Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trailer Hitches Problems
- 5
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 2
- Years with records
- 2002–2007
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Trailer Hitches
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado 1500. While parked, the trailer hitch detached from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the trailer hitch had sustained severe rusting. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (kerry chevrolet, 7800 alexandria pike, alexandria, ky) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage…
ODI 11103969
Trailer Hitches
My towing hitch/receiver broke while towing a trailer and turning a corner at 10 mph, 2 blocks from my house. The drivers side of the hitch was so badly rusted, it broke, the passenger side was strong enough that my trailer stayed behind my 2 wd truck and no one was injured. This incident could have hurt someone had i been going faster in traffic when it broke. Now, after this happened, i learned that the 2002…
ODI 10644260
Trailer Hitches
Defective tow hitch class iv receiver, after hearing of many problems with the factory gm hitch i inspected mine and it is cracked in 2 places, if i hadn't caught it there could have been a uncoupling of trailer due to hitch failure. I will be replacing this with an aftermarket hitch that is from a reputable company. Hitch is available for review. *tr
ODI 10213210
Structure · Trailer Hitches
Oem hitch on 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500 is displaying cracking/failure around the receiver welds. Entire hitch will need to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10191884
Trailer Hitches
I just purchased a 2007 chevrolet 1500 4/4 in may. When i put the hitch into the receiver i found it to be very loose. The factory towing receiver measured 2-1/4 inches. The factory standard has been 2-1/16 for years. In 2006 cheverlot made this change. The 2006 models were starting to split in the pin holes ,and it will only be a matter of time until the receiver fail, causing trailers too separate from the tow…
ODI 10195585