10.0

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

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problem #28

Oct 051999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Knock at start up in shop 6 times not fixed !!!!.

- Desoto, MO, USA

problem #27

Apr 232002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving at 40 mph vehicle stalled out with out any notice. This has happened five times already. After contacting dealer, dealer was not willing to do anything.

- North Haven, CT, USA

problem #26

May 102002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While at dealership for repair work mechanic determined that rear rotors were crumbling and needed to be replaced, drums and lining as well. The emergency brake was not working. The rear brakes were corroded and worn out. The rear brake pads and both rear rotors were replaced. The brake shoes on both sides were replaced. There was a squeaking noise in the front end when the vehicle goes over bumps. The driver door panel failed and was reinstalled, also the arm rest for the bucket seat pops off constantly, seat belts lock up after being replaced twice under recall, the steering joint was repaired, also when consumer steps on the gas, the truck does not move for a few seconds, the rear window was replaced, due to leaking, and the engine hesitates.

- Banner Elk, NC, USA

problem #25

Mar 262002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Truck was in shop 6 times for knock in the engine, the engine is still knocking. Nlm

- Desoto, MO, USA

problem #24

Mar 262002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving vehicle stalls without warning and will not restart, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, per General Motors security sensor data is incorrect but valid. Nlm

- Mill, WY, USA

problem #23

Mar 122002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has to go under vehicle to disengage engine from running upon turning vehicle off. The ABS brake system collapsed while driving. Heavy drain on engine and battery. The regular brakes remained functional.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #22

Mar 302000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Without any indication, front end of vehicle locked up, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Dealer was contacted, and stated that subframe needed to be replaced. The front differential was torqued sideways and broken apart, causing the frame to have 2 breaks, this caused the front to lock up, also prior to this consumer complained of a delay between the forward and reverse, when a bump was felt when accelerating, consumer also heard a clunk noise, dealer drained and replaced the transfer case fluid twice. The engine sputters in 4 wheel low and there is a whine noise or pulley noise from the engine. The front seat arm rest fell off. The left front daytime lamp was full of water due to the assembly being improperly sealed at the factory. The brakes pulsated and pedal felt soft, dealer stated the right rear caliper was sticking and the front and rear rotors were corroded badly, causing the brake pads to wear. The electric brake was inoperable, dealer installed a new plug, the wiring harness was badly damaged. The power windows were inoperable. The left door creaks due to front door link being loose. Consumer was informed that he was supposed to sign a waiver because of the plow being placed onto the extended cab, this was because the installation was not recommended, however the consumer was never informed of this until after the installation and the problems with the vehicle.

- Peru, ME, USA

problem #21

Jan 152001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
The components on this truck ranging from the engine and drivetrain, windows, streering gear and shafts, E-brake lines, fuel pedal linkage and now the fuel gae itself has been a constant source of problems for me since the turch wes only a few months old ( 8,000 miles). Chevrolet has admitted that they knwon of most of the major problems but has indicated that they are "working on a fix". yet I have to contiune to drive the vehicle. I need some help.onsta

- Cambridge, MA, USA

problem #20

Mar 022001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
When starting vehicle or when driving engine was knocking. Engine knocking was very loud upon first start. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Oakdale, LA, USA

problem #19

Mar 201999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Eng knocks @ start daily, dealer says nrml, owners manual doesnt show as normal.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #18

Oct 272000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
The following have all been replaced: 5.3 L engine, catalytic converter, four oxygen sensors, 1 starter sensor, 1 crank sensor, 1 window regulator, rear air-vent assembly, 1 shaft in the front suspension, 1 headlight bracket, 1 knock sensor, 4WD switch, 1 clamp for rear window. Vehicle is 15 months old and has 32 days of in-shop service. Service engine light has come on 4 times in 14 days. On 12/4, vehicle stalled when attempting to accelerate. Engine had a spare part left in at manufacturing and was destroyed from the part flying around inside. ABS has engaged too soon in the past and vehicle could not be stopped.

- Barney, GA, USA

problem #17

Dec 052000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Engine tapping noise when first started. Dealer says this is normal. I have been a mechanic for 20 years and this is not a normal engine sound.

- Fortson, GA, USA

problem #16

Nov 122000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
I have an appointment to service the truck but I don't know I F the problems will we solved. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

problem #15

Oct 112000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine using a lot of oil, idles rough, lacks power.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #14

Oct 112000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine using a lot of oil, idles rough, lacks power.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #13

Sep 262000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
When starting engine on first start of the day it has a loud valve like rattle for about 15 seconds. Was told it was carbon build up.

- Sugar Hill, GA, USA

problem #12

Jun 012000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Left side engine noise, lifter noise on start up, detonation sound while moving

- Caledonia, OH, USA

problem #11

Jun 272000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
When driving at low speeds vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts.

- Euclid, OH, USA

problem #10

Apr 102000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Srartup, rough run, won't go over 20mph, won't accelerate above that until warm engine.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #9

Apr 242000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Engine tapping noise when vehicle first started in the morning, dealer and GMC contacted on several occasions, vehicle still tapping, I will make my fourth trip to the dealer soon.

- Pineville, LA, USA

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