5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,600 miles

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problem #1

Jan 152007

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,600 miles
Power steering & brakes failed. Started truck in morning, put in reverse and could not stop vehicle nor steer. Placed in neutral and was able to stop. Vehicle was towed to chev. Dealer, they checked and stated nothing was wrong. Brakes and steering worked after car was warmed up for 30 minutes. This happened in yuma Arizona area, and outside temp at time of failure was 40's.

- Wasilla, AK, USA

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