8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,778 miles

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problem #9

Mar 072003

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I currently own a 1997 Silverado ext cab fleet side. I've had my brakes serviced numerous times and it continues to pull to the left when I'm braking. Also it's very hesitant in picking up speed when passing even with major tune-ups at Chevy dealerships only to be serviced. I'm constantly purchasing front tires for my truck, with front end alignments being done often with the purchase of these tires.

- Sanford, FL, USA

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problem #8

Jun 012002

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
There was an intermittent pull to the right. The pulling would become more severe when turning to the right. On one occasion the vehicle swerved violently to the right. The brakes were replaced but the problem still existed. The dealer was unable to find the problem. The consumer requested the dealer pay for repair. Scc

- Caledonia, OH, USA

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problem #7

Feb 072000

Silverado

  • miles
When making a slight turn vehicle will jerk. Also, dealer has replaced the electronic steering sensor.

- Nowata, OK, USA

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problem #6

Sep 201999

Silverado

  • miles
When driving at any speed the steering wheel will go from different lanes, and there is vibration wihtin the steering wheel. Glove compartment won't close all the way, and the engine check light won't go off. Also, there is a knocking noise coming from the transmission when shfiting from 3rd to 4th gear vehicle had been into the shop two times, and the dealer can't determine the cause.

- Salida, CA, USA

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problem #5

Aug 291999

Silverado

  • miles
The problem with the "wander" is at any speed. The front end will suddendly pull to the right when ever I hit the most smallest of imperfection in the road.

- Manteca, CA, USA

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problem #4

Aug 291999

Silverado

  • miles
The problem with the "wander" is at any speed. The front end will suddendly pull to the right when ever I hit the most smallest of imperfection in the road.

- Manteca, CA, USA

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problem #3

Feb 141997

Silverado

  • miles
Vehicle pulling to the right whenever vehicle reaches 30 mph or more. Vehicle been inspected on four occasions, and problem still occurs. Can NHTSA help or provide additional information.

- Deer Park, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jul 231999

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
When driving vehicle and picking up speed, the vehicle seems to wander to the right. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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problem #1

Mar 011997

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The steering has "too much play in it" which causes steering difficulty. While driving vehicle will go to the right which may cause crash. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

- Cullman, AL, USA

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