6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,800 miles

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problem #5

May 272003

(reported on)

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
Consumer complained about having problems with the tires. The tires are Firestone. Manufacture was contacted.

- Holly Hill, FL, USA

problem #4

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 #3

Sep 011998

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
Wheels bending when hauling, wheels are constructed too soft in the middle resulting in damage.

- Chadron, UN, USA

problem #2

May 011997

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wheels continue to bend causing tire failure(blowouts) after several repairs.

- Crawford, NE, USA

problem #1

Jun 251998

(reported on)

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wheels bend causing tire blow outs and vibration.

- Crawford, NE, USA