8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,780 miles

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problem #21

Apr 252000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Front end wheels wobble terribly and feel like they will fall off.

- Ringwood, NJ, USA

problem #20

Apr 242000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
When driving between 45-50 mph consumer noticed vibration within the front end, and vehicle shook. Between 65-70 mph problem was very bad. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer unable to determine the cause.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #19

Jun 131999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Truck has been shaking since we purchased it, the steering wheel @ 64mph. Also makes popping noise when you turn steering wheel. The engine has a miss, left rear window wont seal shut, rear seat makes a clunking noise when someone is siting on it while in it. Passenger window makes a loud noise when you roll it down, stain on cab of truck, scratch's on mirrors and on paint under drivers doors. Over spray on paint and on windows.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #18

Jun 131999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Truck has been shaking since we purchased it, the steering wheel @ 64mph. Also makes popping noise when you turn steering wheel. The engine has a miss, left rear window wont seal shut, rear seat makes a clunking noise when someone is siting on it while in it. Passenger window makes a loud noise when you roll it down, stain on cab of truck, scratch's on mirrors and on paint under drivers doors. Over spray on paint and on windows.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #17

Jun 131999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Truck has been shaking since we purchased it, the steering wheel @ 64mph. Also makes popping noise when you turn steering wheel. The engine has a miss, left rear window wont seal shut, rear seat makes a clunking noise when someone is siting on it while in it. Passenger window makes a loud noise when you roll it down, stain on cab of truck, scratch's on mirrors and on paint under drivers doors. Over spray on paint and on windows.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #16

Apr 011999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving on the highway about 15 miles vehicle starts shaking so violently that consumer cannot drive vihicle. Dealer not helping to solve problem.

- Monticello, NY, USA

problem #15

Feb 222000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
When turning wheel to the left, there is vibration. Dealer has seen vehicle 5 to 6 times. Solution cannot be found.

- Lake In The Hills, IL, USA

problem #14

Feb 192000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Vibrates at 35M/H, doors don't work, noise from driver side over 25M/H.

- Pineville, LA, USA

problem #13

Jan 112000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
When driving over rough road conditions, get vibration and shimmy in steering column.

- Blaine, MN, USA

problem #12

Jun 301999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Excessive shimmy in the front end at approximately 60 to 65 mph. Truck has been brought back to the dealership numerous times for repair, but no repair was available. We were told when a repair was available we would be called. To date, there is no repair available. I my opinion it is a hazardous situation due to loss of control, especially in wet weather. We have no idea if the problem is causing other front end damage. The tires have been rotated and balanced, front end aligned and then we brought it back to the dealership as per bulletin #99-03-002 (replaced both front hub bearing assemblies/ right and left rear spring eye bushings, and both rear shocks).

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #11

Oct 191999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Truck has had excessive vibration and front end shimmy in the sterring - tires were replaced once by dealer and then again personally. Anti-lock brakes activate if braking even at slow speeds over bump or pavement ripples. Front end seems to lose contact with road easily when going over bump or ripples.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R16 )

- Smyrna, TN, USA

problem #10

Sep 281999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
ABS: While braking over semi-rough/rough surface, brakes seem to slip or disengage, causing extreme vibration. Transmission: While pulling trailer or accelerating uphill, excessive vibration occurs. Steering: While speeds 45 mph+, moderate vibration in front-end and sterring column. Suspension: While tiurning wheels maximum left or right, or driving over uneven surfaces, hear a clicking noise in front-end. Rear window: Latch does not securely tighten window causing excessive wind noise.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #9

Jan 281999

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the vehicle exceeds 40-45mph it jumps uncontrollably. The dealer is not able to correct the problem. The dealer has inspected various parts of the vehicle and changed the tires. The manufacturer has been notified.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #8

Sep 141999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
In bumper to bumper traffic & using brakes which got hot. Vehicle accelerated out of control. Front end vibrated. Foot on brakes/accelerator pedal at time. Moved to side of road. Waited 1/2 hour before vehicle was controllable enough to drive. Taking vehicle to dealer.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 031999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving 20 mph or above the rear of the vehicle severly vibrated. Dealer replaced the tires, and the left and right axle which did not correct the problem.

- Lucedale, MS, USA

problem #6

Jul 141999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Vibration at 40-45 and 70-75. Truck leans to driver side 1". dealer cannot fix.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #5

Jan 281999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving at any speed vehicle would start to vibrate. Vehicle is still controllable. Had taken to dealer. Was informed by mechanic it needed springs & shocks & would have to wait for the parts.

- Findley, OH, USA

problem #4

May 151999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Whenever driving at 65 mph or higher speed vehicle is vibrating. When consumer pulls off vehicle virbrates also. Dealer was contacted, and still can't determine the problem.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #3

Feb 171999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
No summary

- Glendora, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 071999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
I took delivery of vehicle on 3-1-99. Noticed front end vibration at 65 mph. Took vehicle back to dealer. I was told it was a Goodyear tire problem. They replaced all tires. Problem remained as well as feeling a shaking in the steering on rough or bumpy roads. Took vehicle back to dealer. I was told that it was a drive shaft problem. Shims were placed in the driveshaft. Problem then became much worse. Vibration shook entire vehicle making steering difficult. Took vehicle back to dealer. Shims were removed. GM knows about multiple problems and their only reply was "in 70 days we might have a fix". in 70 days the driveshaft might come up through the floor of my truck, too. Please look into these problems before someone is killed. GM sure doesn't care! I have consulted three dealership service departments - two Chevrolet and one GMC. They all admitted to having at least 6 or 7 trucks with these problems. Multiply that by the number of Chevrolet and GMC dealerships in this country and you will see the magnitude of these problems. None of us can take on GM. Please help us. I might suggest that if GM can correct the problems, that they offer a free extended warrantee to all who were affected by these problems.

- Del City, OK, USA

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