3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,933 miles

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problem #3

Jan 182008

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving Friday morning Jan. 18, 2008 there was a small noise in the truck. Later at night when I picked up my wife I went to break and had a difficult time and than when we starting going again the whole hub assembly came right off of our truck making the truck collapse down on that side.

- Walden, NY, USA

problem #2

Feb 202007

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,500 miles
At 74,500 miles a rumbling noise initially occurred at highway speed and only intermittently. After about 3 weeks the rumble occurred most of the time and was most noticed around 45 mph. The left front wheel was found to worn and replaced at 75,500 miles.

- Blanchard, MI, USA

problem #1

Feb 142006

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,300 miles
Failure of the left front wheel hub bearings. Resulted in severe wobble while driving, especially noted in turning to the left. Dealer advised this was a serious problem and could have resulted in wheel failure or fire due to overheating. Vehicle has under 42,000 miles.

- Kewanee, IL, USA