2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,401 miles

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problem #3

Apr 022001

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
Tailgate fails to stay shut :seat suspension broke.

- Warsaw, IN, USA

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problem #2

Aug 302004

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,204 miles
Tailgate latching mechanism sometimes fails. Tailgate will fall open when driving. My dog almost fell out going down the road because the tailgate fell open. I also lost a partial load of wood out the back when the tailgate fell open.

- Buchanan, MI, USA

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problem #1

Aug 102003

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
Tailgate cables rusted through. Tailgate was put in upright position and the tailgate came off of the truck being dragged by a decent cable. Caused damage to the side of the tailgate as well as the hinges that once held it.

- Metairie, LA, USA

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