10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
25 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
21 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,044 miles

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problem #7

Aug 212002

(reported on)

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Truck somehow ran into a concrete fixture that supported a signal light. Estimated speed of head on collision into fixture was 25 - 30 mph. Neither of dual air bags deployed with both driver and passenger making contact with dashboard. Driver stated that child's teeth print were on dash console. Entire bumper smashed back into engine, and steering wheel broke.

- Silex, MO, USA

problem #6

Aug 192002

Silverado 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 20mph on a side street and there was a concrete pipe laying on the road, and without prior warning she hit the pipe. Airbags didn't go off. At dealership is aware of problem.the pipe was a broke off light pole. The frame on the vehicle is bent.

- Silex, MI, USA

problem #5

May 122002

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a 30-40 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.

- Filmageburg, KY, USA

problem #4

May 192002

Silverado 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal impact going 35mph. Air bag didn't deploy, and light never illuminated. Chevrolet was contacted, and will be sending an inspector out for vehicle.

- Haleiwa, HI, USA

problem #3

May 212002

Silverado 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle was hit by an ambalance, the air bags didn't deploy resulting in major injuries to driver.

- Halton City, TX, USA

problem #2

Jan 292002

(reported on)

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40-45mph. Upon impact air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide additional information.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #1

Dec 102001

Silverado 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 25mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy.

- Moscow`, TX, USA