10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,675 miles

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problem #4

Jul 082010

Silverado 2500 8-cyl

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado lt. The contact stated the throttle would stick anytime he attempted to release the pedal. The vehicle slows down very slowly. The engine continues to run at 800-100 RPM's until the brake is applied to stop the vehicle. The consumer also stated while stopped at a traffic light or a stop sign, the engine would occasionally speed up to approximately 1800 RPM's. the consumer also stated a new engine was installed on April 11, 2001 due to a faulty oil pump. The throttle body and engine control module were replaced twice, the hbac control module, oil deflector, purge valve and canister, maf sensor, wiring harness, speed sensor, CO2 sensor, 175 amp fuse box, transmission control module and under hood wiring were all replaced. An engineer from General Motors has worked on this vehicle at all three dealerships and has not been able to repair the problem. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered little assistance. The failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 06/22/11 updated 07/08/11 updated 3/8/12

- Grantville, KS, USA

problem #3

Jan 202009

Silverado 2500

  • 33,600 miles
30 minutes after ignition turned off and parked after driving in 4-wheel down a 1/2 mile snowy driveway, my 2007 Silverado duramax 2500hd pick-up truck was totally engulfed in flames and burned to a crisp. Forensic fire inspector said it started in front right engine compartment; no arson. Fire department put it out; police report said no arson.

- Poolesville, MD, USA

problem #2

May 032007

Silverado 2500

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving at an unknown, the power steering failed and made the vehicle difficult to steer. The entire vehicle is also very difficult to keep on the road. The front tires made a clunking noise whenever the vehicle was driven. The vehicle has Bridgestone duravis M7732 tires, size 245/75/R16. There is a clunking noise under the hood, which can be felt in the steering wheel while driving. The engine also hesitates while driving. A mechanic and the dealer performed a diagnostic. The failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 40,000.

- Hanover, MD, USA

problem #1

Apr 122009

Silverado 2500

  • 150,100 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. After driving 55 mph for approximately an hour and a half, the contact exited the vehicle and noticed smoke and flames underneath the hood on the driver's side. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the salvage yard. The manufacturer has not been notified. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The contact suffered from smoke inhalation. The failure and current mileages were 150,100.

- Beverly Hills, CA, USA