8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,167 miles

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problem #12

Nov 152001

Silverado 3500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The fuel gauge sending unit failed (I go by mileage to know if I need fuel or not). Driver's side seat belt locks up when you go to look to change lanes (dealer couldn't reproduce the problem--so it's never been fixed). Passenger seat belt locks up if you just lean forward to roll down the window (was told this was a mechanism for a baby seat--didn't think car seats were supposed to be in the front seat). Right side daytime running lamp burned out a long time ago. ABS module failed (had to pull the fuse so the pump wouldn't burn up) therefore the truck no longer has ABS. Driver's side front wheel hub failed due to lack of grease in the non-consumer maintainable bearing (the whole hub had to be replaced). The water pump has already failed (replaced that). The transmission is starting to slip here & there. The accelerator sticks causing you to have to jam on it in parking lots & other places where it's just not safe to be darting forward. This model year was just a bad year for GM. They need to fix these problems. This is the worst GM vehicle I've ever owned (and I've been a loyal GM customer all my driving years).

- Garden City, MI, USA

problem #11

Oct 132000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Driver's daytime running light was inoperative, dealer replaced bulb.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #10

Oct 132000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Driver's daytime running light was inoperative, dealer replaced bulb.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #9

Jan 152000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Emergency brake has been adjusted 4-5 times. When applied, brake holds vehicle, but pedal goes to the floor. Also, dealer replaced brake pads. Daytime running bulb blew out after it had just been replaced. Rear window assembly was leaking, power window was slow going up. Transfer case was replaced due to a clunk noise, transaxle shaft replaced due to leaking. Front brake hose experienced an abrasion. Vehicle was leaning, dealer adjusted front torsion bar.

- Belmore, NY, USA

problem #8

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 #7

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 #6

Apr 011999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Headlights flicker, at night, dealer stated "this is normal" something to do with the computer recycling every 90 seconds. Sure is annoying

- Chowchilla, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 011999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
I work on a military base and am required to dim headlights when passing through a guard gate. The automatic headlamps cannot be disabled. GM claims this meets all 1999 safety standard and will not fix the headlight system. I have also discovered that the year 2000 model truck can have the automatic headlights disabled on a temporary basis. While I feel this is not directly related to driver safety I think this is an important issue for all the mps, guards, police that expect not to be blinded by drivers approaching a guard gate or checkpoint. Thank you for considering this issue. Dave schultz.

- Lorton, VA, USA

problem #4

Oct 051999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Headlights went out while driving at night multiple times, both hi and lo beams. Only way to get them back was to shut off vehicle completely, and this only worked some of the time. Problem likely a result of this dealership attempting to fix an instrument panel squeak which caused a short. Dealer now attempting to repair.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 221999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
When the vehicle is started the headlights automatically come on, there is no way to cut these lights off unless you turning the vehicle off.

- Topeka, KA, USA

problem #2

Aug 031999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The daytime running lights are designed to not be able to turn off at any time while driving, design creates problems on occasions to consumer. Mjs

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #1

Jul 231999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The automatic headlight on feature cannot be defeated if required to turn off headlights at night such as at us customs border crossings which is a requirement. Also the driver cannot turn off headlamps at night in places such as rv parks, drive in movie theaters, parking lots booths etc.

- Tempe, AZ, USA