10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,573 miles

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problem #8

Dec 022003

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 54,000 miles
While braking, the brake pedal would lock up and the consumer would be unable to depress to brake pedal to decrease speed. This problem caused extended stopping distances. The cause had not been determined. The dealership has been notified but the problem was not resolved. The consumer would become unable to stop the vehicle at high speeds. The left front hub assembly was found defective and was replaced. The vehicle needed a throttle body.

- Preston, CT, USA

problem #7

May 272003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brakes failed while coming to a stop causing an accident.

- Enterprise, AL, USA

problem #6

Apr 092003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The brake wheel sensor failed and caused an accident. The dealer was notified.

- Rotterdam, NY, USA

problem #5

Apr 092003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The brakes failed and caused an accident.

- Rotterdam, NY, USA

problem #4

Apr 082003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brakes failed. GM replaced the solenoid sensor as a gesture of goodwill.

- East Wakefield, NH, USA

problem #3

Mar 142003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
When the brakes were applied, the pedal traveled all the way to the floor, which almost caused an accident.

- Shoreview, MN, USA

problem #2

Dec 202002

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,453 miles
ABS system whent bad seems to be a major problem with Silverado.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #1

Dec 202002

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,453 miles
ABS system whent bad seems to be a major problem with Silverado.

- Allentown, PA, USA