2003 CHEVROLET Silverado Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES
497 complaints
Hydroboost valve pump shows a recall.,and it's not working properly
Oct 17, 2022
RUSTED OUT AND LEAKING BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES UNDER THE DRIVERSIDE DOOR WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME.
Dec 07, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.*DT*JB
Sep 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LINDSAY CHEVROLET (5605 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191, (571) 200-4754) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURED BRAKE LINE AND THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED A PORTION OF THE BRAKE LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,799.
Sep 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE LOW BRAKE FLUID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LINDSAY BUICK GMC (250 W SHIRLEY AVE, WARRENTON, VA 20186, (540) 987-2082) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,703.
Sep 12, 2019
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
369 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. UPDATED 09/27/16*LJ **UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE IT RUPTURED. UPDATED 01/05/17. *JB
Jun 28, 2016
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE FAILURE HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF LEAK AND NO OTHER VISIBLE OR PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *JB
Sep 30, 2015
CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONTACTED STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IN A PANIC SITUATION AND THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR BOARD. *BF
Jun 15, 2015
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RUSTED BRAKE LINES *CN WHEN THE DEALER TESTED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND FIVE BRAKE LINES BURST UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT AREA. *JB
Dec 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE LINES FRACTURED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED EXTENSIVE RUST ON ALL SIX BRAKE LINES, CALIPERS, AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED ALL SIX BRAKE LINES AND REPLACED THE CALIPERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Aug 12, 2014
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
343 complaints
My heater started to shut off then I’d turn it off then turn it back on then it’d come back on again. That went on for a few days. Started my truck in the morning and let it warm up for a few moments when I hear truck is on fire. The fire was in the cab of the truck. It was investigated and they said fire started in the right side of the dash which is where the faulty part is from what I’ve learned about other Chevy trucks same make model and year as my truck
Mar 09, 2024
Instrument panel stopped working. Speedometer, fuel gauge and ammeter not working.
Jul 30, 2023
I was driving in normal conditions around 45 mph with the air conditioner on high. Smoke starts pouring out from underneath the dash on the passenger side and once I get stopped the blower motor resistor had caught fire. I was able to put the fire out myself no incident report was filed. It caused damage to my dash but I was able to extinguish it rather quickly to avoid further damage. I just bought this pick up for my 17-year-old son and if he had of been driving things could’ve been a lot worse especially if his reaction time is any slower than mine.
Jun 24, 2021
IGNITION WILL NOT INTERMITTENTLY START VEHICLE. DASH LIGHTS COME ON
Feb 25, 2021
NEW OPTIMA RED TOP KEEPS DRAINING. SECOND NEW BATTERY IN A MONTH. DEAD OVER NIGHT. I'VE READ THERE'S A RECALL ON OTHER VINS. YET MINE IS DOING THE SAME BATTERY DRAIN THING. LEFT MY WIFE AT MCDONALD'S TODAY HIGH AND DRY! WTF! DON'T MAKE ME GET A FORD!
Oct 17, 2020
+ 338 more complaints for this component
STEERING
121 complaints
The vehicle was being driven in a parking lot, fortunately, when there was a loud snapping noise that resulted in the total loss of steering control. The vehicle was moving at about 5 MPH at time of the incident. 10 minutes prior, it was being driven on the Freeway at 60 to 65 MPH. In the parking lot, at the time of the steering failure, it was put into Park, ignition was turned off and a Tow service was called to tow vehicle home. The next day, I (the owner) inspected the steering system and found the reason it failed. A threaded connection on the "Pitman Arm" had snapped in half, terminating the connection between the steering column and the center link, causing catastrophic failure of steering system. The vehicle was transported to a repair facility where my diagnosis was confirmed. The Pitman Arm was replaced, at a cost of about $600.00 and returned to service. There were no warning signs, that I was aware of, prior to the component failure. In my opening sentence, I use the term "fortunately" , which truly is an understatement . Had the incident occurred 10 minutes earlier while on the freeway or if it hadn't occurred in a parking lot at a relatively low speed, I don't even like to think about the death, injury and damage that would have occurred.
Jun 20, 2023
POWER STEERING IS LOST AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR
May 04, 2014
THE STEERING COLUMN RATTLES TO THE POINT YOU THINK IT IS COMING UNDONE, TURNING, DRIVING STRAIGHT, IT DOESN'T MATTER. VERY UNSAFE IN OUR OPINION IN OUR COMPANY TRUCK. *TR
Oct 08, 2013
I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER MORITZ CHEVROLET IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS REPLACED A PASSENGERS DOOR MODULE. WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED DURING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. AFTER I RESTARTED THE TRUCK, THE STEERING WHEEL WENT BACK TO NORMAL. I ALMOST HIT A CURB AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY TRUCK, BECAUSE I COULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT IF I WERE GOING ANY FASTER. *TR
Feb 13, 2013
I WAS TRYING TO PARALLEL PARK WHEN IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. EVER SINCE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS ARE DIFFICULT UNLESS ENGINE RPMS ARE OVER 2000 MECHANIC SAYS STEERING BOX NEEDS REPLACED DON'T KNOW WHY THIS ISN'T A RECALL I'VE HEARD OF OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 25, 2012
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POWER TRAIN
95 complaints
The component that failed according to the Chevrolet dealer is the "transfer case pump clips", which came loose inside the transfer case and wore a hole through the case causing the oil to come out. If I would not have noticed the oil on the back of my truck, I could have continued to drive the truck, which could have caused the transfer case gears to lock up the front and rear axles while driving and could have caused me to wreck, causing injury to myself, my family or someone else. I marked the area of the leak with a sharpie as depicted in the photos.
Jul 10, 2023
I had to replace the replace the housing on my transfer case as it wore a hole in and was leaking. At a cost of 1200 dollars due to myself catching it early as later with a fully disabled case would have been 2600 dollars. My mechanic who deals in transmission repairs told me this a very common problem for Chevy trucks from 1999 to 2006. He claimed he had done 7 transfer cases in one week and was actually replacing a fully wrecked one for 2600 dollars as I brought mine in to be worked on . It had worn a hole through the transfer case and was leaking. As this seems to be a serious defect . I feel it should have been under a recall and reimbursement should be in order for those who paid out of pocket for repairs. My mechanic also stated that he has replaced them at 35, 000 miles and on up. No rhyme or reason to when they fail or leak.
Oct 12, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE CLUTCH PANEL ASSEMBLY FRACTURED INTO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH PANEL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BOTH TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,337.
Jun 03, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE OF THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED A LEAK IN THE TRANSFER CASE WHICH ALLOWED THE TRANSMISSION TO DRAIN ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
Sep 01, 2015
ON NOVEMBER 17, 2014, I WAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A HIGHWAY WAITING TO PULL INTO BUSINESS PARKING LOT, WHEN I ACCELERATED TO PULL IN, MY TRUCK MOVED FORWARD AND THEN WOULD ONLY REV UP THE RPM'S, ALMOST GETTING HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, I COASTED IN THE PARKING LOT, AS THE RPM'S WERE STILL UP, THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AND THE TRUCK MOVED FORWARD WITH A LOUD THUMP. LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPLACED A PART ($900) AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. ON DECEMBER 27, 2014 WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM MY HOUSE, ONCE AGAIN THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP AND THE TRUCK JUST COASTED UNTIL IT ENGAGED CAUSING A LOUD THUMP. I CALLED AND LEFT MESSAGE WITH SERVICE WRITER. ON JANUARY 02, 2015, I WAS WITH 1/2 MILE OF MY HOUSE AND TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT, I WAS ABLE TO TURN AROUND AND DRIVE BACK TO THE HOUSE AT A VERY LOW SPEED KEEPING THE RPM'S LOW. TRUCK IS CURRENTLY AT LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAITING FOR MY APPROVAL TO REPLACE TRANSFER CASE WHICH HAS A PIN HOLE IN IT AND SOME OTHER PARTS FOR $3100. I REALIZE THAT PROBLEMS CAN HAPPEN WITH ANY MANUFACTURE, HOWEVER THIS GM ISSUE WITH A PINHOLE IN THE TRANSFER CASE THAT IS CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL PART THAT BREAKS AND DRIVERS LOSING POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN IS A REGULAR OCCURRENCE. I FOUND MANY FORUMS AND SOLUTIONS ON THE INTERNET AND ONE ON NHTSA. AFTER MARKET PARTS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO REPLACE THE CHEAP PARTS WITHIN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING, UNFORTUNATELY I DID NOT RESEARCH THIS ISSUE PRIOR TO HAVING THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, I CALLED A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO GET AN ESTIMATE FOR THE TRANSFER CASE REPLACEMENT, I WAS TOLD THEY REPAIRED THREE IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS AND TWO ARE IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. LOSS OF POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN IS NOT SOMETHING TO IGNORE, FROM PERSONAL VEHICLES TO PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES, THIS POWER LOSS COULD TURN INTO SOMETHING MUCH LARGER THAN SOME ATF STAIN IN THE DRIVEWAY. THANK YOU
Jan 06, 2015
+ 90 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
49 complaints
In the middle of the taxiway, while I was traveling my truck turned off while it was running and did not turn on again, putting my safety at risk by being in the middle of the taxiway, after several minutes the truck was able to be removed from the road, then I was able to investigate that I am not the only one that the same thing has happened to him, there is no Safety Recall in this regard, the GM fabric is aware of these cases but only wrote a TSB, it was diagnosed with the scanner and it gave code U1800, before the event there were no lights warning but after the event there is a check engine light on.
Apr 10, 2022
3 OF THE 6 EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN OFF ON LEFT SIDE ,2 ON THE RIGHT SIDE . I NOW HAVE THE EXHAUST TICKING SOUND AND ON OCCASION GET EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE CAB.I NOTICED THE FIRST BROKEN BOLT AT APPROX 55000 MILES. I NOW HAVE 112000 MILES. *TR
Oct 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT FOUR OF THE EXHAUST HEADER MANIFOLD BOLT HEADS WERE MISSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSE THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Jul 24, 2014
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKEN OFF IN BLOCK CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS COMPUTER GETTING MIXED SIGNALS, O2 SENSOR AND WILL CAUSE MOTOR TO GO BAD IN TIME. *TR
May 09, 2014
REDUCED ENGINE POWER GENERIC CODE P2135. *TR
Apr 28, 2012
+ 44 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
44 complaints
AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM DOWNTOWN SUDDENLY MY TRUCK LOST POWER AND I HAD TO LIMP HOME ,FRIEND CHECKED TRUCK AND FOUND TROUBLE CODE P2135 REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND ALSO SAID FOR ME TO CHECK IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM .
Jul 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PILE OF BRICK BOULDERS. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK SHOULDERS, AND NECK. THE THREE YEAR OLD PASSENGER IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT SUFFERED AN INJURED BACK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AN INVESTIGATOR WAS SENT TO THE HOME TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. ..UPDATED 11/21/16 *BF UPDATED 03/07/17*LJ UPDATED 9/27/2017*CN
Mar 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PILE OF DEBRIS. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER REGARDING THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD NO REPORTS OF ANY SILVERADO'S ACCELERATING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATED 05/16/12*LJ
Apr 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HEAVY DUTY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELL INTO THE FLOORBOARD MUCH FARTHER THAN NORMAL HOWEVER; THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 25 MPH. THE REDUCED POWER WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE DEALER RE-ROUTED THE INSIDE ENGINE HARNESS YET THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY PERFORMED AN ENGINE RELEARN SERVICE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Jun 28, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HEAVY DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING A HIGHWAY AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS WERE OPERATING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. HOWEVER WHEN THEY WERE OFF, THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH ACCELERATION. WHEN THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WERE ON, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, REACTIVATE THE LIGHTS, RESTART THE ENGINE, AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE DEALER ADVISED HAVING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONFIRM THE RESULTS OF THE PREVIOUS DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000 AND THE CURRENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Jun 28, 2010
+ 39 more complaints for this component
TIRES
43 complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: 04N18HTPC1323. The contact had the tires rotated by an independent mechanic. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered cracks along the base of the tire treads on all four tires. The contact notified the mechanic about the defect and was given a credit for the remaining mileage on the tires warranty. The contact notified the manufacturer about the failure through voicemail and email; however, the contact never received a response. The contact stated that the four tires were replaced. The tire failure mileage was 21,942. The vehicle failure mileage was 342,422.
Aug 16, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRE, TIRE LINE: SUNFIRE, TIRE SIZE: LT245/75 R16, DOT NUMBER: (NOT AVAILABLE). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, HE FELT VIBRATION AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED SAFELY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED DUE TO TIRE BLOWOUT, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGES TO THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTACTED TRIPLE A AND HAD THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CHANGED. THE CONTACT STATED HE EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE FOR A SECOND TIME ON 10/24/2020 TO THE REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE AND A THIRD TIME ON 11/9/2020 ON ANOTHER REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 203,107
Nov 27, 2020
FIRST TIRE, THE THREAD BELT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE GOING 50 MPH ON STATE HIGHWAY BUT DID NOT LOSE AIR PRESSURE PUT $3000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. SAM'S REPLACE TIRE , BUT BF GOODRICH SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE THE TIRE . SECOND TIRE ON [ 5-24-14] FROM SAME SET 7 MONTHS LATER LOSE THREAD AND BLEW OUT WHILE DOING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY RUNNING ME THROUGH RIGHT HAND DITCH ON TO SERVICE ROAD . BELT CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRUCK AGAIN , BUT LUCKY NO ONE WAS HURT OR DAMAGE TO OTHERS. *TR
May 26, 2014
THIS STARTED IN 2007 WITH THE PURCHASE OF GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES. THEY HAVE FAILED IN 2009 (PAID TO REPLACE), 2013, 2014. THESE TIRE ARE USED ON MY2003 CHEVROLET 2500 DIESEL PICKUP AND WE PULL A 5TH WHEEL. THE TIRES CONTINUE TO SEPARATE AND THE LAST INCIDENT WAS ON MARCH 6TH, 2014. THIS HAS NOT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT BUT IT COULD. WE WERE TRAVELING TO PHOENIX AZ FROM GRAPEVINE, TX WHEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED. WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT BETWEEN ALBUQUERQUE NM AND GRANTS NM. THE TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE IN SEP 2012 AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 18000 MILES. IN AUGUST OF 2013 I HAD TO REPLACE 3 MORE TIRES BECAUSE OF TREAD SEPARATION. GOODYEAR WILL REPLACE THEM FOR A PRICE AND IT'S STARTING TO GET VERY COSTLY. THEY REIMBURSE FOR ABOUT 20% OF THE COST OF A TIRE. I WILL BUY NEW TIRES BUT NOT GOODYEAR. THEY ARE DANGEROUS. *TR
Mar 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL TIRES, SIZE: TA 245/75/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUT SUPPORT RODS AND THE DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT BECAME DAMAGED FROM THE TIRE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SHIPPED THE TIRE TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY INSPECTED THE TIRE AND NOTICED THAT AN OBJECT HAD STRUCK THE TIRE AND CAUSED THE TREAD SEPARATION FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE WAS 23,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,900. UPDATED 12/31/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED EBERHARDT TIRE WAS CONTACTED AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THAT TIRE AND WAS GIVEN THE INFORMATION TO REACH MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA. A MICHELIN REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE NOT APART OF THEIR VOLUNTARY RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS GIVEN A CLAIM NUMBER AND CLAIM PACKET ANYWAY. EBERHARDT AND THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A LARGE PROTRUSION ON THE OUTER EDGE. THIS TIRE WAS IN THE COURSE SEPARATING.. THIS INFORMATION WAS DOCUMENTED ON THE REPLACEMENT RECEIPT FROM EBERHARDT'S TIRE. MICHELIN DENIED THE PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM CAUSED BY THE LEFT REAR TIRE. MICHELIN STATED THEIR INSPECTION REVEALED THAT A RADIAL BREAK THROUGH THE CASING IN THE CROWN AREA CAUSED BY AN IMPACT BY OBJECT OR OBSTRUCTION. UPDATED 1/7/2013*JS
Sep 26, 2012
+ 38 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
42 complaints
When starting vehicle , after initial dash lights times out, I now get an AIRBAG 9malfunction light). Tried resetting, did not work. Now, every time I start the engine, the comes on and stays on.
Jul 01, 2023
EMAIL FROM CONGRESSMAN SCHNEIDER ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENT REGARDING TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. *LD *TR
Feb 04, 2019
AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION, THE SUBJECT VEHICLE HAS A 'SERVICE AIR BAG' MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, ALONG WITH THE RED ILLUMINATED SYMBOL INDICATING AIR BAG PROBLEM. FROM WHAT I'VE FOUND VIA INTERNET SEARCHES, THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON ON THE CHEVY TRUCKS. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE PROBLEM WOULD PREVENT THE AIRBAG(S) FROM OPERATING IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, BUT I CANNOT ASSUME THAT THE AIRBAG WOULD ACTUATE IF/WHEN NEEDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. IT CERTAINLY SEEMS THAT THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL, WITH A REQUIREMENT FOR GM TO CORRECT THE DEFECT AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES. INDICATIONS ARE THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT.
Sep 26, 2018
AIR BAD SERVICE LIGHT IS GOING ON. PLUGGED IN COMPUTER AND IT STATED THAT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR IS FAULTY. AFTER CHECKING BOTH SENSORS NOTHING IS WRONG.
Jul 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 800 (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A TAKATA SETTLEMENT NOTICE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Dec 04, 2017
+ 37 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
34 complaints
RIGHT SIDE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTALLY SHOT WITH LESS THAN 57,000 MILES ON TRUCK. *TR
Apr 09, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 TO 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; A CLUNKING NOISE CAME FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS ALSO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HUB. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON A SEPARATE OCCASION FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUB WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,142. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Nov 13, 2009
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SWITCHBACK AND THE RIGHT FRONT 1/2 OF THE AXEL AND WHEEL (TIRE AND RIM) SEPARATED, LEAVING ME RIDING ON THE RIGHT TIE-ROD AND BUMPER. THE AXEL AND TIRE/RIM BOUNCED OFF THE HOOD AND SLAMMED DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK TAKING OUT ALL THE GLASS AND DAMAGING THE ROOF AND SIDE. I PARKED IT BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BY PUSHING THE EMERGENCY BREAK, IF I HAD PUSHED THE MAIN BREAK I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE LEFT LANE AND OVER THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE LINKAGE BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES FAILED ACCORDING TO THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. *TR
Jun 01, 2009
WHEN DRIVING FRIDAY MORNING JAN. 18, 2008 THERE WAS A SMALL NOISE IN THE TRUCK. LATER AT NIGHT WHEN I PICKED UP MY WIFE I WENT TO BREAK AND HAD A DIFFICULT TIME AND THAN WHEN WE STARTING GOING AGAIN THE WHOLE HUB ASSEMBLY CAME RIGHT OFF OF OUR TRUCK MAKING THE TRUCK COLLAPSE DOWN ON THAT SIDE. *TR
Jan 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT END VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,446.
Oct 15, 2007
+ 29 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
24 complaints
The undercarriage or frame of our recent purchase of our 2003 used chevrolet k1500 silverado was discovered recently after purchase to be rusted through and through and chipping off day by day. A private master mechanic has looked the truck over and said that it was not safe to drive. Upon further investigating, the panels that hold up the roof of the truck underneath the interior panels are rusting through and through to the point of breaking. Dealership we bought it from just shrugged their shoulders and said basically oh well, it was sold as is. under the truck on the frame where the wheels are attached, forgive my descriptions but im no mechanic, looks like they can break off at any minute. we have ony about 3/4 of a front and back bumper we later discovered, and the roof of the truck looks as if it had rusted and messed up beause someone before us put plaster to redo the roof of the truck. im scared to put my mother in law in this truck to go anywhere because if it got into a wreck... it would be devestating for everyone. truck has been in a wreck before. pictures and truck is available for inspection upon request,
Jul 08, 2022
NOT MY VEH. NEVER HAS BEEN, TOLD DEALER 3 TIMES, STILL GETTING NOTICES.
Jun 16, 2017
AT 60 TO 75MPH THERE IS A BAD VIBRATION OF THE TRUCK IT GETS SO BAD THE FREEWAY INTERCHANGES ARE SCARY...
Sep 16, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE RUST ON THE FRAME AND REAR SHACKLES. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH THE FRAME AND THE REAR SHACKLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Mar 03, 2015
THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF IN BIG SPOTS. THE TRUCK IS ALWAYS CLEAN AND WAXED. THE PAINT IS NOT STICKING TO THE PRIMER. HAVE HEARD OF OTHER GM TRUCK OWNERS SAYING THE SAME THING. JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE. LOVE MY TRUCK BUT IT LOOKS RAGGED OUT. *TR
Jan 16, 2014
+ 19 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
21 complaints
WIPERS STARTED MALFUNCTIONING AND WOULD NOT CHANGE SPEED. SOON AFTER, THEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF AT ALL. I HAD TO PULL THE FUSE TO STOP THEM, AND HAVE HAD TO STOP AND REPLACE THE FUSE IN THE RAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Feb 16, 2012
WIRING ON HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATED AND MELTED WIRE CASING PUTTING SMOKE INTO THE CAB AND LOOKS LIKE POSSIBLE SMALL FIRE WHEN I PULLED THE COVER OFF TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. FUSES DID NOT MELT WHEN WIRES MELTED TOGETHER AND BURNT CASING OFF. *TR
Jan 06, 2010
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT TIMES. WHEN THEY DO START WORKING, THEY WILL NOT GO OFF UNLESS FUSE IS PULLED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. RECALL SHOULD BE DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
Aug 28, 2008
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STAY ON AND WON'T TURN OFF, YOU CAN TURN THEM ON HIGH, BUT NOT OFF OR INTERMITTENT. FUSE HAD TO BE PULLED TO GET THEM TO CUT OFF, BUT WHEN FUSE WAS REPLACED, WIPERS STAYED ON STILL. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE FACT THAT DRIVING WITH FUSE PULLED ANY RAINFALL COULD HINDER DRIVING. UNTIL VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND FUSE IS REPLACED. *TR
Jul 09, 2008
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF AT TIMES, CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER AND REMOVE THE FUSE FOR W/S WIPERS. AFTERWARDS, AS I CONTINUE DRIVING AND IT STARTS RAINING AGAIN OR I GET SPLASHED BY ANOTHER DRIVER, MY VISIBILITY IS GREATLY DIMINISHED TO A POINT TO WHERE SAFETY IS OF "GRAVE" CONCERN. IT IS GETTING TO THE POINT TO WHERE IT IS HAPPENING TOO MUCH. *TR
May 15, 2008
+ 16 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19 complaints
When I try and use my left turn signal the hazard lights turn on!! Read numerous instances of this problem online with no solutions! A gentleman online referred me to turn this in to you(nhtsa.gov). The problem is ongoing!!
Jun 03, 2023
UNKNOWN. I went out to the to go somewhere, got in and noticed several big cracks.
Apr 24, 2022
THE CLUSTER THE GAGES STOP WORKING THE TAC, OIL PRESSURE, BATTERY THEY HAD A PROBLEM WITH THEM.ONE BY ONE GAGE STOP WORKING.
Mar 01, 2016
THE FRAME IS CRACKED BEHIND THE REAR SPRINGS IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT ON BOTH SIDES NOT RUSTED CRACKED.
Oct 28, 2015
THE FRAME IS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES BEHIND THE REAR SPRINGS.
Oct 27, 2015
+ 14 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
17 complaints
SEVERAL OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE SNAPPED/SHEARED CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS BETWEEN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST PORT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. I'M LEARNING THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE THAT HAS GONE UNADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT IS CLEARLY AN EMISSIONS AND FUNCTIONALITY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP IN HOLDING THE MANUFACTURER ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS APPARENT MECHANICAL DEFECT. AS OF NOW, THEY OFFER NO ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING THE ISSUE.
Dec 02, 2018
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING ON THE 6.0 ENGINE. I THINK GM SHOULD DO THIS REPAIR SINCE I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE AND THIS IS VERY COMMON. IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED. I HAVE PUT UP WITH THIS AS IT STARTED AS A SMALL LEAK BUT IS GETTING WORSE.
Dec 13, 2017
5 OUT OF 8 EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND 2 ON DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE 120K MILES ON VEHICLE.
Mar 21, 2017
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING CREATING A FIRE HAZARD FROM THE HOT EXHAUST REACHING THE WIRING HARNESS, IT IS ALSO CREATING FUMES IN MY CAB. FIRST NOTED A NOISE A WEEK AGO, FOUND IT TO BE A EXHAUST LEAK AND THE LEAK HAS GRADUALLY GOTTEN WORSE. I AM UNABLE TO NOT DRIVE TO THE TRUCK DUE TO WORK.
Mar 05, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND REDUCE ENGINE POWER WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON RESOLVED THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PRODUCE A FAULT CODE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Dec 05, 2016
+ 12 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT, THE SEAT BELTS WERE TOO LONG RESULTING IN THE PASSENGER NOT BEING RESTRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Dec 10, 2015
AFTER MY TRUCK RECEIVED A REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE A DECELERATED THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. *TR
Jan 03, 2015
SEAT BELTS ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS, BUT DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER BELTS. *TR
Jan 26, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BEAT TIGHTENED. THE PASSENGER FELT DISCOMFORT AND DISCONNECTED THE SEAT BELT, WHICH SHOULD NOT BE DONE WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE TAILGATE OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAINED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Jul 15, 2008
BOTH FRONT AND REAR CENTER-SEAT LAP RESTRAINT BELT LATCH COVERS (GM PART # 14863), FROM THE MALE END OF THE BELT FELL OFF. BOTH HAVE RECEIVED MINIMAL USE, HOWEVER THE TABS THAT HOLD THE COVERS TO THE BELT LATCH ARE BROKEN OFF. THIS ISSUE PRESENTS AN OBVIOUS COSMETIC DEFECT AND MORE IMPORTANTLY I AM UNSURE IF THE AFFECTED BELTS ARE SAFE TO USE EITHER BY ADULTS OR MY SOON TO BE BORN DAUGHTER IN A CHILD SEAT. WEAVER AUTO CENTER IN GRASS VALLEY, CA INFORMED US THAT GM WOULD NOT FURNISH REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR SEAT BELTS DUE TO LIABILITY/SAFETY REASONS. FURTHERMORE, TO REMEDY THE RESULTING COSMETIC OR SAFETY CONDITION I WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE NEW SEAT BELTS. *NM
Sep 10, 2006
+ 9 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
13 complaints
BRAKE LINES ROTTED OUT. *JS
Mar 31, 2012
WHEN FUELING MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD PICKUP I NOTICED FUEL SPILLING OUT WHEN I TOOK THE SCREWDRIVER TO REMOVE THE CLAMP I NOTICE THE FILLER NECK WAS RUSTED THRU AND THE RUBBER HOSE WAS JUST FLOATING. NOW I CALLED CHEVROLET PARTS DEPARTMENT AND THIS IS GOING TO COST ME $400.00 FOR THE PART BECAUSE IT IS SOLD ALL ONE PIECE. *TR
Dec 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE DEFECT NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUOUSLY RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
Oct 19, 2011
CHEVY SILVERADO 5.3 L ENGINE. REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. VEHICLE WILL NOT RUN ABOVE 20 MPH. MUST PULL OVER AND TURN OFF ENGINE AND RESTART. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY GM. DEALER TRIED TWICE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT COULD NOT. I REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR AND THE THROTTLE BODY BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON WITH MY TRUCK FOR ABOUT 18 MONTHS. AGAIN, NO SUPPORT FROM GM. MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITH MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 6.0L GAS ENGINE. *TR
Jan 26, 2010
+ 8 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12 complaints
My truck is a older model Chevrolet Silverado pickup HD the problem is it say engine power reduced. I have had it worked on a few times and keeps reducing if engine power. Can you tell me if there is a recall on this issue or at one point there was a recall? I have had the truck almost 2 years any info would be appreciated. I bought the truck from an individual.
Jun 08, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED OIL LEAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO VISUALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOLZ MOTORS (5961 S 108TH ST, HALES CORNERS, WI 53130, (414) 377-3584) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000.
Oct 25, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, TRUCK SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, WHILE I WAS TURNING.I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START IT BUT NOTHING. I BELIEVED IT TO BE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND HAD IT TOWED TO A MUFFLER SHOP. AFTER FIXING THE PROBLEM TRUCK STILL WOULD NOT CRANK. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED ONCE AGAIN TO MY RESIDENCE. BEFORE THIS I WOULD HAVE TO MAKE 2-3 ATTEMPTS TO CRANK THE TRUCK BEFORE IT WOULD START. ALSO PRIOR TO THIS I NOTICED I HAVE NOT BEEN GETTING AS GOOD OF GAS MILEAGE AS I SHOULD AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND SEEN A NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH MY SAME MODEL TRUCK HAVE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THEIR FUEL PUMP.
Jun 11, 2019
THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP HOLDING THE FUEL TANK TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAS RUSTED/CORRODED AND FAILED. THE RESULT WAS THE TANK STRAP SEPARATING FROM THE PORTION NEAR WHERE THE STRAP BOLTS TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON PRIMARY CITY ROADS DURING THIS ISSUE. THE SEPARATED FUEL TANK STRAP THEN RUBBED AGAINST THE REAR PORTION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT NEAR THE REAR AXLE HOUSING. THIS CAUSED IT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND ENTER THE ROADWAY. AFTER THE RETAINING STRAP FAILED, THE REAR PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK WAS THEN HANGING DANGEROUSLY LOW TOWARDS THE ROADWAY.
Jun 03, 2019
FUEL PUMP WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (VERY DANGEROUS). TRUCK JUST DIE WHILE DRIVING. HAVE IT CHECK TO LEARN THE FUEL PUMP IS NEEDS TO REPLACE. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH AND FIND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM TO THIS TRUCK ... RECALL?
Oct 20, 2017
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10 complaints
MY BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE AND MY FUEL LINE RUSTED OUT CAUSEING FUEL LEAK. THE BRAKES WENT OUT IN MOTION FUEL LINE ALSO.
Aug 21, 2017
THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES LEAKED AND WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE GAS LINE LEAKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.
Sep 14, 2016
BRAKE LINES COMPLETELY RUSTED THRU, HAD TO REPLACE ALL LINES, FUEL LINES RECENTLY LEAKED AND UPON INSPECTION ARE FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY RUST AS WELL, BAD MATERIAL USED IN THESE LINES, BIG SAFETY ISSUE WITH LEAKING FUEL AND INABILITY TO STOP WHEN BRAKES GO OUT
May 13, 2016
ON OCTOBER 22,2015 WHILE DRIVEING ON INTERSTATE 75 THE FUEL PUMP STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND RESULTING IN A NEAR DISASTEROUS SITUATION.RESULTS $751.81 REPAIR COST PLUS TOW. THEN ONE WEEK LATER,OCTOBER 29 2015 AT WILMINGTON PIKE AND INERTSTATE 675 RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LINES BURST AND I NARROWLY AVOIDED A WRECK. REPAIR COST $870.17 .I WAS NOT NOTEAFIDE OF ANY RECALL. SO BE FAIR WARNING IF I HAD KNOWN OR BEEN I WOULD HAVE FIXED IT
Nov 05, 2015
JAN. 2014 IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS I WENT TO APPLY BRAKES FOR A RED LIGHT AND PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT THERE WAS NOT ANOTHER VEHICLE ALREADY STOPPED AT THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF ME, AND WAS NOT HIT AS I COASTED THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE FOR STOPPING WHILE I MANEUVERED TO MY HOME. UPON INSPECTION THE NEXT DAY, I FOUND THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ALONG THE TRUCK FRAME AND FEEDS BRAKE FLUID TO THE FRONT BRAKES HAD RUPTURED. I WAS ASTOUND WHEN I SAW THE CONDITION OF THE REMAINING BRAKE LINES UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THE LINES WERE NOT MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL OR SOME OTHER MATERIAL THAT WOULD NOT RUST WHEN EXPOSED TO THE ROAD SALT THAT USED HEAVILY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS. I'M ALSO CONCERN ABOUT THE FUEL LINES BECAUSE THEIR CONDITION IS THE SAME AS THE BRAKE LINES AND APPEAR TO MADE OUT OF A FERROUS MATERIAL ALSO.
Jun 07, 2015
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10 complaints
THESE INCIDENTS HAPPENED DURING THE FOLLOWING YRS AT LEAST 3 TIMES A YEAR NOW FOR EACH YR FROM 2005 TILL 2015 COMING HOME FROM DAUGHTERS AND LOST ALL HEAD LAMPS AND DRIVING LIGHTS SO WAS DRIVING IN COMPLETE DARKNESS WITH NO LIGHTS , THANKFULLY WE MADE IT HOME THE LAST 2 MILES NEXT DAY TOOK TO MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE LAMPS , TWO WEEKS LATER GOT PULLED OVER DUE TO RUNNING LIGHTS ONE WAS OUT AND GOT WARNING ABOUT THAT .......................THIS HAS HAPPENED 12 TIMES SINCE WE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE 2005 AND WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY BUT NOW AFTER 6 MONTHS LIGHTS GO OUT AGAIN AND GET PULLED OVER DUE TO ONLY ONE HEADLAMP IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING? MOSTLY THIS IS JUST ON DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP AND RUNNING LIGHT IT KEEPS BLOWING THE LAMPS OUT OCCASIONALLY IT BLOWS BOTH SIDES AND FRONT RUNNING LAMPS. *TR
Apr 02, 2015
BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL. REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT AND A FEW WEEKS LATER IT STOPS WORKING. IF I REMOVE THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND TAP THE BULB THAT'S NOT WORKING, IT WORKS FINE FOR A DAY OR TWO AND THEN STOPS WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST YEAR. REPLACING WITH A NEW BULB WORKS OK FOR A FEW WEEKS AGAIN. *TR
Oct 17, 2008
DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS / LEFT AND RIGHT SIGNAL BULBS LIGHT FIXTURE OVER HEATING CAUSING SIGNAL BULB ORANGE TINT TO "MELT" OFF. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE REFLECTOR "BLACKENING" FROM MID BULB TO TOP. OVER HEATING CAUSES THE SIGNAL BULB TO PEEL AND TURN TO CLEAR BULB. VIOLATES CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE FOR SIGNALING. *TR
Mar 20, 2008
HAZARD FLASHER RELAY/SWITCH "SOUNDS OFF" AFTER THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS RETURNED TO THE REST POSITION AFTER SIGNALING A RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURN, THIS CLICKING SOUND ALSO HAPPENS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ADJUSTED AND WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ALL BY IT'S SELF. THE HAZARD AND TURN SIGNALS DO NOT LIGHT, ONLY THE AGGRAVATING CLICKING SOUND CAN BE HEARD. I CAN ALSO MAKE THE HAZARD/SIGNAL RELAY/SWITCH CLICK BY WIGGLING THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR SWITCH. I HAD THE HAZARD SWITCH REPLACED AT THE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I HAVE THE HAZARD/FLASHER RELAY/SWITCH AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *TR
Oct 31, 2007
WHEN RIGHT HAND TURN SIGNAL IS TURNED ON THE 4-WAY HAZARD LIGHTS FLASH. *TR
May 04, 2007
+ 5 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
10 complaints
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL INJECTORS PROBLEM . *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS MIS-DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER NEVER CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTORS, IN WHICH WHITE SOME WAS EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED THE GLOW PLUGS, WHICH WAS NOT THE PROBLEM.
Jun 16, 2014
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND TRUCK JUST STARTS STALLING OUT. GOT IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHO SAYS THERE IS RUST IN THE TANK AND THE FUEL FILTER IS FULL OF IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET OFF OF THE ROAD. THESE TRUCKS NEED TO BE RECALLED FOR THE FUEL TANKS. I'VE HAD VEHICLES THAT HAVE NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE RUST. THEY AT LEAST NEED TO BE CHECKED OUT. *TR
Jan 02, 2014
RECENTLY, MY VEHICLE HAS HAD A HARD TIME STARTING. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT INSPECTED/DIAGNOSED. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FUEL PUMP/FILTER COMBO AS WELL AS ALL THE INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD COST ME JUST UNDER $6000.00 FOR THE REPAIR. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION TODAY AFTER RESEARCHING THAT THIS IS AND HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE TO THE POINT THAT GM ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM AND MODIFIED THE BULLETIN TO EXTEND THE TIME FRAME AND/OR TOTAL MILEAGE, BUT THAT TIME EXTENSION HAS EXPIRED BEFORE MY VEHICLE DEVELOPED THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE BULLETIN ADDRESSES. WITH SUCH A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM SUCH AS THE NATURE OF THIS MAGNITUDE, WHY DOES THIS NOT FALL UNDER A MANDATORY RECALL FROM NHTSA? I USE MY VEHICLE FOR ONLY WEEKEND RECREATION, AND AS SUCH, I ONLY HAVE 42K MILES ON MY VEHICLE, AND FOR AN ENGINE THAT I PAID A PREMIUM FOR, I THINK THAT IT IS JUST PLAIN WRONG TO EXPECT TO PAY SUCH AN OUTRAGEOUS BILL FOR AN ENGINE THAT IS ADVERTISED AS A 'TOUGH, LONG-LASTING ENGINE'. NHTSA SHOULD FORCE GM TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY LIKE ME OUT THERE, AND I TRULY BELIEVE THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE PEOPLE LIKE ME THAT OWN THESE VEHICLES. *TR
Jul 24, 2013
FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE. *TR
Feb 19, 2012
CHRONIC FAILURE OF FUEL INJECTORS ON 2003 DURAMAX CHEVY TRUCK, DEAL HAS REPLACED INJECTORS THREE TIMES, NOW THEY ARE FAILING AGAIN AND WANT 5K TO FIX THEM. LAST FIX WAS 40,000 MILES AGO. HERE IS THE SHORT AND SKINNY. I WAS INFORMED (DURING AN INJECTOR SWAP IN MY TRUCK) THAT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF INJECTORS THAT WERE TESTED BY GM AND THEIR PARTNERS (ISUZU AND BOSCH) PROVIDED GOOD DATA FOR THE ONGOING SERVICE CAMPAIGN, BUT WILL NOT BE RELEASED THROUGH GM PARTS. GM AND PARTNERS (BOSCH) HAVE MADE 2 MODIFICATIONS (DOCUMENTED) TO THE INJECTOR DESIGN FROM ORIGINAL AND HAS DEEMED THE CURRENT INCARNATION OF THIS INJECTOR ADEQUATE. THAT IS GM'S SOLUTION APPARENTLY. WILL IT BE A PERMANENT SOLUTION? WHO CAN SAY, BUT IT PROBABLY WILL BE THE ONLY SOLUTION WE EVER SEE. THE PRODUCTION AND DESIGN COST COMBINED WITH A "LIMITED" CUSTOMER BASE DICTATES THAT WE WILL PROBABLY NOT SEE A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT UNIT OF NEW DESIGN COME INTO THE MARKETPLACE. MANY FAILURE CAUSES HAVE BEEN THEORIZED, TWO MAIN MODES OF PREMATURE FAILURE HAVE EMERGED, BUT I AM OF THE THOUGHT THAT A WAVEFORM ANALYSIS OF THE POWER TO THE INJECTORS DONE OVER LONG TERM MIGHT YIELD SOME INTERESTING RESULTS. HAVING BEEN THROUGH THE MILL ON THESE INJECTORS PERSONALLY, AND HAVING READ VOLUMES OF INFORMATION, I FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT WE ARE LOOKING AT THE EFFECT OF A PROBLEM ON A WEAK POINT (INJECTOR BODIES), AND NOT THE ROOT CAUSE. SO THE BUY IS STUCK WITH A POORLY ENGINEERED TRUCK. WHAT RECOURSE DO WE HAVE??? COME ON GM COME CLEAN AND DO WHAT IS RIGHT, AFTER ALL WE THE PEOPLE BAILED YOU OUT! *TR
Aug 30, 2011
+ 5 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
9 complaints
ROCKER PANELS AND CAB CORNER RUSTED OUT, WAS ABLE TO PUSH MY FINGER THROUGH THE PAINT. HAD THEM REPLACED IN SPRING OF 2014. REPLACED A REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE TIME DUE TO EASE OF ACCESS WITH BOX REMOVED. SPRING OF 2016, I HAD A FRONT BRAKE LINE FAIL WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. HAD ENOUGH BRAKING LEFT TO STOP INT TIME. REPLACED FRONT BRAKE LINES DUE TO RUST. REAR SECTION OF FRAME IS RUSTING ALONG WITH LINES ON DIESEL FUEL COOLER AND FRONT CONTROL ARMS. THIS IS NOT MY PRIMARY VEHICLE. WE USE IT FOR TRIPS AND TO PULL OUR CAMPER. I HAVE TRIED TO DRIVE IT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE ON SALTY AND SLOPPY ROADS. THE PAINT ON OUTSIDE AND THE INTERIOR LOOKS GREAT. I AM CONCERNED ON HOW MUCH LONGER IT WILL BE SAFE TO DRIVE AND TOW.
Jan 30, 2017
I HAVE A 2003 SILVERADO AND UPON ARRIVING HOME I FELT MY BRAKE PEDDLE GO TO THE FLOOR AND I COULDN'T STOP AND BACKED INTO MY TRAILER, I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK AND NOTICED A HUGE PUDDLE UNDER MY DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. AFTER INVESTIGATING I FOUND THAT THE STEEL HYDRAULIC LINE HAD RUSTED & BROKE. I AM DISABLED WITH 4 AUTO IMMUNE DISEASES AND CANNOT AFFORD TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP SO I ORDERED THE PART, REPLACED IT AND PROCEEDED TO BLEED THE LINE AND FOUND THAT 3 OTHER STEEL LINES HAD HOLES IN THEM OR HAD RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I ALSO HAVE RUST ALL UNDER THE TRUCK. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE TWO FRONT SUPPORT BRACES AS THEY HAVE RUSTED ALL THROUGH. AT $120 EACH. SO FROM FRONT TO BACK ALL THE STEEL LINES HAVE RUSTED. I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN IN MY DRIVE. HAD I DRIVEN ANOTHER MILE OR SO I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I NOW HAVE A FEAR OF DRIVING. BEING DISABLED IT IS TAKING ME SEVERAL DAYS TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE, AND STILL HAVE ONE LINE TO REPLACE. I PURCHASED MY SILVERADO BRAND NEW AND I LIVE IN KENTUCKY SO I DON'T HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF ROAD SALT OR SEA SALT. I HAVE OWNED CHEVROLET PRODUCTS MY HOLE LIFE. PRIOR TO THIS TRUCK I HAD A 1989 SILVERADO PURCHASED NEW AND PRIOR TO THAT I OWNED A 1971 MONTE CARLO HANDED DOWN TO ME AND NONE OF THESE VEHICLE HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH RUST LIKE THAT. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO VEHICLE WITH THIS FEW OF YEARS. *TR
Oct 30, 2016
I JUST BOUGHT MY TRUCK ABOUT A MONTH AGO. I WAS UNDER IT CHANGING THE OIL AND I NOTICED AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE FRAME MEMBERS AND THE BRAKE LINES. SOME OF IT LOOKS SO BAD THAT I AM CONCERNED OF HAVING EITHER FRAME BREAKAGE OR A BRAKE LINE FAILING. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER STORIES OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER TRUCKS. I HAVE NOT HAD A FAILURE YET BUT I BELIEVE IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME. AFTER READING ALL OF THE HORROR STORIES FROM OTHER OWNERS ON VARIOUS WEB SITES, I AM TERRIFIED EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT THAT THE BRAKES ARE GOING TO FAIL. I CANNOT AFFORD TO SPEND $3000 TO $4000 TO HAVE THE TRUCK FIXED. ESPECIALLY WHEN I CONSIDER IT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT OF A SAFETY ITEM. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL FOR THESE PROBLEMS BEFORE PEOPLE ARE INJURED OR KILLED BECAUSE THE FRAME HAS BROKEN OR THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED.
Aug 07, 2016
BRAKE LINING &FRAME. *TR
May 06, 2015
HIT BRAKES AND A LINE BLEW ALMOST HIT CAR INFRONT OF ME. LIKE ALL GM TRUCKS IN SNOW COUNTRY MY BRAKE LINES RUSTED THRU ALONG WITH MY REAR BACKING PLATES RUSTING OFF. GM DEALERS ALL KNOW ABOUT THIS BUT NOTHING IS EVER DONE. I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO BE KILLED FROM BLOWN BRAKE LINES FOR THEM TO DO ANYTHING. I GUESS ALOT SINCE THEY HELD OFF TEN YEARS ON THERE CURRENT PROBLEM. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY WHEN ACOUPLE OF PEOPLE GET HURT OR DIE AND YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A PROBLEM IT ISN'T DELT WITH. MAYBE BECAUSE ALL OF YOU ARE IN BED TOGETHER AND IT WILL COST SOME ONE SOME MONEY. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *JS
Jun 14, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SEATS
8 complaints
2003 SILVERADO DRIVERS SEAT HEATER TURNS ON BY ITSELF AFTER START UP AND BECOMES A DANGEROUS DISTRACTION TO KEEP TURNING IT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER READING MANY FORUMS, THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE THROUGHOUT THE GM LIGHT DUTY TRUCK/SUV LINE OF VEHICLES. THIS ISSUE HAS JUST RECENTLY STARTED TO HAPPEN WITH MY TRUCK. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE RECENTLY IS THAT MY TRUCK IS BEING OPERATED IN MORE DAMP CONDITIONS THAN USUAL INSTEAD OF BEING PARKED IN A DRY GARAGE. I HAVE NOW DISCONNECTED THE HEATING ELEMENTS IN THE SEAT TO STOP FROM GETTING BURNED WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE ALSO CHECKED FOR RECALLS BY VIN AND NOTHING WAS FOUND.
Feb 02, 2019
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW. 3 TIMES THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER WELD ON SEAT BACK FRAME.
Mar 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATED SEATS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGE AND BECOME ABNORMALLY HOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAT SEATS COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT BURNED BY THE SEATS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jan 22, 2014
I OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET 1500HD 4X4. IT HAS HEATED SEATS WHICH TEND TO COME ON BY ITS SELF AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. THE SEATS GET EXTREMELY HOT. SINCE THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED, I'M NOW GETTING A SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT, BUT THE 4X4 SEEMS OK. I THINK THE SHORT IN THE SEATS IS EFFECTING OTHER PARTS ON MY TRUCK. *JB
Feb 23, 2007
DRIVERS SEAT HEATER ELEMENT BURNED OUT. REPAIR SHOWED SIGNIFICANT CHARRING OF THE ELEMENT FABRIC AND SEAT FOAM. *NM
Apr 09, 2006
+ 3 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
8 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED DUE TO A FRACTURED ALUMINUM RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Sep 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND IT VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E106000 (WHEELS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Aug 31, 2015
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING LOW SPEED TURNS, THE REAR WHEELS TURN LEFT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR WHEEL SENSORS, WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.
Apr 26, 2006
ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS I HAD FLAT TIRES WITH MY 2003 CHEVY 2500HD 4X4 TRUCK WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS. FORTUNATELY IN BOTH CASES IT WAS ON MY DRIVEWAY RATHER THAN ON A PUBLIC ROAD. THE ALUMINUM WHEELS APPEAR TO HAVE ELECTRO-CHEMICALLY WELDED THEMSELVES TO THE WHEEL HUBS. I COULD NOT REMOVE THEM (AFTER REMOVING ALL LUG NUTS OF COURSE) WITH A 12 POUND SLEDGE HAMMER & WOOD BLOCK. MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER INFORMED ME THEY USE A 20 POUND SLEDGE HAMMER. I REQUESTED SOME FORM OF ANTI-SEIZE MATERIAL BE APPLIED TO THE WHEEL/HUB INTERFACE BUT WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. I EVEN DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW FEET WITH NO LUG NUTS INSTALLED TO BREAK THE WHEEL FREE TO NO AVAIL. I CALLED CHEVY ROADSIDE SERVICE WHO FACILITATED THE TIRE CHANGE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS HAD THIS FAILURE BEEN ON A HIGHWAY MY LIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN ENDANGERED BY HAVING TO WORK UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE ONLY SUPPORTED BY THE MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED JACK; WHILE TRAFFIC PASSED NEARBY. *JB
Oct 10, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL, AND DROVE INTO A EMBANKMENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH LEGS AND LEFT ARM. *AK
Mar 02, 2005
+ 3 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
8 complaints
TAILGATE WILL EITHER NOT LATCH AND WILL NOT STAY LATCHED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IN MOTION. *TR
Nov 13, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILS TO CLOSE AND WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, UPON INSPECTION THE DOOR LATCH FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.
Apr 25, 2006
PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW WHEN ROLLING DOWN REALEASES DOOR LATCH AND DOOR SWINGS OPEN WHEN PARKED. *AK
Dec 13, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V129000 CONCERNING TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE IN APRIL 2004. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. WHEN WILL PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE? WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE PART FINALLY BECAME AVAILABLE OCTOBER 5, 2004. *NM
Oct 27, 2004
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE LOADING AN ATV AND SEVERELY DAMAGED THE TAILGATE AND RE-INJURED A SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE. IF IT WASN'T FOR A COMMERCIAL GRADE DROP TRAILER HITCH THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MUCH MORE SERIOUS BODILY HARM. BOTH DIGITAL PICTURES WERE TAKEN AND THE TAILGATE HAS BEEN SENT TO COLONIAL WEST CHEVY IN FITCHBURG MASS. FOR IMMEDIATE REPAIR. I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISED IF THERE'S NOT A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AB OUT THIS. *AK
Jun 29, 2004
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become hard to maneuver. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the hydro boost area when the brake pedal or accelerator pedal were depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the intermediate shaft was faulty. The intermediate shaft was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact requested the dealer to replace the power steering pump but the dealer informed the contact that the failure was caused by the power steering pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Jul 12, 2021
I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO MY ANTI LOCK BAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND MY STEERING COLUMN. I WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT ON DRY PAVEMENT WHEN MY ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THEN DIS-ENGAGED AT A SPEED OF LESS THAN 10 MPH. WHEN STEERING TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT, MY STEERING COLUMN HAD A STRANGE VIBRATION/LOUD HUMMING NOISE. MY ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED WHILE I WAS SLOWING TO SWERVE TO MISS THE ONCOMING VEHICLE AND THEN MY ABS STOPPED WORKING AND MY ABS WARNING LIGHT ALONG WITH MY PARKING BRAKE (P) WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. NOW, SINCE THAT DAY (2 DAYS AGO), MY STEERING COLUMN STILL MAKES NOISES WHEN I TURN TO THE RIGHT AND MY ABS SYSTEM CONTINUES TO ENGAGE AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN STOPPING EVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A GM DEALERSHIP THAT THE TWO ISSUES THAT I AM EXPERIENCING ARE NOT ON A RECALL LIST BUT ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. THEY FURTHER ADVISED THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THESE MALFUNCTIONS. I WAS TOLD BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE ABOVE ISSUES ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. WITH THE ABOVE BEING SAID, I FEEL THAT MY ISSUES WITH THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE STEERING COLUMN ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND GM SHOULD BE ADDRESSING THESE ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. I NEED TO GET THESE ISSUES CORRECTED ON MY VEHICLE, HOWEVER, I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR THESE REPAIRS WHEN GM IS AWARE OF THE ISSUES AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 02, 2009
I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO MY ANTI LOCK BAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND MY STEERING COLUMN. I WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT ON DRY PAVEMENT WHEN MY ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THEN DIS-ENGAGED AT A SPEED OF LESS THAN 10 MPH. WHEN STEERING TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT, MY STEERING COLUMN HAD A STRANGE VIBRATION/LOUD HUMMING NOISE. MY ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED WHILE I WAS SLOWING TO SWERVE TO MISS THE ONCOMING VEHICLE AND THEN MY ABS STOPPED WORKING AND MY ABS WARNING LIGHT ALONG WITH MY PARKING BRAKE (P) WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. NOW, SINCE THAT DAY (2 DAYS AGO), MY STEERING COLUMN STILL MAKES NOISES WHEN I TURN TO THE RIGHT AND MY ABS SYSTEM CONTINUES TO ENGAGE AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN STOPPING EVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A GM DEALERSHIP THAT THE TWO ISSUES THAT I AM EXPERIENCING ARE NOT ON A RECALL LIST BUT ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. THEY FURTHER ADVISED THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THESE MALFUNCTIONS. I WAS TOLD BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE ABOVE ISSUES ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. WITH THE ABOVE BEING SAID, I FEEL THAT MY ISSUES WITH THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE STEERING COLUMN ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND GM SHOULD BE ADDRESSING THESE ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. I NEED TO GET THESE ISSUES CORRECTED ON MY VEHICLE, HOWEVER, I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR THESE REPAIRS WHEN GM IS AWARE OF THE ISSUES AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 02, 2009
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS ON ITS SECOND SET OF ROTORS AND THIRD SET OF PADS. HE BELIEVES THAT THE 2003 AND 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *KB THE ROTORS WERE RUSTING AND FALLING APART. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS A CONSTANT NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *JB
May 28, 2008
MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAS A BRAKING ISSUE WHERE THE BRAKES FAIL TO WORK. THE GENERAL MOTORS CORP HAD A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE IDENTIFYING MODEL YEARS 1999-2002. I CALLED THE GENERAL MOTORS CORP FOR HELP WITH THE ISSUE. I WAS TOLD BY THEIR REPRESENTATIVE, I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE EVALUATED BY A CHEVROLET DEALER, IF THE PROBLEM WERE FOUND, THEY WOULD REPAIR IT AT NO COST TO ME. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DEALER, THEY FOUND AND DOCUMENTED THE ISSUE ON A SERVICE REPORT (I HAVE A COPY). WHEN I CALLED GENERAL MOTORS BACK, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX THE PROBLEM, IT WAS MY PROBLEM TO FIX. I EXPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES THAT THIS IS NOT A WEAR ITEM, THEY HAD A RECALL PREVIOUSLY, THEIR DEALER DOCUMENTED MY VEHICLE AS HAVING THE PROBLEM. STILL, TO NO AVAIL, I WAS TOLD IT IS MY PROBLEM AND THEY WON'T COVER IT BECAUSE IT WASN'T IDENTIFIED UNDER THE RECALL. THEREFORE, WHY WAS I TOLD TO BRING IT TO THE DEALER FOR NO REASON AND A COST TO ME OF $42, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY WHY ARE THEY NOT CONCERNED THAT MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WHERE THE BRAKES FAIL TO WORK. GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE BULLETIN # 05068B, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000. THE EVALUATION WAS PERFORMED BY KEIGAN CHEVROLET IN FRANKLIN MA, SERVICE REPORT INVOICE # 82978A. THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 11/02 ALTHOUGH IT IS CALLED A 2003 MODEL. I ONLY SEEK TO HAVE THE BRAKING ISSUE REPAIRED. AS NOTED BY THE SERVICE REPORT, THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I ALSO HAVE A SECOND ISSUE FOLLOWING THE SAME CHAIN OF EVENTS, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMN RATTLES. THERE WAS ALSO A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS ISSUE, ALSO FOUND TO BE A PROBLEM AT THE DEALER, ALSO DOCUMENTED ON THE SERVICE REPORT, TOLD SAME THING, MY PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE THEM TO REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMN AT THEIR COST. *TR
Feb 06, 2008
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7 complaints
WHEN I TURN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON, IT SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. SOMETIMES IT TURNS BOTH TURN SIGNALS ON LIKE THE HAZARDS. IF I HAVE MY CRUISE SET AND USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, IT SHUTS THE CRUISE OFF. TR
Mar 22, 2015
FIRST COMPLAINT FOR THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED ON 10/21/10. COMPLAINT #10361641. SAME PROBLEM AGAIN DTR LIGHT ON RIGHT SIDE OUT,SMELLED BURNING WIRE SAW THAT THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. WIRES LEADING TO LIGHT ASSEMBLY MELTED AND ALSO MELTED THE SOCKET AGAIN. I THINK THIS COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I FIXED THE PROBLEM MYSELF THE FIRST TIME AND WILL DO SO THIS TIME. *JS
Apr 28, 2014
A FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. HE WAS ONLY GOING 20 MPH WHEN THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON BUT THE NEEDLE SAID IT HAD HALF A TANK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RADIO LOCKED UP AND ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE DASH STARTED GOING CRAZY ALL THE EMBLEMS ON THE DASH LITE UP. WE PARKED AND TURNED OFF THE TRUCK. AS SOON AS WE WENT TO TURN BACK WE HAD JUST STARTED IT NOT EVEN 3 MINUTES LATER ALL OF THE GAUGES AND LIGHTS ON THE TRUCK IT STARTED FREAKING OUT AGAIN AND NOW THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR AND WINDOW CONTROL WOULD NO LONGER WORK. EARLIER THAT DAY I HAD TAKEN IT IN A REPUTABLE SHOP TO GET THE TRUCK SMOGGED AND GET IT CHECKED OUT. THE TRUCK PASSED SMOG AND THEY SAID THE TRUCK HAD NO PROBLEMS. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD EVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS. *TR
Mar 07, 2014
DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING.WHEN REPLACING BULBS FOUND SOCKETS BURNED TO BULB BASE AND WIRES TO SOCKETS BURNT. HAD TO REPLACE SECTION OF WIRES AND BREAK BULB BASE TO REMOVE. CONDITION CAN POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
Oct 21, 2010
LEFT TURN SIGNAL CAUSES THE TURN SIGNALS TO ACT AS HAZARD SIGNALS PREVENTING OTHER DRIVERS FROM KNOWING THE TRUCK IS TURNING LEFT. IT IS SPORADIC, BUT OFTEN HEAR A BUZZ UNDER STEERING COLUMN WHEN IT OCCURS. SEE IT IS AN OFTEN REPORTED PROBLEM WITH A FAILED HAZARD LAMP FLASHER MODULE WHOSE CONTACTS FAIL DUE TO MOISTURE. MUST BE REPLACED WITH A SEALED MODULE. CHEVY CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL ON FAULTY PART (CALLED 4/8/10). *TR
Apr 08, 2010
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK INTO THE FLOORBOARD. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Jul 16, 2014
NOTICED THAT BRAKES WERE "SPONGY" THE NIGHT BEFORE. IN THE MORNING I STARTED THE CAR, AND STARTED TO DRIVE OUT THE DRIVEWAY WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES , THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE DASH BOARD INFORMATION CENTER INDICATED "SERVICE BRAKES". I GOT OUT AND LIFTED THE HOOD TO DETECT THE ISSUE. I SAW FLUID LEAKING FROM A RUSTED BRAKE LINE. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION I NOTED THAT IT RUPTURED. THE REAL ISSUE IS THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE IN TRAFFIC OR WHEN EXITING MY DRIVEWAY WHICH IS 100 FEET ELEVATION FROM THE ROAD. EITHER WAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER THIS HAPPENED I RESEARCHED SIMILAR INCIDENCES WITH THE SILVERADO. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN DEFAULT THAT SHOULD HAVE A SAFETY RECALL. I HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES, SOME YEARS OLDER THAN THIS 2003 AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME A BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. *JB
Sep 04, 2013
MID AUGUST 2012 APPROXIMATELY 5 PM AVERAGE TEMPERATURE WAS 76 DEGREES AND ROADS WERE DRY. WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 83 SOUTHBOUND NEAR HARRISBURG PA AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE (BRAKE) PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I IMMEDIATELY LOST SAFE BRAKING DISTANCE. I ATTEMPTED TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO UTILIZE WHAT BRAKE POWER I HAD LEFT WHILE DOWN SHIFTING TO USE THE ENGINE TO ASSIST IS SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN. WHILE USING THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN APPROXIMATELY 2/10 OF A MILE. I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. UPON INSPECTION, I FOUND ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUPTURED THUS RELEASING BRAKE FLUID AND CAUSING BRAKE LOSS. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES HAVE SIGNIFICANT CORROSION. A TEMPORARY REPAIR WAS MADE TO THE RUPTURED LINE HOWEVER IT HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED BY A LOCAL CHEVY DEALER THAT ALL THE LINES BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD (BY THE SERVICE MANAGER) THE CAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IS FROM THE TREATMENTS USED ON HIGHWAYS FOR WINTER DRIVING. HE ALSO TOLD ME HE IS REPLACING BRAKE LINES ON AT LEAST 3 TRUCKS A MONTH. I SPOKE TO OTHER GARAGES IN THE CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AREA. THOSE GARAGES CONFIRMED THEY ARE SEEING AN INCREASE IN GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLE BRAKE LINE REPAIRS. *TR
Mar 14, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE OR FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 20,000. UPDATED 12/19/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 1/9/2013 *JS
Nov 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AS HE ENTERED A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DRIVING AGAINST THE HIGH CURB. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BRAKES LINES WERE FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED AND THE DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, CALIBERS AND ROTORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR SERVICE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE AND HE WAS NEVER ADVISED OF A POTENTIAL HAZARD WITH THE BRAKE LINES. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 97,412. UPDATED 10/31/12*LJ
Sep 28, 2012
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
7 complaints
FUEL LINE FAILURE,FUEL LEAKING,FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN HOSE RUBBED TROUGH ON BODY (BED) REPLACED PART #15044352 HOSE3.163 C $ 334.10 REPLACED PART #15044356 HOSE 3.163 $257.96. THE PARTS WERE NOT RETURNED AS REQUESTED, THEY WERE THROWN AWAY. *TR
Mar 18, 2008
2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS SPORT BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY NEEDING A FUEL PUMP AT 67000 MILES. A VERY EXPENSIVE JOB TO BE DONE SO EARLY IN THE CAR'S LIFE. *AK
May 23, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER WILL GIVE FAULTY READINGS. AT ONE POINT, CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER READ 120 MPH. IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP GIVING FAULTY READINGS CONTACT HAS TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHUT IT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE, THIS PROCEDURE ONLY FIXED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK
Jan 09, 2007
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED TO REGISTER THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED VIA PHONE. *AK
Mar 14, 2005
THE FUEL GAUGE STOPS WORKING ONCE THE VEHICLE BECOMES LOW ON GASOLINE. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM FOR A WHILE, AND THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONSUMER TO CLEAR THE TRACKS. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED.*AK
Jan 31, 2005
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
FIRST FAILURE WAS THE DUAL BRAKING SYSTEM I WAS HOOKED UP TO A TRAILER AND STARTED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY (ABOUT 0.4MILE LONG) AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARDS. THERE WAS NO STOPPING EFFORT FROM THE BRAKES. I USED THE MANUAL CONTROL OF THE TRAILER BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BOTH BRAKE LINES UNDER THE CAB AREA HAD RUSTED OUT AND RUPTURED AT THE SAME TIME. HAD I BEEN ON THE ROAD AT SPEED THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A CRASH. THE DEALER WHO PICKED UP THE TRUCK COMMENTED THAT THIS HAPPENS "SOMETIMES". HE REPLECED THE LINES WITH NON-GM ONES SO THEY WOULD LAST LONGER. THIS WINTER I WAS HAVING TROUBLE STARTING THE TRUCK IN COLD WEATHER AND NOTED THAT I NEEDED TO OPERATE THE MANUAL FUEL PRIMING PUMP TO GET THE TRUCK STARTED. (TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL DIESEL ENGINE. THE DEALER WHEN WORKING ON THIS NOTED THAT THE LINES WERE VERY RUSTY AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. MY SAFETY CONCERN THIS TIME WAS THE SMALL AMOUNTS OF FUEL WEEPING OUT OF THE RUSTED AREAS UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE EXHAUST. AND ONTO THE GROUND. IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS A GREAT AMOUNT OF RUST OCCURRING ON THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES. THIS WORRIES ME AS THE TRUCK ONLY HAS ABOUT 36,000 MILES ON IT AND I LIVE IN A STATE (VERMONT) THAT USES SAND AND NOT SALT ON THE ROADS AND TRAVEL ONLY MINIMALLY IN SNOW WITH THE TRUCK. WHEN I WAS HAVING THE FUEL LINES REPLACED AND WHILE THERE THE OTHER TWO CUSTOMERS IN LINE WERE ALSO HAVING RUSTED BRAKE LINES REPLACED. SEEMS LIKE MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE. I HAVE REQUESTED THE RUSTED FUEL LINES FROM THE DEALER AND STILL HAVE THEM IF YOU WANT TO SEE THEM.
Mar 21, 2014
HAD HOOKED TRUCK TO A CAR TRAILER AND STEPPED ON BRAKES TO PUT TRUCK IN DRIVE AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THERE WAS NO BRAKES AT ALL. UPON EXAMINING I FOUND THAT THREE BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY FOUND THAT ALL BRAKE LINES AND ALSO THE FUEL LINES WERE BADLY RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Feb 04, 2013
AFTER NOTICING A GAS LEAK, I ASKED MY FATHER TO DRIVE MY TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. WHEN HE PUT THE TRUCK INTO REVERSE HE HAD NO BRAKES AND HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BEFORE ROLLING INTO MY MOTHER'S CAR BEHIND HIM. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP, ALL OF MY BRAKE LINES AND GAS LINES WERE BADLY RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPON RESEARCH I FOUND THIS PROBLEM QUITE WIDESPREAD AND EXPENSIVE, NOT TO MENTION THE CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUES INVOLVED. I DO WANT TO KNOW THAT CHEVROLET/GM IS CONCERNED ABOUT OUR SAFETY AND IS ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM.
Jan 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPLIED THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THEY REPLACED ALL THE BRAKE LINES. THEY ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE CALIPERS. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES COVERING THE FAILURE. THEY OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE ALSO ROTTED AND CORRODED. THIS WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,900. UPDATED 10/23/2014*LJ UPDATED 04/7/2015 *JS
Apr 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, FUEL STRAPS AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE MOST VEHICLES WITHIN THE EASTERN REGION EXPERIENCED THE SAME RUST FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Mar 12, 2012
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PARKING BRAKE
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHERVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE THE LINING REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. WHICH WAS IN ACCORDANCE TO NHTSA RECALL CAMPIGN ID NUMBER: 05V161000 (PARKING BRAKE), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND TH E CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Oct 01, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE IN HIS CARPORT WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATED AND THE GEAR SHIFTER POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE ROLLED AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MODERATE DAMAGES. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY'S FOUNDATION, SIDING, AND GUTTERS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. TWO YEARS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE DEALER PERFORMED A FREE REMEDY REPAIR ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 250,000. UPDATED 3/16/09 */CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARKING FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE ROLLING DOWN A HILL AND CRASHING INTO A NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. UPDATED 03/19/09. *JB
Feb 23, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF AND CAUSED THE MOTOR OF THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE CABLE SNAPPED AND SHORT CIRCUITED A FUSE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED AND DISCOVERED A RECALL EXPLAINING THE SAME FAILURE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VIN. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED SINCE IT WAS AFFECTED BY THE DEFECT AS WELL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000. UPDATED 07/09/08 *BF UPDATED
Jun 23, 2008
PARKING BRAKE IS NOT HOLDING. I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC SILVERADO SS 6.0 V8 2003 MODEL. I STARTED TO ROLL DOWN A HILL BECAUSE MY BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD. THE ONLY THING THAT HELD WAS MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS AND THAT IS PUTTING A STRAIN ON THEM AND MAKES IT HARD TO TAKE IN AND OUT OF GEAR. *JB
Oct 12, 2006
THE PARKING BRAKE ON 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCKS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE ON EVEN A VERY SLIGHT GRADE WITHOUT CONSTANT ADJUSTMENTS BEING MADE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF THERE IS A TRAILER BEING TOWED OR A LOAD BEING CARRIED IN THE TRUCK BED, THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD EVEN FOLLOWING A DEALER SERVICE ADUSTMENT. I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO THE DEALER AND BEYOND ADJUSTING THE BRAKE THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. MY TRUCK HAS 48000 MILES ON IT AND THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ALMOST FROM THE BEGINNING. THE TRUCK HAS NEARLY RUN INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING, ROLLED OUT OF ITS PARKING SPACE, AND STARTED ROLLING DOWN A HILL WHILE I WAS EXITING THE TRUCK. I CANNOT SAFELY PARK THE TRUCK UNLESS IT IS ON LEVEL GROUND, PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED AND TRANSMISSION PLACED IN REVERSE. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET 3500 SILVERADO WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.
Jul 06, 2005
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
6 complaints
WE HAD BRAKE LINING FAILURES WHICH RESULT IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. LUCKY FOR US WE JUST GOT OFF OF A MAIN ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT. ADVISED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE MAKE MODEL AND YEAR. WE HAD TWO BREAKS AND LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID INSTANTLY. REPAIR SHOP SAID THE ENTIRE SYSTEM OF BRAKE LININGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN OUR TRUCK AT A COST OF $827.00! *JS
Apr 19, 2012
BRAKES ARE SOFT AND BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WHEN IS PUSHED REQUIRING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF FOOT PRESSURE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN A TIMELY MANNER AND DISTANCE. VEHICLE HAS A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, NEW BRAKE PADS, NEW ROTORS, AND NEW BRAKE FLUID. CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS CALLED AND THEY STATED THE VIN HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKE FAILURES FOR THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE RECALL (ID # 04V045000) OR FAULTY CORRODED BRAKE LINES. *JS
Mar 19, 2012
WAS INFORMED DURING A STATE INSPECTION THAT ALL OF MY METAL BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO HEAVY CORROSION. THE INSPECTION WAS DONE AT THE DEALER WHERE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED AND I WAS TOLD THE CORROSION WAS PROBABLY FROM NOT PUTTING MANY MILES ON IT. *TR *JS
Mar 11, 2012
LOW SPEED ABS ACTIVATION ON 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. GM - WAKE - UP. THERE IS A NONCONFORMING ITEM IN THE ABS SYSTEM. FIX YOUR PROBLEM. I HAVE PUT IN A NEW UNIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, HOWEVER, THIS HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. I WILL TRY THE PASSENGAR SIDE NEXT. I WILL SUBMIT MY COST TO GM TO GET MY MONEY BACK.
Aug 11, 2006
THE BRAKES ON MY 2003 CHEVEROLET SILVERADO ARE VERY SOFT. THEY REQUIRE GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN NORMAL UNDER ANY DRIVING CONDITIONS. WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL OR OTHER INCLINE, YOU MUST PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. DEALERS HAVE NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.
May 04, 2005
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
6 complaints
BELOW IS A LIST OF HISTORY WITH REPAIRS TO MY TRUCK. IN MARCH 2004 I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500HD .FIRST 2 YRS FRONT ROTARS TURNED COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEN 1-21-09 FRONT ROTARS AND CALIPARS REPLACED DUE TO ROT.1-30-09 TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACED ROTTED.ON 6-19-09 NEW STARTER. 8-29-09 REAR CALIPERS AND HOSE ROTTED 35455 MILES.ON 9-2-09 ABS SENSOR AND LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROTTED. ON 8-28-10 POWER STERING PUMP REPLACED. ON 8-24-11 BRAKE LINES TO ABS ROTTED 46763 MILES. 10-27-11 LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE ROTTED 47943 MILES. MY WINDSHEILD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED LEAKING INSRUMENT PANEL SHOWS EMPTY. I'M HAVING MY LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE REPLACED NEXT WEEK...ITS THE ONLY ONE LEFT AND I DONT WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE OF AN ACCIDENT. MT MECHANIC STATES HE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS MUCH RUST ON A FAIRLY NEW VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY I DIDNT KEEP RECORDS IN THE EARLY YEARS OF OWNERSHIP BUT I CANT BELIEVE TRANSMISSION LINES,BRAKE LINES ,CALIPERS CAN ROT THAT FAST. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS EXPERIENCE WITH PAST TRUCKS I HAVE OWNED. I BELIEVE THERE MUST BE SOME SORT OF FACTORY DEFECT THAT IS CAUSING THIS. *TT
Oct 27, 2011
MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO GOES INTO GEAR WITH OUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKE, ALSO THE TRUCK WILL GO INTO GEAR WITH OUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THE E-BRAKE IS ALSO DEFECTIVE, THE E-BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE TRUCK. MY 2 YRS OLD SON WAS SITTING IN THE TRUCK ON 9/20/2011 WHEN THE TRUCK WENT INTO GEAR. I LIVE ON A INCLINE MY TRUCK ROLLED DOWN THE HILL WHILE I WAS CHASING THE TRUCK ON FOOT, THE TRUCK FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT HIT A 98 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY ACROSS THE STREET. THE E-BRAKE WAS SET , THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE TRUCK, THE TRUCK WAS NOT RUNNING! MY SON COULD HAVE KILLED HIMSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE DUE TO THE FACT THE TRUCK IS NOT SAFE! *TR
Oct 03, 2011
MY BRAKE LINES RUPTURED UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT BY THE ABS BOX. I INSPECTED ALL OF THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION LINES AND THEY ARE ALL RUSTED BADLY AND NEED REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. I WAS PULLING MY SEADOO'S WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE TRUCK. I HAVE READ A TON OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET TODAY. WHEN IS ANYONE GOING TO MAKE CHEVY REPLACE ALL OF THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION LINES? THIS TRUCK IS ONLY A 2003 AND LOOKS LIKE A 1903 UNDERNEATH. THE WHOLE FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTING BADLY. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU *TR
Sep 04, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WORSE OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AND THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 27,000. UPDATED 7/16/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED TURNING THE ROTORS AND REPLACING THE PADS WILL NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. WORN OUT PADS AND ROTORS ARE SYMPTOMS OF ANOTHER PROBLEM. THE CALIPERS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE METAL BRAKE LINES AND OTHER SIMILAR METAL LINES SUCH AS THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES ALL SHOWED EXTREME RUST ON THE OUTSIDE. UPDATED 07/22/10*JB
May 11, 2010
TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER OF 60,000 MILES. ON 5-13-04 THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ON 10-17-04 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAULING ITEMS, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A HITCH TO HAUL ANYTHING. *AK
Mar 14, 2007
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EQUIPMENT
6 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45-55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED A TIRE IN THE ROAD. HE PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SPARE TIRE BRACKET ASSEMBLY HAD SHEARED OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE 2005 MODEL BRACKETS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REIMBURSE HIM FOR THE SPARE TIRE NOR FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FAILED BRACKET. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 01/03/08 . *LJ UPDATED 12/31/07
Dec 12, 2007
COMPLETE SPEEDOMETER FAILURE AFTER OFF AND ON PROBLEMS ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICKUP. CANNOT BE INSPECTED NOW AND IT COSTS TOO MUCH FOR OUT OF POCKET -825.00 TO FIX IT.
Jun 21, 2007
WHEN CHANGING A FLAT TIRE ON A PICK UP TRUCK THE O E M BOTTLE JACK COLLAPSED NEARLY INJURING AN EMPLOYEE. THE BASE OF JACK CAME APART AT THE FOUR CRIMPED PLACES WHICH RE USED IN PLACE OF WELDS, RIVETS OR BOLTS. THESE JACKS NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED! WE REPLACED THE JACK WITH A HYDRAULIC JACK. WE STILL HAVE THE FAILED JACK AND WILL TAKE DIGITAL PICTURES OF IT.*AK *NM
Jul 19, 2004
AIR CONDITIONING WILL BLOW HOT AIR, IF YOU PRESS THE SWITCH MOST OF THE TIME IT WILL START WORKING PROPERLY. *LA
Jul 12, 2004
MY 1 1/2 YEAR OLD 2003 CHEVROLET PICKUP TRUCK, AFTER DOING WHAT IT SAYS IN ONE OF YOUR BULLETINS, CD GETS HOT, EJECTS CD, AND RESETS CLOCK TO 12:00, QUIT WORKING. WHILE I DRIVE A LOT AND THE TRUCK HAS 54000 MILES ON IT, THE STEREO HAS NEVER TOUCHED THE PAVEMENT, AND DOES NOT HAVE 54000 MILES ON IT, YET, CHEVROLET REFUSES TO REPLACE THIS DEFECTIVE STEREO SYSTEM. WHICH MEANS, I GUESS, THAT THEY HAVE A LIFE EXPECTANCY, OF THEIR STEREO SYSTEMS, OF 1 1/2 YEARS. NO HELP FROM THE DEALER, OR GENERAL MOTORS AT ALL WITH THIS COMPLAINT. THEY OFFERED TO REPLACE FOR 450.00, WHICH IS IDIOTIC TO GET REPLACED IF THEY ARE NOT GOING TO STAND BEHIND IT WHEN IT GOES BAD IN 1 1/2 YEARS. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED IN GENERAL MOTORS LACK OF BACKING OF THEIR PRODUCTS. *LA
May 10, 2004
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
MY WHOLE DASHBOARD STOPS WORKING THE GAUGES LIGHTS EVERYTHING JUST STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TRAVELING DOWN INTERSTATE AND EVERYTHING STOPPED WORKING BUT AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT ALL CAME BACK ON FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND IT ALL SHUT OFF AGAIN AND NEVER CAME BACK ON I MADE IT HOME AND TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND WENT INSIDE. I GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING TO GO TO WORK AND CRANKED THE TRUCK AND NO GAUGES OR LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING STILL. I SLAMMED MY HAND DOWN ON TOP OF THE DASHBOARD AND EVERYTHING CAME ON AND WAS WORKING BUT THAT DIDN'T LAST LONG AND EVERYTHING SHUT OFF AGAIN.
Aug 26, 2018
I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY FAMILY ABOARD AT THE SPEED AROUND 75+ MPH AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOOSES SPEED WHILE TRAVELING AMONG OTHERS AT AROUND THE SAME SPEED OR HIGHER WHEN SUDDENLY THE SPEED DECREASES TO NO SPEED, AND A THIS WARNING COMES ACROSS THE DASH PANEL, THAT SAYS REDUCED SPEED AND ALL THESE 18 WHEELERS ARE BEHIND ME AND AROUND ME. THE MORE I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR IT WOULD DO NOTHING BUT ALMOST COST MY WIFE A HEART ATTACK FROM THE BIG TRUCKS BLOWING THERE HORN AND FEARING THE DAY LIGHTS OUT OF MY FAMILY. THEN A WEEK LATER THE CLUSTER STARTS ACTING ALL CRAZY WITH THE LIGHTS GOING OUT AND ON, AND NOW THEY AREN'T WORKING AT ALL. THE GAUGES STOPPED WORKING THE SPEED ALONG WITH GAS GAUGES ETC... WHILE I HAVE NEVER OWNED ANYTHING OTHER THAN "CHEVY'S", TRUCKS AND CARS I HAVE SERIOUSLY BEEN CONSIDERING ANOTHER NAME & MAKE IN MY NEXT CHOICE OF PURCHASE.... SO A LOYAL FRIEND ADVISED ME TO SEND GM A E-MAIL EXPLAINING MY ISSUES... *TR
Sep 26, 2014
SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY INCREASES, DECREASE OR WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. OIL GAUGE FLUCTUATES ALSO THE HEATER RESISTORS BURNED UP. *TR
Dec 16, 2011
PURCHASE TRUCK USED IN JUNE OF 2005 WITH 49000MILES TRUCK HAS LESS THEN 55000MILES ON IT.. FIRST DAY RAN OUT OF GAS ..GAS GUAGE AND DIGITAL READING SHOWED 50 MORE MILES WORHT OF GAS.FIXED THEGAS GUAGE PROBLEM OR SO THEY SAY THEN OIL GUAGE STARTED SHOWINGWAY PAST FULL ON OIL THEN WOULD GO BACK TO NO OIL THEN TO NORMAL SPEEDOMETER STICKS AND ON OCCASION WILL GO BACK TO ZERO FOR THE MOST PART YOUR START OFF SPEED IS AT LEAST 40MPH.. WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT WAS A FAULTY I.C.P AND THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING SEVERAL BROUGHT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.. I FEEL IF THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OBVIOUSLY CHEVY IS AWARE OF IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED WITH NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO ITS CONSUMERS. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT MY DASH WOULD HAVE TO BE SHIPPED OUT OF TOWN TO BE REPAIRED AND THAT I WOULD BE WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR AWHILE.. I AM TRULY DISAPPOINTED WITH WHAT I THOUGHT WOULD BE THE PERFECT TRUCK CONSIDERING ITS A 44000 DOLLAR VEHICLE ONLY TO FIND OUT I NEED TO SPEND AN ADDITIONAL 4-500 DOLLARS.. WOW WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT:(
Oct 25, 2005
DT: 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD TRUCK EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE POWER REDUCTION. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. IT GOES AT A CRAWL. THIS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OF 40-50 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAS TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ON AVERAGE ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS AFTER CUTTING OFF THEN THE ENGINE RESTARTED. THIS USUALLY HAPPENED AFTER VEHICLE HAS NOT RUN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME SUCH AS BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT. TOOK TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THAT RAN BY WIRE NOT CABLE. THIS WAS ELECTRIC AND COMPUTERIZED AND SOME SORT OF SIGNAL WENT THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSED THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL IDLE, BUT LOST POWER. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THE PROBLEM RECURRED EVEN AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF 2 ACCELERATOR PEDALS. *AK
Aug 22, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED AND WOULD NOT OPERATE USING THE FIRST THREE SETTINGS. THE BLOWER WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN THE NUMBER FOUR AND FIVE SETTINGS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,500.
Mar 11, 2016
BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH RESISTORS, DEFECTIVE FROM FACTORY. RESISTORS GET SO HOT THEY MELT AND MELT THE END OFF THE FACTORY WIRING HARNESS. THE WIRES AND BLOWER MOTOR ARE SUPPOSE TO BE PROTECTED BY A FUSE BUT THE FUSE NEVER BLOWS. REPLACED RESISTORS IN 2013 BUT IT DID NOT LAST 1 YEAR AND BURNED UP AGAIN IN 2014! GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS BUT DOES NOT CARE IF THE WIRES OVER HEAT AND CAUSE A FIRE. *TR
Jun 02, 2014
HVAC SYSTEM SUDDENLY STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR WHILE ON AC POSITION. THE ONLY WAY IT COULD BE STOPPED WAS TO STOP THE TRUCK, SHUT OFF ENGINE & RE-START ENGINE. *TR
Sep 24, 2012
(1) HOT HUMID WEATHER WAS APPARENTLY TOO MUCH FOR MY VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER. (2) THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILED IN ADDITION TO THE ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL WIRING GOING TO THE RESISTOR. (3) THE PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED COST $51.62, AND THE LABOR TO REPLACE THE PARTS COST $445.00. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH JUST OVER 31,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE JUST AS EASILY RESULTED IN A FIRE WITHIN THE DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Feb 09, 2008
IF IT RAINS AND WIPERS ARE USED WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF UNLESS FUSE IS PULLED. WATER GETS INTO WIPER MODULE AND CAUSE SHORT CIRCUIT., WHICH DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. *JB
Oct 01, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
5 complaints
AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING OR TURNING, NO MATTER THE WEATHER OUR TRUCK RANDOMLY DIES. SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL SHE ALWAYS STARTS BACK UP RIGHT AWAY.HOWEVER DUE TO NOT KNOWING WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN, IT DOES ON CITY STREETS AT 25MPH AND HAD ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75MPH. WE ARE UNSURE STILL AT THE MOMENT THE CAUSE OR SOLUTION. WE HAVE HAD 4 EPISODES OF THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM STARTING THIS YEAR ONLY, 2015 .
Dec 07, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.
Oct 05, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 227,792.
Apr 20, 2015
AT FREEWAY SPEEDS I NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE HAD DROPPED TO ALMOST 2 OUT OF 10 ON THE PRESSURE GAUGE. I STOPPED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND LET THE ENGINE COOL FOR 20 MINUTES. I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND COLOR. IT WAS OK IN BOTH RESPECTS. AFTER ANOTHER 30 MINUTES I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND CONTINUED HOME. I WATCHED THE PRESSURE GAGE FOR ANOTHER HOUR AND SAW THE PRESSURE READING CONTINUE TO FALL TO A DANGEROUS LEVEL BUT THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE CHEVY DEALER IN EL CENTRO, CA 92243 FOR THEIR ANALYSIS. THEY SAID IT WAS ONLY POOR OIL AND NEEDED CHANGING. I LET THEM SERVICE THE TRUCK AS THEY WISHED. THEY ALSO SCANNED (SWEPT) THE GAUGES AND CHANGED THE OIL AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. THE NEXT DAY IT DID THE SAME THING. I DID NOT RETURN TO THE DEALER AS I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR AN ARGUMENT. *TR
Jul 15, 2014
AFTER A 3 MILE RIDE, BACKING UP TRUCK NOTICED SMOKE THEN FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE MELTED ALL ELECTICAL LINES, DESTROYED HOOD AND WINDSHIELD. WEATHER WAS PERFECT, AIR CONDITIONING MAY HAVE BEEN ON. *TR
Jul 08, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
5 complaints
LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. FOUND SEVERLY ROTTED BRAKE LINE . THIS HAS ALSO OCCURRED 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES ATER FIRST ISSUE. *TR
Sep 21, 2011
SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID EA11001, BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH ON FRAME BEHIND DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. FRAME/UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS VERY RUSTED FOR VEHICLE'S AGE/MILEAGE. CHEVROLET DEALER ESTIMATING $2,700 TO REPLACE WITH STAINLESS STEEL LINES. LUCKILY, NO CARS/PEOPLE WERE IN FRONT OF TRUCK WHEN BRAKE LINES BURST AND GREATLY REDUCED BRAKING POWER/INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. *KB
Aug 16, 2011
HAVE 38,597 ON MY 2003 CHEVY SIL HD 4X4, HAD TO REPLACED ALL BRAKE ROTORS,BRAKES,CALIPERS. RUSTED SO BAD THEY WERE NOT WORKING? DRIVE SHAFT AND ALL UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND FRAME RUSTED? LIKE ITS 50 YEARS OLD. LIVE IN VA? WORST I'VE EVER SEEN! SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE, DID MY METAL COME FROM CHINA? *TR
Sep 25, 2010
2000 TO 2005 GM TRUCKS EXTRA CABS ROCKER PANELS RUSTING AWAY REAR BUMPER RUST AWAY AN BRAKE LINES RUSTING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IT FAILS STATE INSPECTION AN THE DEALERS NO ABOUT IT HAVE CONTACTED A FEW DEALERS AN HAVE BEEN TOLD OFF THE RECORD THAT IT A DESIGN FAULT FROM GM. THEIR ARE MANY JUNK YARDS WHO DON'T HAVE BUMPERS FOR THESE TRUCKS BECAUSE OF THEM RUSTING AWAY HAVE CHECKED JUST TO MAKE SURE IT WASN'T JUST ME BUT ITS A PROBLEM WITH ALL THESE TRUCKSTHAT ARE EXTRA CABS. 90 PERCENT ARE THE 1500 PICKUPS BUT YOU DON'T SEE THIS PROBLEM WITH REGULAR CABS. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AS FOR I HAVE TALKED TO MANY BODY SHOPS AN THEY SEE THESE TRUCKS ALL THE TIME HERE IN MAINE. PLUS I HAVE GONE IN TO THE CHEVY DEALERS TO SEE ABOUT TRADING IN THE TRUCK AN THE FIRST THING THEY GO TO IS THE ROCKER PANELS AN BRAKE LINES AN BUMPER AN THEIR COMMENTS TYPICAL GM TRUCK THEY ALL DO IT. SO THEY KNOW THEIR IS A PROBLEM WHY AINT THEY FIXING THEIR DEFECTS OR DESIGN FAULTS?? *TR
Jun 13, 2010
RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINES WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES FAILED. LINES WERE REPLACED. DAMAGED LINES WERE SAVED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DIMMITT CHEVROLET AND GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM! *TR
Feb 26, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
5 complaints
GM 2004 1500HD TRUCK: GM CAN'T FIX THE REDUCE ENGINE POWER PROBLEM. THE CODE THAT THEY CAN'T FIX KEEPS SAYING ITS THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR. I HAVE HAD GM DEALER TRY TO FIX WHAT THIS CODE IS TELLING THEM BUT STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. BASED OFF RESEARCH THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER GM TRUCK OWNERS. WHEN THIS SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON & DISPLAYS REDUCE ENGINE POWER THE TRUCK BASICALLY SHUTS DOWN. I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN RUNNING IN THE LEFT LANE OF A MAJOR HWY AND ALMOST GOT RUN OVER. PLEASE HAVE GM DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I'M SURE IF IT HASN'T KILLED ANYONE YET IT WILL. ONLY THING DIFFERENT BETWEEN THE TOYOTA PROBLEM AND THE GM PROBLEM IS ONE SPEEDS UP AND THE OTHER SLOWS DOWN TO 20MPH. AS I HAVE STATED THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS A LOT SO DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO THE INCIDENT DATE I HAD TO ENTER. *TR
May 25, 2011
THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED THE 17TH OF JUNE AND TWO WKS LATER THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ITS WAS REAL HARD TO GET IN 2ND GEAR. WE TOOK IT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHECKED IT OUT FOR US. THE PROBLEMS ARE THERE IS NO CAT CONVERTER,TWO SEALS AND A SENSOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NOT TO MENTION 2ND GEAR IS MESSED .THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD US AND GAVE US THE LIST OF THINGS WRONG AND THEY ARE THE 2ND GEAR ,THE SYNCHRONI,3ND GEAR,SYNCHRONI AND THE RING IN FIRST. ALL THIS IS TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CAT CONVERTER. A AND Z AUTOS GOT MAD THAT WE TOOK IT TO THE CHEVY DEALER. THEY KEEP GIVING US THE RUN AROUND AND HAVE NOT FIXED THE TRUCK YET AND THEY STILL HAVE IT AT THEIR SHOP. THEY WILL NOT RETURN OUR CALLS . *TR
Aug 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL PUMP CREATED A HOLE IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BACK HALF OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,438 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB UPDATED 12/12/07. *JB
Sep 25, 2007
JUST 100 MILES AFTER PCM WAS REPLACED , OUT OF WARRANTY, ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. SINCE UNABLE TO GET TO DEALERSHIP FAST ENOUGH I DID SOME RESEARCH IN MY MANUAL, WHICH STATED THAT IF I SHUT DOWN VEHICLE AND LIGHT GOES OFF THEN PROBABLY NOTHING MAJOR TO WORRY ABOUT. INTERMITTENTLY THE LIGHT HAS CAME ON, THEN GONE OFF FOR THE PAST 4000 MILES. SO WITH MY OIL CHANGE, HAD DEALERSHIP RUN TEST ON DIAGNOSTICS, FOUND BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER. COST OF REPAIR, $ 862. WELL, I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY JUST FLOATING AROUND. THEREFORE, I COULDN'T GET IT DONE THIS TIME AROUND. SO I DON'T HAVE THAT FIXED. I WAS TOLD GM GIVES UP TO 80,000 WARRANTY ON THE PCM MODULE AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. STRANGE HOW THE LIGHT CAME ON JUST 100 MILES OVER THE LAST WORK DONE. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME AND MY TRUCK? *AK
May 08, 2007
PROBLEMS WITH ENCODER MOTOR SENSOR.*MR THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES, THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT. ALSO THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VENT SOLENOID. *TS *JB
Oct 22, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
4 complaints
THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WERE ACTING ERRATICALLY, SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 110 MPH AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TACHOMETER WOULD READ 0- 1000 RPM AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HAD TO SEND CLUSTER FOR REPAIR. MAIN GROUNDING STRAP WAS BROKEN DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND REPLACED AFTER BEING TOWED TO DEALER. AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT IS ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, PROBLEM TO BE RESOLVED.
Sep 14, 2016
SEVERAL TIMES NOW THIS LAST 2 MONTHS MY TRUCK STOPS RUNNING. AT FIRST IT WOULD SLOW DOWN THEN STOP, THE LAST TIME IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN 3 TIMES FROM WORK TO HOME WHICH IS ONLY 10 MINUTES AWAY. THE IGNITION SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM. I AM BRINGING THIS TO EVERYONES ATTENTION JUST IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE HAS THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE. IF I WERE DRIVING 65 OR 70 MILES PER HOUR IT COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE OR ME OR BOTH. MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS ALSO SHOWING A FAULT. IT SHOWS THAT IT NEEDS SERVICED.
Apr 08, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE SUDDEN DEPLOYMENT HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY, ALONG WITH THE SMOKE AND POWDER THAT EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAG. HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE WINDOWS AND NOTICED THAT ALL ELECTRICITY IN THE VEHICLE WAS LOST. HE COULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS OR ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 162,462.
Feb 09, 2009
I HAVE A 1500 CHEVY, SILVERADO. I WAS NOTIFIED BY ?? BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM HAS CLOSED. THE RECALL STATED A PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. BUT, BECAUSE WE HAD MORE THAN 70,000 MILES IT WAS NOT COVERED. WE HAD TO PAY OVER $300.00. WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED IN A TIMELY MANNER AND SHOULD BE REIMBURSED. IN 2006 WHEN THE ODOMETER AND THE TEMP GAUGES WAS STICKING WE DID NOT HAVE 70,000 MILES. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS STILL STUCK SINCE 2006. *TR
Jun 04, 2008
PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT, THE FRONT AND THE REAR BRAKE LINES WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED. IN ADDITION, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTUATOR WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Aug 01, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BACKING PLATE FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. AS A RESULT, THE BACKING PLATE, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND FRACTURED CAUSING AN EXTENSIVE LEAK. AS A RESULT, THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V045000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V161000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Jul 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WITH NO WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AND UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, NOTICED THERE WAS A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD BURST. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED TO BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,938.
Jun 04, 2014
BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. WAS ABLE TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE AND COME TO A SAFE STOP. *TR
Feb 04, 2013
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
I WAS DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER TO THE TRANNY, I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A DIAGNOSTIC CENTER AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MOTOR, MY ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AS WELL BUT I CANT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 35 MILES AN HOUR IT ACCELERATES SLOWLY GAINING SPEED. *TR
Jul 03, 2014
MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WENT INTO "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MODE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND IDLE SPEED. IT TOOK SEVERAL RESTARTS BEFORE IT CLEARED AND WOULD RUN CORRECTLY. ABOUT THE TIME I MADE IT HOME IT WENT BACK INTO THIS MODE AGAIN. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AS IT OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED. *TR
Nov 24, 2011
THE TRANSFER CASE ON MY CHEVROLET 2500 HD CREW CAB HAS WENT OUT FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS, 1ST INCIDENT WAS MARCH 2004 ,AND NOW APRIL 2005. PLASTIC GEARS SEEM TO STRIP WHENEVER ENGAGED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AFTER NOT BEING UTILIZED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME.*AK
Apr 29, 2005
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL THING GO WRONG WITH OUR TRUCK. WE HAVE HAD THE EXPANDABLE MIRRORS REPLACED ONCE AND FIXED SEVERAL TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT, THE SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING AND THE MEMORY DOES NOT RECALL THE DRIVER OR SEAT POSITION. *AK
Mar 30, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK WHETHER ON A REGULAR STREET OR AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY EITHER DIES, REDUCES DOWN TO IDLE SPEED OR IDLES VERY ROUGHLY. THE REDUCED POWER SIGNAL COMES ON, ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US, SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON REGULAR STREETS. WE WERE EXTREMELY LUCKY NOT TO HAVE BEEN KILLED. I RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THAT MANY OWNERS OF THE 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AT PENSKE CHEVROLET, AND ACCORDING TO THEM, THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN 8/2013, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY AND THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT DISCLOSED TO US. SINCE 12/2013, THE PROBLEM HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND NOW WE DON'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS JUST TOO DANGEROUS. THERE HAS TO BE SOME WAY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND THE CHEVROLET COMPANY HAS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS OUT THERE. *TR
Jun 08, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYED IMPROPER READINGS OF EMPTY AND FULL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYED IMPROPER SPEED READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
May 04, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO DISPLAY A SPEED OF 10 MPH. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A PASSENGER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE BODY DAMAGES WERE REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE AND THE SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYED AN IMPROPER READING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 20, 2010
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, I HEAR A CHIME FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THEN NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE CAN NO LONGER ACCELERATE. I ALSO NOTICE THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, AND THERE IS A MESSAGE DISPLAYED STATING THE VEHICLE IS IN "LOW ENGINE POWER MODE". AT THIS POINT, THE VEHICLE CAN STILL BE DRIVEN BUT AT VERY LOW SPEED ONLY. ANY POWER FOR MANEUVERABILITY UNDER HEAVY TRAFFIC OR HIGHWAY CONDITIONS IS GONE. AFTER PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON BUT THE ENGINE POWER MAY HAVE RETURNED TO NORMAL (FOR A WHILE). THE FOLLOWING DAY OR SO - THE ENGINE LIGHT MAY EVEN STAY OFF, AND EVERYTHING APPEARS NORMAL. WHEN THE PROBLEM IS FIRST NOTICED, IT SEEMS TO RECUR EVERY FEW DAYS. AS TIME GOES ON HOWEVER (MAYBE 2 WEEKS) THE PROBLEM HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY AND IS LESS APT TO "RESET" JUST BY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR CONNECTOR, FOR A TOTAL BILL OF ABOUT $350. NOW, AFTER ONLY 10 MONTH, THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER YESTERDAY, AFTER ONLY TWO OF THESE "EVENTS" WITHIN ONE WEEK, AND WAS CHARGED ANOTHER $535 TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED ("FAULTY SENSORS WITHIN THE BODY"). LAST NIGHT THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AGAIN (YES - SAME DAY!). TODAY THE DEALER ADDED A "REDUNDANT" GROUND TO THE THROTTLE BODY (NO CHARGE THIS TIME). I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS SHOWN UP ON MANY VEHICLES LIKE MINE, AND THAT GM SEEMS TO BE AT A LOSS AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (NO DIRECT LINKAGE BETWEEN GAS PEDAL AND CARBURETOR). I AM THANKFUL THAT GM DESIGNED THIS TO FAIL WITH POWER LOSS RATHER THAN FULL POWER (TOYOTA), BUT I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN NONE THE LESS. GM IS OBVIOUSLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT IS DOING NOTHING TO REPAIR AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW IN THEIR PRODUCT. *TR
Jul 06, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
4 complaints
I FILED A COMPLAINT IN 2009 WITH THE NHTSA AND HAVE YET TO HEAR ANYTHING FROM THE AGENCY REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. IN THE SAME YEAR AS THE COMPLAINT, I HAD MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACE A SECTION OF BRAKE LINE BY THE ABS MODULE THAT HAD FAILED DUE TO EXTREME CORROSION. THIS PAST WEEK I RETURNED TO THE SAME DEALER TO HAVE THEM REPAIR ANOTHER SECTION THAT HAD ALSO FAILED. I WAS TOLD THAT, DUE TO POSSIBLE LITIGATION THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE LINE AS THEY HAD IN THE PAST, BUT WOULD REPLACE THE ENTIRETY OF THE LINE FOR AN ESTIMATE OF $1200.00. THE SERVICE MANAGER ALSO STATED THAT FIGURE COULD GO HIGHER AS MORE WAS DISCOVERED. I CAN'T SEE PUTTING THIS KIND OF MONEY INTO THIS VEHICLE KNOWING THAT MORE FAILURES ARE SURE TO FOLLOW EVEN THOUGH THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 95,000 MILES ON IT NOW. GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM. THEY COULD CARE LESS AND THE CUSTOMER IS GOING TO FOOT THE BILL FOR THEIR MALFEASANCE AS USUAL. *KB
Mar 20, 2012
THE BRAKE LINES ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO DRAIN OUT AND MAKE THE BRAKES INOPERATIVE. THE BRAKE LINES ARE CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL TUBING, THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN STAINLESS STEEL TO AVOID RUSTING. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I TOTALLY DISAGREE. THESE LINES SHOULD HAVE LASTED MUCH LONGER. I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS WHICH HAVE BEEN MANY YEARS OLDER AND HAVE HAD MORE THAN TWICE THE NUMBER OF MILES ON THEM. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING BEFORE. *KB
Sep 15, 2011
I BROUGHT MY 2003 CHEVROLET TRUCK IN FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR BRAKES (ROTORS, PADS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE PADS) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT AND THE REAR ROTORS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED AND ARE CRUMBLING AWAY. THE DISC BRAKE PADS ARE ALSO COMPLETELY WORN OUT. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT BUT I BELIEVE THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AND IS THE RESULT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS ON THESE VEHICLES. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER COMMENTS ON THE INTERNET FROM OTHER SILVERADO OWNERS INDICATING THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT CHEVROLET SHOULD RECALL THESE ROTORS AND PADS AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM BEFORE THERE ARE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS FROM FAILING BRAKES. *NM
Apr 12, 2006
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH 43,000 MILES. AS A RESULT OF THE REAR ROTORS ON THE TRUCK RUSTING AND FALLING APART, I HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. DUE TO THE POOR DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE ROTOR HAD TO BE CUT OFF WITH A TORCH!. *JB
Aug 03, 2005
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
REDUCE ENGINE POWER MESSAGE. 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO. DRIVING DOWN MAJOR 3 LANE HIGHWAY, MESSAGE APPEARS AND TRUCKS POWER GOES TO 15 MPH. TRIED TO GET INTO SLOWER LANE AND OFF HIGHWAY AND WAS ALMOST IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DUE TO NO POWER. TRUCK WILL NOT ACCELERATE ANY FASTER THAN THIS. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE. MAJOR SAFETY FEATURE WITH CHEVROLET. OTHER THAN DINGER GOING OFF AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT TRUCK LOOSES ALL POWER TO ACCELERATE. CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. CODES ARE READING THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THIS IT SEEMS THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER YEAR AND MODELS DOING SAME WITH PEOPLE SPENDING $1,000.00 OR MORE AND PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE. AFTER UNHOOKING BATTERY FOR APPROX. 10 MIN. IT WILL RESET ITSELF AND MESSAGE WILL BE GONE UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN. *TR
Jun 12, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITH THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION, A PASSENGER TURNED THE KEYS ONE NOTCH. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION, WHICH CAUSED IT TO ROLL FORWARD. THE PASSENGER DID NOT HAVE HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT ANY POINT. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO DO THAT FOR TOWING PURPOSES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 126,000. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE HE WAS INFORMED YOU WOULD HAVE TO PUSH ON THE BRAKE IN ORDER TO TRANSMISSION OUT OF BRAKE POSITION AND WAS ALARMED TO FIND THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS THE ONLY VEHICLE THAT HAS THE DEFECT. THE CONSUMER STATED WOULD LIKE THE DANGEROUS DEFECT INVESTIGATE IT AS IT IS UNSAFE FOR NOT ONLY HIM BUT ALSO CHILDREN THAT COULD EASILY GET INTO THE VEHICLE AND MOVE THE IT. UPDATED 08/24/07 *TR
Jul 05, 2007
WE ALL NEED TO CONTACT GM AT WWW.CHEVROLET.COM AND COMPLAIN. I PURCHASED MY 2003 CHEVY 2500 HD IN NOV. 2005. IT HAD 32000 MILES ON IT. THE WARRANTY RAN OUT AT 36000 AND WHEN I HIT 38000 MILES THE PROBLEMS STARTED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED ACTING UP. I HAD WENT TO LEAVE AND EVERYTHING WAS DEAD NO POWER AT ALL. I WOULD JUMP IT AND THEN IT WAS FINE FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES. THE LAST TIME I JUMPED IT, IT CRANKED BUT I HAD NO POWER IT WOULDN'T MOVE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND ALL THE GAUGES WENT CRAZY. I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY WAITED A MINUTE AND RECONNECTED IT AND EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE AGAIN. A WEEK LATER THE SPEED ODOMETER WENT CRAZY AND WOULDN'T GO BACK TO ZERO. NOW STARTING A FEW WEEKS AGO THE DRIVE TRAIN IS MAKING A LOUD CLANKING NOISE AND THE REAR WHEELS ARE WANTING TO LOCK UP WHEN I TRY TO START OFF. THESE PROBLEMS DON'T OCCUR EVERY TIME, BUT THE DRIVE TRAIN NOISE IS GETTING WORSE FROM ALL THE FEEDBACK I SEE ON THIS WEB SITE I FEEL I WOULD WASTE MY TIME CONTACTING GM. ALL OF US CHEVY OWNERS WITH PROBLEMS NEEDS TO CONTACT GM EVERY DAY ABOUT OUR $30,000 AND $40,000 DOLLAR HUNK OF SCRAP METAL. I HOPE MINE WILL BURN AND I WILL NOT EVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVROLET PRODUCT AGAIN. HERE IS THERE WEB SITE WWW.CHEVROLET.COM. I HAVE BEEN CALLING THE PHONE # ON THE WEB SITE, BUT IT JUST STOPS RINGING. YOU CAN SEND THEM E-MAILS AND LETTERS. *JB
May 24, 2006
GENERAL MOTORS HAVE A FAULTY NEUTRAL SAFETY SHIFT SWITCH ON THEIR SILVERADO 1500 1/2 TON PICKUPS THAT MAY LEAD TO FAILURE AND CAUSE THE TRUCK TO BURN. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF GENERAL MOTORS BUT THEY IGNORED ME. MY TRUCK BURNED AND WE PUT IT OUT. I SEE OTHERS THAT HAVE BURNED AND I BET THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS WHAT STARTED IT. IF YOU WERE TO INVESTIGATE HOW MANY 03 (MAYBE NEWER MAYBE OLDER) HAVE BURNED YOU WILL FIND THE CAUSE IN THIS SWITCH.
Jul 26, 2005
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,444.
Oct 29, 2015
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE ENGINE DIES. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS THE ENGINE RESTARTS AND OPERATES NORMALLY FOR AN UNPREDICTABLE INTERVAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 10 TIMES. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND OTHER MECHANIC SHOPS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE REASON FOR THE POWER FAILURE AS THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CAUSE IT TO DUPLICATE FAILURE WHEN THEY HAVE IT. THIS SUDDEN UNEXPECTED CONDITION IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT OCCURS AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNUSABLE FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN SHORT USAGE. *JS
Jan 01, 2015
THE BOLTS ARE BROKEN OFF IN THE MANIFOLD, AFTER CHECKING YOU-TUBE I FOUND THIS IS A PROBLEM THE GM HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE. *TR
May 13, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP OCCASIONALLY AND MAKES THE ABS SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. *TR
Feb 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE KEY BACK AND FORTH IN THE IGNITION SWITCH NUMEROUS TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL UPON MAKING A TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED VIOLENTLY AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,829.
Jun 30, 2014
COMPUTER GOES HAYWIRE BY LIGHTING ALL KIND OF IMFORMATION AND SOUNDING THE BUZZER.( COMPUTER STOPS ACTING OUT AFTER ONE TURN VEHICLE OFF AND STAR ENGINE AGAIN). STEERING WHEELS HAS A KNOCK WHICH IS GETTING WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. PASSENGER WINDOW MALFUNCTION, DOES NOT OPERATE. ( UP OR DOWN).
Dec 01, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
DURING COMMUTE TO WORK ON 22 APRIL 2014, AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT AND PRESSED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE MAIN CONSOLE CHIMED, SHOWED A MESSAGE TO CHECK BRAKES, AND I WAS ABLE TO PRESS THE BRAKE LEVER TO THE FLOOR. I WAS STILL ABLE TO STOP PRIOR TO REACHING THE STOPLIGHT. I SLOWLY RETURNED HOME (ABOUT A MILE) AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK NEARBY, THOUGH THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE IN DRIVE. WHEN PLACED ON THE FLATBED TOW TRUCK, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE BED. AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE MECHANICS STATED THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND THE ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEHIND THE MASTER CYLINDER. ADDITIONALLY, I HAD ASKED THEM TO INSPECT WHY I SOMETIMES HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP. THIS COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE FUEL TANK (DUE TO CORROSION), AND I WAS FORCED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TANK SYSTEM TO REPLACE THE PUMP. *TR
Jul 15, 2014
I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION WHERE MY TRAFFIC LIGHT SIGNAL WAS RED AND I HAD SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING IN MY 2003 SILVERADO C1500, WITH NO PRIOR INDICATION OR WARNING LIGHTS. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT VERY LOW AND I COULD NOT STOP MY VEHICLE BEFORE ENTERING THE INTERSECTION. I STEERED TO THE RIGHT OF TWO WAITING CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND CAME TO A STOP IN THE INTERSECTION BEYOND THE LIGHT. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO VEHICLES COMING AT THAT MOMENT ON THE 4 LANE HIGHWAY CROSSROAD SO A CRASH WAS AVOIDED. ALL OF THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES WERE INSPECTED AFTER THE INCIDENT AND FOUND TO BE HEAVILY CORRODED (RUSTED), WITH THE REAR BRAKE LINE LEAKING ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM WHERE IT EXITS THE ABS UNIT UNDER THE CAB. THE MASTER CYLINDER FLUID LEVEL WAS NORMAL AND THERE WERE NEVER ANY PREVIOUS LEAKS, WARNING LIGHTS, OR PROBLEMS LIKE THIS AND I AM THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE OWNER. THE VISIBLE LEVEL OF CORROSION SEEMS EXTREME ON THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ON THIS VEHICLE. HAD I BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, I WOULD BE CONCERNED THAT FUEL LINES COULD ALSO LEAK AND INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A FIRE DUE TO THEIR LIKEWISE POOR CONDITION DUE TO EXTREME RUST. *TR
May 24, 2014
BRAKE LINE BURST DO TO RUST. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND FOUND ALL THE BRAKELINES VERY BAD. ALSO THE FUEL LINES ARE ROTTED WITH THE RETURN LINE LEAKING FUEL. I HAD 1 REAR BRAKE LINE REPLACED IN 2012 WHICH WAS ALSO RUSTED OUT. *TR
Feb 07, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM START GOING OUT LAST WEEK. TOOK IT TO MY GMC DEALER , WHERE I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE FROM. THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE ISSUE IS SO EXTENSIVE THAT THEY CANNOT DO WORK TO IT. I NEED TO FIND AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP. I PURCHASE A PREMIUM WARRANTY FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS BEEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE TRUCK FOR THE LAST 1 1/2 YEARS. *TR
Mar 06, 2014
ABS AT LOW SPEED ACTIVATES, BRAKING PEDAL LOW. *TR
Aug 14, 2010
BRAKES ARE SOFT WITH LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. INVOLVED IN MINOR MVC. AFTERWARDS FOUND REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY RUSTED AND COMPONENTS CORRODED. REAR BRAKE CONTACT <50%. LESS THAN 25K MILES. *NM
Apr 15, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
3 complaints
2003 SILVERADO 2500HD. THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT DURING A NORMAL STOPS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL FARTHER THAN EXPECTED AND REQUIRES EXTRA PEDAL PRESSURE TO COMPLETE THE STOP. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED AND IT IS IN THE LEFT FRONT AND ACTIVES AT 3 MPH. IT GIVES NO LIGHTS OR CODES. THE RECALL GOES UP TO 2002 (RECALL 05V379000) BUT DOESN'T INCLUDE THE 2003. THE DESCRIPTION SAYS IT ALL, BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I CAN'T BE UNDER THIS RECALL WHEN I HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS. I EVEN LIVE IN THAT REGION. *TR
Aug 31, 2011
MY ABS BRAKES ARE FAILING WITH 65,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. MY MECHANIC SAID THERE IS A RECALL. I CHECKED WITH MY DEALER WHICH TOLD ME IT'S ONLY ON 1/2 TON TRUCKS, MINE IS A 3'4 TON. WITH THIS BEING SUCH A SAFETY HAZARD, WHY ISN'T IT COVER ON ALL THE TRUCKS IF THEY ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM? *TR
Dec 09, 2008
BRAKES FAILED ON TRAILER.*MR ( CHEVROLET 2500HD 2003) THE CONSUMER STATED THE PART WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO GELP THE ELECTRICA BRAKES ELIMINATED THE BRAKES AND BACK UP LIGHTS AND PREVENTED THE USE OF THE TRAILER PLUG AND EQUIPMENT. *TS *JB
Sep 23, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE REAR WHEELS TURNED IN AN AWKWARD POSITION CAUSING A LOSS IN STEERING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER IN A STRAIGHT DIRECTION. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE REAR AXLE CENTERING SPRING. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jan 25, 2011
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH 53,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ANY SPEED, BUT HAPPENED MORE WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO LUBRICATED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE HAD BEEN OBSERVED THREE TIMES. THE NOISE HAD NOT EFFECTED THE MANEUVERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE BOTH 53,000.*AK THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED. UPDATE *4/23/07 *TR
Mar 26, 2007
CONSUMER'S 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE FRONT SHOCKS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHEN MAKING TURNS OR HITTING BUMPS, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE REPLACED. THE MORE THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE, THE LOUDER IT WOULD GET. *SC
Aug 23, 2005
EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
BAD CLUSTER (OIL GAUGES AND HIGH TEMPERATURE GAUGE) SO FAR ON A CHEVY SILVERADO 2003 SHOULD BE A RECALL REGARDING THIS MATTER. WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR? THANKS *TR
Feb 27, 2010
APPROX. 2 YEARS AGO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT OUT IN OUR CHEVY SILVERADO TK. AT THAT TIME THERE WAS ABOUT 50K MI. ON THE TRUCK. WE COULD NOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE PANEL FIXED. WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AS IS. WE HAVE HAD MANY CHEVY TKS. ABOUT ONE MO. AGO WE RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL ABOUT CHEVY PRODUCTS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS OURS. BUT THE STIPULATIONS ARE IN OUR EYES UN ACCEPTABLE. YOU CAN HAVE NO MORE THAN 70K MI. ON THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR CHEVY TO FIX THIS DEFECT. IF THEY KNEW OF THE DEFECT HOW CAN THERE BE THIS KIND OF STIPULATION... FOR THOSE OF US IN CA, THE MILES TRAVELED ARE MANY MORE THAN OTHER STATES. ALSO THE DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE. WHEN IT HAPPENS IT HAPPENS! THE LETTERS WERE SENT OUT TO VEHICLES THAT ARE 2003'S. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN 5 YRS. WE BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS PART. *TR
Feb 21, 2008
THE 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO HAS A DOCUMENTED DEFECT ON THEIR SPEEDOMETERS AND GAUGES AND REFUSE TO CORRECT THIS IF YOU DO NOT MEET A 7YR/70,000 WARRANTY PERIOD. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED IN AS FEW AS 28,000 MILES TO OVER 150,000 MILES. THIS IS AN UNSAFE DEFECT REPORTED BY CHEVROLET THAT THE DO NOT RECOGNIZE AS NECESSARY TO COVER FOR EVERYONE. *TR
Dec 10, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHEVROLET STATING "THIS LETTER IS INTENDED TO MAKE YOU AWARE THAT YOUR VEHICLE COULD DEVELOP A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR MORE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE NEEDLES MAY STICK, FLUTTER, OR BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS MAY CAUSE INACCURATE READINGS, INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE FUEL GAUGE" THE LETTER CONTINUES TO STATE THAT "GENERAL MOTORS IS PROVIDING SPECIAL COVERAGE THAT EXTENDS THE WARRANTY" IF "YOUR 2003 CHEVROLET MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET TAHOE WITHIN 7 YEARS OF THE DATE" OR "70,000 MILES". MY CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS BOTH THESE ISSUES. THEY STARTED ABOUT TWO WEEKS BEFORE I RECEIVED THE LETTER. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND AND WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE FROM GENERAL MOTORS IS WHY MY SAFETY IS NOT AN CONCERN TO THEM BECAUSE I HAVE DRIVEN MORE THAN 70,000 MILES IN MY TAHOE? I TRAVEL THROUGH A LOT OF RURAL AREAS TO WORK AND I FEEL IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOT RUN OUT OF GAS. I FEEL IT EQUALLY IMPORTANT TO KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING. THE SPEEDOMETER REGISTERS THAT I AM GOING 60 OR 70 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I AM SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN I AM GOING DOWN THE ROAD IT REGISTERS THAT I AM GOING OVER 120 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING. NOT TO MENTION THE POTENTIAL FOR SPEEDING TICKETS. I WOULD LIKE TO THINK THAT GENERAL MOTORS CARES ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY REGARDLESS OF HOW MANY MILES THEY HAVE DRIVEN. THESE GAUGES ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO HAVE REPLACED AND THEY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD. NOT BEING ABLE TO MONITOR YOUR RATE OF SPEED OR BE AWARE IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH GAS TO GET HOME ARE SAFETY ISSUES TO ME FOR MY HEALTH AS WELL AS MY PEACE OF MIND AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY GENERAL MOTORS DOESN'T FEEL RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS DEFAULT THEY ARE AWARE FOR ALL THEIR TAHOE OWNERS. I HAVE A COMPLAINT WITH THE GENERAL MOTORS ANSWER CALL CENTER BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. *TR
Dec 06, 2007
AT AROUND 124,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER SAID I WAS GOING 55 MPH. I GAVE IT SOME MORE GAS AND THE SPEEDOMETER NEVER ROSE, ONLY FELL DOWN TO 0. AFTER MY TRIP WHERE THIS INITIALLY HAPPENED MY SPEEDOMETER HAS DONE THIS NEARLY EVERY TRIP WHERE THE SPEED REACHES 70 MPH. TODAY, 11/13/07, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM GM THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, BEING THAT MY TRUCK HAS MORE THAN 70,000 MILES THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT AT THEIR EXPENSE. CALLS TO GM HAVE BEEN NO HELP AND THE PROBLEM WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THEM, EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW IT IS HAPPENING TO ALOT OF THESE MODEL VEHICLES. *TR
Nov 14, 2007
VEHICLE STARTED BY ITSELF. THERE WERE NO KEYS IN IT. DEALER SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. WHILE OUT OF TOWN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RUNNING ON ITS OWN BECAUSE CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE FULL OF GAS AND FOUND IT HALF EMPTY UPON RETURNING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CONSUMER WAS IN THE VEHICLE, ALL GAUGES WENT WILD.*AK
Sep 29, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
2003 CHEVROLET Silverado1500 HD have power hydro brake liitle leaking when driving so loud same time steering to turning so loud and very hard apply brake step on brake so loud try to stop not easy scary and parked at home right now, i beleive fact recall now because your repoert said that "found none recall", it is now problems same my dad have van recall for 2003 Express 1500 and Express 2500 van problems hybro booster brake and steering system found recall now... as 2003 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 hd problem same thing the problem, you shoud add up recall because show " no found recall " ???, are you notice different? It parts are same problems with van and truck power hydro and brake/steering system . Please let me to know and email back to me sooner, Thanks.
May 17, 2022
I BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 15 YEARS AGO AND GAVE IT TO MY 16 YEAR OLD SON. RECENTLY WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING WAS ACTING FUNNY AND MAKING A NOISE, SO WE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSES. THE PROBLEM ONLY STARTED GETTING WORSE. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN OLD RECALL OR NOTICE RELATED TO THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE THAT WAS DEFECTED BECAUSE OF O-RING FAILURE. JUST SEARCHING THE VEHICLE WILL SHOW SEVERAL SITES REVEALING THE PROBLEM. THE NADA SITE GOES INTO MORE DETAIL ON THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE PARKED THE TRUCK UNTIL A DECISION IS MADE. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE WHEN STEERING AND LOOSES BRAKING.
Jul 16, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
1) BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2) A NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED ONLY TO BE TOTALLY DEAD WITHIN 1 WEEK 3) ALTERNATOR REPLACED AS THAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE THE PROBLEM 4) FINALLY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND IT IS THE ABS SYSTEM AS THE MODULATOR / PUMP FOR THIS SYSTEM WOULD CONTINUALLY RUN EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF.
Aug 07, 2020
WE WERE DRIVING ON US19 IN NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, WHEN TRAFFIC SLOW DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT AND I LOST ALL BRAKES HAD TO VEER OFF THE ROAD ALMOST GOT INTO A HEAD ON ACCIDENT, THE ONLY WAY TO STOP WAS BY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES, COULD NOT CHANGE THE GEARS, EVERYTHING JUST FROZE. WE JUST MOVED FROM CONNECTICUT A YEAR AGO. NOW THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER PANEL IS NOT WORKING, RPM, SPEEDOMETER IS NOT READING AT ALL, IT JUST STATES ON 0, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED IN ABOUT 2 MONTHS. *TR
Mar 06, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SLOWLY WITH THE BATTERY RUNNING OUT BECAUSE SOMETHING IS STILL RUNNING IN THE VEHICLE BUT EVERYTHING IS OFF. THE GAS GAUGE GEAR CONTROL LIGHTING ON THE PANEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT LOCK SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING WAS CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AND HE ADDRESS THAT SOMETHING IS NOT CONSTANT RUNNING EVEN THOUGH EVERYTHING IS TURNED OFF THAT CAUSE THE BATTERY TO RUN DOWN WHEN IT IS OFF. ALSO THE LIGHTS DON'T LIGHT ON THE RIGHT SIDE STAYS ON AND NEVER GOES OFF WHEN RUNNING THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED THIS ON A LOT OF 2500 CHEVY TRUCKS. WE HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE IN TO BE CHECK. PLEASE HELP US TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING BACK FROM YOU SUN.
Jun 03, 2019
THE TPS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CHECK ENGINE CODE KEEPS GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE TPS CODE GOES OFF THE ENGINE LOSES TOTAL POWER AND YOU ARE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WE HAVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY BUT THE ISSUE IS STILL REMAINING EVEN AFTER REPLACING DIFFERENT WIRES.
Aug 07, 2018
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
BODY AND UNDER BODY RUST AND ROT TO INCLUDE FRAME, BRAKE LINES AND SHOCK MOUNTS. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THANKFULLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Oct 29, 2018
EXCESSIVE CORROSION ALL BRAKE LINES ROTTED OUT AND REPLACED, ROCKER PANELS TOTALLY ROTTED, AND EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME VERY COMMON WITH THIS YEAR G M FRAME ,G M SAYS THEY ONLY COVER FOR ONE YEAR. SO I AM FILING A COMPLAINT TO SEE IF THIS CAN RECTIFIED BEFORE SOME ONE IS INJURED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Jun 07, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR DID NOT ADJUST AND THE BUTTONS DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT CALLED PORTER CHEVROLET AT 302-722-4822 (LOCATED AT 414 E CLEVELAND AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 173,000.
Apr 02, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ELECTRONIC CONTROLS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ACTUATOR AND WINDOW MOTOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,500.
Dec 04, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE OIL READER IS ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE REDUCED SPEED WARNING COMES ON THE ENGINE REDUCES SPEED AND CANNOT GO OVER 30 IN A 30 MILE RADIUS IT HAS DONE THIS TO ME 4 TIMES JUST THIS MORNING TO WORK. *TR
Dec 15, 2016
THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE LOSES POWER TO ABOUT 20 MPH. IF DRIVING 70 MPH IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE SUDDEN REDUCED ENGINE POWER WILL CAUSE A SEVERE ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY KILL SOMEBODY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING THE LAST FEW MONTHS. *TR
Dec 08, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
BRAKE LINES, GAS LINE, TRANSMISSION FLUID LINES ALL RUSTED/CORRODED BEGINNING AT UNDER 50,000 MILES. * HAD NEAR ACCIDENTS AS THE BRAKE LINES BLEW WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND WAS DECELERATING IN AN ATTEMPT TO COME TO A STOP..PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, I CONTINUED ON (FOOT OFF THE GAS) UNTIL THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN ENOUGH ON IT'S OWN, SHIFTED INTO LOW GEAR & WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP AND GET TOWED. * SHORTLY AFTER BRAKE LINE INCIDENT, THE SAME THING WITH THE GAS LINE, RUSTED/CORRODED AND LEAKED GASOLINE WHEN IGNITION WAS ON AND PUMP WAS RUNNING... TOWED * A FEW ,MONTHS LATER, I WAS PARKING THE TRUCK AND FLUID STARTED SPEWING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK - AFTER CLOSE EXAMINATION I DETERMINED IT WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID, THE LINES HAD RUSTED/CORRODED - AGAIN,TOWED. * REAR BUMPER ROTTED OUT COMPLETELY BEFORE HITTING 35,000 MILES- I HAD IT REPLACED, NOW THE WHEELS AND SIDE QUARTER PANELS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN ARE ALSO ROTTING OUT. * CURRENTLY THE DASH LIGHTS/PANEL WILL INTERMITTENTLY BEGIN TO FLASH - THE WHOLE DASH GOES BLANK, LIGHTS OFF, THEN THEY COME BACK ON, WHILE DRIVING! **MY MECHANIC RECENTLY TOLD ME AFTER STATE INSPECTION, THAT THE FRAME IS THE NEXT THING TO GO, IT IS RUSTING OUT MORE THAN EXPECTED FOR A VEHICLE OF IT'S AGE/LOW MILEAGE. PERSONALLY, I FEEL THAT INFERIOR PRODUCTS WERE USED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED ONLY BECAUSE I HAVE ANOTHER CHEVROLET PRODUCT WITH TWICE THE MILEAGE AND 6 YEARS OLDER WITH BARELY ANY RUST/ROT/CORROSION.
Feb 17, 2016
AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINES.A LEAKING FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RUST. GROUNDING CABLE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ENGINE BLOCK TO TAIL PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED, INCLUDING BOTH MANIFOLDS, DUE TO RUST. THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS ARE RUSTING THROUGH. NONE OF THESE DEFECTS HAVE RESULTED IN ANY ACCIDENTS.
Jan 06, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
I LEFT MY HOME AND DROVE APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES BEFORE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. I WAS AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES.UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ENGAGED THE TRANSMISSION. AT THIS POINT THE PEDAL SEEMED TO TRAVEL FURTHER THAN USUAL. I LEFT THE PARKING LOT AND DROVE ABOUT 200' BEFORE HAVING TO STOP; THIS TIME THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD BUT SLOWED THE VEHICLE SOMEWHAT.(AT THIS POINT THE DASH SHOWED A CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM).BY DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. THE LINES WERE RUSTED AS WERE THE CALIPERS. PARTS AND LABOR=$1700 THE TRUCK IS 12 YEARS OLD WITH ONLY 26,910 MILES ON IT. *TR
Dec 18, 2014
BRAKE LINES WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING - NO LIGHT SHOWING COMPRESSION OR FLUID LEAKING. STILL NO LIGHTS HAVE COME ON. IF WE HAD BEEN GOING FASTER, WE COULD HAVE HIT SOMETHING. LUCKILY MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND HE KNEW HOW TO REACT BY DOWN SHIFTING TO SAVE US. THE BRAKE LINES ARE ALL RUSTED. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF. WE FEEL THAT GM USED CHEAP METAL FOR THESE LINES AND COULD HAVE COMPROMISED OUR LIVES. *TR
Sep 08, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
OK THE PROBLEM I'M ABOUT TO STATE IS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THE 2003 1500 HDS SINCE THEY WHERE NEW AND CHEVY HAS HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OVER THE YEARS WITH A REFUSAL TO REPAIR. THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL IS WHAT THE PEDAL SENSOR TELLS TO MOVE THE THROTTLE BODY. EVERY SO OFTEN (SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY) THIS MODULE WEIRDS OUT AND PUTS THE TRUCK IN TO REDUCED ENGINE POWER (LIMP MODE) AND WON'T DO OVER 25 MPH WHICH IS VERY HAZARDOUS WHEN TRAVELING FREEWAYS AND TURN PIKES WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS HIGH.I MYSELF HAVE BEEN ALMOST RAN OVER BY BIG RIGS BECAUSE MY TRUCK DECIDED TO GO INTO THIS REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR. I MYSELF HAVE BEEN ON THE PHONE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH CHEVROLET CORPORATE WITH THEM TELLING ME THAT I'M SCREWED AND TO GET OVER IT. DON'T GET ME WRONG I LOVE MY TRUCK BUT I JUST WISH CHEVY WOULD STAND BY THEIR VEHICLES INSTEAD OF BLOWING US OFF. *TR
Sep 01, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE NOTICED A TICKING SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER AND THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE BEARING AND TIMING CHAIN WERE DAMAGED. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSFER CASE DID NOT CONTAIN ANY FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 195,000.
Mar 07, 2014
STRUCTURE,TIRES
2 complaints
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2014 WHILE ON A FRIENDS PROPERTY IN PLACERVILLE, CA, MY SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BED OF MY TRUCK. I'D BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW IN 2003 AND DON'T RECALL EVER HAVING USED THE TIRE SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW. I WAS ABLE TO FIND A COUPLE OF THE PARTS THAT SECURED THE SPARE UNDER THE BED OF THE TRUCK. IN ONE SENSE, I WAS GLAD IT DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE ON A FREEWAY DOING 65 MPH. WHAT A CATASTROPHE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN FOR OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND ME. THE VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR OFF-ROAD PURPOSES. *TR
Jul 30, 2014
I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY BECAUSE I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE FREEWAY AND WAS PULLING INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE AUCTION THAT I WAS ATTENDING. WHEN I HEARD A NOISE I PARKED THE TRUCK AND LOOKED BACK TO SEE A WOMAN ROLLING A TIRE TOWARDS ME. SHE SAID YOU LOST YOUR TIRE. SURE ENOUGH THE TIRE ALONG WITH THE MECHANISM THAT DROPS AND RAISES THE TIRE CAME OFF THE FRAME. I`M SO GLAD IT HAPPENED IN THE PARKING LOT AND NOT ON THE FREE WAY. *TR
Mar 14, 2014
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
I PURCHASED MY CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK IN 2003 NEW OFF THE LOT AT [XXX] IN ROSEVILLE CALIFORNIA. WITHIN A COUPLE YEARS, I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND LOST POWER. I NEARLY HIT A HOMELESS MAN WITH A SHOPPING CART, AS I CAME UP OVER A SIDEWALK. I CALLED CHEVY AND GOT TOWED BACK IN. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A SOLENOID? THEY FIXED IT AND THAT WAS THAT. A YEAR LATER, I AM DRIVING DOWN A BUSY MAJOR STREET AND MAKE A LEFT TURN. AS TURNING I LOSE POWER AND MY TRUCK DIES. CARS BEHIND ME HONKING. LIGHT CHANGES TO RED AND CARS STILL BEHIND ME. NOW OTHER LIGHTS ARE GREEN. I TURN MY KEY AGAIN AND IT TURNS ON AND I GET OUT OF THE WAY. I HAVE 4 TEENAGERS IN MY TRUCK WITH ME SCREAMING. I TAKE MY TRUCK TO [XXX] AND THEY TEST DRIVE. NOTHING HAPPENS. THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING TO FIX. COULDN'T GET IT TO DIE ON THEM. A YEAR LATER, MAKE A U TURN ON BUSY STREET. IT DIES AND LOSES POWER. I HAVE NO BRAKES AND NO STEERING. CARS HONKING. AGAIN TAKE IT TO [XXX]. NOTHING. A YEAR LATER, TAKING A CAR LOAD OF WOMEN OUT TO DINNER AND DRINKS. ALL HARD WORKING MOTHERS. I AM THE ONLY NON DRINKER. AT MIDNIGHT I AM TAKING THE WOMEN HOME. U-TURN AT INTERSECTION, AND TRUCK DIES. AGAIN. NO BRAKES OR STEERING. SCARED WOMEN. TURN IT OVER AND IT GOES. I TAKE MY TRUCK TO [XXX]. THEY HAVE JUST MOVED TO ANOTHER BUILDING DOWN THE STREET. ALL MY RECORDS OF IGNITION PROBLEMS GONE. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHERE ANY OF THEM WENT. THEY TEST DRIVE. NOTHING. THEY HAVE YET TO FIX ANYTHING ON IT. IT HASN'T DONE IT IN OVER A YEAR. BUT NO TELLING WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN. IT JUST HAPPENS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 13, 2014
WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM A 2 WEEK VACATION (30 MILES FROM HOME) SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A CITY STREET IN WOODLAND, CA, THE TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, NO ENGINE, TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IT WAS EVERYTHING I COULD DO TO MAKE THE TURN AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. AT THE TIME I WAS PULLING MY 2009 BIGHORN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. IT WAS A SCARY TIME. I FINALLY STOPPED, LUCKY THERE WAS NO CARS PARKED ON THE RIGHT NEAR THE CURB. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THEN WE CONTINUED THE TRIP HOME TO WINTERS, CA. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO IMLER DIESEL IN SACRAMENTO TO CHECK THE ENGINE OUT. THEY REPLACED THE INJECTORS WHICH WE HAD AGREED TO DO PRIOR TO MAKING THE TWO WEEK TRIP. THE NEXT TRIP WAS TO BODEGA BAY ON JANUARY 14, 2014. WE TRAVELED ABOUT 100 MILES. AGAIN WE WERE PULLING OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. SLOWING DOWN FROM 55 MPH TO 15 MPH, PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN DORAN BEACH PARK AT BODEGA BAY, THE TRUCK SHUT DOWN AGAIN.I CAME SO CLOSE TO HITTING A TREE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC STOPPED JUST IN TIME AS THE SPEED LIMIT AT 55 MPH SEEMED TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING GIVING ME TIME TO RESTART AND MOVE OFF THE HIGHWAY. MY WIFE AND I WERE BOTH SHAKEN UP A BIT, BUT ALSO FEELING VERY LUCKY NOT HAVING A CRASH. WE CONTINUED HOME 4 DAYS LATER. WE PARKED THE TRUCK.THE MILEAGE WAS 143579 AT THE START OF THE TRIP AND 143819 AT END. I HAVE NOT USED THE TRUCK SINCE. I DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE. I WAS LUCKY TWICE, DON'T KNOW IF I WANT TO RISK A THIRD TRY. LOOKING BACK, THE SHUTDOWN DID HAPPEN TWO OTHER TIMES BUT I WAS NOT PULLING THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER, I CAN'T REMEMBER THE DATES. CHEVROLET LT 2500 HD 4X4 DIESEL 2003 TRUCK. *TR
Mar 09, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
ON MY WAY TO WORK I WAS TURNING INTO GAS STATION AND MY BRAKES FAILED I GOT STOPPED WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING .BRAKE LINE BROKE ON FRONT LEFT SIDE HAD TOWED TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THEY REPLACED BRAKE LINE AND WAS TOLD ALL OTHER LINES CORODED AND NEED REPLACED TOO EXPENSIVE IBROUGHT TRUCK HOME
Feb 27, 2014
DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED. THE DEALER DISCOVERED A MOUSE HAD STRIPPED THROUGH THE INSULATION AND CHEWED THROUGH THE WIRES UNDER THE FUSE BOX. UPDATED 01/10/07. *JB
Dec 12, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
I OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AS SAYS "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" AND I AM ONLY ABLE TO TRAVEL BETWEEN 20 TO 30 MPH AND ALSO AS I COME TO A STOP LIGHT/SIGN THE TRUCK WANTS TO SPUTTER OUT AND DIE. EVERYTIME I TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC SHOP THEY TELL ME ITS THE THROTTLE BODY AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE CHANGED BUT I HAVE ALREADY CHANGED IT 4 TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS AND IS NOT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS CONSTANTLY HAPPENING SOMETIME 3 TO 4 TIMES A DAY. *TR
Feb 10, 2014
WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. STEPPING ON THE GAS DOES NOTHING. THE VEHICLE JUST COASTS ALONG AND RUNS ROUGH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T CLEAR THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY AND NEEDS TO BE RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES. THERE IS NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY, ON BUSY EXPRESSWAYS OR ON MAIN ROADS AND SIDE ROADS. THE GAS PEDAL LOSES COMMUNICATION WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS IS NERVE WRACKING WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE WONT RESPOND TO STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL. TRYING TO GET OVER SEVERAL LANES TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IS DANGEROUS WHEN THERE IS NO ACCELERATION. IT IS ALSO BAD WHEN ON A BUSY, MAIN ROAD, THE VEHICLE "ACTS UP". I HAVE TO PULL OVER, BLOCKING TRAFFIC, UNTIL I CAN GET IT GOING AGAIN. *TR
Jan 18, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4X4 PICKUP ON SECONDARY STATE ROUTE. WHILE DESCENDING AN APPROXIMATE 6% GRADE INTO A RIGHT HAND TURN AT BOTTOM SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW FOR THE GRADE AND TURN AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE SERVICE BRAKE MESSAGE CAME UP IN THE DIC AND THE DOOR CHIME SOUNDED. SHE PULLED OVER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS SHE WAS SHAKEN FROM RIDING OUT THAT HILL AND TURN WITH MINIMAL BRAKES AND CALLED ME. I WENT OUT AND DROVE THE TRUCK BACK TO OUR HOME AND PUT IN THE GARAGE TO INSPECT THE PROBLEM. ONCE UNDER THE TRUCK I FOUND BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING FROM THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK AND FRAME AREA UNDER THE CAB AND BED OF THE TRUCK. THE SERVICE BRAKE LINE FROM THE ABS BLOCK TO THE REAR FRAME POINT WHERE THE BRAKE HOSE TO THE REAR AXLE MOUNTS WAS CORRODED THROUGH AND LEAKING. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED ALL BRAKE HARD LINE PLUMBING TO BE IN POOR CONDITION AND ALSO THE FUEL LINES SHOWING HIGH CORROSION. A CALL TO A LOCAL GM PARTS COUNTER REVEALED THAT GM DOES NOT MAKE A REPLACEMENT SET FOR THESE LINES AND THAT A TECHNICIAN WOULD NEED TO FIELD BEND AND MAKE UP EACH LINE. LATER RESEARCH PROVED THIS TO BE WRONG AS GM OFFERS A DEEPLY DISCOUNTED UNADVERTISED LINE SET FROM AC DELCO. IN RESEARCHING FINDING PARTS TO REPAIR, I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET/GMC TRUCKS FROM ABOUT 1999 UP ACCORDING TO THE VARIOUS TRUCK OWNER FORUMS ONLINE. DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME AT SLOW SPEED, BRAKING WAS VERY MINIMAL WITH THE REAR BRAKE CIRCUIT OUT,AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF POOR BRAKE OPERATION, SO THEREFORE IT IS MY OPINION THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES WITH THE POTENTIAL OF INJURY OR EVEN DEATH WHEN ALL THE FACTORS COMBINE POORLY, AND AT THE LEAST, GM SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THEIR VEHICLE, IF NOT RECALL AND REPAIR THOSE EFFECTED VEHICLES. *TR
Dec 06, 2013
WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO CREEP FORWARD TOWARD PEOPLE IN THE CROSSWALK. DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL FURTHER RESULTED IN IT FADING, ENDING IN A FULLY DEPRESSED POSITION WITH NO MORE PEDAL TRAVEL AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD INTO THE CROSSWALK. PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL STOPPED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. AFTER STOPPING AND INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD AND UNDER THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE SHOWED LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM ONE OF THE METALLIC BRAKE LINES SERVING THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL GM DEALER AND PLACING IT ON THE SERVICE RACK, INSPECTION SHOWED THAT ALL THE METALLIC BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED OVER THE MAJORITY OF THE LINE SURFACE. THE RIGHT FRONT LINE DISINTEGRATED TO THE POINT WHERE THE LINE SEPARATED WHILE CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE LINE. THE OTHER BRAKES LINES ARE RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE FAILURE IS IMMINENT. ALL THE METALLIC BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER, DOWN TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND THEN OUT TO EACH BRAKE CALIPER MUST BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM CREATED A SERIOUS SITUATION THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN BODILY INJURY TO THE PEDESTRIANS IN THE CROSSWALK. WITHOUT PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL IT WOULD HAVE EVENTUALLY STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN. IN ADDITION TO THE BRAKE LINES, THE FUEL LINES SHOW EXCESSIVE RUST AS WELL. THE DEALER DOES NOT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL LINES AT THIS TIME, BUT REPLACEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *TR
Oct 29, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINE
2 complaints
GM HAD A INJECTOR PROBLEM (RECALL ) IN 2006. THEY REPLACED MINE ON SEPT,27 2006. ON MAY 21 20013 I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN WHICH GM CONVEYS THEY CAN'T FIX IT AGAIN. THE MILEAGE ON MAY, 21 WAS 84362, JUST ABOUT HOW LONG THE OTHERS LASTED. I WAS TOLD FROM MY LOCAL GM DEALER THAT THEY ARE SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM (THOUSANDS). I JUST WAITED TO PASS MY GRIEF ALONG TO LET SOMEONE ELSE KNOW HOW YOU ARE TREATED BY ONE OF THE COMPANIES THAT WE BAILED OUT WITH OUR MONIES. *TR
Jul 23, 2013
FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED ALL 8 INJECTORS AT 34901 MILES, AGAIN AT 85039, AND AGAIN AT 141,000 AND NOW AGAIN AT 185,000. *TR
May 14, 2013
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO FAILED TO RETAIN ITS PASSENGER. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES AS A RESULT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED SUFFERED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58,000.
Nov 01, 2011
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND BOTH FRONTAL AND REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Jan 07, 2005
TRAILER HITCHES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO SS. THE HITCH RECEIVER STARTED TO BEND. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND HE WAS REFERRED TO A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE. THE RECEIVER HITCH WAS REPLACED WITH A BIGGER AND HEAVIER HITCH . THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION FOR THIS FAILURE, BUT HE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15000 . THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30000.
Dec 18, 2009
I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE POOR QUALITY OF THE HITCH RECEIVERS IN THE SILVERADO 2500HD TRUCKS PUT ON THE STREET BY GM! I HAVE A '03, AND I'M GETTING A TT SOON. THE WELDS ARE RUSTY, AND LOOK AS THOUGH THEY MIGHT EVEN BE CRACKED! IF THIS RECEIVER BREAKS, AND I LIVE TO, I AM SUING GM. MY ATTY HAS A COPY AND PIC OF THE MAL-QUALITY RE THIS RECEIVER, AND INSTRUCTIONS TO GO FORWARD. IT SURE WOULD BE NICE IF GM COULD FIND IT IN THEIR ETHICAL COMPASS TO REPAIR/REPLACE THESE WITHOUT HAVING TO BE SPANKED ABOUT IT FIRST. *NM
Oct 18, 2006
STEERING,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
4 TIMES IN 58,000 MILE THE FRONT STEERING SHAFT HAS NEEDED ATTENTION. TWICE UNDER WARRANTY, TWICE NOT. PAID FOR CORRECTION, 4TH TIME REFUSED TO PAY AS FEEL IT IS GM PROBLEM SINCE ALL 2003 CHEVY. SILVERADOS SUFFER FROM THIS. GM HAS DESIGNED A NEW PART BUT REFUSE TO INSTALL UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS FOR IT. THEY ADMITTED IT IS A PROBLEM. SETTLED ONCE, THEY SAID INSTALLED A NEW PART , FOUND OUT THEY DID NOT . HAVE REFERRED IT TO NY STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE FOR ACTION, THEY ARE PRESENTLY TRYING TO MEDIATE. SINCE ALL SILVERADOS SUFFER FROM STEER SHAFT FAILURE SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM AND SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED TO FIX. *TR
Mar 05, 2009
CONSISTENT KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER HAS REGREASED THE SHAFT TWICE WITH SPECIAL GREASE AND ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT REPLACED THE WHOLE SHAFT WITH AN UPDATED VERSION. IN LESS THAN SIX MONTHS THE SHAFT HAS BEGUN TO KNOCK AGAIN. *NM
Jun 05, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2 complaints
OCTOBER 2006 I RECEIVED THIS LETTER FROM CHEVROLET. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS IN SOME 2003 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET SILVERADO VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE, MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT BECAUSE OF HIGH FUEL RETURN RATES DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR BODY CRACKS, OR BALL SEAT EROSION, OR HIGH PRESSURE SEAL EXTRUSION. SYMPTOMS OF THESE CONDITIONS INCLUDE ILLUMINATION OF SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, LOW ENGINE POWER, HARD START, AND/OR FUEL IN THE CRANKCASE. THIS IS NOT A RECALL. DO NOT TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER AS A RESULT OF THIS LETTER UNLESS YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR VEHICLE HAS THE CONDITION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. WHAT WE HAVE DON: GENERAL MOTORS IS PROVIDING OWNERS WITH ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR THE FUEL INJECTORS. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS ON YOUR 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITHIN SEVEN (7) YEARS OF THE DATEYOUR VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE OR 200,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, THE CONDITION WILL BE REPAIRED FOR YOU AT NO CHARGE. ON 29 OCTOBER 2007 MY WIFE TOOK THE 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH A 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER THE INJECTOR LEAKING. THE TRUCK ENGINE WARRANTY WAS VOID AND I WAS CHARGED $2218.63 FOR THE REPAIR AND THE CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME THEY WERE DENYING IT DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE MILEAGE. THE TRUCK HAD 108,880 MILES ON IT AND SHOULD BE WITH IN THE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION LETTER. MY INVOICE HAD NOTE HAS BANKS 6GUN SYSTEM ON TRUCK. ENGINE WARRANTY VOID! THE BANKS MANUFACTURER TOLD ME THAT ANY EQUIPMENT THAT WAS INSTALLED DOES NOT EFFECT THE FUEL INJECTORS AND IT WAS ALREADY A PROBLEM THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAD SENT IN THE LETTER IN OCTOBER 2006. I ASKED FOR SOME KIND OF DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION OR OTHER PROFF THAT THE BANKS SYSTEM CAUSED THE PROBLEM AND WAS DENIED ANY INFORMATION. *TR
Nov 06, 2007
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE DRIVER NOTICED A BROWNISH LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FILTER AND OTHER PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK (THE VIN NUMBER ENTERED PER CONSUMER, DID NOT MATCH THE VEHICLE GIVEN) *SC *JB
Apr 06, 2005
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN THE OUTSIDE CONDITIONS ARE COLD THE STEERING IS STIFF. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE VALVE IN THE POWER STEERING. THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, #10013533, REGARDING THIS, BUT NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. THE WATER PUMP GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSFER CASE BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 03/22/06. *JB
Feb 24, 2006
STEERING WHEEL INTERMITTENTLY LOCKED UP, MOSTLY WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS, AND SOME WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS. DEALER REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE LEFT HUB. HOWEVER, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Jan 29, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
2003 2500 SILVARADO WITH 36,000 MILES. SO FAR THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING MODULE (DROPPED ITSELF INOT 4 LOW AT 70 MPH), TRANSMISSION (BECAME SO SLOPPY THAT IT SLAMMED PASSENGERS AROUND HAD TO BE REBUILT), AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR (QUIT WORKING AND THE NEW ONE WORKS POORLY), FUEL PUMP (DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF UTAH AND TOOK 4 DAYS TO GET THE PART), RADIO (HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER 4 VISITS), KEYLESS REMOTE FAILURES, AND 4 RECALLS. *AK
Aug 13, 2004
VEHICLE SEEMS TO GO INTO 4-WHEEL DRIVE BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING . THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME THREE TIMES ALREADY. I WANT TO SWITCH DEALERS BUT GM TOLD ME NO I HAVE TO STAY WITH THE DEALER WHO WORKED ON THE VEHICLE. AS THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN CONSIDERABLY CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK AND HOLD ME BACK. ALSO AT TIMES THE VEHICLE JUST SLOWS DOWN WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CHECK 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE PUSH BUTTONS ON THE PANEL DO NOT OPERATE. (THE LIGHTS GO OUT) I ALSO THINK THIS HAS CAUSED MY ODOMETER TO FAST FORWARD. IT TELLS ME NOW THAT I HAVE 29900 MILES ON THE TRUCK . I HAVE ALL RECORDS AND NEED HELP. I TRAVEL TO WORK 8 TIMES A MONTH AND ROUND TRIP IS 114 MILES THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK OUT . CAN THEY CHECK THE ELECTRONICS AND SEE ACTUAL MILES FROM THE COMPUTER. *JB
Mar 16, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
FIRST TIME:MAIN COMPUTER FAILED. SECOND TIME:STALLING, RUNNING ROUGH, BOGGS DOWN AND MAKES LOUD NOISE,MIS-FIRE IN #5 & #6 CILANDER.A/C NOT WORKING.NOT FIXED. THIRD TIME: EVERYTHING SAME AS SECOND TIME AND ENGINE LIGHT NOW COMING ON.NOT FIXED. FOURTH TIME:ALL LIGHTS ON DASH COME ON AND ALL MESSAGES APPEARING ON MESSAGE BOARD.NOT FIXED. AFTER COMPUTER CHANGED TRUCK PREFORMED UNSATISFACTORY AND IS STILL UNSATISFACTORY. ALL HAVING TO DO WITH COMPUTER. TOLD IT IS A RANDOM PROBLEM THAT IS HARD TO DETECT AND MAY NOT EVER BE FIXED.
Jan 15, 2004
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (V6) WAS APPARENTLY DESIGNED WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR COIL SITUATED OVER THE DISTRIBUTOR AND POINTS. THE CONDENSOR COIL DRIPS MOISTURE ONTO AND INTO THE DISTRIBUTOR CAUSING CORROSION. THIS CORROSION CAUSES THE ENGINE TO HESITATE AND VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AT ACCELERATION TO 45 MPH. MY NEW VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE DISTRIBUTOR AND POINTS REPLACED TO "REMEDY" THE SITUATION. THE DEALERSHIP WAS SUPPOSED TO WRAP THE CONDENSOR COIL WITH TAPE WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE CONDENSATE TO DRIP FURTHER INTO THE ENGINE BUT AS IT TURNS OUT THEY DIDN'T "GET AROUND" TO WRAPPING THE COILS. AS A RESULT, AFTER RUNNING THE A/C, THE ENGINE IS HESITATING AFTER ONLY 20 MILES OF DRIVING. THEY STATED THE FIX IS GOOD FOR AS LONG AS THE TAPE HOLDS UP. AFTER THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT, IT LOOKS LIKE IT WILL BE MY PROBLEM TO PAY TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR EVERY 5 OR 10 THOUSAND MILES WHICH IS UNACCEPTABLE. SO FAR, I HAVE CONTACTED 4 DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS IN THE HOUSTON AREA. EVERY SERVICE MANAGER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM EXISTS ON ALL V6 ENGINES FOR THIS TRUCK FOR YEARS 2002 AND 2003. THE SALES STAFF WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THEY EVER HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM. I AM AWARE OF 3 OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THEIR DEALERS WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE ANY PROBLEM EXISTS.*AK
Dec 01, 2003
STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
My engine has been giving me lean condition codes p0171, p0174 and truck is lacking performance really bad and coolant problems too please message me back
May 18, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER- THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS IS THE SPEEDOMETER IF I HIT A BUMP THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING MY TRUCK SOMETIMES DIES ON ME GOING DOWN THE ROADS, I RECENTLY TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND TOLD ME IT'S A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT SINCE MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WASNT WORKING COULD NOT NARROW IT DOWN.. WINDSHIELD- FRONT MAKES A WHISTLE SOUND WHEN YOUR GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IT'S BEEN LIKE THAT SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT.. BATTERY- BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO AND SOMETHING KEEPS DRAINING IT SOMETIMES CAUSING IT TO HAVE HESITATION AND BOGS OUT.
Oct 21, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
BRIGHT LITE INDICATOR LITE COMES ON DASH WITH NO KEY IN IGNITION, KILLS BATTERY OVER NITE. GAS GAUGE IN DASH DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK, TRUCK HAS TO GET MOVING, SOMETIMES RIGHT AWAY AND SOMETIMES A LITTLE LONGER. HAD TO REPLACE MY THROTTLE BODY CONTROL A COUPLE MONTHS PRIOR
Dec 18, 2019
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM CAR GEEKS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A GREAT TRUCK AND WE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WELL WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO PHOENIX FROM TUCSON AND WE NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT HANDLING VERY WELL WHEN WE GOT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS GOUGED OUT ALL THE WAY AROUND THE INSIDE BEAD OF THE TIRE ALSO NOTICED THAT ONLY THE UPPER CONTROL ARM HAD BEEN REPLACED AND NOTHING ELSE. ALL OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS IN REALLY BAD CONDITION ALSO. ALONG WITH THE STEERING YOU CAN ONLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL A LITTLE WAYS
Dec 06, 2018
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL FRAME IS BREAKING AIRBAG LIGHTS ON DASH IS MESSING UP
Aug 20, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TAILGATES CABLES NEEDS TO BE REPLACE IT....
May 04, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
'TAKATA RECALL' MY AIR BAGS WERE FRAMED UNSAFE FROM BEING A VEHICLE FROM A WARM CLIMATE. REPLACEMENT WAS NEEDED TO ENSURE SAFE GUARDS.
Jan 21, 2018
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
4 RUGGED TERRAIN T/A LT265/75R-16 PURCHASED AT ODOMETER 91681. TIRES ROTATED AT 100955. FOLLOWING HAPPENED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. ON 8/19/2015, ODOMETER 109831, VEHICLE VIBRATING, FOUND BUBBLE (TREAD SEPARATION) ON LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 8/4/2017, ODOMETER 121840, VEHICLE VIBRATING, FOUND BUBBLE (TREAD SEPARATION) ON RIGHT REAR TIRE. HAVE NOT TAKEN TIRE TO DEALER YET. FRONT TIRES SEEM TO BE "SINGING" WITH A "RHYTHM" (BEST I CAN EXPLAIN). I'M HAVING ALL CHECKED OUT TODAY. I DON'T TRUST THESE TIRES ANYMORE.
Aug 14, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE BATTERY KEEPS BEING DRAINED WHEN ENGINE STAYS TURNED OFF. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS 2003 SILVERADO ISSUE WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS. WHEN I RESEARCHED ON A RECALL I FOUND THE RECALL NUMBER (02066) BUT IT STATES THAT OUR TRUCK VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED BUT THEN WHY HAVE I BOUGHT 4 BATTERIES JUST THIS YEAR ALONE? PLEASE HELP BECAUSE IT NO LONGER CRANKS UP AT ALL. I HAVE TO JUMP THE TRUCK EVERY TIME I HAVE TO TURN IT ON.
Jul 31, 2017
TIRES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
265/65/16 MICHELIN LTX M/S2 TIRE, THESE TIRES WERE NEW AND PURCHASED ON 6/21/16, ON 7/11/16 LESS THEN ONE MONTH I HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE 3 ROWS OF TREADS IN THE MIDDLE OF ALL FOUR TIRES BECAME SEVERELY SEPARATED AND WORN RENDERING ALL FOUR TIRES AS JUNK CAUSING THE PICKUP TO SHAKE BADLY WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE MICHELIN DIDN'T WANT HONOR ANY WARRANTIES, CLAIMS, ETC., INCLUDING THE MICHELIN PLUS GUARANTY. THIS IS WHERE IF YOU ARE NOT 100% SATISFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS YOU CAN GET A REPLACEMENT FREE. AFTER ONE BRAKING INCIDENT ALL THE TIRES WAS JUNK. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THESE TIRES TO ANYONE. THE TREAD PATTERN OF THESE TIRES IS THE DIRECT CAUSE. I ALSO HAVE PICTURES.
Jul 14, 2016
SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW. I AM 77 AND A RETIRED FORMER MECHANIC. THE TRUCK HAS 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKES AND A SEPARATE INNER DRUM ON THE REAR BRAKES FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT IS USELESS! THE SHOES ARE VERY EXPENSIVE A PAIN TO REPLACE AND DON'T WORK VERY WELL OR LAST VERY LONG. A POOR ENGINEERING DESIGN. I AM WIDOWED A DON'T HAVE ANYONE IN MY PASSENGER SEAT VERY OFTEN. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT TIGHTENS ON THE PASSENGER AS I AM DRIVING DOING NORMAL STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. IT WILL NOT RELEASE UNTIL THE BELT IS UNLATCHED AND ROLLED ALL THE WAY BACK IN AND THEN WE START OVER AGAIN. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTY I TOOK IT TO A DEALER BUT THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND A CLIP I COULD USE TO HOLD SLACK IN IT BUT HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL.
Jul 07, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED OVER AND WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES THE WHOLE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.
Jun 20, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING,AS WELL AS THE RPM INDICATOR AT APPROX. 26,000 MILES DRIVEN ON THE PICKUP.. I HAVE LEARNED THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS DEFECT RATHER THAN A RECALL. I NEVER RECEIVED THE LETTER ADVISING ME OF THIS FROM GM, ALTHOUGH I OWNED THE PICKUP SINCE 2006. I STOPPED DRIVING THE PICKUP BECAUSE IT WAS NOT SAFE TO BE UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN HOW FAST I WAS I DRIVING. I LEARNED ABOUT THIS DEFECT WHEN I CALLED A DEALERSHIP TO DISCUSS THE REPAIR LAST MONTH, AS MY VEHICLE WAS NOT USABLE. I THEN CALLED GM AND THEY SAID THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THIS IS NOT FAIR, AND HAS RENDERED MY VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT A HIGH COST TO ME FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE PART. I REQUEST THAT THEY COVER THEIR DEFECT.
May 28, 2016
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE AND THE TWO CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 12/23/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRING HARNESS FOR HEATER NUMBER 4 SETTING BLEW OUT. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL ODOR. UPDATED 01/04/17.*JB
May 03, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
INSTERMENT CLUSTER BAD SPEED,VOLTS,ETC.
Apr 22, 2016
STEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NERVE PAIN IN THE BACK AND LEGS FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CRASH. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
Feb 23, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DECREASE POWER AND THE MESSAGE "ENGINE POWER REDUCED" SHOWS ON MESSAGE DISPLAY. FIRST TIME WAS 9/8/2012. LAST TIME WAS FEB 24, 2015. HAS DONE THIS AT 25 MPH ON A CITY STREET, 35 MPH CITY STREET TWICE, AND 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY. SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED THREE TIMES. AM AFRAID TO USE VEHICLE AS USUALLY TOW 5TH WHEEL AND DO NOT WANT IT TO DO THIS WHILE TOWING.
Jan 23, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
SOUND COMING FROM TRANSMISSION WHEN PUSH ON GAS,NO POWER ON RIGHT SIDE GEAR LIGHT DOESN'T WORK I SERVICE 4 WD IT'S TELL ME TO SERVICE I START UP IT'S PICKS WHICH GEAR (STATIONARY) DOOR ON RIGHT STOP WORKING LOST ALL POWER.
Jan 14, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WITH MY 03 CHEVY SILVARADO 2500 HD THIS REDUCED POWER ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.SHUTS THE VEHICLE OFF TO 30 MPH.THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS.DOES NOT MATTER WHERE YOUR DRIVING.ESPECIALLY ON A HIGHWAY.THE TRUCK WILL JERK ONE WAY OR THE OTHER THEN U HAVE NO SPEED NO CONTROL FOR A LITTLE BIT .VERY DANGEROUS.HAVE TO PULL OVER WHEN YOU GAIN CONTROL SHUT THE TRUCK OFF.THEN WAIT ABOUT A COUPLE MINUTES THEN START THE TRUCK AND OFF IL GO.HAPPEN ABOUT 5-6 TIMES A DAY NOW.THIS PROBLEM CAN NOT BE FIXED,EVEN IF YOU GO TO A DEALER THEY WILL REPLACE ALL THE SENSORS FOR THE THROTTLE YOU WILL SPEND A SMALL FORTUNE AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND HAPPENS TO MANY OF THESE TRUCKS.LOOK IT UP ON YOUTUBE OR GOOGLE IT.IM VERY SURPRISED NOT TO SEE THIS ON THE COMPLAINT BOARD.PLEASE IF YOU HAVE THIS PROBLEM POST IT SO IT CAN BE RECALLED.I TRAVEL WITH MY DOG ALL THE TIME AND IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO HIM IT WOULD BE VERY TRAUMATIC TO ME.WHAT IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN OR GUESTS IN YOUR TRUCK.ITS WRONG THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED.I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THIS COMPANY AND ALSO TO CHEVROLET TO NO AVAIL.IM WORRIED SOMEONE HAS TO BE HURT BAD OR KILLED TO HAVE THIS MATTER TAKEN SERIOUSLY.WOW THE TRUCK HAS A RECALL FOR THE TAILGATE WIRES.THE BUMPERS ARE CRAPP AND RUSTY JUNK BUT NO RECALL THERE AS WELL.PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUS AND ALL COMPLAIN ABOUT IT CAUSE THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.I HATE THIS AND I REFUSE TO SPEND MONEY ON SOME DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AN ABSOLUTE MUST.I KNOW IM NOT THE ONLY ONE SO PLEASE POST YOUR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT THAT RANDOMLY COMES ON WITHOUT WARNING.I KNOW YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO BE TOWING WITH THIS PROBLEM.ALSO YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESELL THIS VEHICLE HONESTLY.YOU WILL HAVE TO LIE TO SOMEONE AND IF THEY GET HURT OR YOU GET SUED THAT WILL NOT BE GOOD.
Jan 13, 2016
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Sep 04, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THIS IS THE SECOND OF THREE FATAL COLLISIONS INVESTIGATED THIS YEAR BY MY OFFICE INVOLVING CHEVROLET PICKUPS THAT CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISIONS. THIS WAS AN OFF SET HEAD ON, PASSENGER SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER IN PICKUP WAS PINNED IN VEHICLE DUE TO CRUSH AND CONSUMED BY FIRE.
Aug 25, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR BUG OFTEN DUE TO CORROSION AFTER LESS THAN 1000 MILES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED COVER OVER THE AC LINE AND THAT HAD LITTLE EFFECT. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURE FLAW. *TR
Apr 25, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. RECENTLY, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED HESITATION ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS BEING APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER CIRCULATED WARM AIR WHENEVER ACTIVATED. THE BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR WAS NOT REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE MOTOR RESISTOR WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Apr 10, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HOOD LATCH WAS RUSTING AND THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING DIESEL FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,173.
Dec 26, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON A DOWN HILL ROAD WITH A STOP SIGN AT THE BOTTOM. I BEGAN TO PRESS THE BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK STOPPED AND ENDED UP IN AN EMPTY FIELD TO AVOID A WRECK WITH IMPACT. THERE WAS A HUGE WET SPOT ON THE STREET WHERE BY BRAKES FAILED. VERY SCARY WITH MY YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK WITH ME. THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALL RUSTED AND HAD GIVEN WAY. ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP (AND THE INTERNET) THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES. I AM ALSO NOW HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY INSTRUMENT PANEL GOING CRAZY. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL SAY I AM TRAVELING 110 WHEN I AM ROLLING UP TO A STOP SIGN. THE FAN BLOWER WILL BE ON 0 AND IT WILL BLOW OUT AT FULL FORCE AND WILL NOT TURN OFF, EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. THIS ULTIMATELY RESULTS IN A DEAD BATTERY. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE SEVERAL JUMP STARTS. THIS ISSUE ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC IS A "KNOWN ISSUE" WITH THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MY VIN # PRODUCES NO RESULTS FOR RECALLS. SO LIKE MY SILVERADO BREAK DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ISSUES, THE SEARCH RESULTS HAVE LEFT ME STRANDED AS WELL, ONLY THIS TIME I AM NOT WALKING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY SMALL CHILDREN. *TR
Dec 19, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE LOOKING AT MY TRUCK AFTER GETTING IT BACK FROM THE SHOP GETTING ALL 4 OF THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED, I NOTICED THE FUEL LINES ARE LEAKING AND EXTREMELY CORRODED. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A CHEVY LOVER, AND THIS IS MY FIRST NICE VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. BOUGHT USED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014. SO FAR WE HAVE NOTICED THAT JUST ABOUT EVERY RECALL FROM THE PAST WAS NEVER FIXED ON OUR TRUCK, SO WE HAD TO SHELL OUT ALMOST $900 TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES FRONT TO BACK. NOW THE FUEL LINES, THE WINDSHIELD SEEMS LOOSE, THESE ARE ALL RECALLS FROM THE PAST. IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TO PUT A TIME FRAME ON RECALLS CONSIDERING SOME PEOPLE MAY NEVER FIND OUT TIL IT'S TOO LATE, AND OTHERS MAY NOT FIND OUT TIL SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Nov 19, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TRAVELING 25 MILES HOME ON INTERSTATE VAN HAD BEEN CUTTING OUT IF I PULL OVER STOP WAIT, CAN RE-START AND GO A WHILE. CANT PREDICT IT SEEMED TO STAY RUNNING IF I WENT FASTER BIG MISTAKE MOVED TO PASS IT QUIT, AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS ALMOST HAD TO GO INTO MEDIUM AFTER YELLING AND WAVING ARMS AND PRAYING I GOT BACK INTO THE RIGHT LANE PULLED OFF ONTO SHOULDER AND WENT TO PIECES. IT THEN STOPPED MORE AND MORE FINALLY GOT HOME AND HAVE NOT TOUCHED IT SINCE. I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT SIMILAR EVENTS AND IT SEEMS IT IS THE CRANKCASE POSITIONING SENSOR. I AM JUST HAPPY TO BE ALIVE. NEED TO FIX IT AND SELL IT. THANKS FOR LISTENING I AM SENIOR CITIZEN. *TR
Nov 05, 2014
POWER TRAIN,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE 2003 SILVERADO 1500 SHORT BED PU U-JOINTS KEEP GOING OUT. HAVE REPLACED THEM ATLEAST 6 TIMES. PU HAD 30,000 WHEN PURCHASED IN 2006. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING IN THE BUILD OF THE PU THAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM, DON'T MATTER WHAT KIND OF TIRES I PUT ON THE PU IT HAS A VIBRATION ALL THE TIME. THE VIBRATION COULD BE WHATS CAUSING THE U-JOINTS TO GO OUT. I HAVE HAD 10 PLY TIRES ON IT FOR OFF ROAD USE AND NOW I'M RUNNING HIGHWAY TIRES AND STILL HAVE THE VIBRATION, SO I DON'T THINK IT HAS TO DO WITH THE TIRES IT'S MORE OF A DESIGN IN BUILD PROBLEM RETHER THAN A MECHANICAL PROBLEM I THINK. *TR
Sep 22, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
JUST LEAVING HOME TO GO LOOK AT SOME PARTS FOR A POLE BARN AND LEFT DRIVEWAY WENT TO STOP SIGH , I PROCEEDING TO GO DOWN MITCHELL HILL RD AND ON THE SECOND TURN NO BRAKES , LUCKILY I HAVE SOME EXPERIENCE IN THIS AREA AND INSTANTLY APPLIED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE AND PUT TRUCK INTO LOWER GEAR . THIS WAS ENOUGH TO SLOW ME DOWN SO I DIDN'T GO OVER THE GUARD RAIL BUT DID HIT IT ROUGHLY . I MADE IT TO THE BOTTOM AND COASTED TO A STOP . GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER HOOD AND TRUCK TO FIND BRAKE FLUID WAS POURING ON TO THE GROUND. I HAD IT TOWED HOME . UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I LOCATED THE CAUSE OF BRAKE FAILURE WAS DUE TO BRAKE LINES BROKE DUE TO HEAVY RUST ALL OVER THEM .. NOW I DO A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS AND FIND OUT THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH MANY OWNERS OF CHEVROLET SILVERADO'S . WHY HASN'T THEIR BEEN A RECALL . WHY IS BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF MONEY INVOLVED AND GM DOESN'T WANT TO PAY . SO SOMEONE ELSE WILL BE PAID , BUT NOT THE OWNERS . OR A FATALITY WILL HAVE TO OCCUR FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE A DECISION . THAT'S THE WORLD WE LIVE IN NOW ! SAD BUT TRUE . *TR
Sep 18, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT 9 MONTHS, HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND REPLACED EVERYTHING THAT WAS SAID WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS EVEN AFTER REPLACING: ACCELERATOR AND RECEIVER ON THROTTLE BODY AS WELL AS CHECKING WIRING HARNESS FOR ISSUES. ESSENTIALLY, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE THE FUNCTION OF THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY GIVEN TIME DURING THE USE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHY IT STILL IS HAVING THIS ISSUE...THE OTHER DAY THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE SET IN AND AT THE SAME TIME THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THOUGHT THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT AT THE SAME TIME WAS A ONE TIME DEAL BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN THE VERY NEXT DAY. THE VEHICLE HAD THIS ISSUE ON THE HIGHWAY THE OTHER DAY AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IT IS SHOCKING THAT THERE ARE NOT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE, IF YOU LOOK UP FORUMS ON THIS TOPIC THERE ARE OVER 200,000 THREADS ON THIS VERY ISSUES. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF FORUM COMPLAINTS ABOUT REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND HOW PEOPLE HAVE SPENT $1000 PLUS AT THE DEALER AND THE ISSUE STILL PERSISTS. THE DRIVE BY WIRE FUNCTIONALITY INSTEAD OF USING A THROTTLE CABLE SEEMS TO BE HAVING ISSUES THAT EVEN GM DOESN'T HAVE AN ANSWER FOR. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY LOOKING INTO ON THIS SUBJECT. *TR
Sep 01, 2014
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FRAME RUST ENOUGH TO VOID INSPECTION. RUST NOTICED WITHIN A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. VEHICLE NOW FAILS INSPECTION. I HAVE ANOTHER OLDER GM VEHICLE HOUSED IN THE SAME PLACE, DRIVEN IN THE SAME AREA WITH DOUBLE THE MILEAGE AND THREE YEARS OLDER WITHOUT THIS ISSUE. I FEEL IT IS DESIGN/MATERIALS ISSUE. *JS
Jul 27, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH ON A SMOOTH PAVED COUNTY ROAD WITH MY A/C ON. IT WAS ABOUT 78 DEGREES OUTSIDE. I HAD THE A/C RUNNING ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE AIR JUST TURNED WARM. I TRIED 3 TIMES TURNING OFF THE A/C AND BACK ON, AND THE AIR FAILED TO COOL. I STOPPED THE TRUCK, TURNED THE A/C ON, GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT THE A/C COMPRESSOR. THE A/C COMPRESSOR WAS NOT ENGAGING. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNDETERMINED. 2 OTHER MECHANICS FAILED TO FIND THE PROBLEM AS WELL. THE SYSTEM WAS CHARGED CORRECTLY, NOT LEAKING, AND EVEN REPLACED THE HVAC CONTROL MODULE AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. THERE ARE MANY OTHER CASES JUST LIKE MINE AND I WOULD LIKE GM TO LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM. I AM PROUD TO BE A GM CUSTOMER AND HAVE ALWAYS LIKED MY GM PICKUPS. *TR
Jul 18, 2014
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY SON [XXX] WANTED A 4X4 TRUCK SO THIS GUY [XXX] SAID HIS WAS FOR SALE HE COULD TEST DRIVE IT,WELL THE 4X4 DID NOT WORK ON THE TRUCK THE MINUTE MY SON SHIFTED IT IN TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE THE TIRE ROD AND SOMETHING ELSE,SO MY DAUGHTERS FATHER [XXX] WORKS ON VEHICLES AND SALES THEM TOO. WELL I ASKED [XXX] TO HELP GET MY SONS TRUCK BACK FROM [XXX] AND FIX NICKS TRUCK SO WE COULD HAVE A VEHICLE BECAUSE WE WERE SHARING ONE VEHICLE. NICK WANTED AND [XXX] WANTED FINALLY [XXX] FIXED [XXX] TRUCK AND WHEN WE GOT MY SON TRUCK BACK IT WAS MAKING A NOISE,SO [XXX] SAID HE THINKS ITS THE FUEL PUMP NO BIG DEAL,I SAID OK. HE GAVE ME AND ESTIMATE TO FIX NICKS TRUCK OF 2000.00, WELL SOMEONE AT [XXX]"S WAS RIPPING ME OFF IT WAS ONLY 600.00 R AROUND THAT AMOUNT. WELL ME AND MY HUSBAND WERE GOING THROUGH A BAD DIVORCE HE HAD JUST SIGN OVER THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO ME,AND IT WAS LEFT IN GLOVE BOX MY FAULT,BUT HE FORGED THE DOCUMENTS PLUS CASH A 500.00 CHECK THAT I STOPPED PAYMENT ON. I MADE TO POLICE REPORTS PLUS THERE'S 2 911 CALLS WHERE WE R CHASING HIM BUT THE SPEED WAS GETTING OUT OF HAND I TOLD MY SON TO BACK OFF,WE PAID 1500.00 FOR THE TRUCK OUR LIFE IS WORTH MORE. I GOT THE COMPLAINT NUMBERS COPS DID NOTHING. WENT TO DMV HE TRIED TWICE THERE TO SWITCH IT THEY TURNED HIM DOWN,SO HE WENT TO A TITLE COMPANY IN LAFAYETTE,LA ON JOHNSTON STREET AND GOT IT DONE. PLUS I PAID MY INSURANCE FOR SIX MONTHS AHEAD, I REPORTED IT TO PROGRESSIVE THEY WERE MAILING MY REFUND CHECK,HE STOLE THAT AND APPLIED IT BACK I THINK HE R SOMEONE GOT IN A WRECK AND TRIED TO CLAIM A INSURANCE CLAIM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 10, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, I LOST CONSCIOUSNESS & DO NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT THE CRASH EARLY ON. WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE ROLLED FRONT TO REAR 1 1/2 TO 2 1/2 TIMES, PRIOR TO COMING TO REST ON ITS TOP. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT. I SPENT 3 DAYS IN ICU AND AM NOW RECUPERATING AT HOME. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT . THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. *TR
May 16, 2014
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT TEMPERATURES <32 DEGREES AND PAVEMENT IS WET OR SNOWCOVERED, ICE BUILD-UP STOPS THE BRAKES FROM WORKING. I HAVE HAD TOO MANY CLOSE CALLS GOING THROUGH RED LIGHTS OR ALMOST REAR-ENDING OTHER VEHICLES. *TR
Apr 19, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
STARTED THE TRUCK AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO BRAKE AND NO STEERING CONTROL. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL FLUIDS WERE TOPPED OFF AS NORMAL AND I REGULARLY MAINTAIN THIS VEHICLE. AFTER REVIEWING THIS ISSUE IN THE DIESEL FORUM NUMEROUS DURAMAX OWNERS HAVE ENDURED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SOME ENDING IN CRASHES. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE!!!!!!!!!!!! SIMULTANEOUS BRAKE AND STEERING FAILURE. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? WOW! I TRIED CHATTING WITH GM AND WAS DUMPED DURING THE CHAT. NO HELP THERE! I'LL TRY AGAIN! *TR
Feb 23, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
2 PROBLEMS. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES PULSATE INTERMITTENTLY. ENGINE 6.0L EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKEN. CAUSING EMISSIONS CODES TO SET AND EXHAUST GASES INTO CAB. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR 1999 TO 2007 V8 ENGINES. GM SAID THERE IS NO RECALL OR WARRANTY FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Dec 17, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WELL ABOUT MID 2012 THE BRAKE LINES JUST RUST OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK AND THE REAR. MY GIRL FRIEND WAS DRIVING IT TO WORK AND LOST ALL THE PEDAL PRESSURE. THANK GOD SHE WAS GOING UP IN THE PARKING GARAGE. RIGHT NOW I'M TRYING TO REPLACE LINE FUEL LINES. IT JUST STARTED POURING GAS OUT AFTER I JUST GOT TO WORK. I NURSED IT HOME AND MADE IT. THE RETURN LINE IS JUST ALL RUSTED OUT. THEN I NOTICED ALL THREE LINES WHERE ALL RUSTED OUT. IT'S TO BAD NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET I CAN'T AFFORD THIS! IT IS WELL KNOWN AND UNDERSTOOD BY MANY THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM. ALSO TO TOP THAT THE FRAME LOOKS MORE RUSTED THAN THE 1989 DODGE I JUST GOT RIDE OF. I WASH UNDER THE TRUCK THROUGH OUT WINTER AND DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT'S SO BAD ALREADY. *TR
Nov 11, 2013
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
LOST POWER TO ENGINE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. FAULT ON DASH SHOWED (REDUCED ENGINE POWER). PULLED TO SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO RESTART ENGINE TO NO AVAIL. AFTER SITTING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES ENGINE STARTED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON FOR A FEW DAYS. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND HAVE STILL BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. IT WILL SOMETIMES DRIVE FOR A FEW DAYS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, BUT SOME DAYS IT WILL OCCUR 10 OR MORE TIMES IN A DAY. I HAVE BEEN ON SEVERAL WEBSITES ONLY TO SEE SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM EVEN ON DIFFERENT MODELS AND YEAR VEHICLE'S. THIS COULD AND MAY WELL HAVE CAUSED DEATHLY AUTO ACCIDENTS. I HAVE LOOKED FOR A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM AND COULD NOT FIND ONE. MY QUESTION IS, "ARE THERE ANY PLANS TO RECALL EFFECTED VEHICLES FOR THE ISSUE OF "REDUCED ENGINE POWER?" PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS ASAP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONCERN.
Sep 23, 2013
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON 09/10/13, 1:45 PM, I WAS DRIVING EAST ON S.R. 73 NEAR I-75 INTERSECTION. AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LIGHT CHANGED TO YELLOW. I BRAKED SOMEWHAT HARD AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THERE WAS NO BRAKING CONTROL AT ALL AND I PROCEEDED THROUGH THE RED SIGNAL. APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET AFTER GOING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION I MANAGED TO STOP IN THE MEDIAN. FORTUNATELY, ALTHOUGH TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY, NO CONTACT OCCURRED. IMMEDIATE INSPECTION REVEALED A BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH. I TRAILERED THE TRUCK TO A CHEVROLET DEALER WHO FOUND NOT ONLY "ALL" THE BRAKE LINES WERE DANGEROUSLY RUSTED, BUT THE GAS LINES ALSO WERE DANGEROUSLY RUSTED. THE DEALER STATED THIS WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH CHEVROLET SILVERADO. REPLACEMENT OF THESE ITEMS REQUIRED REMOVING THE TRUCK BED WHICH REVEALED THE BRAKE ROTOR BACKING PLATES RUSTED "AWAY." SEVERE FRAME AND COMPONENT RUST WAS ALSO FOUND. ONLY REPAIRED BRAKE AND GAS LINES. COST, $1,765.11 OH, BY THE WAY, THE "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER BRAKE FAILURE.
Sep 18, 2013
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FRONT BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH. HARD TO UNDERSTAND HOW A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER CAN PRODUCE A VEHICLE WITH STAINLESS EXHAUST THAT LASTS AS LONG AS THE TRUCK BUT STILL ASSEMBLE VEHICLE WITH STEEL BRAKE LINES THAT RUST THROUGH CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. THERE ARE BETTER MATERIALS TO MAKE BRAKE LINES FROM AND CHEVROLET SHOULD BE FORCED TO USE THEM. *JB
Sep 04, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 IN MASS. TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CRASH WE FOUND AT LEAST TWO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD BURST.*JB
Sep 03, 2013
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WHILE HOOKING TO TRAILER PREPARING TO HAUL FARM EQUIPMENT. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I FOUND FLUID RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK CHECKED LINES AND FOUND BURST LINE AND ALL LINES LOOKED TERRIBLY RUSTED/ROTTEN. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A NEAR MISS SINCE I WAS ON A GRAVEL HILLSIDE AND HAD I BEEN HOOKED TO THE TRAILER I WOULD HAVE HAD A VEHICLE TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. *TR
Jul 19, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
OVERHEATED CONNECTOR IN DASH, POSSIBLY LOOSE AT ASSEMBLY. ORIGIN BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, DRIVER SIDE OF DASH. *TR
Mar 05, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK VEHICLE AND CAMPER TRAILER DOWN INCLINED DRIVEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD ABSOLUTE MINIMUM BRAKING FORCE. WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BEFORE IT AND TRAILER WENT OVER THE HILL, (AN APPROXIMATE 15 - 20 FOOT DROP IF IT HAD OCCURRED). UPON INSPECTION I FOUND BRAKE FLUID ON THE DRIVEWAY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I DISCOVERED THAT A BRAKE LINE LEADING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS CONTROLLER WAS LEAKING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND READY TO FAIL. I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH RUST IS PRESENT ON THE BRAKE LINES AND THE FUEL LINES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A MAJOR ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR
Sep 28, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65MPH) AND THE FRONT RIGHT STEEL BRAKE LINE BURST AND I LOST MOST OF MY BRAKE FLUID. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK FOR THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, I NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES AND TWO OF THE FUEL LINES WERE BADLY CORRODED. I TOW TRAILERS OFTEN AND I'M THANKFUL I WASN'T TOWING OUR 11,000LB 5TH WHEEN CAMPER WHEN THIS HAPPENED OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A HORRIFIC CRASH! I HAVE DONE QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH AND NOTICED THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW COMPLIANTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL YEAR PICKUP. IS THERE A RECALL AND HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING THIS FIXED? I AM OUT OF WORK ON MEDICAL LEAVE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE SHOP AND "WAIT" FOR GM TO THINK ABOUT RE-EMBURSING ME. *TR
Sep 24, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2003 SILVERADO THAT HAS BEEN HAVING ROUGH IDLING ISSUES. THE TRUCK DOESN'T IDLE ROUGH EVERYDAY,BUT WHEN IT DOES THE VOLTAGE FLUXUATES BETWEEN 10-14 VOLTS. BEFORE THIS STARTED HAPPENING IT STAYED AT A STEADY 14 VOLTS. NOW THE VOLTAGE IS DROPPING AND THE RPM'S ARE DROPPING TO AROUND 200-300 RPMS THEN SOME TIMES IT WILL DIE IN MOTION. I HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND HAD THE BATTERY TESTED THEY ARE GOOD. THERE WAS LOW FUEL PRESSURE SO I REPLACED THE PUMP,STILL NOTHING IS HELPING. I FOUND A INTERNET SITE (WWW.TOPIX.COM) THERE IS 15 PAGES OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. NOBODY CAN FIND A DEFINITE PROBLEM. THERE IS PEOPLE SPENDING THOUSANDS ON THEIR VEHICLE TO FIX IT AND THE PARTS DON'T ALWAYS HELP. I HAVE NO WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON,SO I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START ANYMORE. I'M BROKE. I FEEL THAT GM NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING FOR ALL THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THIS. *TR *JS
Sep 13, 2012
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE UNDER SIDE OF TRUCK IS RUSTING OUT. ALL THE CALIPERS, BRAKE LINES, AND FUEL LINES ARE RUSTED BADLY. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO BRAKE LINES ALREADY. ALSO THE FRAME IS RUSTED. *TR
Aug 07, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INSPECTION FROM A MECHANIC, IT WAS NOTED THAT BOTH BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED (ONE WAS ROTTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH CAUSING THE FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE LINE). WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT THE GAS LINE AND CALIPER HAD SEVERE ROTTING. UPON MY RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET TRUCKS. I HOPE THIS WILL BE RESOLVED SO ADDITIONAL CHEVROLET OWNERS DO NOT HAVE SEVERE ACCIDENTS DUE TO THESE ISSUES. MY HUSBAND AND 4 YEAR OLD SON HAD TO WALK QUITE A FEW MILES IN 95 DEGREE WEATHER! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I HOPE MY COMPLAINT WILL HELP FURTHER THE INVESTIGATION. *JS *TR
Jul 02, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
MY TRUCK HAS BEEN BLOWING HOT AIR WHEN ON COOL. WHEN IT STARTED DOING IT, I NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM WHAT APPEARED TO BE MY AC UNIT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I BELIEVE THAT MY ACTUATOR BLEND DOORS NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT DO NOT KNOW FOR SURE. *TR
Jun 06, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON APRIL 19, 2012, THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THAT TWO OR THREE OF MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS, PART# 97729095, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND RECOMMENDED ALL EIGHT FUEL INJECTORS SHOULD BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,260,18. I ASKED IF THIS REPAIR WAS COVERED BY CHEVROLET AND THE DEALER REPRESENTATIVE SAID MY TRUCK DID NOT QUALIFY BECAUSE THE TIME LIMIT HAD EXPIRED. HE SAID IF THE VEHICLES FUEL INJECTORS HAD FAILED WITHIN THE FIRST 200,000 MILES OR WITHIN THE FIRST SEVEN YEARS THEY WOULD HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS AT NO COST. ON THAT DATE, APRIL 19, 2012 MY VEHICLE HAD 36,273 MILES AND WAS 9 YEARS OLD, I ASKED WHY THE DEALERSHIP HADN'T NOTIFIED ME OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY ME AND REFUSED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTORS. *TR
Jun 02, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES AND LEAKING EXHAUST AROUND HEAD GASKET. *TR
Feb 17, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2003 CHEVY 2500HD TRUCK BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN LEAVING GARAGE.....UNDER VEHICLE FOUND BRAKE FLUID PUDDLE....UPON INSPECTION FOUND SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING.....YEAR PRIOR HAD SAME ISSUE WITH A DIFFERENT LINE, SO CHANGED OUT LINE. EVEN CHANGED A RUSTED LINE THAT WASN'T LEAKING....WHEN FILLED RESERVOIR WITH FLUID AND PRESSED PEDAL, BRAKE LINE GOING TO REAR OF TRUCK IN AN OBSCURED, ABOVE THE GAS TANK LOCATION, STARTED TO LEAK....ONCE AGAIN .....SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINE, IN AN AREA FREE FROM ANY ROAD DEBRIS....SO ALAS, AFTER DROPPING THE GAS TANK AND REPLACING THIS LINE, WHICH MEANT EVERY LINE HAS BEEN REPLACED......NO LEAKS!!! WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THESE LINES.....I BABY THIS TRUCK AND IT IS IN THE GARAGE 95% OF THE TIME ALWAYS CLEAN...THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED!!!! AFTER BEING A CHEVY MAN ALL MY LIFE.......I'M DONE.... DRIVE SHAFT, FUEL TANK GUARD, AND FUEL LINES AND FILTER ALL RUSTED.....FROM WHAT????? *TR
Feb 01, 2012
VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION ON LOW SETTINGS AND THERE WERE STRONG FUMES EMITTING FROM THE VENTS. THERE WAS VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR CORROSION ON THE WIRING CONNECTOR AND HVAC BLOWER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE MILEAGE INDICATED IN THE VOLUNTARY RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Sep 16, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY DECELERATE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS REPLACED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS ALSO REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,500.
Sep 14, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING HOME AROUND 10 PM WITH SMALL CHILDREN; MY TRUCK STARTED TO SURGE, BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, AND THE GAUGES DID NOT REGISTER ANYTHING ( ALL AT 0). THIS ROAD WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE AND OUTSIDE A BAD AREA, SO I CALLED MY HUSBAND TO COME FOLLOW ME HOME AND I DROVE HOME SLOWLY ALL THE WHILE ENDURING A CHUGGING MOTION. WHAT IS NORMALLY A 20 MINUTE TRIP BECAME AN HOUR AND A HALF TRIP. WHEN I GOT HOME AND SHUT THE TRUCK OFF MY HUSBAND LOOKED AT IT THINKING THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS COULD BE THE PROBLEM SINCE THEY HAD JUST BEEN RECALLED AND REPLACED. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START WHEN HE WENT TO RESTART IT AND THE DASH SAID 'UNKNOWN DRIVER". THROUGH SOME RESEARCH WE DISCOVERED IT IS A FAULTY PASSLOCK SYSTEM. WE WENT THROUGH THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND IT WAS FIXED. THIS OCCURRED AGAIN TODAY AUGUST 18, 2011 WHILE DRIVING AND I NOW CAN NOT START MY VEHICLE OR HAVE IT TOWED BECAUSE IT CAN NOT BE PUT ON A TRUCK BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS LOCKED UP TIGHT AND CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. WE CHANGED THE BATTERIES IN THE KEY FOBS TO NO AVAIL. THE WINDOWS ARE STUCK OPEN AND IT IS RAINY SEASON HERE. THEY LIGHTS COME ON AND THE INFORMATION CENTER KEEPS SAYS 'UNKNOWN DRIVER." I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE MY TRUCK FOR FEAR THAT THE NEXT TIME I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL IT. I HAVE AN 18 YEAR OLD THAT DRIVES MY TRUCK TO COLLEGE AND I LIVE IN GREAT FEAR THAT HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE IF IT DOES THE SAME THING WHILE DRIVING IT. *TR
Aug 19, 2011
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2003 CHEVY SILERADO TAILGATE POPS OPEN, HARD TO CLOSE AND HAS BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES. THIS IS AN ACCIENDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN BECAUSE CARGO CAN FALL OUT OF THE BED. I SPOKE WITH OTHERS AND THEY HAVE REPORTED THE SAME. *TR
Jul 04, 2011
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
STEERING CLUNKS ON TURNS. DEALER REPLACED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT UNDER WARRANTY PER TSB. PROBLEM RESURFACED ON 09/29/2006 AT 44,045 MILES. DEALER REPAIRED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY . PROBLEM SHOWED UP AGAIN ON 06/17/2007 AT 54, 451 MILES. DEALER WANTED $280 FOR THE JOB. HAVE NOT REPAIRED. THE PROBLEM IS NOW WORSE AT 84,618 MILES. PROBLEM # 2 STOP LIGHT SOCKETS HEAT UP AND LOOSE CONTACT TO THE BULB. DEALER WANTS AROUND $75 FOR EACH OF THE TWO SOCKETS REQUIRED. PROBLEM #3 RECEIVED NOTICE FROM GMAC STATING THERE MAY BE AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEM. DON'T COME TO THE DEALER UNLESS YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. GM EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 7 YEARS OR 70,000 MILES. NATURALLY, MY GAUGES FAILED AT 79,000 AND 7 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS. DEALER WANTS OVER $400 FOR PARTS ALONE. UPDATED 07/05/11 *BF UPDATED 02/03/12
Jul 01, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO K1500. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH ELECTRONIC DASH *TGW THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN INCONSISTENTLY WORKING SINCE JULY 2010. THE GAUGE WOULD BE FINE AT FIRST, WHEN SUDDENLY IT WOULD REGISTER SPEEDS THAT WERE NOT CORRECT AND THE NEEDLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND TO ANY CHANGE IN SPEED AND IT WOULD NOT DROP TO ZERO WHEN THE CONSUMER CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT WOULD USUALLY CORRECT ITSELF OVERNIGHT, BUT NOT ALWAYS AND IT WOULD REMAIN NORMAL UNTIL THE NEXT INTERMITTENT EPISODE. ALSO, THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DASH. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN WHILE STOPPED AND WHILE DRIVING. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT BRIEFLY, ALL OF THE DASH DISPLAYS AND SIDE DOOR LIGHT PANELS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE POWER HEATED SEATS WOULD JERK AND MAKE NOISES. *JB
Mar 15, 2011
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THIS CLAIM IS ON A CHEVY SILVERADO 3500 DIESEL TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT NEW. AROUND 30,000 MILES THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CLUTCH PROBLEMS 3 TIMES, BRAKES GOING TO THE FLOOR, THE WINDSHIELD COMING LOOSE, RADIO PROBLEMS, STEERING PROBLEMS AND TIRE WEAR. GENERAL MOTORS, THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WAS CONTACTED AN ASSURED ME THIS TRUCK WAS NOT A LEMON, I SAID IT WAS. NOW BETWEEN 30,000 AND 90,000 MILES I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. I HAD THE DOORS LOCK FOR NO REASON AT ALL, LOCK BY THEMSELVES. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS HAVE HUNG AT THE FENDER CAUSING MASSIVE DENTS WHERE I HAD TO FORCE THE DOORS OPEN DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE DOOR AND FENDER. THE INITIAL BRAKE PROBLEM HAS COME BACK. I HAD A WATER LEAK IN THE CAB AROUND THE LIGHTS, THAT CAUSED WATER DAMAGE TO THE SEATS. I REWIRED THE REAR LIGHTS, BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD WENT OUT SEVERAL TIMES. FOUR SETS OF TIRES HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THIS TRUCK AT 90,000 MILES (TIRES COST AROUND $1,000 A SET). I HAVE TRIED THREE BRANDS OF TIRES. THEY ARE GENERALS (6 PLY), GEO TRAC (10 PLY), AND TOYO (10 PLY). THE DASH SYSTEM IS GOING OUT (DASH COSTS $1200). THE TRUCK IS LACKING POWER WHEN PULLING AND TODAY 7/28/2010 THE CLUTCH ALMOST CAME OUT DURING NORMAL DRIVING AT 90,232 MILES (PROBABLY WILL COST BETWEEN $2,000 AND $3,000 IF NOT MORE). THE ENGINE OIL PLUS FILTER, THE FUEL FILTERS, AND GREASING OF THE TIE ROD ENDS ARE ALL DONE PER MANUFACTURES SPECIFICATIONS. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK, BUT LOOKING AT THE DOOR AND FENDER PROBLEM, ONE WOULD THINK IT HAS. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE. IT IS A LEMON AND A SAFETY HAZARD. THE LEMON LAW WAS CHANGED FROM THREE FAILURES TO FOUR FAILURES DURING THE TIME THIS HAPPENED. NOW THE VEHICLE LEMON LAW YEAR IS ANY VEHICLE 2004 OR AFTER. THIS TRUCK IS A 2003 MODEL. IT IS TIME ALL PARTIES INVOLVED COME TO THE TABLE AND DEAL. THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE CLUTCH AND THE ENGINE THAT WAS NEVER FIXED. THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING AT FULL RPM. UPDATED IVOQ 10/01/10 *TR
Jul 28, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
WE HAVE HAD A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RUST TO THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE, TRAILER HITCH, AND BOTH BUMPERS ON THIS TRUCK. TO PREVENT IT FROM RUSTING AWAY, WE HAD TO HAVE THE CAB AND BED UNDERCOATED. WE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE GAS LINES, AS THEY WERE ROTTED OUT, WHICH POSED POTENTIAL GAS LOSS AND SAFETY ISSUES. *TR
May 10, 2010
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
1. RAIN 2. WIPER MOTOR, WHENEVER I USE THE WIPERS, WIPER ARM STICKS AND WONT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION, AND SOMETIMES GOES ALL THE TO THE LEFT AND HANGS UP ON SIDE OF TRUCK, CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO PUSH THE ARM BACK ONTO WINDSHIELD AND THEN PUSH IT DOWN TO ITS HOME POSITION. 3. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR. *TR
May 01, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
IN-DASH GEAR SELECTOR LIGHT IS INOPERABLE. LIGHT STOPPED BURNING FOR NO REASON AND DURING THE DAY TIME CAN NOT SEE WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE COULD NOT BE IN PARK AND COULD ROLL AWAY FROM VEHICLE OPERATOR WHEN IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE IN A PARKED POSITION. TO FIX THE LIGHT ONE LARGE PART THAT COVERS MULTIPLE DASH COMPONENTS IS REPLACED NOT JUST A SINGLE COMPONENT AND THIS PART COSTS HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS EVEN IF OTHER COMPONENTS ARE WORKING FINE. THIS COMPONENT ALSO HAS TO BE INSTALLED BY A DEALERSHIP SINCE IT COVERS THE ODOMETER. *TR
Apr 30, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD THIS PAST WINTER AND A CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME...I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES AND THANKFULLLY WAS ABLE TO GET AROUND THE CAR INTO THE OTHER LANE WITHOUT INJURY. THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALL CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAD THERE BEEN VEHICLES IN THE OTHER LANE. IN ADDITION TO THIS THE SPEEDOMETER OFTEN STOPS WORKING AND IS REGISTERING AT THE WRONG SPEED. *TR
Apr 11, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
JUST BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 WITH A 5.3LT ENGINE . PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE, IT WORKED WHEN TEST DROVE AT DEALER AND AFTER BUYING THE TRUCK IT STOPPED ON THE WAY HOME!!!! BEEN TOLD IT WILL COST HUNDREDS TO FIX !!!! AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE NET I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM TRUCKS,AND NOT ONLY WITH 2003 TRUCKS BUT MANY OF OTHER YEARS!!!!!!!! AND ALSO SOME CAR MODELS NOW WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS CANNOT BE A COINCIDENCE!! IF YOU WANT PROOF JUST READ THE GM FORUMS IT'S AMAZING HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING GAS GAUGE PROBLEMS !!!!!!!!! I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS, AS WELL AS ALL THE PEOPLE ON A NUMBER OF GM CHAT FORUMS, EVERYONE IS WONDERING WHY GM (GOVERNMENT MOTORS)HAVE NOT SENT OUT A RECALL EITHER !!!!!!!! I DID NOT BUY A TRUCK FOR THOUSANDS SO I COULD TURN AROUND AND SPEND HUNDREDS TO GET IT FIXED, WHEN IT'S ACTUALLY A DESIGN PROBLEM !!!!!!!! THEY DO A RECALL FOR THE GM TAILGATES BUT NOT FOR SOMETHING AS IMPORTANT AS A FUEL GAUGE ?!?!?!?!?! DO SOME RESEARCH AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT !!! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND I HOPE SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS EXPENSIVE PROBLEM SOON. *TW
Feb 07, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. CONDENSATION ACCUMULATES INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS. AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE, SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL . SHE SPECULATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT SHE WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Nov 06, 2009
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,EQUIPMENT,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2003 CHEVY SILVERADO - POOR STEERING- I HAVE REPLACED THE GEARING BOX W/FRONT END ALIGNMENT DUE TO HAVING 4 ESTIMATES AND ADVISED THAT THE GEAR BOX WAS DEFECTED. 6 MONTHS LATER - I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY SEVERAL CERTIFIED MECHANICS THAT THE GEAR BOX THAT WAS PUT IN IS ALSO DEFECTED. POOR STEERING CONTROL, TRUCK PULLS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IF THE STEERING BOXES FOR THIS YEAR/MAKE VEHICLES ARE DEFECTED, WHY NOT COMPENSATE THE OWNERS FOR ALL THE EXPENSES. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THESE PARTS FOR THIS YEAR VEHICLE IS IN FACT DEFECTED. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS/ACCIDENTS/INJURIES DOES IT TAKE BEFORE THESE ISSUES ARE ACKNOWLEDGED? I HAVE SPENT OVER $1,500.00 JUST IN THE BRAKING AND STEERING REPAIRS AND YET FACED AGAIN WITH MORE COST OR EITHER GET RID OF MY TRUCK THAT I HAD FOR 1 YEAR. *TR
Aug 20, 2009
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
BOUGHT 2003 SILVERADO 3500 4X4 USED IN 2006. IT HAD 125,000 MILES AND RAN GREAT. IN OCTOBER 2006, THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED READING INACCURATELY THE OIL AND BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE ARE NOT ACCURATE EITHER. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. I RECEIVED A LETTER STATING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE MILEAGE. IT IS OVER THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED TO REPLACE THE CLUSTER. I HAVE OVER 200,000 MILES ON MY TRUCK. THE TRUCK RUNS GREAT AND I WOULD NOT THINK TWICE ABOUT TAKING LONG TRIPS(OVER 2,000 MILES) AS I DO BECAUSE OF MY WORK. I DON'T THINK THERE SHOULD BE A MILEAGE LIMIT AT ALL. THERE IS CLEARLY A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE CLUSTER. I THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL PERIOD, NOT JUST A LETTER STATING THERE IS JUST A PROBLEM. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AGAIN. THANKS D.H *TR
Mar 29, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DESIGNED WITH A DEFECT. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE A HOLE FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PUMP OUT THE HOLE AND CAUSED THE TRANSFER CASE TO RUN DRIVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 3/16/09 *CN THE POWER STEERING STARTED LEAKING FLUID. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE HYDRO BOOSTER ONTO THE POWER STEERING GEAR. THE CONSUMER LOST HIS BRAKES. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE BOOSTER ROD WAS MISSING. THE PARKING BRAKE DID NOT WORK AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AS WELL. THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK IT WAS READING 60 MPH EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. UPDATED 03/18/09. *JB
Feb 18, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2003 SILVERADO STARTED ACTING ERRATIC. AT FIRST THE VEHICLE SPEEDS WERE HIGHLY INACCURATE, I.E. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY USING A GPS UNIT THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWED BETWEEN 100 AND 110 MPH. SHORTLY AFTER THE HAND WENT TO BOTTOM HORIZONTAL POSITION AND RENDERED THE SPEEDOMETER USELESS. I UNDERSTAND FROM DISCUSSION FORUMS ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT IS RESOLVED THROUGH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. POSSIBILITY OF INADVERTENT WRONG CHOICE OF SPEED COULD BECOME DANGEROUS FOR VEHICLE OPERATOR AND BYSTANDERS. *TR
Jan 22, 2009
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
HAD FUEL IN OIL NEW INJECTORS REPLACED AND 5000 MILES LATER HAD TO REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP LEAKING ON BOTTOM. NOW TRUCK LOSE FUEL FROM FILTER AND HAS TO BE HAND PUMPED TO START TRUCK CAN SAT FOR DAYS AND BE OK OR MAY SAT FOR JUST COUPLE HOURS LOSE FUEL PRESSURE. HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE STEERING PUMP REPLACED. *TR
Nov 25, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HORN WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED THE COMPONENTS UNDER WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE FAILURES FOR FREE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 12/22/08. *LJ
Nov 24, 2008
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVER SEAT MOVED FORWARD AND THE "CHECK AIRBAG" WARNING IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. MOVING THE SEAT BACK THE WARNING GOES OFF. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, IF THE "CHECK AIRBAG" IS DISPLAYED THE AIRBAG FUNCTIONALITY IS ESSENTIALLY DISABLED. *TR
Oct 17, 2008
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
I AM AN EXPERIENCED CPST IN BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA. ON 7-30-08 I ASSISTED A MOTHER WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW BRITAX MARATHON (CAMO PATTERN COVER) USING THE LATCH SYSTEM. MOTHER INDICATED SHE HAD JUST RECEIVED THE SEAT AND IT HAD BEEN BACK-ORDERED FOR SOME TIME. WHEN I PULLED BACK THE SEAT COVER TO ACCESS THE STORED LATCH ATTACHMENTS....I NOTED THAT THE ATTACHMENTS WERE STORED IN A MANNER THAT MIGHT LEAD TO MISUSE. THE ATTACHMENTS WERE ROUTED TO THE INSIDE OF THE HARNESS BEFORE BEING PLACED IN THE RECESSED STORAGE COMPARTMENT (IN THE SHELL TOWARD THE BACK OF THE SEAT). THE PROBLEM....UNLESS A PARENT LIFTS THE SEAT COVER ALL THE WAY TO VISUALIZE THE ? MISROUTING OF THE STORED CONNECTORS ...ENTANGLEMENT OF THE HARNESS COULD EASILY OCCUR WHEN THE ATTACHMENTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND PULLED THROUGH THE RF BELT PATH PATH OPENINGS IN THE SHELL. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CLIENT TO ASK FOR BATCH NUMBER AND SERIAL # ON THE PRODUCT BUT THE HOME PHONE SEEMS CONNECTED TO A FAX. INFORMATION I DO HAVE: BRITAX MARATHON MODEL # E9L0668 MFG 07/09/2008 FABRIC COVER...CAMO PATTERN I DID SPEAK WITH A BRITAX REPRESENTATIVE (CHRIS) ON 8-6-08 TO REPORT MY CONCERNS. I GAVE HIM THE MODEL # AND MFG DATE. HE DID NOT REQUEST ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OR CONTACT INFORMATION FROM ME FOR FOLLOW-UP. I AM ALWAYS SOMEWHAT CONCERNED WHEN NO FOLLOW-UP NAME / NUMBER IS REQUESTED ON A CONCERN I HAVE REGISTERED WITH A MANUFACTURER. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2003, MAKE=CHEVY , MODEL=SILVERADO). *TR
Aug 06, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD TRUCK HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP GO OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN IT GOES OUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE IT VERY HAZARDOUS TO CONTINUE REQUIRING ME TO STOP AND HAVE SOME ONE PICK UP MY TRUCK AND HAUL IT HOME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING GO OUT TWICE AND IS NEARING FAILURE AGAIN. THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY HAS ALSO GONE OUT TWICE ON THIS TRUCK. ONCE THE REPAIR WAS MADE UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Jun 15, 2008
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES, ABS SENSORS, FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,400 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,700.
Jun 11, 2008
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY SPEEDO WENT OUT ON MY 2003 SHEVY 2500HD AT 116000 MILES.I WENT TO START IT ON A COLD DAY AND IT WAS READING 20MPH IN PARK.TODAY IT READS 70 MPH IN PARK AND IS READING OVER 70 MPH OVER THE SPEED THAT I AM DRIVING.*CN
Jan 02, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO BRAKE PROBLEM. CONTACT STATES BRAKES PULSATED IN REAR ROTORS. BRAKE WERE HEAVILY CORRODED AND DEALER REPLACED REAR ROTORS. *BF THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT SINCE THE USE OF ASBESTOS BRAKES HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED, BRAKE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE HAD BEEN REDUCED. THE DEALER WENT ON TO EXPLAIN THAT THE PAD MATERIAL FORMS DEPOSITS ON THE ROTORS CAUSING THE SURFACE TO BECOME LESS SMOOTH AND EVENTUALLY GIVING A PULSATING SENSATION LEADING TO POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE. ON JULY 20, 2007 THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE PULSATING ISSUE AGAIN, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE BRAKE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NON-USE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER DISAGREED WITH THEIR FINDINGS, STATING THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THE CONSUMER TOOK POSSESSION OF THE OLD ROTORS AND SOON DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE WORN TWICE AS HARD AS THE FRONT ROTORS THAT WERE ORIGINAL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR BRAKES WERE PRODUCING THE MAJORITY OF STOPPING POWER ON THE VEHICLE. THE LEFT REAR DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THE DEALER ORDERED A NEW LATCH *JB
Dec 21, 2007
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TRUCK DIED. LOST DASHBOARD FUNCTIONS, NO ENGINE CRANK, PCM FAILURE. HAD TO HAVE TOWED FROM SIDE OF EXPRESSWAY TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. FOUND OUT PCM WAS BAD ,AND HAD TO REPLACED. RARITY, BUT COINCIDENTAL WHEN IT HAPPENED JUST 217 MILES OVER THE 80,000 MILE GM WARRANTY TIME FRAME. IT WAS ALMOST A $800 BILL THAT I HAD TO FORK OUT SINCE THERE WAS NO MORE WARRANTY.*AK
May 07, 2007
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE CENTER REAR SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL NO LONGER RETRACT ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET HD PICKUP TRUCK. THIS SEATBELT WAS USED BY MY CHILD. LUCKILY WE WERE PARKED WHEN WE DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM AND HAD TO MOVE HER TO THE OUTBOARD POSITION. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW. WHILE HAVING IT CHECKED AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL ADVISED THAT ANOTHER OWNER CAME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND AFTER JERKING ON THE SEATBELT SEVERAL TIMES, THE RETRACTOR BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. I HAVE ORDERED A NEW SEATBELT RETRACTOR FOR THE REAR CENTER POSITION, BUT WANTED TO REPORT THIS DEFECT. *JB
Mar 12, 2007
VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
PURCHASED NEW IN 2003, CHEVY SIVLERADO 1500, AT 40,000 MILES, PASSENGER SIDE HEATED MIRROR CRACKED AND BOTH HEATED MIRRORS NO LONGER WORK. AT ABOUT 88,000 MILES SPEEDOMETER IS JUMPING AND STICKING, WILL NOT RETURN TO ZERO, CANNOT READ TRUE SPEED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS NOW. *NM
Feb 28, 2007
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2003 CHEV. 2500 4X4 EST. CAB LONG BOX. IT HAS 18000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 18000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. (HEAVY DUTY). I ALSO HAD A DIM BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH, WHICH I HAD CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS IN THE DASH BOARD AND WOULD COST 400.00+ TO FIX. THE DEALER ALSO SAID THE STEERING WAS LOOSE AND THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE FACTORY WHEN INSTALLED, 250.00+ TO FIX. WHAT KIND OF PRODUCT ARE THEY MAKING? *NM
Feb 11, 2007
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL *- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN HE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE IN HIS VEHICLE. WHILE CHECKING HIS VEHICLE HE NOTICED A LOT OF GREASE COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE SAME DAY THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC (NOT A DEALERSHIP) AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH HIS LOWER BALL JOINT. THAT OPINION, HE THEN CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED DEALER AND GET A DIAGNOSIS ON VEHICLE. WHEN HE TOOK IT TO HIS LOCAL DEALERSHIP ON 12-02-06 THEY STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE JOINT WAS DAMAGE. AS WELL AS THIS PROBLEM THE CONTACT EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH THE SPEEDOMETER ON 11-26-06. THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT MOVE WHEN ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT HAS ALSO STATED THAT HE HAS A COPY OF THE DIAGNOSIS.
Dec 21, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SPEEDOMETER GAUGE IS NOT READING THE CORRECT SPEED AND JUMPS ALL OVER THE PLACE. THIS CAN CAUSE ME TO HAVE A ACCIDENT BECAUSE I AM UNABLE TO TELL WHAT SPEED I AM TRAVELING. *JB
Oct 12, 2006
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH ON DIRT ROAD AND ASPHALT, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PULLED TO THE LEFT. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A CLUNKING SOUND FROM UNDER THE FRONT END. DURING THIS INCIDENT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED INCORRECT INFORMATION ON EVERY GAUGE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY,EITHER. THE VEHICLE BECAME LOCKED IN SECOND GEAR, AND WAS UNABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT. FINALLY, THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE WERE SPONGY, CAUSING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE FROM ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE IT AWAITS A DIAGNOSIS.
Aug 23, 2006
STEERING,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CLUNK IN THE STEERING SHAFT COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THE STEERING SHAFT BE GREASED DOWN. THERE WERE NO DIRECTIONS REGARDING THE FREQUENCY OF GREASING THE STEERING SHAFT HOWEVER THE PROCEDURE IS EXPENSIVE TO GET DONE. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE DEALER WILL CHARGE FOR GREASE THE STEERING. UPDATED 7/25/2006 - WHEN THE SHAFT MOVED UP AND DOWN THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO MOVED UP AND DOWN. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL GM PRODUCTS PERFORM THIS WAY AND THAT THERE WAS NO FIX AVAILABLE. THE SHAFT HAS BEEN LUBED TWICE AND REPLACED ONCE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT STOP BUTTON FELL OFF BELT. *NM
Jul 11, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
REAR TAIL LIGHT FILLS WITH WATER AND FOGS UP CAUSING LIGHTS TO NOT BE SEEN GOOD...*NM
Jul 07, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS WORN AND LEAKING, AS WELL AS THE LOWER HOSE. THE WATER PUMP GASKET AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSE WAS LEAKING. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE. THE A/C WOULD ONLY BLOW OUT AIR FROM THE DEFROST VENTS. THE A/C HEATER MODE DOOR ACTUATOR WAS WORN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED. THE PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS WARPED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, HOWEVER MONTHS LATER ONE OF THE TIRES DEVELOPED A SLOW LEAK, DUE TO A PIN HOLE LOCATED IN THE SIDEWALL. THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS WERE REPLACED. THE TAIL GATE SUPPORT CABLES WERE REPLACED. THE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE SECOND ROW SEAT BELT WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Jun 12, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND BELOW, THE STEERING ALLOWED TOO MUCH PLAY AND MANEUVERED LOOSELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE RACK AND PINION HAD A SLIGHT LEAK. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS COMPONENTS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE SUCH AS WHEEL BEARINGS, BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD ENDS, CONTROL ARMS, STEERING GEAR, SHOCKS, STEERING LINKAGES, COILS SPRINGS, WHEEL HUBS STEERING COLUMN AND THE POWER STEERING GEAR. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES AND LUBRICATED THE LAST TIME. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE STEERING DESIGN WAS FLAWED, WHICH CONTAINS A LOOSENESS THAT CAN'T SEEM TO BE CORRECTED. THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AT TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THE CLUTCHES WERE BURNT AND GLAZED. THE TIRES WERE EXHIBITING PREMATURE WEAR. UPDATED 08/02/06. *JB UPDATED 04/16/08
Mar 28, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE OWNED MY 2003 SILVERADO FOR JUST OVER 3 YEARS. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS ALREADY: 1) THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD ONLY BLOW OUT HOT AIR-- HAS BEEN FIXED. 2)VIBRATION NOISE IN REAR END AROUND 30-40 MPH--?? CAN'T BE FIXED/DUPLICATED. 3) SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING--REPLACED AT MY COST; WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED, GO FIGURE; ALSO HAD TO GO TO COURT TO FIGHT SPEEDING TICKET! ( RELATIVE HAS SAME TRUCK, SAME PROBLEM!) 4) WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT SHUT OFF, I GET TO PAY FOR THIS ONE TOO, AFTER WARRANTY. I HAD TO PULL THE FUSE OUT! NOT VERY SAFE IN CRAZY MI WEATHER!! 5) ALSO HAD TAILGATE CABLES REPLACED UNDER RECALL. 6) BACK SEAT LOOP REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. NO WONDER CHEVY IS NOT DOING WELL, WHO WANTS TO SPEND OVER $30,000 FOR A PIECE OF JUNK! WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER. *JB
Mar 13, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 REGARDING THE ABS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. THE ABS ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE DEALER REPLACED A WHEEL SENSOR ON 9-2-03, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, WHICH ALSO DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT FINALLY DISABLED THE ABS IN 12-04 AS A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jan 05, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PULLING A TRAILER. WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP BEFORE STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR END. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. HOWEVER, NO ONE WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. A MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. COLLECTED CRASH DATA FROM THE VEHICLE COMPUTER, WHICH INDICATED WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT TRADED THE VEHICLE AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *AK THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. UPDATED 03/09/06
Jan 03, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DID NOT BRAKE WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GOODYEAR TIRE TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THE TIRES WORE OUT. THIS RESULTED FROM THE ROTORS BEING RUSTED. ALSO, THE REAR BRAKES WORE OUT DUE TO THE ROTORS BEING RUSTED. THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. HOWEVER, THE REPAIRS HAVEN'T BEEN DONE AT THIS TIME. *AK
Nov 18, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEVERAL PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING HE HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND THE TRANSMISSION MODULE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL SHIFTING HARD, AND THE RPMS REVVED. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AFOREMENTIONED DID NOT REMEDY THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON THE CLUSTER ASSEMBLY. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED IT, AND IT SEEMED TO WORK WELL AT THIS TIME. THE THIRD PROBLEM WAS WITH A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GEAR KIT, TWO GASKETS, CASE, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY, CARRIER GEARS, AND SHIMS. THE NOISE WAS STILL HEARD. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT INSTALL CARPET TO CUT DOWN ON THE NOISE. THE FINAL PROBLEM WAS WITH A LOSS OF REAR TRACTION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN IDENTIFYING THE ROOT OF THE TRACTION PROBLEM.*AK THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. UPDATD 11/29/05. *JB
Oct 20, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CONCERNS REGARDING THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS IN THE 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO.*MR WHILE UNDER THE DASH CONNECTING A CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES THE CONSUMER NOTICED EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE CONTROL ARMS FOR THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS. *NM
Sep 23, 2005
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 2003 CHEVROLET C 2500 WAS HAVING A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THEN, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED POWER. THE SPEED WILL DRAMATICALLY SLOW TO AROUND 15 MPH. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES CURRENTLY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AS A RESULT OF THE POWER REDUCTION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR THE ENGINE POWER FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THREE TIMES THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, THROTTLE BODY, POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE, THROTTLE ACTUATOR, CONTROL MODULE, ALSO, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE ENGINE WAS STILL LOSING POWER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS VERY UNWILLING TO HELP OR PROVIDE THE ADDRESS TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WAS VERY RUDE AND REFUSED TO TRANSFER THE CALL TO HIS SUPERVISOR UPON REQUEST OF THE CONSUMER. *AK
Aug 25, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES
1 complaint
4X4 NOT WORKING, CHARCOAL CANISTER, CD-PLAYER 3 TIMES, COMPLETE NEW BRAKE SYSTEM FROM ROTORS,SEALS,CALIPERES ETC. THAT I PAID FOR $1,000., WINDOW REGULATOR, DOOR LATCHES, NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING AREA, DASH PEELING APART, CHAPMAN CHEVY REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES TWICE WITHIN 50,000 MILES-I FINALLY WENT AND SPENT $1,200 ON NEW TIRES TO MAKE SURE MY FAMILY AND I OUR SAFE
Jun 23, 2005
PARKING BRAKE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
YOUR ID#05V161000 SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE CHEVY TRUCKS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. I OWN A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND MY PARKING BRAKE HAS'NT HELD SINCE LAST FALL. ITS HOLDING POWER HAD GOTTEN CONTINUALLY WEAKER SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE (9-30-02). CHEVY TOLD ME I HAD TO ADJUST IT, I DID, TWICE. I CAN'T ADJUST IT ANYMORE. ADDITIONALLY, MY WINDSHIELD HAS A PERFECT CRACK IN IT THAT FOLLOWS THE UPPERMOST BLOW PATTERN OF THE DEFROST VENTS PERFECTLY. THIS CRACK STARTED DURING THE FIRST COLD SPELL THIS PAST WINTER. IT GREW EVERYTIME I USED THE DEFROSTER. IT STRETCHES ALL THE WAY ACROSS MY WINDSHIELD AT THIS POINT. CHEVY TOLD ME THAT SINCE THERE WERE IMPERFECTIONS IN THE GLASS, CAUSED BY WEAR AND TEAR, THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT THIER RESPONSIBILITY. THE IMPERFECTIONS THEY FOUND WERE NOT VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE. DAMAGE BY ROAD DEBRIS WOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY 'SPIDERING' OF THE GLASS. NONE SUCH ON MY WINDSHIELD.
Jun 02, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS GAUGE AND THE SPEEDOMETER.*MR THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BECAME STUCK AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO ZERO. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUSTER. THE GAS GAUGE WAS INACCURATE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS. THE GAUGE INDICATED THAT THERE WAS 1/4 TANK OF FUEL REMAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL MODULE ASSEMBLY. *NM
Apr 25, 2005
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS GETTING RECALLED TAILGATE REPAIRS COMPLETED ON 2003 CHEVROLET LD 1500.*MR IN GM'S COMPUTER THE TAILGATE RECALL APPEARD TO HAVE ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT A MIXUP OCCURED SINCE HE ALSO OWNS A 2002 PICKUP. THE TAILGATE WAS REPLACED ON THE 2002 TRUCK BUT THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THEY MARKED THAT THE TAILGATE ON THE 2003 TRUCK WAS REPLACED INSTEAD. THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO REPLACED. *NM
Apr 14, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
MY COMPLAINT IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDED CAB, 4X4 TRUCK. THE BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS FELT SPONGY. AFTER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE "LOW" BRAKE PEDAL, MY DEALER ADVISED THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE MY REAR ROTORS REPAIRED & THE REAR BRAKE SHOES REPLACED., SO I HAD THE WORK DONE. ONE WEEK LATER, I AGAIN COMPLAINED THAT NOW WHEN I'M STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO EVEN LOWER. THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS CHECKED OUT, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS CHECKED, & I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS OK, THERE WERE NO LEAKS. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS THE BIGGEST COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS TRUCK. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. IN THE FIRST FEW MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE WIPER BLADE WAS DEFECTIVE, THUS SCRATCHING THE WINDSHIELD. I HAD TO COMPLAIN TO GET THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED & THE WIPER REPAIRED. ALSO WITHING THE FIRST FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING, THE 4X4 SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW. ANOTHER COMPLAINT THAT THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP WAS THE WIND NOISE DUE TO A FAULTY DOOR GASKET ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS WAS NOT REPLACED, ONLY TEMPORARILY FIXED, WHICH ONLY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT WHILE. RECENTLY, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE O2 OXYGEN SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. WITHIN A MONTH, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, THIS TIME IT IS A STUCK OPEN VALVE SOLONOID DEALING WITH THE EMMISSION SYSTEM OF WHICH I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF 364.00 TO REAPAIR, THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY OF THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD, & I'M TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE THE TIME TO GET IT TO THE DEALER'S FOR REPAIRS. *AK
Apr 05, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TIRES,EQUIPMENT,STEERING
1 complaint
WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK ABS DISPLAYED BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED ON INCLINES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE ODOMETER FAILED AND ADDED EXTRA MILEAGE. THE TIRES STARTED SEPARATING AFTER 300 MILES. THE RADIO BECAME HOT AND SHORTED OUT. THE AIR CONDITIONER SHORTED OUT. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE NEW VEHICLE CHECKLIST WAS NOT FILLED OUT NOR REVIEWED WITH HIM. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE KNOCKS. THE CONSUMERS FINGERS WERE BURNED BY THE RADIO AFTER IT GOT HOT. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HEARD A GROWLING NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER HEARD A BUZZING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE COMING DOWN A HILL. THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND TURNED BLACK. THE HEADLIGHT WAS REPLACED WITH THE WRONG HIGH BEAM LIGHT. THE CD PLAYER WILL NOT TAKE THE CD. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL ONLY GO TO 20 MPH AT TIMES. *TC
Mar 30, 2005
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
VEHICLE SHIFTS HARD AND MAKES CLUNKING SOUND IN ALL GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION IS CONSTANTLY SLIPPING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS AND SLAMS INTO SECOND GEAR. ALSO HAVING INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH TRUCK SLIPPING IN FIRST GEAR FROM A DEAD STOP. THERE IS A CONSTANT "KNOCKING" FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND TURNING. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL GM CUSTOMER FOR YEARS AND AM EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED.*AK
Mar 22, 2005
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
MY HUSBAND OWNS A 03 SILVERADO C1500. I DRIVE IT TO SAVE ON GAS. I HAVE TRIED COMING TO A STOP BEFORE, AND HAD THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, I ALMOST MISSED MY TURN. I SCARED ME BECAUSE I KNOW YOU DO NOT NEED THAT MUCH PRESSURE ON BRAKES TO STOP. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM I HAVE IS EVERYTIME I MAKE A LEFT TURN, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. WE THOUGHT IS WAS THE SHROUD COVER, BUT WAS NOT. IT IS NOW GETTING LOUDER, AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF THIS IS BEING INVESTIGATED FOR A RECALL FOR BOTH THE BRAKES AND THE KNOCKING NOISE? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR THE HELP! *NM
Jan 24, 2005
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
UNDER WARRANTY, REAR DRIVER'S SPRING SAGS 3/4 INCH AND MORE. JUST OUT OF WARRANTY, (40,000) SPEEDOMETER FAILS TO READ ACCURATELY, INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. REAR VEW MIRROR DISPLAY SHOWS BACKWARD "F" FOR SEVENTIES, CAN NOT ISOLATE TEMP FROM COMPUS. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN IT RAINS OR CAR IS WASHED.*AK
Dec 15, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION CLUNKING IN 2-3 UP SHIFT OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT, MUSH LOUDER WHEN TOWING MY TRAILER IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS GOING TO EXPLOYED BRAKES: BRAKE PEDAL IS ON THE FLOOR VERY VERY WEAK CANNOT STOP TRUCK ON A QUICK BRAKE 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 XCAB. *AK
Dec 13, 2004
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A NEW CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCK ON 8/15/2003. I DROVE IT 15,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. ON ANOTHER TRIP RETURNING FROM DENVER TO DURANGO I WAS DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD WHEN THE BACK WHEELS SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO GO INTO AN UNCONTROLLED SKID AND I CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE TRUCK BOUNCED BACK INTO THE ROAD AND ALMOST FORCED OTHER CARS OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WAS VERY STEEP WITH NO GUARDRAIL. HAD I SKIDDED THAT DIRECTION, I WOULD HAVE TUMBLED SOME 200 FEET OR MORE. TO ADD TO THIS THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT WITH THE MOUNTAIN. ALL OF THIS INFORMATION WAS NOTED IN THE COLORADO HIGHWAY PATROL ACCIDENT REPORT # 908FZEH21P. GENERAL MOTORS HAS ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY BUT 10+ WEEKS LATER HAS NOT REPLACED THE TOTALED TRUCK!*AK
Aug 31, 2004
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BOUGHT A NEW 2003 Z-71 CHEVROLET SILVERADO IN SEPT 03'. HAD A BOUNCING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I PROBABLY NEEDED A TIRE BALANCE. SO I WENT TO THEIR TIRE SHOP. I DID THIS FIVE(5) SEPARATE TIMES. SO THEN THEY THOUGHT MAYBE A BAD TIRE. SO, I HAD ALL TIRES CHANGED. I HAVE NOW HAD THREE(3) DIFFERANT SETS OF TIRES PUT ONTO THIS VEHICLE. SO THEN I E-MAILED CHEVROLET WITH NO RESPONSE. ABOUT THREE WEEKS LATER I E-MAILED THEM AGAIN. THIS TIME I GOT A PHONE CALL FROM CHEVROLET. THEY HAD ME SET UP A RIDE ALONG WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER. JUST LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE TEST DRIVE, THE SERVICE MANAGER COMMENTED ON THE VIBRATION IN HIS REAR THROUGH THE SEAT. 20 MINUTES LATER HIS COMMENT WAS "THIS WOULD DRIVE ME CRAZY!". AT THAT POINT THEY CHANGED THE REAR SHOCKS. NO HELP. SO I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE WHAT WAS THEIR NEXT COARSE OF ACTION AND THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME HE WAS MEETING WITH HIS REP. AND A ENGINEER AND WANTED THE TRUCK BACK AGAIN THREE WEEKS LATER. SO AFTER I DROPPED IT OFF, LATER I GOT A CALL FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THERE ARE TWO SETTING ON THE FRONT END THAT THEY WANTED TO TRY. I GOT MY VEHICLE BACK WITHOUT ANY EXPLAINATION FROM ANYONE ABOUT WHAT WAS DONE NOW. I DIDN'T WANT TO TAKE IT BUT WAS TOLD THAT LEAVING IT THERE WOULD NOT HELP BECAUSE IF THIS DID NOT WORK THAT PRETTY MUCH TOO BAD. NO ONE HAD A SOLUTION FOR ME I WAS THEN TOLD THAT IT WAS DRIVIN' BE THE ENGINEER AND COMPARED TO SEVERAL OTHERS. THEY THEN SAID IT'S PROBABLY A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, I WAS NOT GIVIN A CHANCE TO DRIVE ANY OTHER AT ANY TIME NOR DID I SEE ANY 2003 Z-71'S ON THEIR LOT. SO WHAT DID THEY COMPARE IT TO AND WHY WASN'T I GIVIN AN OPORTUNITY TO DRIVE ANOTHER?? I ALSO WORK ON A USED CAR LOT MYSELF AND HAVE DRIVEN 2 OTHER 2003 Z-71'S WHICH WE HAD AND ONE WAS LIFTED. NEITHER HAD THE BOUNCE MINE HAS. SOME ROADS BOUNCE SO MUCH THAT THE TRUCK STARTS TO HOP CONSTANTLY. NOT TO MENTION THE BACK PAIN AFTER LONG DRIVES.*AK
Jul 28, 2004
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
1TO2 GEAR SLAMMING,WITHIN 900 MILES,ENGINE LIGHT ON AT 800 MILES,CHANGE OIL MESSAGE AT 740 MILES,ABS LIGHT ON AT ABOUT 8000 MILES,7500 MILES WOULD NOT START,POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE,EXTENDED CAB PASS. DOOR SQUEAKING LOUDLY,BOSE SOUND SPEAKER RATTLING,TAIL LIGHT SQUEAKING,2-3 UPSHIFT VERY ABRUPT AND LOUD,CLUNKY LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS FALLING OUT,TURN SIGNAL RIGHT FLASHERS WILL COME ON SOMETIMES UNTIL YOU CANCEL THE TURN SIGNAL,REAR BUMPER RUSTING OUT,TRUCK WILL SOMETIMES ROLL 2-4 INCHES WHEN FIRST STARTED,CHEVROLET REFUSED THIS TRUCK ON A LEMON LAW BUYBACK ,THEY INSTALLED A SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD FOR LATE UPSHIFT,NOT MUCH HELP,THEY REPLACED THE CRANK POS. SENSOR,TRUCK NOW STARTS,REPLACED TAILLIGHT,ONE LESS SQUEAK,PUT NUTS ON THE REAR DOOR SPEAKER,NOW IT HOPEFULLY WONT FALL OUT ,THEY WEDGED THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR,TEMPORARY FIX,1500 MILES LATER SQUEEZING AGAIN,OIL LIFE MONITOR RESET(FIXED),REPAIRED,THE 2-3 UPSHIFT CLANKING THEY SAY IS NORMAL(RATTLES THE INSIDE OF THE CAB WHEN IT HAPPENS)BRAKES FADE AT LOW PEDAL PRESSURE,THEY SAY ITS NORMAL(SEEMS THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS SIGHT FOR THAT),TURN SIGNAL CAUSING FLASHERS TO COME ON,UNKNOWN WHY,OR HOW TO FIX IT,DEALERSHIP NOT EAGER TO FIX RUST ISSUE ON BUMBER,NOT AIRTIGHT CABIN WIND NOISE,CHEVROLET CLAIMS IT AS NORMAL,THEY CHANGED ALTERNATOR,AND PLUG-INS FOR LATE UPSHIFT,NO CHANGE,EAGER TO RID OF THIS TRUCK!!!*AK
May 24, 2004
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS,SEATS
1 complaint
1. POOR RIDE, VIBRATION, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. MOSTLY BETWEEN 35 TO 50 MPH. HAD THE PROBLEM WITH "STOCK" TIRES. REPLACED WITH AFTER MARKET TIRES, SLIGHTLY LARGER. STILL HAD ANNOYING VIBRATION. TO A POINT THAT I DO NOT LIKE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE! 2. FUEL ECONOMY SUCKS! I "UPGRADED" FROM MY '92 GMC PICKUP WHICH GAVE ME 12 TO 14 MPG AROUND TOWN TO 15 TO 18 MPG ON A TRIP; TO MY "NEW" CHEV. WHICH IS GOOD FOR ABOUT 9.5 TO 9.8 MPG AROUND TOWN AND THE BEST EVER, ON A TRIP WAS 13.4 MPG!!! 3. THE BENCH-TYPE SEAT IS NOT ADJUSTABLE TO REMOVE THE "VEE" FEELING WHEN DRIVING. 4. THE SELF-DARKENING MIRRORS ARE A HAZARD WHEN TRYING TO BACKUP OR CHANGE LANES! 5. THE PASSENGER FRONT SEATBELT LOCKSUP AND CAN'T BE FREED UNLESS YOU UNBUCKLE AND REATTACH THE BELT, ONLY TO HAVE IT LOCKUP AGAIN! I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BACK TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS ON THREE SEPERATE OCCASIONS PRINCIPALLY FOR THE MILEAGE AND THE VERY ANNOYING VIBRATION! I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS, ALSO WITH NO SUCCESS! I'VE CHANGED TIRES, ASKED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION CHECKED FOR THE VIBRATION, ONLY TO HAVE SEPERATE SERVICE MANAGERS TELL ME THAT "IT SEEMS OKAY TO ME, AND THAT THERE'S NOTHING ON THE COMPUTER TO INDICATE A PROBLEM!" AND "YOU PUT BIGGER TIRES ON THE TRUCK! YOU CAN'T DO THAT!" I JUST "CELEBRATED" (?!!!) MY FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH THE TRUCK AND ITS BEEN A MISERABLE YEAR!*AK
May 14, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
TIRES DEVELOPED BUBBLES, AND THE STEEL BELTS ARE VISIBLE IN PLACES. ALSO, EXHAUST SYSTEM IS DESIGNED WITH THE PIPES SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE SPARE TIRE. *AK
Mar 15, 2004
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
CONSTANT WIND NOISE FROM HOOD HINGE FLAPS AND TOP WINDSHIELD SEAL AT 50 AND ABOVE. ALSO DRIVER DOOR SEAL SQUEALS. I REPAIRED THE FLAPPING NOISES MYSELF AFTER THE DEALER TRIED 6 TIMES AND SAID IT WAS MY BUG DEFLECTOR. THE DOOR SEAL WAS REPLACED AFTER 6 TRIPS AND IS WORSE NOW THAN THEN. I REPAIRED THIS AS WELL AS I COULD. THEY REPLACED 1 OF 3 SEALS. AFTER 6 VISITS FOR MY GOODYEAR TIRES (NOTHING FOUND WRONG AGAIN) THEY DECIDE TO REPLACE THEM. IT TOOK 2 WEEKS TO GET TIRES AND THEN THEY REPLACED 2. THE TRANS IS CLUNKER AND HAS COMPUTER SOFTWARE ISSUES CAUSING SHIFTING PROBLEMS AND DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE. THE COMPUTER THINKS IT IS OK SO NO CODES WILL BE STORED. I ALSO POINTED OUT THE GM TSB'S TO THEM ON THIS PROBLEM. I MAY AS WELL GO TO THE ZOO FOR SERVICE AT LEAST I GET TO EXPECT POOR SERVICE FROM WILD ANIMALS. I WROTE THE VP OF GM AND HE RESPONDED TO ME AND FORWARDED MY LETTER TO VP OF SALES AND SERVICE. WENT BACK FOR REPAIRS AND STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS AND THE NEW TIRES WITH 1000 MILES ARE BAD JUST LIKE THE OTHERS. $38,000 PIECE OF JUNK WITH $3.00 HR MONKEYS REPAIRING IT. WHAT A JOKE, THEY CAN HAVE THIS TRUCK BACK SINCE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I WAS ALSO REFUSED SERVICE TWO TIMES BY MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT ELSE WHERE. SERVICE MANAGER SAID: "YOU ARE NOT OUR LOYAL CUSTOMER AND IF WE DECIDE TO SERVICE YOU, YOU GO BEHIND OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS, REGUARDLESS OF ORDER". I THINK HE MAY BE LOOKING FOR OTHER EMPLOYMENT NOW THAT THE VP CALLED ME TO DISCUSS MY CONCERNS, BUT THAT IS STILL AGAINST THE LAW AND THE GM CONTRACT. THINK I AM GOING TO JUST GET A HORSE AND WHEN IT STOPS WORKING JUST SHOOT IT.
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FIVE TIMES TRUCK (17 MONTHS OLD AND 21000 MILES) HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIPS FOR "SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE" MESSAGE CENTER INDICATOR, ABS LIGHT, PARKING BRAKE LIGHT, ALARMS, AND INOPERABLE. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH CLANKING FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. EVERY TIME TRUCK WAS "FIXED" BY REPLACING/REPROGRAMMING THE TRANSFER CASE MODULE, AND LUBING OF STEERING COLUMN (WHICH MANUFACTURE INDICATES WAS A POOR LUBE JOB AT CONSTRUCTION). PROBLEM RECURRED. NOW DEALERSHIP INFORMS THAT THE MANUFACTURE ISSUED A TSB THAT INSTRUCTS DEALERSHIPS TO NOT REPLACE MODULES ANYMORE, AS GM IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND NEW MODULES WILL BE NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. WERE TOLD THAT GM ENGINEERS ARE "INVESTIGATING" IT. NOW, IF MODULE FAILS AGAIN, OUR 4-WHHEL DRIVE TRUCK WILL BE WITHOUT 4-WHEEL DRIVE. DATE IS OF FIRST INCIDENT. NUMEROUS TSBS HAVE BEEN POSTED CONCERNING THESE PROBLEMS, GM DOES NOT RESPOND. DATE INDICATED IS DATE OF FIRST PROBLEM AT 8000 MILES. *AK
Jan 09, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ERG VALVE FAILED 4-6 TIMES. STANDARD ALARM ON TRUCK TURNS ON AND OFF BY ITS SELF. DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. LOSES POWER TO THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN YOU OPEN THE GLOVE BOX THE CARGO LIGHT COMES ON. *LA
Oct 21, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS STEERING MADE A NOISE. ALSO, BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Oct 06, 2003
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND ROLLED OVER, THE CONSUMER STATED SHE MUST HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. NEITHER FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER COULD NOT RECALL WHETHER THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING, BUT ASSUMED SO SINCE IT WAS A NATURAL REACTION. BOTH PASSENGERS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. DRIVER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES, SUCH AS BROKEN RIBS/ CONTUSIONS AND BRUISES. THE PASSENGER WAS KILLED.*AK ODI SPOKE TO CONSUMER. THE COMPLAINANT WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MAY HAVE FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. HUSBAND WAS MOST LIKELY A SLEEP IN THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE DRIFTED INTO OPPOSITE LANE. THE DRIVER UPON REALIZATION OF WHAT WAS GOING ON OVER CORRECTED AND HIT A CONCRETE DRAIN RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE FLIPPING 2 1/2 TIMES. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BLUNT HEAD TRAUMA ACCORDING TO THE DEATH CERTIFICATE. THE COMPLAINANT STATED THAT THE INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER WERE ON THE TOP/SIDE. THE COMPLAINANT DID NOT REMEMBER THE DETAILS. THE PASSENGER WAS BELTED BUT DIED INSTANTLY FROM THE TRAUMA. THE DRIVER DID REMEMBER IF SHE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. CW *TS *JB
Sep 23, 2003
SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT TIGHTENED UP TO AN UNBEARABLE TIGHTNESS AND THE ONLY WAY TO RELIEVE THE PRESSURE WAS TO UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *AK ALSO THE AIR CONDITION BLEW HOT AIR, THE MECHANIC FOUND THE AC CYCLING SWITCH FAULTY. *JB
Aug 22, 2003
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY RADIATOR HOSE AND HEATER HOSE ALONG WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS.*MR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER FELT THE PROBLEMS HAD BECAME WORSE AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE MECHANIC AFTER IT'S THIRD REPAIR. THE CABLE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE WAS REPLACED. *PH *JB
Aug 06, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
MY 2003 CHEVROLET DURAMAX TRUCK THAT I RECENTLY PURCHASED, SHEARED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SHOCK MOUNT OFF AFTER HITTING A CUT OFF TREE STUMP IN SOME TALL GRASS. NOT KNOWING THIS OCCURRED, THE FOLLOWING MORNING ON 7/27/03, I WENT TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN ALONG A BUSY HIGHWAY IN NINILCHIK, ALASKA, AND HAD BREAK FAILURE. CHECKING, I FOUND A SHEARED SHOCK MOUNT AND WITH THE BREAK LINE ATTACHED TO THIS BRACKET WITH A BOLT, IT TOOK THE BREAK LINE OUT AS WELL. AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE TOWED TO HUTCHENSONS CHEVEROLET IN SOLDOTNA, ALASKA THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AND I LEFT. BEFORE MAKING IT BACK TO NINILCHIK, AK. I ALMOST REAR-END A VEHICLE BECAUSE I HAD NO BREAKS. CHECKING OUT THE SHOCK MOUNT AGAIN, I FIND THE WELD HAD NOT HELD AND BROKE AGAIN AND TAKEING OUT THE BREAK LINE AGAIN. HUTCHENSON CHEVROLET REFUSED TO BOLT TO ANY OTHER PLACE OTHER THAN WHERE THE MANUFACTURE HAD BOLTED IT BEFORE. THERE ARE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE OUT THERE OFF ROADING NOT KNOWING THIS HAZORD EXIST AND IT DOES ON ALL OF THE NEWERCHEVROLET TRUCKS.*AK
Aug 03, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL ELECTRICAL WIRING, THAT CONTROLS THE TRAILER FAILED. IT ENGAGED BY ITSELF AND OVERHEATED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Jul 10, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE, AND NOT STARTING AT TIMES.*JB
Feb 28, 2003
SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
JUST PURCHASED 2003 4 DOOR CHEVY SILVERADO WITH LATCH SYSTEM. TRIED USING SYSTEM WITH EVENFLO BASE UNIT BUT LATCH BELT DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY DUE TO THE BELT TIGHTENING UNIT BECOMING TO CLOSE TO PLASTIC HOLDER ALLOWING BELT IN SLIPPING OVER BASE UNIT.
Dec 23, 2002
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