4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,472 miles

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problem #5

Nov 012010

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • miles
2006 Chevy Silverado. Consumer states problem with anti- lock braking system the consumer stated when stopping a very low speeds, the anti-lock brakes would engage causing a slipping of the brakes and allowing the vehicle to travel forward another 2-3 feet beyond where it was supposed to stop. The consumer took the vehicle to a local repair shop where they removed and cleaned the ABS sensors. The repair shop informed the consumer a recall had been issued for her make, model and year vehicle. The consumer contacted GM and was told there was a recall on his type of vehicle, but her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Beach Park, IL, USA

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problem #4

May 142010

Silverado 3500

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While traveling 10 mph the contact noticed that the ABS system would activate without warning every time the contact applied the brakes. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 24000. The current mileage was 27900.

- Van Horne, IA, USA

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problem #3

Jan 222010

Silverado 3500

  • 12,475 miles
2006 Chevy Silverado truck front ABS antilock sensors failed due to corrosion GM had a recall 08/30/2005 for same problem on 2002 models, they knew about this in 05 (when my truck was built) but only admit to 2002 models NHTSA campaign # 05V37900 - think this needs to be extended to all models they built this way.

- Lawrenceville, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Dec 172009

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,985 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 50 mph he heard a grinding sound from the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that the hub and bearing assembly failed. The vehicle was repaired at an expense of $432.41. The failure mileage was 48985. The current mileage was 49000. Updated 01/29/10. The consumer stated when the grinding started, the vehicle pulled to the right. Also, the ABS activated under normal driving conditions. Updated 01/29/10.

- Niles, OH, USA

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problem #1

Aug 312009

Silverado 3500

  • 16,900 miles
Continual unwanted ABS activation during low speed brake application on a 2006 Silverado. Virtually the same problem that was addressed by NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

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