9.3

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,613 miles

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problem #1

Aug 262005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,613 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving 5 mph, the power steering fails. The failure becomes more severe after the vehicle has been running for some time or during warm weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over ten times and they replaced the power steering pump and steering gear box. The contact was finally informed that the tires had insufficient air. The failures have not been corrected. The engine also overheats when driving uphill, pulling a trailer, and during warm weather. The dealer replaced the cooling fan and the intake system. The contact stated that there was a tsb (1980030) regarding the engine overheating. The current mileage was 21,500 and failure mileage was 1,613. Updated 3/4/08 updated 03/04/08

- Acme, PA, USA

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