10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,474 miles

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problem #7

Nov 082005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,000 miles
I was stopped in traffic and was rear ended by a Ford F-150 going 20-40 mph estimated. Both my son and I were hurled backwards because the seats collapsed backwards. We both sustained injuries to our necks and backs. I believe that if we were not rear ended or the seats wouldn't have collapsed we would have not received any injuries. I believe these seats have a potential of being dangerous and the company needs to do something about it right away before some else gets injured.

- St. Paul, MN, USA

problem #6

Oct 272003

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,321 miles
Started from stop and the back of the driver seat flipped backwards. I was holding on the steering wheel and as I fell back my foot came off the gas pedal and the bottom of the seat slid forward. I was able to get up in time to hit brake and avoid hitting car in front. I did not sustain injury. Seat is now broken. Back will not stay up and bottom will not lock in place. Cannot drive the truck safely.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #5

Nov 022000

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss. Ts the vehicle also sustained the following failures, the PCV valve malfunctioned causing the #2 and #3 heat shields in the transmission to crack. This malfunction was repaired and now the 4 low gear is inoperable. Also, the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, air conditioner compressor and pump malfunctioned. Noticeably after purchase, the driver side seat gives when braking.

- Reno, WV, USA

problem #4

Oct 122002

Silverado

  • miles
The driver side seat back doesn't latch into place. While traveling on the highway. The dealership is aware of the problem.

- Falmouth, ME, USA

problem #3

Nov 012001

Silverado

  • miles
Driver's side seat collapsed backward.

- Stonemont, GA, USA

problem #2

Feb 232000

Silverado

  • miles
While sitting at a traffic light consumer was rear ended at about 50 mph and seat belts did not tighten up, and the seat itself collapsed. Contacted dealer.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

problem #1

Dec 151998

Silverado

  • miles
Loose back bench seat. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that condition was normal for that seat. Consumer would like NHTSA help in this matter.

- Katy, TX, USA