2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,300 miles

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problem #4

Jul 062011

Silverado 3500

  • 34,200 miles
Engine would turn over but not crank, would not crank had to keep pumping gas peddle when it did crank I had to keep pumping gas pedal to keep cranked, car would barely move it was spitting and sputtering really bad then it back fired hard and I made it home then it would not crank I replaced the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay switch, it ran for about 30 min. Then it would not crank, pulled out relay switch and put it back in and it will crank for 2 or 3 times, then it will turn over but not crank again.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #3

Mar 012010

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
Fuel evap system malfunctioning not allowing fuel system to vent thus making it almost impossible to refuel the vehicle.

- Vevay, IN, USA

problem #2

Nov 042008

Silverado 3500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began losing power. A mechanic stated that the fuel pump was possibly defective. The dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified. The cause of the failure has not been definitively diagnosed. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.

- Du Bois, IL, USA

problem #1

Sep 212006

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
2005 Chevy Silverado Z71. Canister evaporation vent solenoid defective, resulting in repeated check engine lights. I replaced this $175 and the garage owner sited numerous other vehicles owners having the same issues.

- Alto, MI, USA