3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,600 miles

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problem #2

Oct 142009

Silverado 3500

  • 31,200 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that when driving at unknown speeds; the front passengers side tire would wobble excessively. The dealer replaced the front passengers side wheel bearings. On a later date, while driving at unknown speeds, the contact stated that there was an unusual ticking noise coming from both sides of the wheel area. The left front tire then fractured from the vehicle. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic that the failure was contributed to the defective wheel bearings. The failure mileage was 31,200 and the current mileage was 32,000.

- Eagle River, WI, USA

problem #1

May 172009

Silverado 3500

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 45 mph, the front passenger side wheel bearing overheated and was replaced by the dealer. The dealer stated that it is only a matter of time before the other three wheel bearings fail because the manufacturer used defective material and grease. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 64,000.

- Des Moines , IA, USA