5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,000 miles

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problem #7

Aug 172004

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
While standing on the tailgate it broke. Consumer stated there was a recall on the 2000 models, but not on the 1999 model.

- Chauncey, OH, USA

problem #6

Oct 012003

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Tailgate will not stay closed and latched. Always drops open while driving.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #5

Sep 142003

Silverado 3500

  • 33,000 miles
Tailgate cable is rusting out. Consumer feels that the cable is going to break. Manufacturer and dealer have been informed.

- Preston, CT, USA

problem #4

Mar 272001

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle will not go into drive after it sits for a while. Vehicle will start up, but once it goes in drive engine will rev, but no movement. Problem seems to be intermittent. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong with vehicle. Consumer is considering getting a second opinion. When hitting bumps and applying the brakes, there is a noise. Accelerator pedal sticks, dealer replaced the throtle body. Plastic bezel at tailgate handle came off, delaer reinstalled.

- Six Mile, SC, USA

problem #3

Dec 201999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
The tailgate is out of alignment.

- Grundy Center, IA, USA

problem #2

Apr 272000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
I am planning on turning this vehicle in on the lemon law. No safety defect listed witin summary.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #1

Apr 231999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
New vehicles need more testing before they are sold to the public.

- Mesa, AZ, USA