10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,500 miles

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problem #4

Feb 012004

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
The brakes are not working properly. The ABS system is being engaged when you stop and increases the stopping distance. The accerator sticks. You have to push hard and then all of a sudden it make the truck leap forewark or backward.

- Ottumwa, IA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 102003

Silverado 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
Tailgate cables rusted through. Tailgate was put in upright position and the tailgate came off of the truck being dragged by a decent cable. Caused damage to the side of the tailgate as well as the hinges that once held it.

- Metairie, LA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 032003

Silverado 2500

  • 28,000 miles
The block heater malfunctioned and caught on fire.

- Meadville, MO, USA

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problem #1

Jan 252001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The power steering pump controls both the brakes & steering, when the pump goes out you loose both. This has happened twice.

- Blue Eye, AK, USA

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