6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,458 miles

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problem #6

Nov 152010

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,946 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local shop where they informed that the electronic control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,946 and the current mileage was 37,826.

- Glenrock , WY, USA

problem #5

Jun 102006

Silverado 3500

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 65 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle idled roughly and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the left and right wire harness, which was replaced. The failure recurred on three separate occasions. Recently, the battery was replaced at an independent mechanic shop. The technician suggested that the edge be replaced, which was a component that enhances the performance of the vehicle. The component was removed at the contact's request and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 71,000.

- Patterson, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 162006

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,200 miles
: the contact stated the vehicle would shut off without any prior warning while accelerating 10 mph under normal road conditions. This occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times, who were unable to duplicate the problem. No repairs were made.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #3

Mar 292006

Silverado 3500

  • miles
2005 Silverado hybrid engine turns off at stops when brake is applied. The hybrid turns engine off at stops when brake is applied. The consumer feels that it takes too long for the engine to pick up power after taking foot off the brake and applying the accelerator. The consumer feels that the delay is dangerous when trying to enter fast moving traffic from a stop. While stopped on an incline vehicle rolls backwards while the consumer's foot is in transition from the brake to the accelerator pedal.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #2

Sep 212005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,600 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pick-up truck. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle completely shut off. It lost steering and braking capabilities. The contact stated that the engine oil reset light flickered on and off after the incident occurred. After a few minutes the vehicle started back up. The contact stated after driving a few more miles the vehicle repeated the same problem. The contact contacted the manufacturer, and they had a conference call with the dealership, who stated they would repair the vehicle. The dealership has not yet picked up the vehicle. The contact called the dealership, and they were going to call the consumer back within the next few minutes.

- St Johns, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jun 132005

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The day the vehicle was purchased the consumer noticed that the check engine light on his 2005 Chevrolet Silverado had illuminated. The dealer reset the check engine light, however it illuminated again and the dealer stated it was a bad gas pressure sensor. 4 months after owning the vehicle the vehicle started jerking and the consumer was unable to pass other motorist on the highway. The consumer managed to get to his destination when all of a sudden all of the lights on the dashboard lit up and the vehicle cut off. The dealer informed the consumer the ABS sensor and crank positioning sensor were bad.

- Rowlett, TX, USA