NHTSA Complaint #11514459 — 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle on another occasion, the message "Low Oil" was displayed. The independent mechanic attempted to jumpstart the vehicle at the residence; however, the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The mechanic contacted an unknown dealer for parts and was advised that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.