5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,223 miles

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problem #3

Mar 072005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,269 miles
Contact stated there was a steering problem. He examined the truck and found there was a bend in the center link of the power steering. He contacted the manufacturer, who told him the problem stemmed from the 20 wheels and tires he had on the vehicle. The contact thought the bend was a factory defect based on his personal inspection of other similar vehicles.

- Cottage Grove, OR, USA

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problem #2

Apr 262004

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving at low speeds power steering locked up. Vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Cody, WY, USA

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problem #1

Mar 122001

Silverado 3500

  • 11,400 miles
Power steering malfunctioned. Dealer replaced the steering box and pressure hose. But problem recurred.

- Brooklyn Center, MN, USA

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