10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,300 miles

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problem #4

Jun 012005

Silverado 3500

  • 40,200 miles
The ABS comes on at low speed when it shouldn't, resulting in extending stopping distance. Dealer miss diagnosed the problem as the left front hub. Replacing both front hubs and wheel speed sensors which fixed the problem.

- Ortonville, MI, USA

problem #3

Aug 242005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. Contact's vehicle hit a wall at a department store last night because she could not stop the vehicle. The contact stated she had no previous problems with the vehicle. Could not press down on the brake pedal. There were no warning lights or warning signs to let the consumer know there was a problem within the brakes. The service dealer replaced R&R left front hub bearing.

- Smyrna, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 262004

Silverado 3500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 30 mph, the ABS system engage. The driver applied the brake pedal, and the vehicle failed to stop completely. This caused the vehicle to collided into a tree. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the front suspension hub needed to be replaced. The consumer was told that the failure of the front hubs on his vehicle was a common problem and requires complete replacement of both front hubs.

- Castleton On Hudson, NY, USA

problem #1

Jan 192004

Silverado 3500

  • 29,000 miles
While turning consumer lost control of steering. Consumer later found out that the wheel, hub, brakeline and brakes were disconnected from the vehicle.

- Alvin, TX, USA