10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Oct 011999

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This vehicle has been a nightmare. The brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, I had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly. It clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off. I have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions. On one occasion it even caught on fire. The transmission is back in the shop now.( dot number: Tire size: 16 inch )

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #6

Jun 241999

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
Intermittently vehicle stalled. Dealer has inspected vehicle three times. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Howel, NJ, USA

problem #5

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine experienced hard start up and high pitched noise, hard start up corrected however noise persists. Mjs

- Beaumont, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 151999

Silverado

  • miles
On two occasions vehicle experienced total shut down in heavy traffic. Previously vehicle has been in repair shop on three occasions for similar problem. But dealer informed consumer that problem could not be duplicated.

- Davenport, IL, USA

problem #3

May 201999

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
While driving 30 mph or less and when taking foot off the gas pedal, vehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown.

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 021997

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine oil leak.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 101999

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
In approximately a five week period, my truck has failed to start twice and died once as I crossed a busy intersection. Both times the truck failed to start, the dealer installed a new fuel pump, (now on my third pump) and after the vehicle died in the intersection while moving about 20 mph, a new distributor cap and rotor was installed but the failure could also be fuel pump related. In both cases the mechanic stated on the repair order that the wiring had shorted out. The service manager indicates that he has no solutions and this is not an uncommon occurance. The fact that one never knows if he will successfully make it across several lanes of traffic without the engine quitting is inherently unsafe. A call to Chevrolet customer service indicates that they are very sorry but they really don't know just what to tell me.

- Rogers, AR, USA