10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Feb 252001

Silverado

  • miles
Problem #1: the fuel pump relay doesn't seem to disengage after first starting the engine and it heats up. This causes rough operating of the engine. Further investigation shows that the maxi fuse to the lighting system heats up also, but does not fail. Another area that is affected is the MINIfuse to the courtesy lamps. It heats up, but does not fail. The last area to be affected is the evaporative emission canister vacuum switch. It acts as if the wheels are out of balance around 50mph. I have taken this vehicle in to the dealership on a number of occasions and they either can't find anything wrong or try and tell me that the fuel injectors are at fault. They put injector cleaner in the fuel tank on two occasions, which made it run worse. I asked to have the injectors replaced while it was still under warranty and they said they had to follow procedure bulletin #00-06-04-003 before taking that step. The problem still existed, but they haven't offered to replace fuel injectors. My thinking is that the problem is really the ignition switch. Can you please advise me of any other similar complaints and how it was resolved" probelm #2: while driving straight highway at about 55 mph steering feels loose and wants shift lanes on it's own. On sweeping turns it turns to the right on it's own. I had the front end alligned and a new set of tires, but the problem still exists. Any advise"

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #8

Aug 152000

Silverado

  • miles
When making a right turn only vehicle would turn more then normal. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Perkinston, MS, USA

problem #7

Jan 012000

Silverado

  • miles
I currently took my 1997 Silverado to have the front-end aligned and they told me it would cost me $150 the first time because of the knock-outs not being done at the factory. It would seem like this would be a problem that GM is respossible for but according to customer service I have to eat the bill. It seems that this is only a problem with this year and model.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

problem #6

Feb 082000

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
Front end can not be alligned due to a design defect by the manufacturer.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #5

Oct 011999

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This vehicle has been a nightmare. The brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, I had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly. It clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off. I have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions. On one occasion it even caught on fire. The transmission is back in the shop now.( dot number: Tire size: 16 inch )

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 011998

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle wanders while driving at 40 mph or more. Vehicle was inspected by dealer, but nothing could be found. Can NHTSA provide additional information regarding this matter. * power steering moved irrationally causing the driver to move into other lane.

- Framington, UT, USA

problem #3

Jul 071999

(reported on)

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severely pulls to the right. Cause unknown. Consumer was informed that a wheel speed sensor was needed.

- St John, MI, USA

problem #2

Jan 141998

Silverado

  • miles
Front end out of alignment.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Oct 151998

(reported on)

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Noise in the front end suspension continually.

- Mobile, AL, USA