10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
42 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,309 miles

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problem #9

Jan 011999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The vehicle vibrates at and after 65 mph, the steering wheel shimmies and shakes. Have taken to dealer on two seperate dates for repair. Was told cause unknown. Tires have been rotated and balances 4 time in 6 months. Tire dealer blames wheels or other mechanical problems. Brake pedal will go to floorboard with slight pressure. Have not had to make panic stop. Vehicle vibrates under slight pull at low speeds as if pulling heavy load.

- Big Spring, TX, USA

problem #8

Feb 111999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Ongoing / intermittent problem of brakes feeling like they crunched whenever brake pedal was applied. This condition prevented the vehicle from stoppin vehicle has been inspected, and consume rwas informed that nothing could be found. Could NHTSA provide addtional information or help in this matter.

- Santee, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 151999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
On-going / intermittent problem with brake pedal would get hard, whenever brake pedal are applyed; causes the vehicle not to stop properly. Dealer notified and informed that they are awear of this problem and nothing could be done at this time. Can NHTSA help in this matter or provide addtional infomation concerning this problem.

- Chesterfield, IL, USA

problem #6

May 011998

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Ongoing intermittent problem with brake pedal locking up, and causing vehicle not to stop. Consumer have to step on brake pedal several times to get the pedal to relief itself. Vehicle been inspected by dealer shop, but nothing could be found.

- News Lebanon, OH, USA

problem #5

Jun 041999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The ABS system engages under normal braking conditions. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

- Winterville, GA, USA

problem #4

Mar 301999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Since the day of delivery consumer noticed a lot of pulsation in the brakes. Also, a lug: Nut of the front left wheel was cross threaded, and the screw broken. Dealership has not repaired vehicle because part is not available. Martin cehvrolet----330-373-1600.

- Warren, OH, USA

problem #3

Dec 031998

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • miles
Consumer owns two Chevrolet trucks G3500, 99 vehicles, and has experienced vehicle pulling to one side or the other when applying the brakes. The second vehicle's VIN #[xxx].- the dealership gave consumer a loaner with less than 600 miles that does the same. GMC is using consumer's vehicle for testing, they've indicated that there has been a problem since 97, and they cannot find a remedy. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #2

Apr 011999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
1st: Turning on a sharp bend at ten miles an hour, brakes were applied (lightly) and vehicle began to fishtail. 2nd: Vehicle was traveling at approximately 45 mph on a short bend in the road when brakes were applied (lightly) vehicle began to fishtail, steering wheel began to vibrate and car spun out of control. 3rd: First day after accident, brakes jammed and responded extremely slow.

- Gatesville, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to dealership four times for shaking in the steering wheel and column area, also when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor. Dealer indicates this is a design flaw, no remedy.

- Hurst, TX, USA