6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,882 miles

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problem #2

Mar 082005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact complained about steering failure. Anytime the vehicle stopped the steering column locked. The brakes must be released, allowing the vehicle to move forward slightly before the steering wheel will turn. The dealership replaced the following ;the gear box, gear shaft, power steering pump and a valve in the power steering. After each repair the problem remained, and it was more evident in the morning when the vehicle was first started. The dealer has been in constant contact with the manufacturer, who responded by letter to the contact telling him this was a characteristic of this vehicle, and they would do no further testing.

- Springfield, KY, USA

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problem #1

Oct 082003

Silverado 3500

  • 19,765 miles
Steering wheel intermittently locked up, mostly when making right turns, and some when making left turns. Vehicle had been at dealer on three occasions. Dealer replaced the serpentine belt and the left hub. However, dealer was unable to resolve this problem.

- Cora, WV, USA

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