7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,250 miles

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problem #4

Dec 072005

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles
2002 -coolant leaking from engine at approx 33,000 miles. Diagnosed as intake manifold gasket and corrected by Chevrolet dealer under warranty. 2005 64000 miles -coolant leaking from engine compartment, discovered cracked radiator, replaced at my expense. 2005 66,000 miles -coolant leaking from engine compartment, replaced water pump. My expense. 2005 70,000 miles-coolant leaking from engine compartment, diagnosed intake manifold gasket again, replaced at my expense. Since purchase I have done everything I can to properly maintain vehicle. Cooling system was supposed to remain sealed for 5 years or 150,000 miles per dealers instructions.

- San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 112001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light came on while driving also, when engine was shut off fan kept going. Dealer replaced ABS motor. The rear window on passenger side leaks water. Driver side window rattles when closing door. Driver door squeaks when opening and closing. The front seat belt locks up. The front end was leaking due to front differential vent failure. Wiper blades failed. Driver?S seat would not move due to seat adjuster failure. The ABS light came on because the ABS motor was defective. Transmission was leaking. The battery was leaking and was replaced. The coolant light came on due to a leaking water pump.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #2

Jan 251999

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Would smell anti-freeze inside of vehicle. Coming through the vents. This caused problem with respiration. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic took dashboard apart to repair leakage on passenger's side. Repaired the leaking problem. Now the leakage has returned.

- Huntertown, IN, USA

problem #1

Jun 201999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
After stopping in driveway, heater hose disconnected from firewall losing lg qty of coolant

- Valdosta, GA, USA