NHTSA Complaint #11646985 — 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine started misfiring and the vehicle was shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with cylinder #4 lifter failure and a bent push rod. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealer, where it was diagnosed with a bent push rod. The vehicle was then taken to Spradley Chevrolet (2146 U S 50, Pueblo, CO 81008), where it was diagnosed with cylinder #4 lifter failure and a bent push rod. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to partially cover the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.