10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,675 miles

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problem #11

Sep 082004

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,000 miles
A recall was issued re: Unwanted low speed activation of the ABS. Prior to the recall I had already had the problem fixed and requested reimbursement after the recall was issued. I was advised that my truck was not included in the recall based solely on the fact that it is currently registered in Maryland and not registered in the specific states listed. This truck was purchased brand new in pa and was registered in pa, then oh exclusively until Feb. 04 when the truck was registered in Maryland as a result of a relocation from Ohio. I am simply stunned that GM is excluding me from the recall. This is unacceptable and bottom of the barrel customer service

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #10

Jun 232005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 300 miles
I bought this truck in Ohio for my wife [xxx], she reported that the ABS brake would simply not work on accasion and the pedal would go straight to the floor.we took the vehicle in to the dealer but he could not find the problem. At lows speeds I was able to reproduce the problem. Dealers down here say the sensor is bad. We pulled the fuse to disable the brakes when the vehicle was new because a delphi engineer told me that would at least keep the brakes working. I have 58000 miles on my truck and we have replaced the calipers the rotors and even some of the brake lines have rusted rupturing and causing a loss of brakes. The power steering hose line rusted at the cooler radiator.. yesterday the Chevy dealer in gainseville called me to the shop to see how the frame is being eaten away, I believe the vehicle either wasn't proberly prepared when built or the protective paints and coating were deffective. The records at jim douglas chevolet evidence the expenses we have incuured to keep the truck operational. The ABS module and the loss of break lines seem to relflect extemely poor metal coorosion resistance, even both my tailgate cable rusted and broke.each time I have taken in to the Chevy dealer for repair they are amazed at the corrosion problems. Even the tire jack in the passenger compartment was rusted and it was never used. The screws inside the center console were rusted. I spent between $2500 and $3000 in just the brake problem and that is without trying to fix the defective sensor module. I assure absent a forced recall I suspect GM will not fix this problem. GM conumer relatios suggested I get a recall number and maybe they could be of further assistance. Thus I am send you my complaint. Sincerely [xxx]. our VIN is [xxx] our model is CK15753 the car was assembled at fort wayne. June 6,1999. Note I selected 25 failures as an estimated of failed componets in the unrecarrage including the brakes and the ABS module. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA),

- High Springs , FL, USA

problem #9

Oct 172003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles
Anti-lock break system failure on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup

- Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA

problem #8

Jan 012005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado that has been experiencing a problem with the ABS systems. When you get below 10 miles an hour it starts acting up.. it doesnt want to stop. Sometimes you have to let off and stomp them a couple of times to get them to stop.. you dont know when its going to act up either. It may go a few times without a problem then the next thing you know it starts doing it. I try not to drive it and when I do its close by. I have taken it to a shop and they said it was the ABS wheel speed sensor. Then they said that they had seen on the news where there is a concern with this problem.. and told me I should wait abit if I could because they may have a recall and that this could be expensive..

- Milford, OH, USA

problem #7

Feb 152004

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
Increased stopping distance when brakes applied under 10 mph and ABS fails...my vehicle slammed into a cement pole in parking space causing $1600 damage...original dealership refused to accept responsibility as vehicle was in their repair shop the very day before for exact complaint and was not addressed...second dealership immediately knew the problem and corrected the problem by replacing front speed sensors.

- New Boston, NH, USA

problem #6

Feb 012005

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
ABS brakes activate in wet weather for the first 5 minutes of driving.

- Newton, MA, USA

problem #5

May 032005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,400 miles
The ABS system on my 1999 Silverado activates at low speeds causing eratic braking.

- Farmington, NY, USA

problem #4

May 052003

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I own a 1999 chev. Silverado. About 2 years ago I had problems with the anti-lock brakes failing at low speeds. I had it serviced and it was due to corrosion. The problem is starting to reappear again.

- Columbia Station, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 022004

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,600 miles
Low speed activation of the antilock brakes resulting in unsafe braking conditions. Despite widespread problems with my model and several others, GM was unwilling to assist in a repair exceeding 1,000.00

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #2

Sep 032004

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,021 miles
While applying the brake pedal at low speeds brakes failed. Vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that ABS wheel sensor needed to be replaced. The consumer owns a 1999 Chevy Silverado and a 2001 Tahoe with the same problem. The consumer stated that the vehicle moves abour 4 feet farther than intended after brake is applied. No warning lights on dash to let the driver know the brakes are having problems.

- Ontero Canada, 00, USA

problem #1

Jan 102003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,100 miles
The brakes failed to stop the vehicle.

- Manlius, NY, USA