10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,150 miles

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problem #2

Oct 082006

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,500 miles
2005 Chevy Silverado truck - burst into flames at approx. 4:30 am while parked in the driveway - damage to house as well as it was parked close. Front end of the truck is completely destroyed by fire. By the time the fire was put out by firefighter crews, front end of truck from the bumper to the front window was completely destroyed. No vandalism or arson - truck was discovered by neighbors while burning. No one informed me off a recall on this truck.

- Sault Ste. Marie, 00, USA

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problem #1

Jun 162005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 800 miles
The contact stated Chevrolet Silverado 2500 duramax experienced loss of power while driving. When the problem first began he reported popping and backfiring to dealership. The truck has been to the dealer four times for an extended amount of time on each examination. The dealer experienced the problem first hand. The dealer replaced the fuel filter and the fuel rails. The vehicle was still experiencing power loss. The manufacturer has been contacted six times. They requested another diagnostic test be done on the truck.

- Robbinsville, NC, USA

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