6.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,371 miles

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problem #17

Aug 122004

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
My driver's side seatbelt consistently gets stuck and won't come out. Also both my front windows are broken. The mechanism that moves them up and down has broken and they now fall down into the door as a result. There was no accident or incident of any kind to initiate these problems.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #16

Sep 012005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
: the contact stated while driving on normal road conditions at low speeds, and under normal braking conditions, the anti-lock brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The ABS activated, causing extended stopping distance. After the first incident the dealer replaced the rotors. The second time the dealership put brake pads on the rear, cleaned the sensors, and resurfaced the front and rear rotors. However, the problem recurred. The right rear window regulator was replaced. Updated 02/07/06.

- Brookville, PA, USA

problem #15

Jul 152003

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 106,300 miles
1. power window passenger door: Operates slowly and if it gets too warm will quit. After 30 seconds will continue slowly 2. other - cd player: Plays tract 1 then skips & ejects cd (laser out of line) 3. ABS system has failed - automatic brake control module has to be replaced. This is a common problem for the '99 siverado. (the local auto wrecker won't even sell a used one unless there are less than 40000 km. This should say something!) I feel this should be a recall

- Lethbridge, UN, USA

problem #14

May 252002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Consumer states that the driver side power window would not close due to a faulty regulator.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #13

Jun 112001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light came on while driving also, when engine was shut off fan kept going. Dealer replaced ABS motor. The rear window on passenger side leaks water. Driver side window rattles when closing door. Driver door squeaks when opening and closing. The front seat belt locks up. The front end was leaking due to front differential vent failure. Wiper blades failed. Driver?S seat would not move due to seat adjuster failure. The ABS light came on because the ABS motor was defective. Transmission was leaking. The battery was leaking and was replaced. The coolant light came on due to a leaking water pump.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #12

Mar 302000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Without any indication, front end of vehicle locked up, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Dealer was contacted, and stated that subframe needed to be replaced. The front differential was torqued sideways and broken apart, causing the frame to have 2 breaks, this caused the front to lock up, also prior to this consumer complained of a delay between the forward and reverse, when a bump was felt when accelerating, consumer also heard a clunk noise, dealer drained and replaced the transfer case fluid twice. The engine sputters in 4 wheel low and there is a whine noise or pulley noise from the engine. The front seat arm rest fell off. The left front daytime lamp was full of water due to the assembly being improperly sealed at the factory. The brakes pulsated and pedal felt soft, dealer stated the right rear caliper was sticking and the front and rear rotors were corroded badly, causing the brake pads to wear. The electric brake was inoperable, dealer installed a new plug, the wiring harness was badly damaged. The power windows were inoperable. The left door creaks due to front door link being loose. Consumer was informed that he was supposed to sign a waiver because of the plow being placed onto the extended cab, this was because the installation was not recommended, however the consumer was never informed of this until after the installation and the problems with the vehicle.

- Peru, ME, USA

problem #11

Nov 152001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Throttle linkage has shown increasing pedal effort to move accelerator from the idle position. Was advised by dealer that throttle body should be cleaned, however service manual indicates throttle body should not need cleaning except for high mileage engines. A later service bulletin indicates throttle body replacement is warranted (#00-06-04-007B). Although condition began prior to expiration of warranty, dealer will not repair vehicle (mileage >36000). Since new, have also had to have both power window drive motors and regulators replaced (one under warranty and another after warranty expiration).

- Evans, GA, USA

problem #10

Oct 172001

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While operating driver's side automatic window button wire cable from motor came off of its track and was kinked, preventing the proper operation of the window.

- Hubert, NC, USA

problem #9

Aug 032001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Bristol, CT, USA

problem #8

Jul 012000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
I believe both items would have been in for the same replacement if I didn't learn to "live" with problem. No safety defect listed.

- Birdsboro, PA, USA

problem #7

Apr 022001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Power window motor fails, drops glass down inside panel, replaced 4 month old motor going out. Window will not respond. Power locks; remote keyless entry would not open doors, locked out of vehicle several times. Inside manual locks have quit working won't unlock, persons have been locked in vehicle! including children with adult. ABS motor won't shut off, pulled fuse, dealer says the motor wiring is shorting out, don't know why, driving through rain or car wash may be cause. ??

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

problem #6

Jan 152001

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
The components on this truck ranging from the engine and drivetrain, windows, streering gear and shafts, E-brake lines, fuel pedal linkage and now the fuel gae itself has been a constant source of problems for me since the turch wes only a few months old ( 8,000 miles). Chevrolet has admitted that they knwon of most of the major problems but has indicated that they are "working on a fix". yet I have to contiune to drive the vehicle. I need some help.onsta

- Cambridge, MA, USA

problem #5

Dec 201999

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
The passenger window rolls slow.

- Grundy Center, IA, USA

problem #4

Nov 172000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Gas pedal sticks if foot is removed for any reason, be it coasting into a turn, starting out from a stop. Speed of vehicle does not matter. When the foot pedal engages there is sudden excelleration, cause passengers head to wipe forward. On icy conditions this has become a danger in itself. At the gas station inching up to pump it has locked up and lunged forward almosting hitting a vehicle in front. I have notifed the dealership. I have also spoke to three other people who have this same, year, make and model and all say they have the same problem. Two of them have had repairs done on the gas pedal. Window on driver side (electric) was being rolled up half way up window cable broke and window slammed down inside door. Both passenger and drivers doors seem loose when rolled down as you can hear them rattleing inside. Controls are intermittent and when temperature drops below 30 degrees don't work. Passengers window 11/17/2000 wont not go up or down during temperature below 30. Vehicle was not subhect to elemints as it was inside for repair to driver window. New motor and regulator need after 1 1/2 years. Dealer informed no information.

- Webster, MN, USA

problem #3

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 #2

Apr 142000

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #1

Jul 051999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving on a slight incline let foot off accelerator and vehicle continued to accelerate. Dealer worked on it, and replaced cruise control cable and throttle body. Also, driver's side power windows work intermittently up and down. Dealer replaced switch and motor.

- Westcliffe, CO, USA