10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,667 miles

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problem #3

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 #2

Mar 212005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle off in park, key turned 1 click, went in gear without foot on brake, crashed.

- Fennimore, WI, USA

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problem #1

Jun 012003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles
Cluncking under hood felt in steering wheel. I have a 2001 Tahoe with the exact problem. The steering gear must be defective and should be replaced by the manufacturer.

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

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