9.9

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

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problem #13

May 082000

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,914 miles
Anti lock brakes; when going slower the anti lock brakes engage themselves. Was never repaired. Main brakes, both front and rear were replaced ( pads and rotors) after an unusually short amount of time. Left door glass was inoperative. Tech replaced broken door glass regulator.

- Fraser, MI, USA

problem #12

Jan 152000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Emergency brake has been adjusted 4-5 times. When applied, brake holds vehicle, but pedal goes to the floor. Also, dealer replaced brake pads. Daytime running bulb blew out after it had just been replaced. Rear window assembly was leaking, power window was slow going up. Transfer case was replaced due to a clunk noise, transaxle shaft replaced due to leaking. Front brake hose experienced an abrasion. Vehicle was leaning, dealer adjusted front torsion bar.

- Belmore, NY, USA

problem #11

Oct 012000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear window is leaking and allowing water to enter into cab of vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that there is a crack in the frame that holds the window in place. This is a common problem in these vehicles. The back plastic frame cracks around the windshield, causing the leak, the only solution was to replace the rear windshield, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Oak Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #10

Oct 272000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
The following have all been replaced: 5.3 L engine, catalytic converter, four oxygen sensors, 1 starter sensor, 1 crank sensor, 1 window regulator, rear air-vent assembly, 1 shaft in the front suspension, 1 headlight bracket, 1 knock sensor, 4WD switch, 1 clamp for rear window. Vehicle is 15 months old and has 32 days of in-shop service. Service engine light has come on 4 times in 14 days. On 12/4, vehicle stalled when attempting to accelerate. Engine had a spare part left in at manufacturing and was destroyed from the part flying around inside. ABS has engaged too soon in the past and vehicle could not be stopped.

- Barney, GA, USA

problem #9

Nov 082000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Rain water is leaking in to cab of truck, causing a mildew smell, and carpet to get wet. Defect possibly due to a cracked frame around rear sliding window. Dealer has replaced window 3 times, but defect still occurs.

- Randolph, MA, USA

problem #8

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 #7

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 #6

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 #5

Mar 012000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Rear swing-out windows on extended cap do not seal causing excessive and annoying wind noise at moderate speeds. Dealer replaced window latches. Problem still exists. I'm on a first name basis with the mechanics who work on this truck every other week. This is absolutely the worst vehicle I have ever owned and I will never purchase another GM product!

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #4

Dec 221999

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Onsumer is not satisfied with this vehicle. Dealership had vehicle for thirty days over two month period. Consumer heard a grinding noise underneath the hood. Front four wheel drive differential was replaced. Also, steering wheel had a lot of play, and was replaced with upper and lower shaft/ transmission wouldn't shift into second and third gears. Dealership reprogramed PCM, and the transmission still doesn't operate at all. The back window flew open from the third door.

- Burlington, IA, USA

problem #3

Oct 071999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- White Lake, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 261999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
The left rear wing glass/extended cab lew out -window was closed /did not strike anything, but went across the opposite lane of traffic and landed on the side of the road.

- Regina, KY, USA

problem #1

Jan 111999

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear glass window leaks onto driver's left side due to no seal around the glass. Dealer contacted, and attempted to repair three times. Problem has since been fixed.

- Dublin, GA, USA