unlock. It would always clear within 1-2 seconds, but was reoccurring and happened more as time went on.

- I took it to an Oreily’s, and was told that the battery and alternator and all that stuff appears to be working fine.

- When the car had a hard core issue (all same symptoms that would not stop or clear on its own), I took it to a shop and the same code as before was read (loss of communication to TCM)

- I called the same auto shop and they told me they honestly believe it is more electrical. He explained if it was the TCM, it would not have lasted me almost 2 years with no issues. He shared my issues aren’t really demonstrating transmission problems, but more electrical problems and suggested I have someone check the wiring and connections. He said that code (U0101 I believe) virtually mean nothing, and could be read due to an electrical issue.

Also important to note:
- All the car people have told me that early 2010s Chevy are known to have electrical problems, and also encouraged me to consider just getting a new car at this point.

- I also tried contacting a Chevy dealership to see if they could check connections and see what they would charge, but I was told my car is too old and has too many miles to be accepted right away, as it would need to be approved by management prior.

- My car seems to have more issues when I come to a stop, or I’m on roads and am frequently stopped at red lights. Today, I could barely drive 5-10 minutes without an issue. I had to pull over a few times to shut off my car to then continue driving home.

So now to my current dilemma:

If I take it to Electric Lab again, I’m looking at about $500 just for them to look at the car, not including how much expensive it will be to fix it. I was told it may not be that much if they find the issue quickly and it’s an easy fix, however we have no way of knowing that until we do it.

My car is currently valued around $2,000, so my husband and I are currently considering just buying a new car instead of searching for an issue knowing more may pop up.

Has anyone had these or similar issues? Any advice, thoughts, ideas, or opinions?

Probably the best looking truck lineup I’ve ever seen. It’s a shame I would NEVER buy one only because it doesn’t support APPLE CAR PLAY. I hope GM understands that this “minor inconvenience” affects this much. Does anyone else feel this way?

Hello Everyone, Ive recently purchased a 2011 single cab Silverado 4.3 V6 with only 29,000 miles. I was wondering what is the price range that I could possibly put it up for sale and if would it be better just to keep. I bought this truck from a church that did not really use it much. It would just sit in the parking lot and was occasionally used. From what I was told the vehicle was “donated?” To the church by a dealership or something of the sort. No accidents, no check engine light, no lights on the dash, and interior is like new. The roof has paint peeling since it’s been under the weather for a while and the body paint is okay. Looking for some insight as to whether I should keep and possibly use as a lawncare truck or sell and purchase something with the cash I receive. Thanks! I purchased it for under 10k and I believe it’s worth more.