10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #14

Sep 182002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
These three defects that are mentioned here nearly cost me my life!. no safety defect listed.

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

problem #13

Apr 222002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at 30 mph, consumer pressed brakes to avoid hitting a deer and vehicle started to slide. Consumer states ABS locked up. Driver and passenger sustained injuries, passenger sustained injury to vocal cord due to seatbelt failure.

- Reedsville, WV, USA

problem #12

Apr 222002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes locked up while the consumer was driving 25-35 mph, causing vehicle to crash into a tree. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything.. consumer has documentation that the ABS module malfunctioned, there were 2 injuries, consumer does not believe that the recall on the seat belts was not repaired.

- Reedsville, WV, USA

problem #11

May 102002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While at dealership for repair work mechanic determined that rear rotors were crumbling and needed to be replaced, drums and lining as well. The emergency brake was not working. The rear brakes were corroded and worn out. The rear brake pads and both rear rotors were replaced. The brake shoes on both sides were replaced. There was a squeaking noise in the front end when the vehicle goes over bumps. The driver door panel failed and was reinstalled, also the arm rest for the bucket seat pops off constantly, seat belts lock up after being replaced twice under recall, the steering joint was repaired, also when consumer steps on the gas, the truck does not move for a few seconds, the rear window was replaced, due to leaking, and the engine hesitates.

- Banner Elk, NC, USA

problem #10

Sep 182001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's seatbelt will not hold. Beginning of seatbelt will go in top part. Then, retractor will not hold. Dealership was aware of problem.*akthe seat belts were recalled but after recall repair the seat now locks up during general driving making it difficult to lean forward in the vehicle with the seat belt on. Nlm

- Glenarm, IL, USA

problem #9

Sep 012000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Consumer has had seatbelt repaired under a manufacturer's recall. But, consumer is calling to report that safety belts lock up at all times. Dealer has been contacted. The locking up of the seat belt severely restricts the drivers movement, the lock up problem makes it difficult to steer the vehicle and makes it impossible to reach the trailer-brake controller unit, at times the vehicle will not back up, possible transmission malfunction. Consumer can not get the retractor mechanism to release. Nlm

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #8

Aug 162000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes at any speed brake pedal goes down more than it should, it feels spongy, and braking distance is extended. Dealer has replaced front and rear rotors 3 times. Once due to rust, other times dealer did not know what else to do. Front and rear pads were replaced twice. Consumer states there is a noise in the steering, also seat belt was hanging up, the underhood lamp was inoperative, an horn acting erractically.

- Freedom, PA, USA

problem #7

Jun 072001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which driver and passenger air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Also, front end of vehicle was totalled/ damaged, unknown if air bag sensors were actually hit in the collision. Seat belts failed during the accident.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #6

Jun 032001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
This vehicle was rebuilt and the dealer tells me it has a "warranty block" on the VIN. I understand why this is done but I am told that this also blocks any recall campaign work from being done under warranty. This vehicle has not had any campaign work done to it. Is it legal for GM to not pay for the repairs to the brake system and seat belt system on this truck?

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #5

Mar 012001

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Consumer received recall notification about front seat belt retractors consumer took vehicle in for replacement seat belts, but when she got the vehicle back she states the seat belts did not fit properly, consumer states she is constantly pulling seat belt out of her throat, before the repair there were no problems with the belt sliding into her neck and choking her, consumer states she spends most of her time pulling the seat belt away from her, consumer went back to dealership to try and get the old seat belts back and dealership told her that the reason for the recall was because people were complaing that the seat belt was too tight and it limited their movement, she was told by dealership that they did not know where her old seat belts were and that she could purchase a clip that might help the problem with the seat belt cutting across her throat, consumer does not believe that she should have to pay for a clip, because of a design flaw with their seat belts (daughter on behalf of mother).

- Enterprise, AL, USA

problem #4

Jan 182001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger's side restraint ratchets back, and does not allow passenger enough room. The seat belt had been replaced twice, but still tightens up and is uncomfortable and dangerous.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #3

Oct 102000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Consumer received recall 00V097000/ seat belts, and took vehicle to davis Chevrolet lexington, nc, tele 336-2484810, who refused to do recall repairs because consumer bought vehicle out of town.

- Lexington, NC, USA

problem #2

Sep 011998

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The front driver/ passenger and rear passenger seatbelt systems malfunctioned, causing the seatbelt to get twisted when pulling out the seatbelt. Cause unknown.

- Murray, UT, USA

problem #1

Oct 131999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Consumer does not use the seat belt system. When the seat belts are interlocked they tighten up so tight that the consumer cannot move. They have replaced seat belt system, and the new one also doesn't work. The dealer has been contacted.

- Birch Run, MI, USA