10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
42 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,070 miles

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problem #70

Oct 012000

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At normal braking procedures brakes will intermittently fail, causing longer stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect. The brake failure occured three times.

- Greenville, TX, USA

problem #69

Oct 252000

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Motor that controls ABS system does not shut off when the vehicle is turned off. To shut off wire has to be unpluged manually. Dealer has been contacted.

- Villisca, CA, USA

problem #68

Sep 102000

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
After driving over a bumpy road surface while applying the brakes, it takes 1 to 2 seconds before full braking force can be applied.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #67

Sep 302000

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Service department for wheeler Chevrolet cannot find the cause for the failures, they said they hoped the problems was fixed, however the right wheelbearing had to be replaced again and the brakes failed because of the rotor locking to the spindle when the bearing wore out after less then 30 miles and I have retained a private company to correct the defect and to see why wheelers could not sole this problem, they told me at one point that I shouldn't worry about the grinding noise the bearing prior to this one was making and to drive as normal as you can see by the low milage I dont drive it and until the saftey issue is resolved I will not allow my family to either.

- Marysville, CA, USA

problem #66

Aug 152000

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
Water in ABS module. ABS module mounted on the truck frame under the driver seat shorted out after a low speed rearend accident that sent my trailer hitch thru the other vehicle's bumper. No visible damage to my vechicle. After leaving scene, the ABS light on dash was on. On driving directly to the dealer, the ABS activated on any braking and increased the stopping distance. The dealer replaced module and found water in it. My truck has never been off-road, or in any deep water.

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #65

Aug 152000

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
Water in ABS module. ABS module mounted on the truck frame under the driver seat shorted out after a low speed rearend accident that sent my trailer hitch thru the other vehicle's bumper. No visible damage to my vechicle. After leaving scene, the ABS light on dash was on. On driving directly to the dealer, the ABS activated on any braking and increased the stopping distance. The dealer replaced module and found water in it. My truck has never been off-road, or in any deep water.

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #64

Sep 212000

(reported on)

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This is an intermittent problem that occurs unexpectedly. When brake is applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in no braking power. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. The customer is concerned about safety, since the problem could reoccur anytime in the future. Customer had problems with the transmission and rear gears on rear axle.

- West Grove, PA, USA

problem #63

Aug 252000

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When going over a rough surface and applying the brakes, they let go and it feels as if you are not applying the brakes at all. Several close calls with accidents because of this. Told the dealership several times of the problem. They told me it was just the ABS system and I was not use to it but it was doing what it was supposed to do. After several attempts to get them to understand this was not normal they have still not been able to fix the problem. Only vehicle we own and am afraid we are going to have a major accident.

- Wylie, TX, USA

problem #62

Jul 252000

Silverado 2500

  • miles
The antilock brakes released while braking causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle. Nlm

- Rowland He, CA, USA

problem #61

Aug 252000

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Intermittently brake failure. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 4 times, but defect reoccurred and couldn't determine cause. Also, a clunk in the front end indicta a loose part in the suspension or engine. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 6 times, but couldn't determine cause.

- El Verta, CA, USA

problem #60

Jul 311999

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.( dot number: Tire size: At )

- Banning, CA, USA

problem #59

Mar 242000

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Brakes failed to stop vehicle when traveling over bumpy roads coming to a stop dealer can't find the problem on three trips for service, I can duplicate the problem almost at will, why can't the dealer.

- Pineville, LA, USA

problem #58

Aug 102000

(reported on)

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On bumpy surface brakes will not catch, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer claimed it was normal.

- South Grafton, MA, USA

problem #57

Apr 062000

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Whenever ABS brakes were applied vehicle would fail to stop. Would lift foot off & applied brakes again before vehicle was able to stop. Has taken to dealer 3 different times, each time brake problem could not be duplicated. Problem was intermittent.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #56

Jul 302000

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway and applied the brakes, brakes locked up, and vehicle slid off the road into a enbankment and into a tree.

- Palos Hills, IL, USA

problem #55

Nov 161999

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When pressing brake pedal on uneven or bumpy roads, brakes fail, causing extended stopping distance.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #54

Jun 302000

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Barbourville, KY, USA

problem #53

Jun 012000

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
When the ABS is activated due to a single wheel event (e.g. braking over a bump in road), the brake pedal goes almost to the floor and the vehicle slowly come to a stop. I have ended up in an intersection once, and almost hit the vehicle in from of me three different times. It appears that the ABS programming is too sensitive to this type of condition. If uncorrected, it will most likely lead to serious injuries or a death. I was lucky when I ended up in the middle of an intersection that no oncoming traffic existed.

- Monrovia, MD, USA

problem #52

May 262000

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS brakes failed when applied hard on uneven road surface manufacturer notified twice.

- Pineville, LA, USA

problem #51

May 152000

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
G30, braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pads to wear out. Pads needed to be replaced 4 to 5 times which caused extended stopping distance, and could have resulted in a crash. Dealer was not willing to help, and could not determine the cause of the problem. The vehicle rear ended someone due to brake failure, there were no injuries and the dealer is still refusing to work on the vehicle.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

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