8.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,882 miles

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problem #17

Jan 122004

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • 49,000 miles
When vehicle was first started there was severe vibration. When vehicle warmed up vibrations decreased. Steering gear box would then catch after making a turn. Took vehicle to dealer, and informed consumer that gear box needed to have its oil changed.

- Blue Grass, VA, USA

problem #16

Sep 012001

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Consume rwas pulling inside of driveway, and without prior warning, steering wheel was hard to steer. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #15

Mar 152000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
At approximately 24,000 miles the steering column developed a rattle that was louder when turning or driving on bumpy road. Dealership replaced the intermediate steering module at approximately 26,000 miles. The same behavior began occuring at approximately 50,000 miles. Mechanic indicates that the intermediate steering module has excessive play. Manufacturer does not acknowledge a problem, and I have stopped doing business with the dealership because of shody service.

- Nashua, NH, USA

problem #14

Feb 181999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consistantly had a problem in the steering column, replaced three intermediate shafts and a steering box. Still a friction/vibration noise in the steering when moving at a slower speed, causing a loud squealing noise.

- Spruce, MI, USA

problem #13

Nov 162001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Unresponsive steering/ noise/ manufacturer date 12/1998.

- Eureka, CA, USA

problem #12

Mar 012000

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermediate shaft on steering had to be replaced twic.. it caused vibration of steering column and noise while turning and during slowdown of vehicle. At this time part has to be replaced a third time.

- Owosso, MI, USA

problem #11

May 012001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
When at a stop consumer cannot turn steering wheel to right unless there is momentum. This started happening approximately 2 weeks ago. Dealership could not reproduce this problem. Also, consumer was informed that this vehicle was not included in recall 98V242000 related to steering.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #10

Jul 311999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.( dot number: Tire size: At )

- Banning, CA, USA

problem #9

Mar 012000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Steering gear box failure. Steering action very loose in left/right turns with excessive steering column vibration. Dealership stated that this is a common problem with 1999 Silverado. Dealer replaced gear box. Steering is now very tight...almost too tight.

- Manfield, OH, USA

problem #8

Feb 182000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Steering gear box came loose while driving. Would make noises & wobble around. Gear box was not secured to frame. Taken vehicle twice to dealership for repairs. Would hold for a few days & come loose. Problem not solved. Recall #98V242000 was issued on that make/model. But not this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Elliott, IL, USA

problem #7

Nov 101999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
The passenger seat has been fixed 3 times, and still becomes loose...the seat belt is connected to the seat back.....the steering wheel/box has been in for repairs 4 times, and only thing found is loose bolts, the exaust system was replaced 2 times, and found to be out of alignment on the 4th time

- Verona, NJ, USA

problem #6

Feb 011999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently while applying the brakes power steering becomes inoperative which may result in loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Dealer has tried 4 times to repair this problem, but of no avail. Meanwhile dealer replaced gear steering box/power steering pump, and the cooling coil and hoses.

- Indianopolis, IN, USA

problem #5

Nov 281999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle has been aligned 3 times and still pulls to the right. Also has required service on steering box.

- Philmont, NY, USA

problem #4

Sep 051999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 171999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Date of purchase: 10/14/1998. Check engine light appeared first day of pick up. Kightlinger motors put new part on the next week. December 28, 1998: Took to dealer stating something wrong with front diff. Said nothing wrong. 1/17/99: Front differential snapped, gear box broke. Would not warranty! paid 3700 to fix. Next week, knocking noise. Took in said nothing wrong. Took to different dealer. One bolt holding gear box, front diff. In. 6/21/99 brakes metal to metal. Took to kight. Said stone caught. Took to different dealer, replaced brakes and rotors. Front end needs replacing 7/3/99: No brakes-fluid leaks.( dot number: 0000 tire size: 265R7516 )

- Coudersport, PA, USA

problem #2

Feb 111999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Recall 98V242000.98062. While driving between 30-35 mph the steering will vibrate quite a bit. Dealer was contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Leo, IN, USA

problem #1

Feb 181999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
(1) steering: Vibrates when going over bumpy roads or bad roads. Happens when slowing down or going around corners. Would move & make clattering noises. Dealer said vehicle is not under recall even though experiencing the same problem (98V242000). (2) driver's power seat track brackets would move or shift & make clunking noises when getting in or out of seat. Seat would rock back & forth. Dealership will not repair the tract or brackets on power seats. Owner wants vehicle inspected for vibration problem but not by dealership.

- Monticello, WI, USA