5.6
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 15,453 miles
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2002 Chevrolet Silverado with noisy engine getting worse the dealer tells me this is normal. This is not normal GM denies they need to fix the problem
- Gorham, NH, USA
Vehicle seized while driving 55 mph. Vehicle was restarted, and was driven to consumer's home. Dealer had not been contacted.
- Woodville, MS, USA
A recall (04V357000) was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to find an authorized dealer to repair the vehicle. Please provide additional information.
- West Winfield, NY, USA
Vehicle stalled while driving at 55 mph. The consumer was told that the distributor cap and rotor needed to be replaced. The problem continued, then the consumer was told again that the distributor cap and rotor needed to be replaced again. The dealer found that the A/C line was routed directly above the distributor cap to retain moisture and misfire.
- Kokomo, IN, USA
Piston slap.
- Peabody, MA, USA
Many of the problems took several times in the shop to fix. The castrophic failures in the engine & transmission have never been fixed. The truck has lunging, dead spots & surges & the transmission clunks (shifts hard, jerky) the auto may or may not accelerate on demand & will later accelerate when you need to apply the brakes.
- Ridgecrest, CA, USA
Upon a cold start, engine would make noise. Possible problems with engine.
- Riverside, NJ, USA
While driving the check engine light appears on the dashboard and remains lit. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the solenoid seal but the problem still exist.
- Ethelsville, AL, USA
Consumer started the vehicle early in the morning and heard a noise. The noise sound like a diesel engine. After vehicle is warmed up, there was no noise. Dealer stated that this type of noise was common to any vehicle being started early in the morning.
- Newtown, CT, USA
Air conditioner (A/C) line runs over the top of the distributor, causing condensation in the distributor. When this occurs, it results in engine misfiring and vehicle stalling. At 22,000 miles transmission went out.
- Mobile, AL, USA
Consumer started vehicle early in the morning and heard a loud noise. After five minutes, vehicle warmed up, and there was no noise. Dealer stated that this type of noise was common to any vehicle being started early in the morning.
- Athens, AL, USA
Brand new 2002 Chevrolet truck makes knocking noise since new. Chevrolet agrees its a problem but will not fix it. The knocking is heard when starting vehicle. GM needs to correct this issue before it cause engine failure.
- Blanchard, OK, USA
While driving about 55 mph on the highway, the vehicle began to overheat without prior warning then the check engine light illuminated.
- Acton, MA, USA
The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and then the vehicle over heated.
- Acton, MA, USA
- West Lebanon, IN, USA