10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,500 miles

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problem #2

Feb 082005

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The driver's seat overheated while driving. The driver sustained injuries to both legs. The driver went to the hospital the next day. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the left seat needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the tailgate cables failed twice.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #1

Mar 092004

(reported on)

Silverado

  • 5,000 miles
Consumer indicated that the straps on tailgate were stretched out on one side. As a result, one side was longer than the other side, and could break at anytime. Dealership replaced the straps 3 times, but the problem recurred.

- East Falmouth, MA, USA

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