10.0

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

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problem #14

Oct 012002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Vibration/clunking felt in steering column and steering wheel at low speeds.

- Front Royal, VA, USA

problem #13

Apr 242002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering column makes a loud noise and vibrates. Steering column feels as though it is falling off. Dealer contacted.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #12

Apr 182002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light came on at 40 mph. When shutting off engine ABS pump kept running. Dealer determined ABS pump needed to be replaced. Consumer feels Chevrolet should pay for the service of their failed component. Also the steering clunks when going over bumps.

- Breezy Point, MN, USA

problem #11

Mar 282001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The steering column was replaced twice due to poor steering and control. Nlm

- Williamsto, MA, USA

problem #10

Jan 012001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel fails to turn, resulting in loss of steering control at typically lower speeds. Dealership does not know reason for defect.

- Arcardia, MI, USA

problem #9

Mar 152001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
ABS module continues to run, ABS & brake light on in dash. Many others like this. Chevy has started installing a different unit, but has not recalled the older units that have failed.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #8

Jun 031999

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A piece of metal fell out of steering column. Also, front end needed alignment due to drifting/pulling right/ 4-wd light keeps coming on. When shifting into gear, rear end would pop, and ABS brakes went out when applied. When vehicle is turned off it would still be running. Would restart it and it turned off.

- Childress, TX, USA

problem #7

Dec 201999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
There is a rattle in the steering column.

- Grundy Center, IA, USA

problem #6

May 012000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Steering shaft connected to steering column was loose. Dealership replaced it. Also, when consumer was traveling at a high speed anti-lock brakes were not operable, and when he applied brakes vehicle vibrated.

- Clovis, NM, USA

problem #5

Apr 272000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
I am planning on turning this vehicle in on the lemon law. No safety defect listed witin summary.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #4

May 011999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Bearing in steering column kept breaking. Dealer found problem because mechanic experienced the same. In a matter of months, it came loose again & dealer ordered new bearing. Dealer really could not seem to remedy problem. Consumer called manufacturer. Service manager stated vehicle was fixed & paper work showed no proof.

- Manteca, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 021999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Severe rattle in the steering wheel/column, dealer is unable to correct problem.

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

problem #2

Nov 041999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Steering column center shaft loose causing it to vibrate. Nlm

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #1

Dec 281998

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Steering wheel begins shaking at 60mph. Shaking increases with speed.

- Denton, TX, USA