3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,333 miles

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problem #6

May 312005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,000 miles
2000, Chevrolet Silverado extended cab. Was pulling a trailer and heard a terrible noise. Consumer pulled over, frame had broke in two. The frame broke in the rear on both the left and right side.

- Searcy, AR, USA

problem #5

Mar 012004

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles
The frame was cracking around the front wheels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who saw the cracks but could not determine what caused the cracks. The insurance company took pictures and determined that the vehicle did not hit anything to cause the cracks in the frame. The consumer uses the vehicle as a trash truck. He replaces the vehicles parts frequently because of the amount of wear the vehicle sustains. The consumer feels the frame should never have cracked.

- Millwood, KY, USA

problem #4

Jul 302003

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • miles
Consumer stated the rear frame was cracked. Dealer notified. The rear frame was cracked on both sides.

- Bloomer, WI, USA

problem #3

Aug 192002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Rust protection done at dealership many rust spots visible. No safetyd efect listed.

- Millwaukee, WI, USA

problem #2

May 102002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Extended stopping distance when applying the brakes, the pedal feels spongy. Dealer stated that there was nothing he could do. Brake pedal goes to the floor and the front brakes will not lock up even if the ABS is disconnected. The trucks frame is so thin that the whole truck vibrates when taking off. Consumer states that the horn button has to be pivotted up and the steering wheel has to be at twelve oclock in order for the horn to sound, heat shields rattle under vehicle when traveling over bumps, dealer made adjustments.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

problem #1

Jul 082000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Rear frame broken from approximately 2 inches in front of the tow hook attachment from the bottom up. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide further details.

- Kingfisher, OK, USA