6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,000 miles

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problem #3

Nov 102007

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,500 miles
When driving at low parking speeds or stopped steering wheel is really hard to turn and locks up. Many near accidents because of this fault GM says it knows about the problem but has no fix for it. Very unsafe condition and know I am scared to drive my 50K plus pickup truck. Buyers beware. Don't buy a GM diesel pickup.

- Acme, PA, USA

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problem #2

May 282006

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,000 miles
I noticed at about 29,500 miles that the power steering was not functioning normally at park or low idle speeds. Also there is a clunking in the steering column at low speeds and while turning.

- Bronson, FL, USA

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problem #1

Aug 152005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,500 miles
The power steering stops working at low speed or parked. I have contacted GM several times regarding this and they say there is no fix at this time. Dealership has witnessed and documented the problem. I feel this is becoming a safety issue, as it gets worse..ie. Make common, every day.

- Littleton, CO, USA

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