10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,233 miles

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problem #44

Oct 112000

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,151 miles
While pulling away from a stop sign or traffic light accelerator pedal stuck. Owner contacted the dealer. Who recommended that the owner use a foam padding/ sand paper material and rub the inside of the throttle body.

- Cuba, MO, USA

problem #43

May 282003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
Whenever the engine warmed up it caused the accelerator pedal to stick intermittently, the accelerator pedal had to be depressed hard to get the vehicle to accelerate from a stop position. And the emergency parking brake would not hold properly when parked on an incline. Vehicle continued to roll. The dealer was notified.

- Cato, NY, USA

problem #42

Mar 182004

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • 20,000 miles
Accelerator pedal sticks, and driver has to depress the gas pedal hard to accelerate. Once the accelerator pedal engages, the vehicle accelerates to a high speed. On one occasion, driver depressed the accelerator hard and the vehicle accelerated and hit a dog.

- Burnside, KY, USA

problem #41

Oct 232003

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 100 miles
Throttle sticks in the closed position. You then need to push it very hard to go. Sometimes it causes you to lurch out in traffic. Have paid dealer to fix once, but did not help. I am aware of 3 1999 Chevy Silverado trucks. All have same complaint.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #40

May 202003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The accelerator pedal became stuck while driving. The pedal was serviced by the dealer several times, but the problem still existed. Related investigation ea-02-015.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #39

Apr 102001

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
When starting engine, the gas peddle will stick. You have to apply foot pressure to break it loose. The car will lurch forward. This truck has been doing this for a while.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #38

Jan 172003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The vehicle has a hard throttle when pressed, consumer states the throttle has to be pressed very hard, then vehicle will take off unexpectedly. Often nearly hitting another vehicle. Consumer states carbon has built up around the brake pedal. Dealer will clean off the carbon.

- Sunbury, NC, USA

problem #37

Nov 072002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Consumer state when depressing the gas pedal to gain speed consumer would have to use force to depress the pedal without any indication pedal would become stuck.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #36

Oct 062002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the throttle will stick and it will be hard for the consumer to get control of the vehicle to decelerate. Dealer notified.

- Franfort, KY, USA

problem #35

Jul 022002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Accelerator pedal sticks.

- Parks, LA, USA

problem #34

Apr 102002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Accelerator pedal stiicks, makin git hard to stop.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #33

Jul 252002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Accellerator pedal sticks. Dealer notiified.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #32

May 012002

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying accelerator pedal it will stick. Consumer then has to press harder. This will cause vehicle to lunge forward. Vehicle at dealership at this time.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #31

Jun 152001

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Intermittently throttle will stick when accelerating. Dealer has not been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Qwensboro, KY, USA

problem #30

Jun 052001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
The accelerator pedal sticks at rest and has to be pushed very hard to break it loose; this causes the vehicle to lunge forward. I have come very close to having an accident several times due to this problem. I talked to several people with this same year and model truck and they have the same problem. I called my dealer to see if a recall had been issued on this and was told no. A technical bulletin has been issued by the manufacturer regarding this problem (the dealer didn't tell me this) and I feel there should be a recall rather than a bulletin.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #29

Jun 112002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Due to accelerator pad sticking, consumer is unable to take vehicle out of cruise control.

- La Junta, CO, USA

problem #28

Jun 042002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sticking accelerator problem started less than 20,000 miles. Accelerator linkage needs to be replaced. Accelerator pedal has to be mashed with excessive force to become unstuck which increases unintended speeds. Dealer was notified.

- Centerville, TX, USA

problem #27

Apr 242002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Gas pedal sticks every time you start the truck, which makes you lunge forward or backwards every time you drive. I have read numerous complaints on this situation & I think it should be recalled. The ABS system went out and when I took it to the shop they said it was very common for the Chevrolet, Silverado to do that, I think it should be checked on too.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #26

Feb 102002

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the accelerator pedal is sticking, at 15000 miles pedal began sticking, dealer replaced the throttle plate assembly at around 32000 miles. This will be the third replacement.

- Reader, WV, USA

problem #25

May 152001

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Throttle linkages sticking intermittently. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Wabasha, MI, USA

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