2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,333 miles

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problem #3

Mar 152006

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 145,000 miles
: the contact stated the instrument cluster failed and the gear shift indicator did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who recommended replacing the instrument cluster to repair the problem. However, the instrument cluster previously was replaced for the same problem.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

problem #2

Jul 312000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle keeps jumping out of gear. Dealer claims it is due to a defective transmission which has been replaced 3 times. Defect keeps reoccurring. Dealer also claims there is no solution. Transmission will eventually fail.

- Lizemores, WV, USA

problem #1

Feb 241999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In cold weather transmission will not shift into 2-3 gear at approximatelly 21 mph. Instead, it will not shift until it reaches 33 mph. Cause unknown.

- Kewanee, IL, USA