10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jan 082001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
At 62,000 miles fan clutch broke and now transmission needs to be replaced, 2nd gear is gone. The rear seal is leaking and was replaced already at 18,600 the front brakes were repaired at 25,600 then at 35,300 the entire front brakes completely replaced rotors and all(problems with calipers) the repairing dealer claimed it wsn't covered under warranty even though all repairs we done by Chevrolet dealers. Now I am facing approximately $2,000. In repairs to the transmission.......Chevrolet give me a brake. E.

- Quincy, MA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 281998

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ck 1500/Silverado. A plastic bag was picked up on the driveshaft and traveled to the rear end and got into the rear axle seal and all of the rear end oil was lost. The rear end locked up. Could result in a crash and/or loss of control.

- Oakhill, FL, USA

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