2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,000 miles

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problem #2

May 192008

Silverado 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado K1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's wife heard a clunking sound and noticed a difference in the steering column. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and they referenced NHTSA campaign id number 05V018000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). The dealer performed a diagnostic and recommended that the intermediate steering shaft be replaced. The VIN was not included in the recall; therefore, the repair would not be made for free. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 80,943 and failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Updated 1/6/09 updated 01/14/09.

- Johnstown, NY, USA

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problem #1

Aug 252008

Silverado 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel began making a noise when turned to the left or right. In addition, the brakes were not working properly. The contact looked under the hood and noticed fluid leaking from the steering hydraulic gear box. The dealer informed him of NHTSA campaign id numbers 05V455000 (steering:hydraulic power assist, hose, piping and connections) and 05V018000 (steering: Gear box: Shaft sector); however, the vehicle had already been repaired for the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 10/20/08.

- Stanwood, WA, USA

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