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Aug 9, 2025 Service Brakes

I pulled the truck out of the garage in working condition, left it running while parked in the driveway. It emptied the entire brake fluid reservoir through a leak in the distribution junction on the rear axle, leaving the truck with no brake function whatsoever. Had I not parked the truck in the dr...

Aug 9, 2025 Service Brakes

I pulled the truck out of the garage in working condition, left it running while parked in the driveway. It emptied the entire brake fluid reservoir through a leak in the distribution junction on the rear axle, leaving the truck with no brake function whatsoever. Had I not parked the truck in the dr...

Sep 20, 2021 Service Brakes

While driving on US60 East of Lexington Kentucky I was preparing to turn left using the left turn lane. There was another car in front of mine and as I approached it I began to lightly apply the brakes. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no decrease in speed. Fortunately I was able t...

Sep 20, 2021 Service Brakes

While driving on US60 East of Lexington Kentucky I was preparing to turn left using the left turn lane. There was another car in front of mine and as I approached it I began to lightly apply the brakes. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no decrease in speed. Fortunately I was able t...

Apr 26, 2021 Service Brakes 182,000 mi

HARD BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION FROM POOR QUALITY PARTS WITHOUT PROPER CORROSION PROTECTION OR CORRECT MATERIALS (I.E. STAINLESS STEEL VS MILD STEEL) WHEN VEHICLE IS USED IN AREAS WHERE DE-ICER IS USED ON THE ROADS.

Apr 26, 2021 Service Brakes 182,000 mi

HARD BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION FROM POOR QUALITY PARTS WITHOUT PROPER CORROSION PROTECTION OR CORRECT MATERIALS (I.E. STAINLESS STEEL VS MILD STEEL) WHEN VEHICLE IS USED IN AREAS WHERE DE-ICER IS USED ON THE ROADS.

Mar 19, 2021 Service Brakes 265,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING IS BAD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I BRAKE, I GOT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED

Mar 19, 2021 Steering 265,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING IS BAD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I BRAKE, I GOT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED

Mar 19, 2021 Wheels 265,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING IS BAD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I BRAKE, I GOT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED

Mar 19, 2021 Service Brakes 265,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING IS BAD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I BRAKE, I GOT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED

Mar 19, 2021 Steering 265,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING IS BAD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I BRAKE, I GOT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED

Mar 19, 2021 Wheels 265,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING IS BAD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I BRAKE, I GOT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED

Feb 11, 2021 Engine 143,000 mi

KNOWN TO GM INJECTOR PROBLEMS WITH CHEVY SILVERADO VEHICLES. MY INJECTOR CRACKED OR FAILED AND DIESEL WENT IN TO MY ENGINE OIL, CAUSING AN OVER FILL OF 2 GALLONS. OIL WAS LEAKING OUT ALL OVER FROM MY TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE ARE MANY OTHER POST ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND GM IS AWARE BUT HASN'T ...

Feb 11, 2021 Engine 143,000 mi

KNOWN TO GM INJECTOR PROBLEMS WITH CHEVY SILVERADO VEHICLES. MY INJECTOR CRACKED OR FAILED AND DIESEL WENT IN TO MY ENGINE OIL, CAUSING AN OVER FILL OF 2 GALLONS. OIL WAS LEAKING OUT ALL OVER FROM MY TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE ARE MANY OTHER POST ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND GM IS AWARE BUT HASN'T ...

Nov 8, 2020 Service Brakes 267,000 mi

MY ABS SPEED SENSOR GOT SHEARED BY BACK OF MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IN WHICH I HAVE SEEN ON MULTIPLE SIGHTS A DEFECT THAT WAS DEEMED A RECALL FOR BEING POORLY SET UP ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. SECONDLY, IVE SPENT THOUSANDS AND LOOKING ONLINE FOR A VARY SERIOUS ISSUE IVE BEEN HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE DUE ...

Nov 8, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 267,000 mi

MY ABS SPEED SENSOR GOT SHEARED BY BACK OF MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IN WHICH I HAVE SEEN ON MULTIPLE SIGHTS A DEFECT THAT WAS DEEMED A RECALL FOR BEING POORLY SET UP ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. SECONDLY, IVE SPENT THOUSANDS AND LOOKING ONLINE FOR A VARY SERIOUS ISSUE IVE BEEN HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE DUE ...

Nov 8, 2020 Service Brakes 267,000 mi

MY ABS SPEED SENSOR GOT SHEARED BY BACK OF MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IN WHICH I HAVE SEEN ON MULTIPLE SIGHTS A DEFECT THAT WAS DEEMED A RECALL FOR BEING POORLY SET UP ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. SECONDLY, IVE SPENT THOUSANDS AND LOOKING ONLINE FOR A VARY SERIOUS ISSUE IVE BEEN HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE DUE ...

Nov 8, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 267,000 mi

MY ABS SPEED SENSOR GOT SHEARED BY BACK OF MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IN WHICH I HAVE SEEN ON MULTIPLE SIGHTS A DEFECT THAT WAS DEEMED A RECALL FOR BEING POORLY SET UP ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. SECONDLY, IVE SPENT THOUSANDS AND LOOKING ONLINE FOR A VARY SERIOUS ISSUE IVE BEEN HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE DUE ...

Sep 15, 2020 Wheels 109,000 mi

VIBRATION IN VEHICLE PRIOR TO TIRE BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH.. APPEARS TO BE A TREAD SEPARATION TYPE FAILURE. TIRES ARE BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN TA KO BAZ WITH APPROXIMATELY 27000 MILES ON THEM. SIZE IS LT265/75R16. TIRES WERE ROTATED AND CHECKED FOR PROPER INFLATION BY PROFE...

Sep 15, 2020 Wheels 109,000 mi

VIBRATION IN VEHICLE PRIOR TO TIRE BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH.. APPEARS TO BE A TREAD SEPARATION TYPE FAILURE. TIRES ARE BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN TA KO BAZ WITH APPROXIMATELY 27000 MILES ON THEM. SIZE IS LT265/75R16. TIRES WERE ROTATED AND CHECKED FOR PROPER INFLATION BY PROFE...

Aug 4, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 143,000 mi

DRIVING UP TO CITY INTERSECTION WAS APPLING BRAKES, CAR IN FRONT APPLIED HIS QUICKER CAUSING HIS REAR TO RAISE UP, INDICATING PANIC STOP, I FOLLOWED AND APPLIED HARD PRESSURE TO MY BRAKES, PEDAL THEN WENT TO THE FLOOR AND LOST ALL BRAKE ACTION, THIS LEAD TO MY TRUCK REAR END OF OTHER CARS

Aug 4, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 143,000 mi

DRIVING UP TO CITY INTERSECTION WAS APPLING BRAKES, CAR IN FRONT APPLIED HIS QUICKER CAUSING HIS REAR TO RAISE UP, INDICATING PANIC STOP, I FOLLOWED AND APPLIED HARD PRESSURE TO MY BRAKES, PEDAL THEN WENT TO THE FLOOR AND LOST ALL BRAKE ACTION, THIS LEAD TO MY TRUCK REAR END OF OTHER CARS

Aug 17, 2018 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BRAKE LINE AND RUST. THE CONTACT DID NOT ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF ANY WARNING INDICATORS W...

Aug 17, 2018 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BRAKE LINE AND RUST. THE CONTACT DID NOT ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF ANY WARNING INDICATORS W...

Jul 18, 2018 Engine 48,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND WITHOUT WARNING STOP.

Jul 18, 2018 Engine 48,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND WITHOUT WARNING STOP.

May 28, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE ROCKER ARMS THE BRAKE LINES ARE AND HAVE BEEN RUSTED OUT. ITS A RUSTED OUT FRAME. THIS NEEDS TO BE HANDLED AND RECALLED TO ALL GM OWNERS . THIS IS A COSTLY TIME CONSUMING MATTER FOR INDIVIDUALS TO HANDLE. GM SHOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND HANDLE THESE ISSUES. KARMA HOPE U DON...

May 28, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE ROCKER ARMS THE BRAKE LINES ARE AND HAVE BEEN RUSTED OUT. ITS A RUSTED OUT FRAME. THIS NEEDS TO BE HANDLED AND RECALLED TO ALL GM OWNERS . THIS IS A COSTLY TIME CONSUMING MATTER FOR INDIVIDUALS TO HANDLE. GM SHOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND HANDLE THESE ISSUES. KARMA HOPE U DON...

Feb 14, 2018 Engine

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE REQUIRED HAVING THE FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED FOR THE MANUFACTURER CONTINUE TO REPAI...

Feb 14, 2018 Engine

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE REQUIRED HAVING THE FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED FOR THE MANUFACTURER CONTINUE TO REPAI...

Aug 30, 2017 Engine 50,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING AND BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS CRACKING EVRY 50000 MILES. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 30, 2017 Engine 50,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING AND BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS CRACKING EVRY 50000 MILES. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 28, 2017 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT WITH MINOR VEHICLE DAMAGE..

Jul 28, 2017 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT WITH MINOR VEHICLE DAMAGE..

Nov 15, 2016 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

EXCESSIVE METAL BRAKE LINE CORROSION ON THIS VEHICLE. BRAKE LINES CORRODED THROUGH CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND RESULTED IN ZERO BRAKING ABILITY WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A BUSY CITY STREET. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. INFERIOR MATERIALS HAVE BEE...

Nov 15, 2016 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

EXCESSIVE METAL BRAKE LINE CORROSION ON THIS VEHICLE. BRAKE LINES CORRODED THROUGH CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND RESULTED IN ZERO BRAKING ABILITY WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A BUSY CITY STREET. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. INFERIOR MATERIALS HAVE BEE...

Aug 25, 2016 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO INDEPENDENTLY ROLL FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2016 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO INDEPENDENTLY ROLL FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHIC...

May 5, 2016 Service Brakes 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND MADE IT VERY HARD TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES LINES FAILED D...

May 5, 2016 Service Brakes 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND MADE IT VERY HARD TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES LINES FAILED D...

Apr 24, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TRAILER RELIEVER HITCH BENT AFTER NORMAL USE TOWING TRAVEL TRAILER. PROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH WAS BEING USED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. WINDS MAY HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. HITCH MUST BE REPLACED.

Apr 24, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TRAILER RELIEVER HITCH BENT AFTER NORMAL USE TOWING TRAVEL TRAILER. PROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH WAS BEING USED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. WINDS MAY HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. HITCH MUST BE REPLACED.

Apr 17, 2016 Engine 157,000 mi

THE GLOW PLUGS AND FUEL INJECTORS FAIL PREMATURELY I WAS TOLD BY THE LOCOL SERVACE MANAGER THAT THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO GET THE REPAIRS BUT A FEW WEEKS LATER WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN FOR THE SUPPOSED FREE REPAIRS THEY TELL ME THE TIME FOR MINE IS OVER ITS TOO OLD. WHEN NO ONE HAD SHOWED ME A PRINT...

Apr 17, 2016 Engine 157,000 mi

THE GLOW PLUGS AND FUEL INJECTORS FAIL PREMATURELY I WAS TOLD BY THE LOCOL SERVACE MANAGER THAT THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO GET THE REPAIRS BUT A FEW WEEKS LATER WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN FOR THE SUPPOSED FREE REPAIRS THEY TELL ME THE TIME FOR MINE IS OVER ITS TOO OLD. WHEN NO ONE HAD SHOWED ME A PRINT...

Feb 3, 2016 Tires 198,000 mi

DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON HWY 528 ABOUT 20 MILES EAST OF ORLANDO, THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THEN WE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC TREAD SEPARATION OF OUR REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. WE WERE TRAILERING A CAMPER AT THE TIME. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY WE ...

Feb 3, 2016 Tires 198,000 mi

DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON HWY 528 ABOUT 20 MILES EAST OF ORLANDO, THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THEN WE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC TREAD SEPARATION OF OUR REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. WE WERE TRAILERING A CAMPER AT THE TIME. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY WE ...

Feb 2, 2016 Service Brakes 158,000 mi

ALL MY BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED/RUSTING OUT. ONE LINE ALREADY HAD TO BE REPLACED. VERY DANGEROUS. ALL MY FUEL INES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE AND APPEAR TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Feb 2, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 158,000 mi

ALL MY BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED/RUSTING OUT. ONE LINE ALREADY HAD TO BE REPLACED. VERY DANGEROUS. ALL MY FUEL INES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE AND APPEAR TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Feb 2, 2016 Service Brakes 158,000 mi

ALL MY BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED/RUSTING OUT. ONE LINE ALREADY HAD TO BE REPLACED. VERY DANGEROUS. ALL MY FUEL INES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE AND APPEAR TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Feb 2, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 158,000 mi

ALL MY BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED/RUSTING OUT. ONE LINE ALREADY HAD TO BE REPLACED. VERY DANGEROUS. ALL MY FUEL INES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE AND APPEAR TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Nov 30, 2015 Tires 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ROAD VENTURES A/T TIRS, SIZE 245/75 R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT DECREASED THE SPEED TO 10 MPH AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLE...

Nov 30, 2015 Tires 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ROAD VENTURES A/T TIRS, SIZE 245/75 R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT DECREASED THE SPEED TO 10 MPH AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLE...

Nov 11, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 134,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS MORE OF A QUESTION. HOW CAN A RECALL HAVE A CUTOFF DEADLINE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ITEM RECALLED MAY OR MAY NOT BE BAD? THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY INJECTORS AND I NEVER NEW IT TILL THEY WENT BAD AND I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO FIX AND THEY SAID INJECTORS HAD BEEN RECALLED BUT RECALL EXPIRE...

Nov 11, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 134,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS MORE OF A QUESTION. HOW CAN A RECALL HAVE A CUTOFF DEADLINE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ITEM RECALLED MAY OR MAY NOT BE BAD? THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY INJECTORS AND I NEVER NEW IT TILL THEY WENT BAD AND I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO FIX AND THEY SAID INJECTORS HAD BEEN RECALLED BUT RECALL EXPIRE...

Oct 16, 2015 Air Bags

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:20 PM NATCHEZ RAILWAY EMPLOYEES [XXX] WERE ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE #1828 WHICH WAS BEING STORED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE NATCHEZ DEPOT. VEHICLE #1828 IS A 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 PICKUP TRUCK WITH VIN #[XXX] AND HAD BEEN DRIVEN FROM THE GRENADA RAILWAY ...

Oct 16, 2015 Air Bags

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:20 PM NATCHEZ RAILWAY EMPLOYEES [XXX] WERE ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE #1828 WHICH WAS BEING STORED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE NATCHEZ DEPOT. VEHICLE #1828 IS A 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 PICKUP TRUCK WITH VIN #[XXX] AND HAD BEEN DRIVEN FROM THE GRENADA RAILWAY ...

Oct 8, 2015 Service Brakes 56,000 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINES TO ABS CONTROL AND OTHER STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND LEAKING, MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE BRAKES FAIL.

Oct 8, 2015 Service Brakes 56,000 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINES TO ABS CONTROL AND OTHER STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND LEAKING, MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE BRAKES FAIL.

Sep 9, 2015 Service Brakes 64,850 mi

DRIVING TO PICK UP MY SON FROM WORK ON SIDE STREETS,TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH WHEN MY BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR.ALMOST REAR ENDED CAR AT STOP SIGN. GOT OUT OF TRUCK AND FOUND LARGE SPOT UNDER MY TRUCK,BRAKE FLUID. HAD IT TOWED TO BRAKE SHOP AND MECHANIC INFORMED ME MY BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTING THOUGH AND N...

Sep 9, 2015 Service Brakes 64,850 mi

DRIVING TO PICK UP MY SON FROM WORK ON SIDE STREETS,TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH WHEN MY BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR.ALMOST REAR ENDED CAR AT STOP SIGN. GOT OUT OF TRUCK AND FOUND LARGE SPOT UNDER MY TRUCK,BRAKE FLUID. HAD IT TOWED TO BRAKE SHOP AND MECHANIC INFORMED ME MY BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTING THOUGH AND N...

Aug 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 153,000 mi

AFTER ARRIVING AT MY DESTINATION AT 9PM AS I EXITED TRUCK , I SMELLED DEISEL FUEL. TOOK A FLASHLIGHT AND LOOKED UNDER TRUCK AND SAW DIESEL DRIPPING OFF FRAME RAIL ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE. I SPENT THE NEXT 5 HOURS AFFECTING A TEMPORARY FIX ON THE METAL FUEL LINE TO STOP THE LEAK OVERNIGHT. AS I RA...

Aug 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 153,000 mi

AFTER ARRIVING AT MY DESTINATION AT 9PM AS I EXITED TRUCK , I SMELLED DEISEL FUEL. TOOK A FLASHLIGHT AND LOOKED UNDER TRUCK AND SAW DIESEL DRIPPING OFF FRAME RAIL ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE. I SPENT THE NEXT 5 HOURS AFFECTING A TEMPORARY FIX ON THE METAL FUEL LINE TO STOP THE LEAK OVERNIGHT. AS I RA...

Jul 29, 2015 Service Brakes 84,425 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I ATTEMPTED TO STOP DUE TO TRAFFIC TRAVELING ALONG THE ROUTE I WAS ENTERING. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE THE PEDDLE WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN TIME TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH A TRASH TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING ALONG...

Jul 29, 2015 Service Brakes 84,425 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I ATTEMPTED TO STOP DUE TO TRAFFIC TRAVELING ALONG THE ROUTE I WAS ENTERING. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE THE PEDDLE WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN TIME TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH A TRASH TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING ALONG...

Jun 14, 2015 Service Brakes 270,000 mi

CORROSION IN THE BRAKE LINES CAUSED A BLOWOUT OF THE BRAKE LINES AND FAILURE OF THE BRAKES.

Jun 14, 2015 Service Brakes 270,000 mi

CORROSION IN THE BRAKE LINES CAUSED A BLOWOUT OF THE BRAKE LINES AND FAILURE OF THE BRAKES.

May 14, 2015 Engine Fire 243,244 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHT SAID, ENGINE OVERHEATED. I THEN NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE WHITE SMOKE TURNED BLACK. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BEFORE I COULD SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. FIRE BEGAN COMING UP WHERE THE WINDSHI...

May 14, 2015 Seat Belts Fire 243,244 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHT SAID, ENGINE OVERHEATED. I THEN NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE WHITE SMOKE TURNED BLACK. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BEFORE I COULD SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. FIRE BEGAN COMING UP WHERE THE WINDSHI...

May 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 243,244 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHT SAID, ENGINE OVERHEATED. I THEN NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE WHITE SMOKE TURNED BLACK. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BEFORE I COULD SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. FIRE BEGAN COMING UP WHERE THE WINDSHI...

May 14, 2015 Engine Fire 247,433 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, A MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DISPLAYED AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE FLAMES WERE INSIDE THE CABIN, THE...

May 14, 2015 Seat Belts Fire 247,433 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, A MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DISPLAYED AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE FLAMES WERE INSIDE THE CABIN, THE...

May 14, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages Fire 247,433 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, A MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DISPLAYED AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE FLAMES WERE INSIDE THE CABIN, THE...

May 14, 2015 Engine Fire 243,244 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHT SAID, ENGINE OVERHEATED. I THEN NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE WHITE SMOKE TURNED BLACK. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BEFORE I COULD SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. FIRE BEGAN COMING UP WHERE THE WINDSHI...

May 14, 2015 Seat Belts Fire 243,244 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHT SAID, ENGINE OVERHEATED. I THEN NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE WHITE SMOKE TURNED BLACK. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BEFORE I COULD SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. FIRE BEGAN COMING UP WHERE THE WINDSHI...

May 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 243,244 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHT SAID, ENGINE OVERHEATED. I THEN NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE WHITE SMOKE TURNED BLACK. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BEFORE I COULD SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. FIRE BEGAN COMING UP WHERE THE WINDSHI...

May 14, 2015 Engine Fire 247,433 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, A MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DISPLAYED AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE FLAMES WERE INSIDE THE CABIN, THE...

May 14, 2015 Seat Belts Fire 247,433 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, A MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DISPLAYED AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE FLAMES WERE INSIDE THE CABIN, THE...

May 14, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages Fire 247,433 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, A MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DISPLAYED AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE FLAMES WERE INSIDE THE CABIN, THE...

May 11, 2015 Service Brakes 73,250 mi

UNLOADING MY BOAT, BRAKE PEDDLE WENT DOWN TO FLOOR,DIDNNT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED, NO LIGHT APPEARED ON DASH, SECONDARY BREAKS DIDNT WORK EITHER, HELD WITH PARKING BRAKE.

May 11, 2015 Service Brakes 71,008 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS HD2500, ORIGINAL OWNER PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 2002, CURRENTLY HAVE 71,000 MILE, BEAUTIFUL TRUCK VERY WELL MAINTAINED. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT BEING FILED ON THIS VEHICLE CONCERNING MY BRAKES. MY FIRST COMPLAINT WAS FILED IN MARCH OF 2014, WHEN MY BRAKE LINES RUS...

May 11, 2015 Service Brakes 73,250 mi

UNLOADING MY BOAT, BRAKE PEDDLE WENT DOWN TO FLOOR,DIDNNT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED, NO LIGHT APPEARED ON DASH, SECONDARY BREAKS DIDNT WORK EITHER, HELD WITH PARKING BRAKE.

May 11, 2015 Service Brakes 71,008 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS HD2500, ORIGINAL OWNER PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 2002, CURRENTLY HAVE 71,000 MILE, BEAUTIFUL TRUCK VERY WELL MAINTAINED. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT BEING FILED ON THIS VEHICLE CONCERNING MY BRAKES. MY FIRST COMPLAINT WAS FILED IN MARCH OF 2014, WHEN MY BRAKE LINES RUS...

Apr 24, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 138,000 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO HITCH UP MY TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN SINKING TO THE FLOOR. I PULLED AWAY FROM THE CAMPER AND TRIED TO PARK AWAY FROM IT AND LOST ALL BRAKE PRESSURE AND COLLIDED WITH MY GARAGE. *TR

Apr 24, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 138,000 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO HITCH UP MY TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN SINKING TO THE FLOOR. I PULLED AWAY FROM THE CAMPER AND TRIED TO PARK AWAY FROM IT AND LOST ALL BRAKE PRESSURE AND COLLIDED WITH MY GARAGE. *TR

Apr 15, 2015 Service Brakes 149,207 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME IN MY 2002 SILVERADO 2500 HD, WHEN I CAN TO A STOP AT THE STOP SIGN, MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I COULD NOT STOP. MY TRUCK WENT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, BUT LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY REPLACED JUST...

Apr 15, 2015 Service Brakes 149,207 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME IN MY 2002 SILVERADO 2500 HD, WHEN I CAN TO A STOP AT THE STOP SIGN, MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I COULD NOT STOP. MY TRUCK WENT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, BUT LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY REPLACED JUST...

Apr 3, 2015 Service Brakes 79,985 mi

RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINE TO REAR BRAKES ALONG FRAME RAIL ON MY 2002 SILVERADO 4 X 4. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS INJURED. THIS TRUCK I PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAS NEVER SEEN ANY WINTER WEATHER UNTIL 2013. I WAS INVOLVED IN A UNRELATED ACCIDENT IN JAN. 2013 AND THE TRUCK SAT AT A BODY SHOP UNTIL THE END OF MAY...

Apr 3, 2015 Service Brakes 79,985 mi

RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINE TO REAR BRAKES ALONG FRAME RAIL ON MY 2002 SILVERADO 4 X 4. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS INJURED. THIS TRUCK I PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAS NEVER SEEN ANY WINTER WEATHER UNTIL 2013. I WAS INVOLVED IN A UNRELATED ACCIDENT IN JAN. 2013 AND THE TRUCK SAT AT A BODY SHOP UNTIL THE END OF MAY...

Mar 26, 2015 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

ABOUT TWO DAYS AGO WHEN I PUSHED MY BRAKES THEY FELT SPONGY AND WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY I COULD SMELL BRAKE FLUID.TODAY I WENT TO MOVE THE TRUCK TO CHECK IT OUT. THE BRAKES WERE EVEN MORE SPONGY,SO I PUSHED THEM HARD AND THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED ABOVE THE FUEL TANK.THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT S...

Mar 26, 2015 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

ABOUT TWO DAYS AGO WHEN I PUSHED MY BRAKES THEY FELT SPONGY AND WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY I COULD SMELL BRAKE FLUID.TODAY I WENT TO MOVE THE TRUCK TO CHECK IT OUT. THE BRAKES WERE EVEN MORE SPONGY,SO I PUSHED THEM HARD AND THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED ABOVE THE FUEL TANK.THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT S...

Mar 14, 2015 Service Brakes 86,432 mi

WENT TO GET SAFETY CHECK, MECHANIC NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERCARRIAGE AND NOTICED LEAK IN BRAKE LINE. BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND RUSTY WITH PUNCTURE. *TR

Mar 14, 2015 Service Brakes 86,432 mi

WENT TO GET SAFETY CHECK, MECHANIC NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERCARRIAGE AND NOTICED LEAK IN BRAKE LINE. BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND RUSTY WITH PUNCTURE. *TR

Mar 1, 2015 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING , HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP, APPLED THE BRAKE PEDDLE HARD, BRAKES APPLED THEN WENT DOWN TO TO FLOOR. BRAKE LINES BEHINE THE CAB RUPTURD, DO TO BADLY RUSTED LINES. *TR

Mar 1, 2015 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING , HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP, APPLED THE BRAKE PEDDLE HARD, BRAKES APPLED THEN WENT DOWN TO TO FLOOR. BRAKE LINES BEHINE THE CAB RUPTURD, DO TO BADLY RUSTED LINES. *TR

Jan 31, 2015 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FRONT RUNNING LIGHTS. THERE IS ALWAYS ONE BURNT OUT ON THE FRONT. I HAVE REPLACED THEM SEVERAL TIMES, CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE RIGHT FUSE IS BEING USED, BUT EVERYTIME ONE BURNS OUT. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED NOW THAT ABOUT EVERY GM SUV OR TRUCK I SEE GOING DOWN THE ROAD A...

Jan 31, 2015 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FRONT RUNNING LIGHTS. THERE IS ALWAYS ONE BURNT OUT ON THE FRONT. I HAVE REPLACED THEM SEVERAL TIMES, CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE RIGHT FUSE IS BEING USED, BUT EVERYTIME ONE BURNS OUT. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED NOW THAT ABOUT EVERY GM SUV OR TRUCK I SEE GOING DOWN THE ROAD A...

Jan 16, 2015 Engine 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Jan 16, 2015 Engine 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Jan 8, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO RESET THE COMPUTER, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO D...

Jan 8, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO RESET THE COMPUTER, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO D...

Dec 13, 2014 Service Brakes 37,750 mi

OBSERVED FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE TRUCK ONTO THE DRIVEWAY, AND DETERMINED THAT A BRAKE LINE HAD DEVELOPED A LEAK. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. I HAD THIS REPAIR PERFORMED NOVEMBER 10, 2009, AT A COST TO ME OF $574.61. I STI...

Dec 13, 2014 Service Brakes 37,750 mi

OBSERVED FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE TRUCK ONTO THE DRIVEWAY, AND DETERMINED THAT A BRAKE LINE HAD DEVELOPED A LEAK. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. I HAD THIS REPAIR PERFORMED NOVEMBER 10, 2009, AT A COST TO ME OF $574.61. I STI...

Nov 24, 2014 Service Brakes 52,722 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTING , LEAKING, BREAKING AND NO BRAKES. *TR

Nov 24, 2014 Service Brakes 52,722 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTING , LEAKING, BREAKING AND NO BRAKES. *TR

Nov 19, 2014 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

ON MY 2002 SILVERADO, THE ABS ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSE AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE. CLEARLY NHTSA REFERENCE #05V379000 STATES THAT THIS ONLY AFFECTS CERTAIN STATES. MY VEHICLE FALLS INTO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DATE RANGE AS IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 2001. CHEVROLE...

Nov 19, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ON MY 2002 SILVERADO, THE ABS ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSE AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE. CLEARLY NHTSA REFERENCE #05V379000 STATES THAT THIS ONLY AFFECTS CERTAIN STATES. MY VEHICLE FALLS INTO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DATE RANGE AS IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 2001. CHEVROLE...

Nov 19, 2014 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

ON MY 2002 SILVERADO, THE ABS ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSE AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE. CLEARLY NHTSA REFERENCE #05V379000 STATES THAT THIS ONLY AFFECTS CERTAIN STATES. MY VEHICLE FALLS INTO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DATE RANGE AS IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 2001. CHEVROLE...

Nov 19, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ON MY 2002 SILVERADO, THE ABS ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSE AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE. CLEARLY NHTSA REFERENCE #05V379000 STATES THAT THIS ONLY AFFECTS CERTAIN STATES. MY VEHICLE FALLS INTO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DATE RANGE AS IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 2001. CHEVROLE...

Nov 14, 2014 Service Brakes 116,984 mi

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. STARTED MY TRUCK AND DISCOVERED I HAD NO BRAKES. *TR

Nov 14, 2014 Service Brakes 116,984 mi

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. STARTED MY TRUCK AND DISCOVERED I HAD NO BRAKES. *TR

Nov 5, 2014 Engine 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Nov 5, 2014 Engine 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Oct 14, 2014 Engine 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT HAD TO SPRAY ETHER ON THE INTAKE IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. ...

Oct 14, 2014 Engine 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT HAD TO SPRAY ETHER ON THE INTAKE IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. ...

Oct 10, 2014 Service Brakes 146,650 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BLEW OUT. IT'S HEAVY RUST. ALL THE LINES LOOK THE SAME WAY. I CAN NOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK. IT IS UNSAFE AND I WILL NEED TO PUT AROUND $700 INTO IT TO GET IT SAFE AGAIN. *TR

Oct 10, 2014 Service Brakes 146,650 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BLEW OUT. IT'S HEAVY RUST. ALL THE LINES LOOK THE SAME WAY. I CAN NOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK. IT IS UNSAFE AND I WILL NEED TO PUT AROUND $700 INTO IT TO GET IT SAFE AGAIN. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Suspension 158,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 30 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE FRAME VIBRATES FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 55 TO 65 MPH. FEELS LIKE A DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT FAILURE AS IT SEEMS TO BE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENING OVER SEVERAL RECENT TRIPS, BUT MAY BE DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS. NOT PREDICTABLE BETWEEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, ...

Sep 29, 2014 Power Train 158,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 30 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE FRAME VIBRATES FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 55 TO 65 MPH. FEELS LIKE A DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT FAILURE AS IT SEEMS TO BE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENING OVER SEVERAL RECENT TRIPS, BUT MAY BE DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS. NOT PREDICTABLE BETWEEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, ...

Sep 29, 2014 Electrical System 151,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 7000 LB 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND TRAILER BECAME PARTIALLY DISLODGED AND AFFECTED THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH MADE THE GAUGE NEEDLES GO HAYWIRE INCLUDING THE TACHOMETER. ENGINE STALLED WITH RESULTANT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. LUCKIL...

Sep 29, 2014 Service Brakes 151,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 7000 LB 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND TRAILER BECAME PARTIALLY DISLODGED AND AFFECTED THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH MADE THE GAUGE NEEDLES GO HAYWIRE INCLUDING THE TACHOMETER. ENGINE STALLED WITH RESULTANT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. LUCKIL...

Sep 29, 2014 Steering 151,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 7000 LB 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND TRAILER BECAME PARTIALLY DISLODGED AND AFFECTED THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH MADE THE GAUGE NEEDLES GO HAYWIRE INCLUDING THE TACHOMETER. ENGINE STALLED WITH RESULTANT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. LUCKIL...

Sep 29, 2014 Suspension 158,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 30 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE FRAME VIBRATES FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 55 TO 65 MPH. FEELS LIKE A DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT FAILURE AS IT SEEMS TO BE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENING OVER SEVERAL RECENT TRIPS, BUT MAY BE DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS. NOT PREDICTABLE BETWEEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, ...

Sep 29, 2014 Power Train 158,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 30 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE FRAME VIBRATES FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 55 TO 65 MPH. FEELS LIKE A DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT FAILURE AS IT SEEMS TO BE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENING OVER SEVERAL RECENT TRIPS, BUT MAY BE DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS. NOT PREDICTABLE BETWEEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, ...

Sep 29, 2014 Electrical System 151,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 7000 LB 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND TRAILER BECAME PARTIALLY DISLODGED AND AFFECTED THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH MADE THE GAUGE NEEDLES GO HAYWIRE INCLUDING THE TACHOMETER. ENGINE STALLED WITH RESULTANT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. LUCKIL...

Sep 29, 2014 Service Brakes 151,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 7000 LB 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND TRAILER BECAME PARTIALLY DISLODGED AND AFFECTED THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH MADE THE GAUGE NEEDLES GO HAYWIRE INCLUDING THE TACHOMETER. ENGINE STALLED WITH RESULTANT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. LUCKIL...

Sep 29, 2014 Steering 151,000 mi

WHILE TOWING A 7000 LB 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND TRAILER BECAME PARTIALLY DISLODGED AND AFFECTED THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH MADE THE GAUGE NEEDLES GO HAYWIRE INCLUDING THE TACHOMETER. ENGINE STALLED WITH RESULTANT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. LUCKIL...

Sep 14, 2014 Service Brakes 91,929 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN AND I HAD NO BRAKES. THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER THAT I HAD A BRAKING PROBLEM. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK I COULD SEE THAT THE BRAKE LINES ARE VERY CORRODED AND ONE IS LEAKING. IT LOOKS LIKE...

Sep 14, 2014 Service Brakes 91,929 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN AND I HAD NO BRAKES. THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER THAT I HAD A BRAKING PROBLEM. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK I COULD SEE THAT THE BRAKE LINES ARE VERY CORRODED AND ONE IS LEAKING. IT LOOKS LIKE...

Aug 25, 2014 Air Bags 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHEN THE PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Aug 25, 2014 Air Bags 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHEN THE PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Aug 5, 2014 Service Brakes 289,324 mi

ON TRIP HOME FROM A VACATION. PULLING A 28 FT FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER AND A MOTORCYCLE TRAILER. ON INTERSTATE 65 NORTH BOUND WHEN AN OLDER GENTLEMAN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO COME TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP TO LET OTHER VEHICLE MERGE IN FRONT OF HIM. AT WHICH POINT I HAD TO LOCK...

Aug 5, 2014 Service Brakes 289,324 mi

ON TRIP HOME FROM A VACATION. PULLING A 28 FT FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER AND A MOTORCYCLE TRAILER. ON INTERSTATE 65 NORTH BOUND WHEN AN OLDER GENTLEMAN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO COME TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP TO LET OTHER VEHICLE MERGE IN FRONT OF HIM. AT WHICH POINT I HAD TO LOCK...

Jul 20, 2014 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

WHILE PARKING, BRAKE LINES BURST, ALMOST PINNED A PERSON BETWEEN MY TRACK AND THEIR PARKED CAR - PROBABLY WOULD,HAVE ONLY BROKE LEGS/HIPS. UPON INSPECTION, ALL BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. ALL BRAKE LINES IN THE ENTIRE TRUCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (USED STAINLESS STEEL). UPON INVESTIGATION, S...

Jul 20, 2014 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

WHILE PARKING, BRAKE LINES BURST, ALMOST PINNED A PERSON BETWEEN MY TRACK AND THEIR PARKED CAR - PROBABLY WOULD,HAVE ONLY BROKE LEGS/HIPS. UPON INSPECTION, ALL BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. ALL BRAKE LINES IN THE ENTIRE TRUCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (USED STAINLESS STEEL). UPON INVESTIGATION, S...

Jul 5, 2014 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

SAME STORY AS EVERY OTHER 99+ SILVERADO: THE BRAKE LINE BURST BEHIND CAB AND ALL BRAKE PRESSURE WAS LOST. BRAKE SYSTEM DEFECTS ARE FAR MORE DANGEROUS THAN A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. WHY ARE GM AND NHTSA IGNORING THESE COMPLAINTS? *TR

Jul 5, 2014 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

SAME STORY AS EVERY OTHER 99+ SILVERADO: THE BRAKE LINE BURST BEHIND CAB AND ALL BRAKE PRESSURE WAS LOST. BRAKE SYSTEM DEFECTS ARE FAR MORE DANGEROUS THAN A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. WHY ARE GM AND NHTSA IGNORING THESE COMPLAINTS? *TR

Jun 5, 2014 Wheels 32,777 mi

EXPERIENCED TIRE SEPARATION AT 70MPH OF A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E M/S. TIRE SEPARATION DAMAGED THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL AND FORWARD REAR QUARTER PANEL. TOOK THE TRUCK TO A TIRE STORE TO HAVE THE OTHER TIRES INSPECTED. THE REMAINING TIRES WHERE ALL FOUND TO BE SEPAR...

Jun 5, 2014 Tires 32,777 mi

EXPERIENCED TIRE SEPARATION AT 70MPH OF A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E M/S. TIRE SEPARATION DAMAGED THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL AND FORWARD REAR QUARTER PANEL. TOOK THE TRUCK TO A TIRE STORE TO HAVE THE OTHER TIRES INSPECTED. THE REMAINING TIRES WHERE ALL FOUND TO BE SEPAR...

Jun 5, 2014 Wheels 32,777 mi

EXPERIENCED TIRE SEPARATION AT 70MPH OF A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E M/S. TIRE SEPARATION DAMAGED THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL AND FORWARD REAR QUARTER PANEL. TOOK THE TRUCK TO A TIRE STORE TO HAVE THE OTHER TIRES INSPECTED. THE REMAINING TIRES WHERE ALL FOUND TO BE SEPAR...

Jun 5, 2014 Tires 32,777 mi

EXPERIENCED TIRE SEPARATION AT 70MPH OF A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E M/S. TIRE SEPARATION DAMAGED THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL AND FORWARD REAR QUARTER PANEL. TOOK THE TRUCK TO A TIRE STORE TO HAVE THE OTHER TIRES INSPECTED. THE REMAINING TIRES WHERE ALL FOUND TO BE SEPAR...

May 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS , I WENT TO STOP BEHIND A CAR AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING. I HIT THE CAR FROM BEHIND AND LUCKILY NO ONE WAR INJURED BUT MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR WAS OBSERVED. AFTER THE INCIDENT, OIL CONTINUED TO LEAK FROM THE LINE UNDER ...

May 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS , I WENT TO STOP BEHIND A CAR AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING. I HIT THE CAR FROM BEHIND AND LUCKILY NO ONE WAR INJURED BUT MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR WAS OBSERVED. AFTER THE INCIDENT, OIL CONTINUED TO LEAK FROM THE LINE UNDER ...

May 19, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 187,000 mi

ON MAY 9, 2014 I WAS BACKING UP TO HOOK UP TO A TRAILER WITH MY TRUCK. WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING SIGN OR INDICATION, MY BRAKE LINE BUSTED AND I HAD NO BRAKES WHATSOEVER. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. EVEN AT THIS SLOW OF SPEED IN REVERSE I COULD NOT STOP AND RAN DIRECTLY INTO THE TRAI...

May 19, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 187,000 mi

ON MAY 9, 2014 I WAS BACKING UP TO HOOK UP TO A TRAILER WITH MY TRUCK. WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING SIGN OR INDICATION, MY BRAKE LINE BUSTED AND I HAD NO BRAKES WHATSOEVER. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. EVEN AT THIS SLOW OF SPEED IN REVERSE I COULD NOT STOP AND RAN DIRECTLY INTO THE TRAI...

May 7, 2014 Service Brakes 129,600 mi

STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PUT THE TRUCK IN GEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. IT BLEW OUT THE BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM THE ABS BLOCK TO THE REAR. I REPLACED THAT ONE AND WHEN CHECKING FOR LEAKS, A LINE RUNNING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER THEN BLEW OUT. I DECIDED TO REPLACE THEM ALL AT THAT POINT....

May 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 129,600 mi

STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PUT THE TRUCK IN GEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. IT BLEW OUT THE BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM THE ABS BLOCK TO THE REAR. I REPLACED THAT ONE AND WHEN CHECKING FOR LEAKS, A LINE RUNNING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER THEN BLEW OUT. I DECIDED TO REPLACE THEM ALL AT THAT POINT....

May 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 129,600 mi

STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PUT THE TRUCK IN GEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. IT BLEW OUT THE BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM THE ABS BLOCK TO THE REAR. I REPLACED THAT ONE AND WHEN CHECKING FOR LEAKS, A LINE RUNNING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER THEN BLEW OUT. I DECIDED TO REPLACE THEM ALL AT THAT POINT....

May 7, 2014 Service Brakes 129,600 mi

STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PUT THE TRUCK IN GEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. IT BLEW OUT THE BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM THE ABS BLOCK TO THE REAR. I REPLACED THAT ONE AND WHEN CHECKING FOR LEAKS, A LINE RUNNING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER THEN BLEW OUT. I DECIDED TO REPLACE THEM ALL AT THAT POINT....

May 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 129,600 mi

STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PUT THE TRUCK IN GEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. IT BLEW OUT THE BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM THE ABS BLOCK TO THE REAR. I REPLACED THAT ONE AND WHEN CHECKING FOR LEAKS, A LINE RUNNING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER THEN BLEW OUT. I DECIDED TO REPLACE THEM ALL AT THAT POINT....

May 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 129,600 mi

STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PUT THE TRUCK IN GEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. IT BLEW OUT THE BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM THE ABS BLOCK TO THE REAR. I REPLACED THAT ONE AND WHEN CHECKING FOR LEAKS, A LINE RUNNING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER THEN BLEW OUT. I DECIDED TO REPLACE THEM ALL AT THAT POINT....

May 2, 2014 Service Brakes 110,928 mi

WHILE BACKING DOWN DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, TWO BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE AND ALL BRAKE FLUID WAS ON THE GROUND. MY 1987 F-250 DOES NOT ...

May 2, 2014 Service Brakes 110,928 mi

WHILE BACKING DOWN DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, TWO BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE AND ALL BRAKE FLUID WAS ON THE GROUND. MY 1987 F-250 DOES NOT ...

Apr 6, 2014 Electrical System

I BELIEVE THAT I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY IGNITION AND FRONT PANEL. I CAN PULL MY KEY OUT IN ANY POSITION. EVERYTHING LIGHTS UP ON THE DASHBOARD AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. IT HAS CALLED MY VEHICLE TO STALL OR EVEN SHUT DOWN ALTOGETHER. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I ...

Apr 6, 2014 Structure

I BELIEVE THAT I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY IGNITION AND FRONT PANEL. I CAN PULL MY KEY OUT IN ANY POSITION. EVERYTHING LIGHTS UP ON THE DASHBOARD AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. IT HAS CALLED MY VEHICLE TO STALL OR EVEN SHUT DOWN ALTOGETHER. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I ...

Apr 6, 2014 Electrical System

I BELIEVE THAT I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY IGNITION AND FRONT PANEL. I CAN PULL MY KEY OUT IN ANY POSITION. EVERYTHING LIGHTS UP ON THE DASHBOARD AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. IT HAS CALLED MY VEHICLE TO STALL OR EVEN SHUT DOWN ALTOGETHER. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I ...

Apr 6, 2014 Structure

I BELIEVE THAT I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY IGNITION AND FRONT PANEL. I CAN PULL MY KEY OUT IN ANY POSITION. EVERYTHING LIGHTS UP ON THE DASHBOARD AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. IT HAS CALLED MY VEHICLE TO STALL OR EVEN SHUT DOWN ALTOGETHER. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I ...

Apr 1, 2014 Service Brakes 105,672 mi

MY WIFE USED MY 2500 HD 4WD PICKUP TO GO TO WORK DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. SHE CALLED ME WHILE DRIVING AND THOUGHT THE ROAD WAS ICY BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE SLID THROUGH TWO BUSY INTERSECTIONS. I ASKED HER HOW FAST SHE WAS DRIVING AND SHE SAID NOT REAL FAST BUT THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP. I TOLD HER TO T...

Apr 1, 2014 Service Brakes 105,672 mi

MY WIFE USED MY 2500 HD 4WD PICKUP TO GO TO WORK DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. SHE CALLED ME WHILE DRIVING AND THOUGHT THE ROAD WAS ICY BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE SLID THROUGH TWO BUSY INTERSECTIONS. I ASKED HER HOW FAST SHE WAS DRIVING AND SHE SAID NOT REAL FAST BUT THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP. I TOLD HER TO T...

Mar 21, 2014 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

MIDDLE BRAKE LINE CORRODED IN HALF CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. NOW NEED TO CHANGE ALL BRAKE LINES AT A $289.00 COST WITH ADDITIONAL COST OF 8 HOURS LABOR. WAS TOLD CALIBER BLEEDERS ARE PROBABLY CORRODED TOO SO WILL NEED NEW CALIBERS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. WHEN WILL G...

Mar 21, 2014 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

MIDDLE BRAKE LINE CORRODED IN HALF CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. NOW NEED TO CHANGE ALL BRAKE LINES AT A $289.00 COST WITH ADDITIONAL COST OF 8 HOURS LABOR. WAS TOLD CALIBER BLEEDERS ARE PROBABLY CORRODED TOO SO WILL NEED NEW CALIBERS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. WHEN WILL G...

Mar 18, 2014 Service Brakes 63,868 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD WITH VERY LOW MILES(63,868), EXTREMELY WELL TAKEN CARE OF VEHICLE. MY PROBLEM OCCURRED, FORTUNATELY FOR ME, WHILE I WAS SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT. AS I SAT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WASN'T SURE WHAT HAPPENED AND THOUGHT MAYBE...

Mar 18, 2014 Service Brakes 63,868 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD WITH VERY LOW MILES(63,868), EXTREMELY WELL TAKEN CARE OF VEHICLE. MY PROBLEM OCCURRED, FORTUNATELY FOR ME, WHILE I WAS SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT. AS I SAT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WASN'T SURE WHAT HAPPENED AND THOUGHT MAYBE...

Feb 18, 2014 Service Brakes 84,235 mi

WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. IT WAS FOUND THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE LINES HAS RESULTED IN A FAILURE. *TR

Feb 18, 2014 Service Brakes 84,235 mi

WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. IT WAS FOUND THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE LINES HAS RESULTED IN A FAILURE. *TR

Dec 16, 2013 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 9 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

Dec 16, 2013 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 9 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

Dec 2, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 118,500 mi

BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT DUE TO RUSTED STEEL LINE AND LOOSE (STRETCHED) PARKING BRAKE CABLE. RESIDENTIAL DRIVING UNDER 25 MILES AN HOUR I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. APPLIED PRESSURE TO BRAKE WITH ABOUT 100 FEET FROM LIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. IMMEDIAT...

Dec 2, 2013 Steering Crash 118,500 mi

BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT DUE TO RUSTED STEEL LINE AND LOOSE (STRETCHED) PARKING BRAKE CABLE. RESIDENTIAL DRIVING UNDER 25 MILES AN HOUR I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. APPLIED PRESSURE TO BRAKE WITH ABOUT 100 FEET FROM LIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. IMMEDIAT...

Dec 2, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 118,500 mi

BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT DUE TO RUSTED STEEL LINE AND LOOSE (STRETCHED) PARKING BRAKE CABLE. RESIDENTIAL DRIVING UNDER 25 MILES AN HOUR I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. APPLIED PRESSURE TO BRAKE WITH ABOUT 100 FEET FROM LIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. IMMEDIAT...

Dec 2, 2013 Steering Crash 118,500 mi

BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT DUE TO RUSTED STEEL LINE AND LOOSE (STRETCHED) PARKING BRAKE CABLE. RESIDENTIAL DRIVING UNDER 25 MILES AN HOUR I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. APPLIED PRESSURE TO BRAKE WITH ABOUT 100 FEET FROM LIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. IMMEDIAT...

Nov 16, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

HAD JUST EXITED THE FREEWAY AND CORRODED BRAKE LINE BROKE. LIVED AT THE END OF THE ROAD SO WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SLOW TO AT LEAST GET IT HOME USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. EXAMINED ALL BRAKE LINES AND ALL ARE SO CORRODED THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. WAS LUCKY IT DIDN'T BREAK AWAY WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. CHEVY T...

Nov 16, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

HAD JUST EXITED THE FREEWAY AND CORRODED BRAKE LINE BROKE. LIVED AT THE END OF THE ROAD SO WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SLOW TO AT LEAST GET IT HOME USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. EXAMINED ALL BRAKE LINES AND ALL ARE SO CORRODED THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. WAS LUCKY IT DIDN'T BREAK AWAY WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. CHEVY T...

Nov 11, 2013 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

HAD TO GET ON THE BRAKES PRETTY HARD, THE LINE UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BURST DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. *TR

Nov 11, 2013 Service Brakes 81,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED MY TRUCK IN JUNE FROM A PREVIOUS OWNER IN SOUTH FLORIDA. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN FLORIDA SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013, I WAS FORCED TO BRAKE HEAVILY AT AN INTERSECTION. I FELT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE TRUCK STOPPED. I PROCE...

Nov 11, 2013 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

HAD TO GET ON THE BRAKES PRETTY HARD, THE LINE UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BURST DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. *TR

Nov 11, 2013 Service Brakes 81,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED MY TRUCK IN JUNE FROM A PREVIOUS OWNER IN SOUTH FLORIDA. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN FLORIDA SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013, I WAS FORCED TO BRAKE HEAVILY AT AN INTERSECTION. I FELT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE TRUCK STOPPED. I PROCE...

Nov 8, 2013 Service Brakes 109,720 mi

AFTER DROPPING OFF A BOAT FOR WINTER STORAGE, I WAS LEAVING THE STORAGE LOCATION AND ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO TAKE A VERY SLOW ROUTE HOME AS THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUED TO DROP TO THE FLOOR ANYTIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN A COUPLE OF INSTANCES WHEN THE...

Nov 8, 2013 Service Brakes 109,720 mi

AFTER DROPPING OFF A BOAT FOR WINTER STORAGE, I WAS LEAVING THE STORAGE LOCATION AND ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO TAKE A VERY SLOW ROUTE HOME AS THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUED TO DROP TO THE FLOOR ANYTIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN A COUPLE OF INSTANCES WHEN THE...

Oct 6, 2013 Service Brakes 204,000 mi

TRIED TO MAKE A SLIGHTLY ABRUPT STOP AT 50 MPH,FELT A LITTLE ABS PULSE THEN PEDAL BEGAN TO SINK TO THE FLOOR. PUMPED PEDAL, I THEN GOT A LITTLE BRAKE PRESSURE AND SLOWED A LITTLE. TURNED TOWARDS THE SHOULDER AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW TRUCK DOWN TO A LONG EVENTUAL STOP. THEN TOWED. *TR

Oct 6, 2013 Service Brakes 204,000 mi

TRIED TO MAKE A SLIGHTLY ABRUPT STOP AT 50 MPH,FELT A LITTLE ABS PULSE THEN PEDAL BEGAN TO SINK TO THE FLOOR. PUMPED PEDAL, I THEN GOT A LITTLE BRAKE PRESSURE AND SLOWED A LITTLE. TURNED TOWARDS THE SHOULDER AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW TRUCK DOWN TO A LONG EVENTUAL STOP. THEN TOWED. *TR

Oct 3, 2013 Engine 142,512 mi

4 OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKE. I NOW SMELL EXHAUST FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TR

Oct 3, 2013 Engine 212,000 mi

THE TRUCK WAS HOOKED TO A 25' GOOSENECK TRAILER LOADED WITH HAY. THE ENGINE WAS THE DURAMAX DIESEL WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSION. THE INTENT WAS TO HAUL HAY FROM EASTERN WASHINGTON TO WESTERN WASHINGTON. THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE A SHAFT INSIDE THE PUMP MAKING THE POWER STEERING UNUSABLE. AS IT ...

Oct 3, 2013 Steering 212,000 mi

THE TRUCK WAS HOOKED TO A 25' GOOSENECK TRAILER LOADED WITH HAY. THE ENGINE WAS THE DURAMAX DIESEL WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSION. THE INTENT WAS TO HAUL HAY FROM EASTERN WASHINGTON TO WESTERN WASHINGTON. THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE A SHAFT INSIDE THE PUMP MAKING THE POWER STEERING UNUSABLE. AS IT ...

Oct 3, 2013 Engine 142,512 mi

4 OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKE. I NOW SMELL EXHAUST FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TR

Oct 3, 2013 Engine 212,000 mi

THE TRUCK WAS HOOKED TO A 25' GOOSENECK TRAILER LOADED WITH HAY. THE ENGINE WAS THE DURAMAX DIESEL WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSION. THE INTENT WAS TO HAUL HAY FROM EASTERN WASHINGTON TO WESTERN WASHINGTON. THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE A SHAFT INSIDE THE PUMP MAKING THE POWER STEERING UNUSABLE. AS IT ...

Oct 3, 2013 Steering 212,000 mi

THE TRUCK WAS HOOKED TO A 25' GOOSENECK TRAILER LOADED WITH HAY. THE ENGINE WAS THE DURAMAX DIESEL WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSION. THE INTENT WAS TO HAUL HAY FROM EASTERN WASHINGTON TO WESTERN WASHINGTON. THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE A SHAFT INSIDE THE PUMP MAKING THE POWER STEERING UNUSABLE. AS IT ...

Sep 27, 2013 Service Brakes 165,200 mi

BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THEY COME IN TO TELL ME, HEY, YOUR BRAKE LINE BLEW. I WENT DOWN TO CHECK IT OUT, THE LINES ARE PRETTY SEVERELY RUSTED, AND SURE ENOUGH BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT ONE OF THEM. BRAKES GO TOTALLY TO THE FLOOR, ABSOLUTE MINIMAL BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. GOES RIGHT TO ...

Sep 27, 2013 Service Brakes 165,200 mi

BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THEY COME IN TO TELL ME, HEY, YOUR BRAKE LINE BLEW. I WENT DOWN TO CHECK IT OUT, THE LINES ARE PRETTY SEVERELY RUSTED, AND SURE ENOUGH BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT ONE OF THEM. BRAKES GO TOTALLY TO THE FLOOR, ABSOLUTE MINIMAL BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. GOES RIGHT TO ...

Sep 23, 2013 Service Brakes 173,000 mi

WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AS I BACKED UP IN MY DRIVEWAY, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARDS. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK SAW A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID. A CLOSER VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED A LEAK IN THE BRAKE LINE FEEDING THE REAR WHEELS (NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK)....

Sep 23, 2013 Service Brakes 173,000 mi

WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AS I BACKED UP IN MY DRIVEWAY, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARDS. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK SAW A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID. A CLOSER VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED A LEAK IN THE BRAKE LINE FEEDING THE REAR WHEELS (NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK)....

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF FAULTY BRAKE LINES THAT FAILED. *SMD

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF FAULTY BRAKE LINES THAT FAILED. *SMD

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF FAULTY BRAKE LINES THAT FAILED. *SMD

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF FAULTY BRAKE LINES THAT FAILED. *SMD

Sep 16, 2013 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

WHEN I STARTED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY & HIT THE BRAKES, THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. EMERGENCY BRAKE SLOWED, BUT WOULD NOT STOP. BRAKE LINES BEHIND LEFT FRONT WHEEL ON TOP OF FRAME HAD HOLE(S) RUSTED IN THEM & FLUID RUNNING OUT. EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY BECAUSE OF LEAKING RIGHT REAR WHEEL SEAL...

Sep 16, 2013 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

WHEN I STARTED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY & HIT THE BRAKES, THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. EMERGENCY BRAKE SLOWED, BUT WOULD NOT STOP. BRAKE LINES BEHIND LEFT FRONT WHEEL ON TOP OF FRAME HAD HOLE(S) RUSTED IN THEM & FLUID RUNNING OUT. EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY BECAUSE OF LEAKING RIGHT REAR WHEEL SEAL...

Sep 10, 2013 Service Brakes

I WENT TO MOVE THE TRUCK TO HOOK UP A TRAILER AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND BRAKE FLUID EVERYWHERE. *TR

Sep 10, 2013 Service Brakes

I WENT TO MOVE THE TRUCK TO HOOK UP A TRAILER AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND BRAKE FLUID EVERYWHERE. *TR

Sep 8, 2013 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. COME TO FINED OUT ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT.

Sep 8, 2013 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. COME TO FINED OUT ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT.

Aug 28, 2013 Service Brakes 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE PETAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHIC...

Aug 28, 2013 Service Brakes 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE PETAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHIC...

Aug 22, 2013 Service Brakes 55,000 mi

EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES.THE PLACEMENT OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROLLER THREE FEET BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE AT THE TOP OF FRAME AND NO APPARENT CORROSION PROTECTION SEEMS TO HAVE CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. *TR

Aug 22, 2013 Service Brakes 55,000 mi

EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES.THE PLACEMENT OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROLLER THREE FEET BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE AT THE TOP OF FRAME AND NO APPARENT CORROSION PROTECTION SEEMS TO HAVE CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. *TR

Aug 19, 2013 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Aug 19, 2013 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Aug 16, 2013 Steering 85,000 mi

ON JULY 23 2008, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND I LOST ALL STEERING, THE PITMAN ARM SHEARED OFF. I HAD INSTALLED THE FAB-TECH PITMAN ARM, IDLER ARM, TIE ROD ENDS, AND STEERING STABILIZER KIT. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE PITMAN ARM, AND IDLER ARM, HAD A RECALL. I CONTACTED FABTECH VIA EMAIL A...

Aug 16, 2013 Steering 85,000 mi

ON JULY 23 2008, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND I LOST ALL STEERING, THE PITMAN ARM SHEARED OFF. I HAD INSTALLED THE FAB-TECH PITMAN ARM, IDLER ARM, TIE ROD ENDS, AND STEERING STABILIZER KIT. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE PITMAN ARM, AND IDLER ARM, HAD A RECALL. I CONTACTED FABTECH VIA EMAIL A...

Aug 4, 2013 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

THE TRUCK IS PRIMARILY USED FOR TOWING TRAILERS. ONCE IN 2012 WHEN TOWING A 10K LBS TRAVEL TRAILER A REAR BRAKE LINE THAT APPEARED SOLID DEVELOPED A HOLE AND RELEASED ANY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. THE TRUCK WAS SAFELY STOPPED AND REPAIRED. AUGUST OF 2013 WHILE TOWING PWCS ON A TRAILER ANOTHER LINE THAT AP...

Aug 4, 2013 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

THE TRUCK IS PRIMARILY USED FOR TOWING TRAILERS. ONCE IN 2012 WHEN TOWING A 10K LBS TRAVEL TRAILER A REAR BRAKE LINE THAT APPEARED SOLID DEVELOPED A HOLE AND RELEASED ANY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. THE TRUCK WAS SAFELY STOPPED AND REPAIRED. AUGUST OF 2013 WHILE TOWING PWCS ON A TRAILER ANOTHER LINE THAT AP...

Jul 17, 2013 Service Brakes 97,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHILE PULLING AN RV. *TR

Jul 17, 2013 Service Brakes 97,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHILE PULLING AN RV. *TR

Jul 14, 2013 Service Brakes 91,268 mi

ON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE MOMENTS AFTER HAVING DRIVEN IT WITHOUT ISSUE, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY, AND WITH MORE PRESSURE, SUNK TO THE FLOOR. FLUID WAS FOUND TO BE RUNNING OFF OF THE TRUCK FRAME UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT THE TIME. LATER, APPARENTLY WHEN THE FLUID HAD D...

Jul 14, 2013 Service Brakes 91,268 mi

ON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE MOMENTS AFTER HAVING DRIVEN IT WITHOUT ISSUE, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY, AND WITH MORE PRESSURE, SUNK TO THE FLOOR. FLUID WAS FOUND TO BE RUNNING OFF OF THE TRUCK FRAME UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT THE TIME. LATER, APPARENTLY WHEN THE FLUID HAD D...

Jul 2, 2013 Service Brakes 117,433 mi

I HAD JUST GOTTEN MY FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT A LOCAL GARAGE, WAS DRIVING IT HOME AND FOUND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARDS. I PULLED OVER AT THE FIRST SAFE PLACE, FOUND A FLUID JUST GUSHING OUT AROUND GAS TANK AREA ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT HAD JUST RAINED FOR THE LAST FEW ...

Jul 2, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,433 mi

I HAD JUST GOTTEN MY FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT A LOCAL GARAGE, WAS DRIVING IT HOME AND FOUND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARDS. I PULLED OVER AT THE FIRST SAFE PLACE, FOUND A FLUID JUST GUSHING OUT AROUND GAS TANK AREA ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT HAD JUST RAINED FOR THE LAST FEW ...

Jul 2, 2013 Service Brakes 117,433 mi

I HAD JUST GOTTEN MY FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT A LOCAL GARAGE, WAS DRIVING IT HOME AND FOUND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARDS. I PULLED OVER AT THE FIRST SAFE PLACE, FOUND A FLUID JUST GUSHING OUT AROUND GAS TANK AREA ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT HAD JUST RAINED FOR THE LAST FEW ...

Jul 2, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,433 mi

I HAD JUST GOTTEN MY FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT A LOCAL GARAGE, WAS DRIVING IT HOME AND FOUND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARDS. I PULLED OVER AT THE FIRST SAFE PLACE, FOUND A FLUID JUST GUSHING OUT AROUND GAS TANK AREA ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT HAD JUST RAINED FOR THE LAST FEW ...

Jun 26, 2013 Service Brakes 79,876 mi

REPEAT OCCURRENCE ON 6/22/2013. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN APPROXIMATELY AUGUST OF 2010. BRAKE LINES SEVERELY RUSTED. HAVE KEPT UNDER WATCH, HOWEVER THE RATE OF RUST SEEMS TO INCREASE. WITH THIS LAST INCIDENT, ALL BRAKE LINES WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED, COSTING WELL OVER $1000. VERIFIED WITH 3 LOCALS GAR...

Jun 26, 2013 Service Brakes 79,876 mi

REPEAT OCCURRENCE ON 6/22/2013. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN APPROXIMATELY AUGUST OF 2010. BRAKE LINES SEVERELY RUSTED. HAVE KEPT UNDER WATCH, HOWEVER THE RATE OF RUST SEEMS TO INCREASE. WITH THIS LAST INCIDENT, ALL BRAKE LINES WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED, COSTING WELL OVER $1000. VERIFIED WITH 3 LOCALS GAR...

Jun 20, 2013 Service Brakes 196,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED SUDDENLY. WE WERE LUCKY THAT WE WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH. BRAKE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AND STILL DOES NOT SHOW A PROBLEM. RUSTED BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND BRAKE FLUID COMES OUT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I JUST SOLD A TOYOTA 1995 4WD THAT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO THE SAME ENVIRONM...

Jun 20, 2013 Service Brakes 196,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED SUDDENLY. WE WERE LUCKY THAT WE WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH. BRAKE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AND STILL DOES NOT SHOW A PROBLEM. RUSTED BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND BRAKE FLUID COMES OUT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I JUST SOLD A TOYOTA 1995 4WD THAT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO THE SAME ENVIRONM...

Jun 11, 2013 Service Brakes 79,275 mi

VEHICLE WAS TOWING TRAILER IN HAYFIELD AND BRAKES WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW AND IN 1ST GEAR. MY HUSBAND GOT IT BACK TO THE BARN WHICH WAS ABOUT 1/4 MILE AWAY AND THEN IT HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE BRAKE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND OUR BRAKES WERE NOT OLD. WE FOUND A LEAK IN OU...

Jun 11, 2013 Service Brakes 79,275 mi

VEHICLE WAS TOWING TRAILER IN HAYFIELD AND BRAKES WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW AND IN 1ST GEAR. MY HUSBAND GOT IT BACK TO THE BARN WHICH WAS ABOUT 1/4 MILE AWAY AND THEN IT HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE BRAKE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND OUR BRAKES WERE NOT OLD. WE FOUND A LEAK IN OU...

Jun 4, 2013 Service Brakes 67,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT A HOLE THERE ARE 4 LINES GROUPED ON THE FRAME AT 67000 MILES 2 LINES RUSTED OUT AND AT 131,000 MILES 2 MORE RUSTED OUT BOTH TIMES . COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES PUSHES FLUID OUT USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP 2 TIME ALMOST REARENDED A CAR SWERVED RIGHT TO AVOID COLLISION.HAVE 2004 HD...

Jun 4, 2013 Structure 67,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT A HOLE THERE ARE 4 LINES GROUPED ON THE FRAME AT 67000 MILES 2 LINES RUSTED OUT AND AT 131,000 MILES 2 MORE RUSTED OUT BOTH TIMES . COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES PUSHES FLUID OUT USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP 2 TIME ALMOST REARENDED A CAR SWERVED RIGHT TO AVOID COLLISION.HAVE 2004 HD...

Jun 4, 2013 Service Brakes 67,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT A HOLE THERE ARE 4 LINES GROUPED ON THE FRAME AT 67000 MILES 2 LINES RUSTED OUT AND AT 131,000 MILES 2 MORE RUSTED OUT BOTH TIMES . COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES PUSHES FLUID OUT USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP 2 TIME ALMOST REARENDED A CAR SWERVED RIGHT TO AVOID COLLISION.HAVE 2004 HD...

Jun 4, 2013 Structure 67,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT A HOLE THERE ARE 4 LINES GROUPED ON THE FRAME AT 67000 MILES 2 LINES RUSTED OUT AND AT 131,000 MILES 2 MORE RUSTED OUT BOTH TIMES . COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES PUSHES FLUID OUT USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP 2 TIME ALMOST REARENDED A CAR SWERVED RIGHT TO AVOID COLLISION.HAVE 2004 HD...

Jun 3, 2013 Structure 55,000 mi

WHILE TRAILERING MY BOAT ON I29, 2002 2500 HD, DRIVER FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO FENDER, DOOR, BUMPER, BUMPER COVER, BUMPER VALANCE, DRIVING LIGHT, AND FENDER FLARE. TIRE DID STAY INFLATED. I TOOK PICTURES. TIRE FIRESTONE STEELTEX A-T. *TR

Jun 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

WHILE TRAILERING MY BOAT ON I29, 2002 2500 HD, DRIVER FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO FENDER, DOOR, BUMPER, BUMPER COVER, BUMPER VALANCE, DRIVING LIGHT, AND FENDER FLARE. TIRE DID STAY INFLATED. I TOOK PICTURES. TIRE FIRESTONE STEELTEX A-T. *TR

Jun 3, 2013 Structure 55,000 mi

WHILE TRAILERING MY BOAT ON I29, 2002 2500 HD, DRIVER FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO FENDER, DOOR, BUMPER, BUMPER COVER, BUMPER VALANCE, DRIVING LIGHT, AND FENDER FLARE. TIRE DID STAY INFLATED. I TOOK PICTURES. TIRE FIRESTONE STEELTEX A-T. *TR

Jun 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

WHILE TRAILERING MY BOAT ON I29, 2002 2500 HD, DRIVER FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO FENDER, DOOR, BUMPER, BUMPER COVER, BUMPER VALANCE, DRIVING LIGHT, AND FENDER FLARE. TIRE DID STAY INFLATED. I TOOK PICTURES. TIRE FIRESTONE STEELTEX A-T. *TR

May 7, 2013 Service Brakes 42,000 mi

ALL OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES HAVE MAJOR RUST OR CORROSION AND APPEAR TO BE AT THE POINT OF RUPTURING. *TR

May 7, 2013 Service Brakes 42,000 mi

ALL OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES HAVE MAJOR RUST OR CORROSION AND APPEAR TO BE AT THE POINT OF RUPTURING. *TR

May 3, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 146,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL MIXED WITH OIL OVERFLOWED ON GROUND WHEN STOPPED AT REST AREA. TOWED INTO RALEIGH. WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST ABOUT 7000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND TAKE UP TO FIVE DAYS. WAS ON MY WAY HOME TO NY. THOUGHT RECALL MIGHT BE AVAILABLE . IS IT? *TR

May 3, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 146,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL MIXED WITH OIL OVERFLOWED ON GROUND WHEN STOPPED AT REST AREA. TOWED INTO RALEIGH. WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST ABOUT 7000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND TAKE UP TO FIVE DAYS. WAS ON MY WAY HOME TO NY. THOUGHT RECALL MIGHT BE AVAILABLE . IS IT? *TR

Apr 27, 2013 Service Brakes 113,560 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE. THIS IS MY VEHICLE'S THIRD BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO RUST. ALL OF MY BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT THE BRAKE LINES ARE NOT SAFE. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT SAFE. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR SUCH POOR MATERIALS. STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED! MY VEH...

Apr 27, 2013 Service Brakes 113,560 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE. THIS IS MY VEHICLE'S THIRD BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO RUST. ALL OF MY BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT THE BRAKE LINES ARE NOT SAFE. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT SAFE. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR SUCH POOR MATERIALS. STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED! MY VEH...

Apr 26, 2013 Service Brakes 173,004 mi

AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE TRUCK KEPT GOING. LATER ON I EXAMINED THE BRAKE LINE AND NOTICE THAT IT WAS CORRODED. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE ADVISED ME THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED. I CONTACTED GM, AND THEY HAD A DEALER LOOK AT TH...

Apr 26, 2013 Service Brakes 173,004 mi

AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE TRUCK KEPT GOING. LATER ON I EXAMINED THE BRAKE LINE AND NOTICE THAT IT WAS CORRODED. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE ADVISED ME THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED. I CONTACTED GM, AND THEY HAD A DEALER LOOK AT TH...

Apr 21, 2013 Service Brakes

WENT TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CURB ACROSS THE STREET STOPPED ME. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO KIDS RIDING BIKES OR PLAYING IN THE STREET.... LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK AND SAW THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND ONE HAD APPARENTLY BURST. THERE WAS A LARGE...

Apr 21, 2013 Service Brakes

WENT TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CURB ACROSS THE STREET STOPPED ME. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO KIDS RIDING BIKES OR PLAYING IN THE STREET.... LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK AND SAW THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND ONE HAD APPARENTLY BURST. THERE WAS A LARGE...

Apr 16, 2013 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

METAL BRAKE LINE CORRODED THROUGH AND I LOST BRAKE PRESSURE. AN ACCIDENT DID NOT OCCUR, MOST LIKELY DUE TO THE TRUCK BEING UNLOADED. THE WEEK BEFORE THE INCIDENT, I WAS HAULING LARGE LOADS OF HAY. *TR

Apr 16, 2013 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

METAL BRAKE LINE CORRODED THROUGH AND I LOST BRAKE PRESSURE. AN ACCIDENT DID NOT OCCUR, MOST LIKELY DUE TO THE TRUCK BEING UNLOADED. THE WEEK BEFORE THE INCIDENT, I WAS HAULING LARGE LOADS OF HAY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mar 27, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mar 5, 2013 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE AND HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

Mar 5, 2013 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE AND HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

Feb 27, 2013 Service Brakes 65,500 mi

WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE I NOTICED SEVERE BRAKE LINE CORROSION. THE TRUCK WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND IS NOW HAVING ALL BRAKE LINES REPLACED. THANKFULLY THE BRAKE LINES DID NOT FAIL WHILE I WAS DRIVING OR TOWING A TRAILER. I HAVE A 1989 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 TH...

Feb 27, 2013 Service Brakes 65,500 mi

WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE I NOTICED SEVERE BRAKE LINE CORROSION. THE TRUCK WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND IS NOW HAVING ALL BRAKE LINES REPLACED. THANKFULLY THE BRAKE LINES DID NOT FAIL WHILE I WAS DRIVING OR TOWING A TRAILER. I HAVE A 1989 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 TH...

Dec 29, 2012 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED ,PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR; MAIN LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER SPRUNG A LEAK,NOTICED ALL LINES NEAR DRIVERS SIDE INNER FENDER RUSTY , HAD WIFE PUMP BRAKES; BRAKE FLUID SPRAYED. I REPLACED MAIN LINES TO DISTRIBUTION BLOCK AND ONE FRONT LINE. CALLED DEALER HE SAID THEY NEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND TOLD...

Dec 29, 2012 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED ,PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR; MAIN LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER SPRUNG A LEAK,NOTICED ALL LINES NEAR DRIVERS SIDE INNER FENDER RUSTY , HAD WIFE PUMP BRAKES; BRAKE FLUID SPRAYED. I REPLACED MAIN LINES TO DISTRIBUTION BLOCK AND ONE FRONT LINE. CALLED DEALER HE SAID THEY NEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND TOLD...

Dec 19, 2012 Service Brakes 125,680 mi

LOST SUDDEN BRAKE PRESSURE. HAVE NO WARNING LIGHT. FOUND A POOL OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER MIDDLE OF TRUCK BED THIS MORNING. A BRAKE LINE APPEARS TO HAVE RUPTURED ABOVE THE GAS TANK. I HAVE READ OF NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. THANK GOD I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM AT HOME AND DID NOT CONTIN...

Dec 19, 2012 Service Brakes 125,680 mi

LOST SUDDEN BRAKE PRESSURE. HAVE NO WARNING LIGHT. FOUND A POOL OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER MIDDLE OF TRUCK BED THIS MORNING. A BRAKE LINE APPEARS TO HAVE RUPTURED ABOVE THE GAS TANK. I HAVE READ OF NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. THANK GOD I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM AT HOME AND DID NOT CONTIN...

Oct 29, 2012 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS MODULE IN WHICH AT SLOW BRAKING SPEEDS THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED PRIOR TO THIS DATE FOR OVER 800,000 SILVERADO TRUCKS INCLUDING THE YEARS 99-2002 FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE. I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP AND I W...

Oct 29, 2012 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS MODULE IN WHICH AT SLOW BRAKING SPEEDS THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED PRIOR TO THIS DATE FOR OVER 800,000 SILVERADO TRUCKS INCLUDING THE YEARS 99-2002 FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE. I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP AND I W...

Oct 18, 2012 Service Brakes 107,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED FROM SMALL SPOT. CAUSED BY CORROSION. BREAKS BECAME SOFT PEDAL PUSHED TO FLOOR. LINE WAS IN THE FRONT OF TRUCK . ALL LINES ARE FOUND TO BE IN POOR CONDITION RELATED TO RUST ON ENTIRE TRUCK. *TR

Oct 18, 2012 Service Brakes 107,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED FROM SMALL SPOT. CAUSED BY CORROSION. BREAKS BECAME SOFT PEDAL PUSHED TO FLOOR. LINE WAS IN THE FRONT OF TRUCK . ALL LINES ARE FOUND TO BE IN POOR CONDITION RELATED TO RUST ON ENTIRE TRUCK. *TR

Oct 12, 2012 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

HARD BRAKE LINE FAILURE. BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AS BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS IS THE 2ND HARD BRAKE LINE FAILURE I HAVE EXPERIENCED ON THIS TRUCK. *TR

Oct 12, 2012 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

HARD BRAKE LINE FAILURE. BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AS BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS IS THE 2ND HARD BRAKE LINE FAILURE I HAVE EXPERIENCED ON THIS TRUCK. *TR

Oct 8, 2012 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

WHILE APPROACHING THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS TAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND HAD NONE, THE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I COULD NOT STOP. I DOWN SHIFTED THE TRUCK INTO LOW GEAR WHICH IS WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I HAD THE TRUCK TO...

Oct 8, 2012 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

WHILE APPROACHING THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS TAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND HAD NONE, THE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I COULD NOT STOP. I DOWN SHIFTED THE TRUCK INTO LOW GEAR WHICH IS WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I HAD THE TRUCK TO...

Oct 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS THE SPEED DECREASED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT AND THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIN...

Oct 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS THE SPEED DECREASED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT AND THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIN...

Sep 17, 2012 Service Brakes 62,352 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT & LEAK WHILE TRYING TO STOP PULLING A TRAILER WHEN TRYING TO STOP AT STOP SIGN ALL LINES RUSTED OUT. I AM A AUTO MECHANIC AND HAVE 3 CHEVROLET TRUCKS WITH RUSTED LINES + A CHEVROLET CAVALIER CAR WITH RUSTED LINES ALSO ALL AT THE SAME TIME! *TR

Sep 17, 2012 Service Brakes 62,352 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT & LEAK WHILE TRYING TO STOP PULLING A TRAILER WHEN TRYING TO STOP AT STOP SIGN ALL LINES RUSTED OUT. I AM A AUTO MECHANIC AND HAVE 3 CHEVROLET TRUCKS WITH RUSTED LINES + A CHEVROLET CAVALIER CAR WITH RUSTED LINES ALSO ALL AT THE SAME TIME! *TR

Sep 9, 2012 Service Brakes 97,501 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP TOWING A 35 FOOT CAMPER. I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I USED THE CAMPER BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP.I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A NEARBY GARAGE[IN NEW MEXICO] WHERE THEY INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND DISCOVERED THEY WERE SEVERELY RUSTED ONE...

Sep 9, 2012 Service Brakes 97,501 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP TOWING A 35 FOOT CAMPER. I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I USED THE CAMPER BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP.I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A NEARBY GARAGE[IN NEW MEXICO] WHERE THEY INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND DISCOVERED THEY WERE SEVERELY RUSTED ONE...

Aug 22, 2012 Service Brakes 108,150 mi

ON AUGUST 3, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. AT SOME POINT WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE VERY BOTTOM AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. THE SITUATION WAS VERY SERIOUS, SINCE I WAS DRIVING ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY, STATE ROUTE 287 IN NJ. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DO...

Aug 22, 2012 Service Brakes 108,150 mi

ON AUGUST 3, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. AT SOME POINT WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE VERY BOTTOM AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. THE SITUATION WAS VERY SERIOUS, SINCE I WAS DRIVING ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY, STATE ROUTE 287 IN NJ. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DO...

Jul 6, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 112,000 mi

REAR ENDED A LADY AND HER BABY YESTERDAY AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES ONLY TO FIND THEM GO TO THE FLOOR AND HAD NO BRAKES. BRAKE LINES ARE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED AND ONE BURST. AFTER TALKING TO ALOT OF PEOPLE THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON ON EARLY 2000 GM TRUCKS. JUST LOOKED AT MY WIVES 2002 YUKON AND ITS ...

Jul 6, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 112,000 mi

REAR ENDED A LADY AND HER BABY YESTERDAY AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES ONLY TO FIND THEM GO TO THE FLOOR AND HAD NO BRAKES. BRAKE LINES ARE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED AND ONE BURST. AFTER TALKING TO ALOT OF PEOPLE THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON ON EARLY 2000 GM TRUCKS. JUST LOOKED AT MY WIVES 2002 YUKON AND ITS ...

Jul 3, 2012 Service Brakes 132,000 mi

BRAKE LINES ROTTING OUT UNDER MY DRIVERS DOOR ON MY 2002 SILVERADO ,NEVER SAW SO MUCH RUST IN MY LIFE AND I LIVE IN A FAIRLY WARM CLIMATE,DEALER WANTING 1500.00 TO REPLACE ,THERE AREA LOT OF OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ,,,SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS.... *JS

Jul 3, 2012 Service Brakes 132,000 mi

BRAKE LINES ROTTING OUT UNDER MY DRIVERS DOOR ON MY 2002 SILVERADO ,NEVER SAW SO MUCH RUST IN MY LIFE AND I LIVE IN A FAIRLY WARM CLIMATE,DEALER WANTING 1500.00 TO REPLACE ,THERE AREA LOT OF OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ,,,SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS.... *JS

Jun 30, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 72,000 mi

BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND RUPTURED LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKES. VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD AND ENDED UP IN THE DITCH NARROWLY MISSING TREES. BY SHEAR LUCK THIS FAILURE DID NOT INVOLVE BRAKING IN TOWN OR TO SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Jun 30, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 72,000 mi

BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND RUPTURED LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKES. VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD AND ENDED UP IN THE DITCH NARROWLY MISSING TREES. BY SHEAR LUCK THIS FAILURE DID NOT INVOLVE BRAKING IN TOWN OR TO SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Jun 17, 2012 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

THE ORIGINAL FACTORY BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH IN VARIOUS PLACES. THE MAIN LINE TO THE REAR RUNS CONCEALED FROM VIEW AND RUSTED, THE LINES GOING INTO THE ABS MODULE ARE LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT DEVELOPS CORROSION TOO. MY BRAKE PEDAL FELT WEEK AND WENT TO THE FLOOR AS THE RESULT OF THE BRAKE LINE FAI...

Jun 17, 2012 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

THE ORIGINAL FACTORY BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH IN VARIOUS PLACES. THE MAIN LINE TO THE REAR RUNS CONCEALED FROM VIEW AND RUSTED, THE LINES GOING INTO THE ABS MODULE ARE LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT DEVELOPS CORROSION TOO. MY BRAKE PEDAL FELT WEEK AND WENT TO THE FLOOR AS THE RESULT OF THE BRAKE LINE FAI...

Jun 15, 2012 Tires

DRIVING SILVERADO TRUCK WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE GT2 TIRES, LESS THAN ONE YEAR AND NOT MANY MILES. BLOW OUT TO FRONT TIRE, SEPARATION RIP ON SIDE OF TIRE-LUCKY I WAS NOT ON FREEWAY OR WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL IT HAPPENED SO FAST. IF YOU HAVE THESE TIRES, I WOULD GET NEW ONES. SCARY! *JB

Jun 15, 2012 Tires

DRIVING SILVERADO TRUCK WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE GT2 TIRES, LESS THAN ONE YEAR AND NOT MANY MILES. BLOW OUT TO FRONT TIRE, SEPARATION RIP ON SIDE OF TIRE-LUCKY I WAS NOT ON FREEWAY OR WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL IT HAPPENED SO FAST. IF YOU HAVE THESE TIRES, I WOULD GET NEW ONES. SCARY! *JB

Jun 6, 2012 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES COMPLETELY ROTTED. *TR

Jun 6, 2012 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES COMPLETELY ROTTED. *TR

May 27, 2012 Service Brakes 38,850 mi

PUSHED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO USE PARK BRAKE TO STOP. THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED WITH LARGE HOLE IN THEM. *TR

May 27, 2012 Service Brakes 38,850 mi

PUSHED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO USE PARK BRAKE TO STOP. THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED WITH LARGE HOLE IN THEM. *TR

May 13, 2012 Power Train 121,000 mi

THE HOLDING CLIP FOR THE OIL PUMP INSIDE OF TRANSFER CASE BROKE WHICH ALLOWED THE OIL PUMP TO SHAKE INSIDE OF CASE AND CONSEQUENTLY RUBBED A HOLE THRU T CASE WHICH EFFECTIVELY EMPTIED ALL THE LUBRICATING OIL FROM T CASE RUINING MOST OF THE PARTS INSIDE. *TR

May 13, 2012 Power Train 121,000 mi

THE HOLDING CLIP FOR THE OIL PUMP INSIDE OF TRANSFER CASE BROKE WHICH ALLOWED THE OIL PUMP TO SHAKE INSIDE OF CASE AND CONSEQUENTLY RUBBED A HOLE THRU T CASE WHICH EFFECTIVELY EMPTIED ALL THE LUBRICATING OIL FROM T CASE RUINING MOST OF THE PARTS INSIDE. *TR

May 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUSTED HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. *TR

May 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUSTED HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. *TR

Mar 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, APPLIED BRAKES TO FEEL THE PEDAL GO TO FLOOR. ABLE TO STOP AND INSPECT AFTER SOME DISTANCE. REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE UNDER TRUCK BED HAD CORRODED THROUGH, AND WITH A PUSH OF THE PEDAL, BRAKE FLUID SPRAYED EVERYWHERE. HAD TO HAVE LINE REPLACED FROM DIVERTER BOX UNDER CAB TO REAR CR...

Mar 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, APPLIED BRAKES TO FEEL THE PEDAL GO TO FLOOR. ABLE TO STOP AND INSPECT AFTER SOME DISTANCE. REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE UNDER TRUCK BED HAD CORRODED THROUGH, AND WITH A PUSH OF THE PEDAL, BRAKE FLUID SPRAYED EVERYWHERE. HAD TO HAVE LINE REPLACED FROM DIVERTER BOX UNDER CAB TO REAR CR...

Mar 14, 2012 Air Bags Crash

2002 CHEVY TRUCK 2500. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG FAILURE DURING A CRASH *TGW THE CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH CAUSED SEVERE BRUISING TO HIS CHEST AND OTHER PARTS OF HIS BODY. *JB

Mar 14, 2012 Air Bags Crash

2002 CHEVY TRUCK 2500. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG FAILURE DURING A CRASH *TGW THE CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH CAUSED SEVERE BRUISING TO HIS CHEST AND OTHER PARTS OF HIS BODY. *JB

Mar 11, 2012 Tires 103,340 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 ON WHICH I HAVE FOUR MICHELIN LTX M/S 245/75-16 TIRES. AFTER 18 MONTHS AND 10,000 MILES THE SIDEWALLS BEGAN TO CRACK. I HAVE MICHELIN TIRES ON ALL FOUR OF MY VEHICLES AND HAVE NEVER HAD ONE CRACK EVEN ON 6 YEAR OLD TIRES. I CALLED MICHELIN, BUT THEY SAY THAT IS NORM...

Mar 11, 2012 Tires 103,340 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 ON WHICH I HAVE FOUR MICHELIN LTX M/S 245/75-16 TIRES. AFTER 18 MONTHS AND 10,000 MILES THE SIDEWALLS BEGAN TO CRACK. I HAVE MICHELIN TIRES ON ALL FOUR OF MY VEHICLES AND HAVE NEVER HAD ONE CRACK EVEN ON 6 YEAR OLD TIRES. I CALLED MICHELIN, BUT THEY SAY THAT IS NORM...

Mar 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 70,000 mi

FUEL LINES LEAKING. ALL LINES NEED REPLACING. *TR

Mar 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 70,000 mi

FUEL LINES LEAKING. ALL LINES NEED REPLACING. *TR

Feb 29, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE ABS ACTIVATED ERRONEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPEED SENSOR WAS CORRODED AND WOULD HAVE TO ...

Feb 29, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE ABS ACTIVATED ERRONEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPEED SENSOR WAS CORRODED AND WOULD HAVE TO ...

Feb 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TWO EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD ROTTED AND SHEERED OFF AND ONE OTHER DOES NOT SEEM TO BE AS RUSTED AND JUST BROKE OFF AT THE HEAD OF THE BOLT. THIS BOLT FAILURE COULD CAUSE MANY ISSUES, ONE BEING, POSSIBLE FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, OR CATALYTIC FAILURE, O2 SENSOR I...

Feb 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TWO EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD ROTTED AND SHEERED OFF AND ONE OTHER DOES NOT SEEM TO BE AS RUSTED AND JUST BROKE OFF AT THE HEAD OF THE BOLT. THIS BOLT FAILURE COULD CAUSE MANY ISSUES, ONE BEING, POSSIBLE FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, OR CATALYTIC FAILURE, O2 SENSOR I...

Feb 21, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

WE HAVE JUST HAD 27 FEET OF FRONT BRAKE LINE REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN OUR 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 SERIES. TWO YEARS AGO LOST BRAKES AND LUCKILY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. GM DEALERSHIP REPLACED, AND THE LINE FAILED YET AGAIN LAST WEEK. THIS TIME MY 19-YEAR-OLD SON WAS DRIVING WITH A PASSENGER....

Feb 21, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

WE HAVE JUST HAD 27 FEET OF FRONT BRAKE LINE REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN OUR 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 SERIES. TWO YEARS AGO LOST BRAKES AND LUCKILY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. GM DEALERSHIP REPLACED, AND THE LINE FAILED YET AGAIN LAST WEEK. THIS TIME MY 19-YEAR-OLD SON WAS DRIVING WITH A PASSENGER....

Jan 17, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP. ALL BRAKE LINES COMING OUT OF THE BLOCK BY THE DRIVERSIDE FRONT DOOR ARE RUSTED BEYOND RECOGNITION. REAR BREAK LINE FAILURE OCCURRED IN 2010 SAME BRAKE LINE CONDITION. I KEEP MY TRUCK CLEAN AND DO NOT OFF ROAD WITH IT. *TR

Jan 17, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP. ALL BRAKE LINES COMING OUT OF THE BLOCK BY THE DRIVERSIDE FRONT DOOR ARE RUSTED BEYOND RECOGNITION. REAR BREAK LINE FAILURE OCCURRED IN 2010 SAME BRAKE LINE CONDITION. I KEEP MY TRUCK CLEAN AND DO NOT OFF ROAD WITH IT. *TR

Jan 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,016 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO FLOOR UPON ENGAGING. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE BRAKE RESPONSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,662 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WHICH EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND IN ORDER TO STOP THE TRAILER BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC...

Jan 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,016 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO FLOOR UPON ENGAGING. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE BRAKE RESPONSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,662 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WHICH EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND IN ORDER TO STOP THE TRAILER BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC...

Jan 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. STOPPING FROM SLOW SPEED AT INTERSECTION ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED, TRUCK SHUDDERED, WOULD NOT STOP, HIT VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF. HAVE EXPERIENCED BRAKE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL, BUT DANGEROUS BRAKE PROBLEMS PERSIST. VEHICL...

Jan 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. STOPPING FROM SLOW SPEED AT INTERSECTION ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED, TRUCK SHUDDERED, WOULD NOT STOP, HIT VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF. HAVE EXPERIENCED BRAKE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL, BUT DANGEROUS BRAKE PROBLEMS PERSIST. VEHICL...

Dec 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

AS MILLIONS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM MY 2002 CHEVY 6.0LTR EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HEADS ARE SNAPPING OFF AND BURNED THE GASKET OUT WHICH NOW FIRE SHOOTS OUT THE GAP AND THE EXHAUST IS NOW FILLING UP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TRAVELING INTO THE CAB. ALSO NOT TO MENTION THE EMISSION...

Dec 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

AS MILLIONS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM MY 2002 CHEVY 6.0LTR EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HEADS ARE SNAPPING OFF AND BURNED THE GASKET OUT WHICH NOW FIRE SHOOTS OUT THE GAP AND THE EXHAUST IS NOW FILLING UP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TRAVELING INTO THE CAB. ALSO NOT TO MENTION THE EMISSION...

Dec 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS PERFORMING ROUGHLY. THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AFTER COOLING ...

Dec 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS PERFORMING ROUGHLY. THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AFTER COOLING ...

Nov 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 143,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO STREET FROM ALLY AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE, THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND LEFT A PUDDLE OF FLUID IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK FRAME, LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN TRAFFIC OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGING. *TR *KB

Nov 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 143,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO STREET FROM ALLY AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE, THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND LEFT A PUDDLE OF FLUID IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK FRAME, LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN TRAFFIC OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGING. *TR *KB

Nov 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING EXCESSIVE FORCE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE V...

Nov 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING EXCESSIVE FORCE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE V...

Nov 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

RUSTED BRAKE LINES. *TR

Nov 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

RUSTED BRAKE LINES. *TR

Nov 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD COMPLETELY BLEW OUT CAUSING ME TO GO THROUGH A RED LIGHT ENDING UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. *TR

Nov 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD COMPLETELY BLEW OUT CAUSING ME TO GO THROUGH A RED LIGHT ENDING UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. *TR

Nov 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE NEAR ABS MODULE INSIDE FRAME RAIL UNDER DRIVERS DOOR; FAILED IN OWNERS DRIVEWAY; USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP; INSPECTION OF BRAKE LINES INDICATES SEVERE RUSTING OF ALL LINES IN THAT AREA. *TR

Nov 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE NEAR ABS MODULE INSIDE FRAME RAIL UNDER DRIVERS DOOR; FAILED IN OWNERS DRIVEWAY; USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP; INSPECTION OF BRAKE LINES INDICATES SEVERE RUSTING OF ALL LINES IN THAT AREA. *TR

Nov 1, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

ON 10/29/2011 THE ENGINE WAS BLOWING GRAYISH WHITE SMOKE. THE ENGINE STARTED LOSING OIL PRESSURE. CHECKED THE OIL, FOUND DIESEL IN THE OIL. THE OIL LEVEL WAS 6" HIGHER ON DIPSTICK. IT IS THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON THE 2002 DURAMAX DIESEL. THE FUEL INJECTORS HAVE FAILED. I UNDERSTOOD THAT CH...

Nov 1, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

ON 10/29/2011 THE ENGINE WAS BLOWING GRAYISH WHITE SMOKE. THE ENGINE STARTED LOSING OIL PRESSURE. CHECKED THE OIL, FOUND DIESEL IN THE OIL. THE OIL LEVEL WAS 6" HIGHER ON DIPSTICK. IT IS THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON THE 2002 DURAMAX DIESEL. THE FUEL INJECTORS HAVE FAILED. I UNDERSTOOD THAT CH...

Oct 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,500 mi

WHILE COMING TO A RED LIGHT, I LOST THE ABILITY TO STOP. UPON INSPECTION I OBSERVED SEVERELY CORRODED AND RUSTY BRAKE LINES AND FLUID LEAKING FROM ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES. *TR

Oct 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,095 mi

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON MD-235 IN LEXINGTON PARK, MD WHEN THE LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF MD-235 & FDR BLVD. TURNED YELLOW. I HAD LITTLE ROOM TO STOP AND APPLIED THE BRAKES FORCEFULLY, SLOWING TO APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I RAN THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AS THE LIGHT T...

Oct 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,500 mi

WHILE COMING TO A RED LIGHT, I LOST THE ABILITY TO STOP. UPON INSPECTION I OBSERVED SEVERELY CORRODED AND RUSTY BRAKE LINES AND FLUID LEAKING FROM ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES. *TR

Oct 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,095 mi

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON MD-235 IN LEXINGTON PARK, MD WHEN THE LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF MD-235 & FDR BLVD. TURNED YELLOW. I HAD LITTLE ROOM TO STOP AND APPLIED THE BRAKES FORCEFULLY, SLOWING TO APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I RAN THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AS THE LIGHT T...

Oct 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,789 mi

WAS DRIVING ON ROAD WHEN DRIVER PULLED IN FRONT OF ME, I HAD TO A QUICKLY APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL JUST WENT SOFT AND MUSHED DOWN. NO BRAKING ABILITY WAS POSSIBLE. HAD TO SWERVE INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC TO AVOID MAJOR COLLISION. OTHER CARS SWERVED OUT OF MY WA...

Oct 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,789 mi

WAS DRIVING ON ROAD WHEN DRIVER PULLED IN FRONT OF ME, I HAD TO A QUICKLY APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL JUST WENT SOFT AND MUSHED DOWN. NO BRAKING ABILITY WAS POSSIBLE. HAD TO SWERVE INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC TO AVOID MAJOR COLLISION. OTHER CARS SWERVED OUT OF MY WA...

Oct 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE DIES OUT, AND QUITS RUNNING. IT THEN BECOMES HARD TO STEER AND STOP. IT TAKES ABOUT 2 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING BACK UP, SOMETIMES MAYBE EVEN LONGER. IT DIES OUT ANY WHERE FROM 2 TO 3 TIMES A DAY, DEPENDING ON HOW LONG AND FAR I AM DRIVING. THE SPEED V...

Oct 27, 2011 Steering 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE DIES OUT, AND QUITS RUNNING. IT THEN BECOMES HARD TO STEER AND STOP. IT TAKES ABOUT 2 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING BACK UP, SOMETIMES MAYBE EVEN LONGER. IT DIES OUT ANY WHERE FROM 2 TO 3 TIMES A DAY, DEPENDING ON HOW LONG AND FAR I AM DRIVING. THE SPEED V...

Oct 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE DIES OUT, AND QUITS RUNNING. IT THEN BECOMES HARD TO STEER AND STOP. IT TAKES ABOUT 2 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING BACK UP, SOMETIMES MAYBE EVEN LONGER. IT DIES OUT ANY WHERE FROM 2 TO 3 TIMES A DAY, DEPENDING ON HOW LONG AND FAR I AM DRIVING. THE SPEED V...

Oct 27, 2011 Steering 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE DIES OUT, AND QUITS RUNNING. IT THEN BECOMES HARD TO STEER AND STOP. IT TAKES ABOUT 2 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING BACK UP, SOMETIMES MAYBE EVEN LONGER. IT DIES OUT ANY WHERE FROM 2 TO 3 TIMES A DAY, DEPENDING ON HOW LONG AND FAR I AM DRIVING. THE SPEED V...

Oct 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,534 mi

A BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK, I FOUND THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED AND LOOK AS IF THEY WILL FAIL AT ANY TIME. ALL BRAKE LINES WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THIS VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE AGAIN. AFTER CHECKING ON THE WEB I H...

Oct 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,534 mi

A BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK, I FOUND THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED AND LOOK AS IF THEY WILL FAIL AT ANY TIME. ALL BRAKE LINES WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THIS VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE AGAIN. AFTER CHECKING ON THE WEB I H...

Oct 10, 2011 Power Train 114,000 mi

INTERNAL COMPONENTS WEAR A SMALL HOLE IN THE REAR OF THE CASE HOUSING ALLOWING THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT WITHOUT YOU KNOWING IT. ONCE THE FLUID IS GONE THE GEARS GRIND DOWN TO THE POINT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP AND YOU SKID TO A STOP. I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS IS STILL AN ON GOING PROBLEM ALL THE WAY U...

Oct 10, 2011 Power Train 114,000 mi

INTERNAL COMPONENTS WEAR A SMALL HOLE IN THE REAR OF THE CASE HOUSING ALLOWING THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT WITHOUT YOU KNOWING IT. ONCE THE FLUID IS GONE THE GEARS GRIND DOWN TO THE POINT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP AND YOU SKID TO A STOP. I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS IS STILL AN ON GOING PROBLEM ALL THE WAY U...

Oct 10, 2011 Power Train 114,000 mi

INTERNAL COMPONENTS WEAR A SMALL HOLE IN THE REAR OF THE CASE HOUSING ALLOWING THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT WITHOUT YOU KNOWING IT. ONCE THE FLUID IS GONE THE GEARS GRIND DOWN TO THE POINT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP AND YOU SKID TO A STOP. I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS IS STILL AN ON GOING PROBLEM ALL THE WAY U...

Oct 10, 2011 Power Train 114,000 mi

INTERNAL COMPONENTS WEAR A SMALL HOLE IN THE REAR OF THE CASE HOUSING ALLOWING THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT WITHOUT YOU KNOWING IT. ONCE THE FLUID IS GONE THE GEARS GRIND DOWN TO THE POINT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP AND YOU SKID TO A STOP. I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS IS STILL AN ON GOING PROBLEM ALL THE WAY U...

Oct 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

TRUCK ONLY HAS 66K AND BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL WITH NO RECALL AS OF YET. EXTREMELY COSTLY TO REPAIR! WOULD LIKE TO SEE A STUDY DONE OF OTHERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FAILURE WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. THE CONTACT PUMPED AIR OUT OF THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

TRUCK ONLY HAS 66K AND BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL WITH NO RECALL AS OF YET. EXTREMELY COSTLY TO REPAIR! WOULD LIKE TO SEE A STUDY DONE OF OTHERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FAILURE WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. THE CONTACT PUMPED AIR OUT OF THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THEY WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE BRAKES WHO ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WOULD NEED REPLACING...

Oct 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THEY WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE BRAKES WHO ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WOULD NEED REPLACING...

Oct 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THEY WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE BRAKES WHO ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WOULD NEED REPLACING...

Oct 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THEY WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE BRAKES WHO ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WOULD NEED REPLACING...

Oct 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BLOWING OUT DIESEL FUEL *TGW IT WAS DETERMINED THE INJECTORS WERE BAD AND THE LOW SIDE PRESSURE LINES WERE CAUSING FUEL TO ENTER TO ENTER THE CRANKCASE. *JB

Oct 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BLOWING OUT DIESEL FUEL *TGW IT WAS DETERMINED THE INJECTORS WERE BAD AND THE LOW SIDE PRESSURE LINES WERE CAUSING FUEL TO ENTER TO ENTER THE CRANKCASE. *JB

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,469 mi

LATE ON JULY 30, I HAD A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE / TOLL ROAD ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE AIRPORT. I HAD CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 75MPH. WITH NO WARNING, MY REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. MY TRUCK SKIDDED INTO A BRIDGE. STATE FARM RECOMMENDED MY VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO PURIFOY CHEVRO...

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,469 mi

LATE ON JULY 30, I HAD A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE / TOLL ROAD ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE AIRPORT. I HAD CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 75MPH. WITH NO WARNING, MY REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. MY TRUCK SKIDDED INTO A BRIDGE. STATE FARM RECOMMENDED MY VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO PURIFOY CHEVRO...

Sep 19, 2011 Parking Brake 54,688 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. I NOTED A SOFT PEDAL WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ON THE NEXT BRAKE APPLY THERE WAS LITTLE OR NO DECELERATION UNTIL THE PEDAL WAS NEAR THE FLOOR. THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY WHILE SLOWING THE VEHICLE AT THE EXTENT OF PEDAL TRAVE...

Sep 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,688 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. I NOTED A SOFT PEDAL WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ON THE NEXT BRAKE APPLY THERE WAS LITTLE OR NO DECELERATION UNTIL THE PEDAL WAS NEAR THE FLOOR. THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY WHILE SLOWING THE VEHICLE AT THE EXTENT OF PEDAL TRAVE...

Sep 19, 2011 Parking Brake 54,688 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. I NOTED A SOFT PEDAL WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ON THE NEXT BRAKE APPLY THERE WAS LITTLE OR NO DECELERATION UNTIL THE PEDAL WAS NEAR THE FLOOR. THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY WHILE SLOWING THE VEHICLE AT THE EXTENT OF PEDAL TRAVE...

Sep 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,688 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. I NOTED A SOFT PEDAL WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ON THE NEXT BRAKE APPLY THERE WAS LITTLE OR NO DECELERATION UNTIL THE PEDAL WAS NEAR THE FLOOR. THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY WHILE SLOWING THE VEHICLE AT THE EXTENT OF PEDAL TRAVE...

Sep 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL "DROPPED" TO THE FLOOR AND ALL BRAKING WAS LOST. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP SAFELY. UPON INVESTIGATION OF THE FAILURE, THE STEEL BRAKE LINES LOCATED BELOW THE DRIVERS SEAT, UNDER THE CAB, WERE FOUND TO BE HEAVILY CORRODE...

Sep 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT OF INSPECTION STATION ON TO SIDE STREET, ON SLIGHT HILL, I DEPRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK SLOWLY STOPPED EVEN THOUGH I WAS ONLY DOING APPROXIMATLY 5 MPH. WHEN I GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK I SAW BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM...

Sep 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL "DROPPED" TO THE FLOOR AND ALL BRAKING WAS LOST. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP SAFELY. UPON INVESTIGATION OF THE FAILURE, THE STEEL BRAKE LINES LOCATED BELOW THE DRIVERS SEAT, UNDER THE CAB, WERE FOUND TO BE HEAVILY CORRODE...

Sep 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT OF INSPECTION STATION ON TO SIDE STREET, ON SLIGHT HILL, I DEPRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK SLOWLY STOPPED EVEN THOUGH I WAS ONLY DOING APPROXIMATLY 5 MPH. WHEN I GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK I SAW BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM...

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES ARE RUSTED, ALL FUEL SUPPLY LINES ARE RUSTED, EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME AND OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS, BRAKE ROTORS, CALIPERS ALL COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE. RUST. THESE DEFECTS HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY IMPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS ...

Sep 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

ALL BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES ARE RUSTED, ALL FUEL SUPPLY LINES ARE RUSTED, EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME AND OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS, BRAKE ROTORS, CALIPERS ALL COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE. RUST. THESE DEFECTS HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY IMPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS ...

Sep 8, 2011 Steering

ALL BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES ARE RUSTED, ALL FUEL SUPPLY LINES ARE RUSTED, EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME AND OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS, BRAKE ROTORS, CALIPERS ALL COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE. RUST. THESE DEFECTS HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY IMPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS ...

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES ARE RUSTED, ALL FUEL SUPPLY LINES ARE RUSTED, EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME AND OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS, BRAKE ROTORS, CALIPERS ALL COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE. RUST. THESE DEFECTS HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY IMPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS ...

Sep 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

ALL BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES ARE RUSTED, ALL FUEL SUPPLY LINES ARE RUSTED, EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME AND OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS, BRAKE ROTORS, CALIPERS ALL COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE. RUST. THESE DEFECTS HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY IMPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS ...

Sep 8, 2011 Steering

ALL BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES ARE RUSTED, ALL FUEL SUPPLY LINES ARE RUSTED, EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME AND OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS, BRAKE ROTORS, CALIPERS ALL COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE. RUST. THESE DEFECTS HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY IMPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS ...

Sep 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CONFIRM...

Sep 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CONFIRM...

Aug 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE WHEELS SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Aug 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE WHEELS SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Aug 15, 2011 Tires 45,000 mi

I HAD A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION AT 55 MPH ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE OF MY 2002 SILVERADO K2500 ON 8/13/2011. THE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX LT245/75R16 INFLATED AT 70 PSI WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. IT FAILED WITH JUST A SMALL VIBRATION WARNING. THE CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. WE RECOVERED TH...

Aug 15, 2011 Tires 45,000 mi

I HAD A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION AT 55 MPH ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE OF MY 2002 SILVERADO K2500 ON 8/13/2011. THE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX LT245/75R16 INFLATED AT 70 PSI WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. IT FAILED WITH JUST A SMALL VIBRATION WARNING. THE CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. WE RECOVERED TH...

Aug 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,000 mi

I WAS MOVING MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD FROM ITS NORMAL PARKING SPOT TO HOOK UP TO OUT TOWABLE RV. WHILE ALIGNING TO THE RV SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR. I NOTICED 2 MORE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUPTURED. YES 2 MORE, I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED 2 BRAKE LINES. AS OF AUGUST 14 2011 I HAVE WRITTEN ...

Aug 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,000 mi

I WAS MOVING MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD FROM ITS NORMAL PARKING SPOT TO HOOK UP TO OUT TOWABLE RV. WHILE ALIGNING TO THE RV SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR. I NOTICED 2 MORE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUPTURED. YES 2 MORE, I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED 2 BRAKE LINES. AS OF AUGUST 14 2011 I HAVE WRITTEN ...

Aug 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 63,000 mi

VEHICLE EXHIBITED HARD STARTING FOR A FEW DAYS, AND THEN WAS FOUND WITH A LARGE PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER IT IN THE MORNING, AND WAS CONTINUING TO LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, ALL STEEL FUEL LINES, AT EVERY POINT OF CONNECTION, AND AT EVERY BRACE, HAVE THICK, SCALY, FLAKING RUST. THE CORROSION IS SEVERE. IN...

Aug 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

VEHICLE EXHIBITED HARD STARTING FOR A FEW DAYS, AND THEN WAS FOUND WITH A LARGE PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER IT IN THE MORNING, AND WAS CONTINUING TO LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, ALL STEEL FUEL LINES, AT EVERY POINT OF CONNECTION, AND AT EVERY BRACE, HAVE THICK, SCALY, FLAKING RUST. THE CORROSION IS SEVERE. IN...

Aug 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 63,000 mi

VEHICLE EXHIBITED HARD STARTING FOR A FEW DAYS, AND THEN WAS FOUND WITH A LARGE PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER IT IN THE MORNING, AND WAS CONTINUING TO LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, ALL STEEL FUEL LINES, AT EVERY POINT OF CONNECTION, AND AT EVERY BRACE, HAVE THICK, SCALY, FLAKING RUST. THE CORROSION IS SEVERE. IN...

Aug 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

VEHICLE EXHIBITED HARD STARTING FOR A FEW DAYS, AND THEN WAS FOUND WITH A LARGE PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER IT IN THE MORNING, AND WAS CONTINUING TO LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, ALL STEEL FUEL LINES, AT EVERY POINT OF CONNECTION, AND AT EVERY BRACE, HAVE THICK, SCALY, FLAKING RUST. THE CORROSION IS SEVERE. IN...

Aug 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 129,779 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND TOWING A WAVE RUNNER, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL CRASHING INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC...

Aug 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 129,779 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND TOWING A WAVE RUNNER, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL CRASHING INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC...

Jul 5, 2011 Power Train 150,000 mi

THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE TRANSFER CASE THAT RESULTS IN A CLIP BREAKING LOOSE AND RUBBING A HOLE IN THE REAR HOUSING, ALLOWING THE LUBRICANT TO LEAK OUT, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE TRANSFER CASE TO FAIL AND POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE WHEELS IN AN UNEXPECTED MANNER, CAUSING A CRASH.

Jul 5, 2011 Power Train 150,000 mi

THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE TRANSFER CASE THAT RESULTS IN A CLIP BREAKING LOOSE AND RUBBING A HOLE IN THE REAR HOUSING, ALLOWING THE LUBRICANT TO LEAK OUT, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE TRANSFER CASE TO FAIL AND POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE WHEELS IN AN UNEXPECTED MANNER, CAUSING A CRASH.

Jun 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,379 mi

2002 CHEVY SILVERADO HD BRAKE LINES RUSTING. *TR

Jun 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,379 mi

2002 CHEVY SILVERADO HD BRAKE LINES RUSTING. *TR

Jun 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

ABS IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, AT LOW SPEEDS ABS IS ACTIVATING AND BRAKING DISTANCE IS INCREASED. *TR

Jun 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

BRAKES WERE LOST IN 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD WHEN BRAKE LINE BURST BECAUSE OF RUST AND CORROSION ISSUES. *TR

Jun 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

ABS IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, AT LOW SPEEDS ABS IS ACTIVATING AND BRAKING DISTANCE IS INCREASED. *TR

Jun 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

BRAKES WERE LOST IN 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD WHEN BRAKE LINE BURST BECAUSE OF RUST AND CORROSION ISSUES. *TR

Jun 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

I HAVE THE 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD WITH THE 8.1L ENGINE AND I HAVE RANDOM STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR EVEN STANDING AT A STOP LIGHT. IT HAS JUST STARTED TO NOT START FROM A COLD START TOO.THIS HAPPENS 4 TO 5 TIMES A DAY. *TR

Jun 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

I HAVE THE 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD WITH THE 8.1L ENGINE AND I HAVE RANDOM STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR EVEN STANDING AT A STOP LIGHT. IT HAS JUST STARTED TO NOT START FROM A COLD START TOO.THIS HAPPENS 4 TO 5 TIMES A DAY. *TR

Jun 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,850 mi

COMPLETE BRAKE LINE FAILURE AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO EXTENSIVE BRAKE LINE CORROSION. BRAKES FAILED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON I-78 IN NORTHERN NJ. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED BRAKE PEDAL GOING "TO THE FLOOR", AS WELL AS GREATLY REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. THIS IS THE SECOND FAI...

Jun 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,850 mi

COMPLETE BRAKE LINE FAILURE AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO EXTENSIVE BRAKE LINE CORROSION. BRAKES FAILED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON I-78 IN NORTHERN NJ. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED BRAKE PEDAL GOING "TO THE FLOOR", AS WELL AS GREATLY REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. THIS IS THE SECOND FAI...

Jun 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,760 mi

MAIN BRAKE LINE FOR REAR AXLE FAILED. CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING ABILITY AND PARTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ENTERING CORNER. CAUSING MY TRUCK TO ENTER ON COMING TRAFFIC LANE UNTIL CONTROL WAS REGAINED. EXAMINATION REVEALED REAR BRAKE LINE FAILED ALONG FRAME RAIL ABOVE GAS TANK. BRAKE LINES APPEAR T...

Jun 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,760 mi

MAIN BRAKE LINE FOR REAR AXLE FAILED. CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING ABILITY AND PARTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ENTERING CORNER. CAUSING MY TRUCK TO ENTER ON COMING TRAFFIC LANE UNTIL CONTROL WAS REGAINED. EXAMINATION REVEALED REAR BRAKE LINE FAILED ALONG FRAME RAIL ABOVE GAS TANK. BRAKE LINES APPEAR T...

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

EXCESSIVE BRAKE LINE RUST AND FAILURE WITH LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES ON GM LIGHT TRUCKS. I RECENTLY HAD AN EXPERIENCE WHERE THE METAL BRAKE LINES BROKE UNEXPECTEDLY ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD LIGHT TRUCK. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A NEIGHBORHOOD STOP SIGN...

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

EXCESSIVE BRAKE LINE RUST AND FAILURE WITH LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES ON GM LIGHT TRUCKS. I RECENTLY HAD AN EXPERIENCE WHERE THE METAL BRAKE LINES BROKE UNEXPECTEDLY ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD LIGHT TRUCK. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A NEIGHBORHOOD STOP SIGN...

May 18, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 114,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD LT EXT. CAB LB7 DURAMAX 5 SPEED ALLISON TRANSMISSION, IT HAS 114000 MILES ON IT. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN SERVICED AS DIRECTED SINCE NEW. THE TRUCK STARTED USING LOTS OF FUEL, AT AN IDLE IT SERGED BETWEEN 700 & 900 RPM'S, AND OIL STARTED BLOWING OUT THE BLOWBY TU...

May 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD LT EXT. CAB LB7 DURAMAX 5 SPEED ALLISON TRANSMISSION, IT HAS 114000 MILES ON IT. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN SERVICED AS DIRECTED SINCE NEW. THE TRUCK STARTED USING LOTS OF FUEL, AT AN IDLE IT SERGED BETWEEN 700 & 900 RPM'S, AND OIL STARTED BLOWING OUT THE BLOWBY TU...

May 18, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 114,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD LT EXT. CAB LB7 DURAMAX 5 SPEED ALLISON TRANSMISSION, IT HAS 114000 MILES ON IT. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN SERVICED AS DIRECTED SINCE NEW. THE TRUCK STARTED USING LOTS OF FUEL, AT AN IDLE IT SERGED BETWEEN 700 & 900 RPM'S, AND OIL STARTED BLOWING OUT THE BLOWBY TU...

May 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD LT EXT. CAB LB7 DURAMAX 5 SPEED ALLISON TRANSMISSION, IT HAS 114000 MILES ON IT. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN SERVICED AS DIRECTED SINCE NEW. THE TRUCK STARTED USING LOTS OF FUEL, AT AN IDLE IT SERGED BETWEEN 700 & 900 RPM'S, AND OIL STARTED BLOWING OUT THE BLOWBY TU...

May 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,112 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 HD WITH THE 8.1 (8100 VORTEC) ENGINE. I HAD BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY. IT BECAME A FREQUENT PROBLEM. I HAD THE VEHICLE SCANNED AT A LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORE WITH NO FAULT CODES SHOWING. I LEARNED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR...

May 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,112 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 HD WITH THE 8.1 (8100 VORTEC) ENGINE. I HAD BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY. IT BECAME A FREQUENT PROBLEM. I HAD THE VEHICLE SCANNED AT A LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORE WITH NO FAULT CODES SHOWING. I LEARNED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR...

May 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 219,500 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD NEARLY CAUGHT FIRE YESTERDAY. A LEAK DEVELOPED IN THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER/HYDRO-BOOST SYSTEM AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO MY HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. SMOKE WAS POURING FROM UNDER MY HOOD. I SUSPECT A SMALL FIRE BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF SMOKE. BY THE...

May 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 219,500 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD NEARLY CAUGHT FIRE YESTERDAY. A LEAK DEVELOPED IN THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER/HYDRO-BOOST SYSTEM AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO MY HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. SMOKE WAS POURING FROM UNDER MY HOOD. I SUSPECT A SMALL FIRE BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF SMOKE. BY THE...

May 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

2002 2500HD CHEVY SILVERADO STALLING FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS RANDOMLY. TAKEN TO HAVE FIXED CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM WITH COMPUTER SCAN. TRUCK STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY MANY TIMES. ONCE TRUCK STALLS, TURN OFF KEY, LET SET FOR 10 -15 SECONDS, RESTART. I GUESS THE SYSTEM RESETS ITSELF. THIS IS NOT SAFE...

May 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

2002 2500HD CHEVY SILVERADO STALLING FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS RANDOMLY. TAKEN TO HAVE FIXED CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM WITH COMPUTER SCAN. TRUCK STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY MANY TIMES. ONCE TRUCK STALLS, TURN OFF KEY, LET SET FOR 10 -15 SECONDS, RESTART. I GUESS THE SYSTEM RESETS ITSELF. THIS IS NOT SAFE...

Apr 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUPTURE AND BRAKES FAIL. I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN THREE TIMES AND IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM HAVE SEEN ON-LINE THAT IT'S QUITE COMMON WITH MY BRAND OF TRUCK. *TR

Apr 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUPTURE AND BRAKES FAIL. I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN THREE TIMES AND IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM HAVE SEEN ON-LINE THAT IT'S QUITE COMMON WITH MY BRAND OF TRUCK. *TR

Mar 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,887 mi

2002 2500HD SILVERADO WITH 8.1L GAS MOTOR STALLING RANDOMLY FOR TWO MONTHS NOW, AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS AT FAULT, WHICH THE DEALER TOLD ME THE 2001 8.1L HAS OPEN RECALL BUT NOT ON 2002!! LAST TIME I DROVE THE TRUCK I WAS NEARLY T-BONED DU...

Mar 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,887 mi

2002 2500HD SILVERADO WITH 8.1L GAS MOTOR STALLING RANDOMLY FOR TWO MONTHS NOW, AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS AT FAULT, WHICH THE DEALER TOLD ME THE 2001 8.1L HAS OPEN RECALL BUT NOT ON 2002!! LAST TIME I DROVE THE TRUCK I WAS NEARLY T-BONED DU...

Mar 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE GOING TO REAR OF TRUCK FAILED DUE TO HEAVY EXTERIOR CORROSION. TRUCK IS A 3/4 TON CREW CAB WITH AN EIGHT FOOT BED. THE POINT OF FAILURE WAS NEAR WHERE LINE CROSSES TO TOP OF FRAME NEAR A LOOMED WIRE HARNESS APPROXIMATELY UNDER REAR DOOR OF CAB. ALL BRAKE LINES ON THE TRUCK ARE ...

Mar 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE GOING TO REAR OF TRUCK FAILED DUE TO HEAVY EXTERIOR CORROSION. TRUCK IS A 3/4 TON CREW CAB WITH AN EIGHT FOOT BED. THE POINT OF FAILURE WAS NEAR WHERE LINE CROSSES TO TOP OF FRAME NEAR A LOOMED WIRE HARNESS APPROXIMATELY UNDER REAR DOOR OF CAB. ALL BRAKE LINES ON THE TRUCK ARE ...

Mar 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2500 HD ALSO WITH FAILED INJECTORS. WE WERE NOT INJURED NOR KILLED. HOWEVER, OIL AND DIESEL BLEW OUT ON ROADWAY AND ON THE ENGINE OF TRUCK. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME OR NOT. HOW MANY ACCIDENTS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AND NO ONE REALIZED IT WAS FROM T...

Mar 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2500 HD ALSO WITH FAILED INJECTORS. WE WERE NOT INJURED NOR KILLED. HOWEVER, OIL AND DIESEL BLEW OUT ON ROADWAY AND ON THE ENGINE OF TRUCK. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME OR NOT. HOW MANY ACCIDENTS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AND NO ONE REALIZED IT WAS FROM T...

Mar 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,539 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 4X4 HAD COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE ON 3/7/2011. IT APPEARS ALL BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERALLY CORRODED AND LEAKING IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. TRUCK IS USED FOR PERSONAL USE AND NOT COMMERCIAL. IT DOES NOT PLOW SNOW AND WE LIVE IN ZIP CODE 20197. THE INCIDENT LUCKILY HAPPENED...

Mar 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,539 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 4X4 HAD COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE ON 3/7/2011. IT APPEARS ALL BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERALLY CORRODED AND LEAKING IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. TRUCK IS USED FOR PERSONAL USE AND NOT COMMERCIAL. IT DOES NOT PLOW SNOW AND WE LIVE IN ZIP CODE 20197. THE INCIDENT LUCKILY HAPPENED...

Mar 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 HD 6.0 L V8 ARE BROKEN AT THE BACK BOLT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE PASSANGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED BETWEEN THE 3RD AND 4TH BOLT FROM THE FRONT. I REPLACED THE BOLTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE, EXCEPT FOR THE BACK ONE THAT IS SHEARED OFF FLUSH WITH THE C...

Mar 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 HD 6.0 L V8 ARE BROKEN AT THE BACK BOLT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE PASSANGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED BETWEEN THE 3RD AND 4TH BOLT FROM THE FRONT. I REPLACED THE BOLTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE, EXCEPT FOR THE BACK ONE THAT IS SHEARED OFF FLUSH WITH THE C...

Feb 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 77,000 mi

FAILING FUEL INJECTORS CAUSING SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST ON A DURAMAX DIESEL TRUCK. GM KNEW OF DEFECT WITH INJECTORS AND ONLY ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS/200,000 MILES WHICH EVER OCCURRED FIRST. IT WAS ONLY GOOD IF YOU HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE INJECTORS AT THE TIME OF WARRANTY. I JUST FOUND THIS...

Feb 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 77,000 mi

FAILING FUEL INJECTORS CAUSING SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST ON A DURAMAX DIESEL TRUCK. GM KNEW OF DEFECT WITH INJECTORS AND ONLY ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS/200,000 MILES WHICH EVER OCCURRED FIRST. IT WAS ONLY GOOD IF YOU HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE INJECTORS AT THE TIME OF WARRANTY. I JUST FOUND THIS...

Feb 21, 2011 Suspension 110,198 mi

2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE, BRAKE FAILURE, AND NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AND BEARINGS WERE WORN. DEALER STATES FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH CHEVY SILVERADOS, NO DEALER RECALL. *TR

Feb 21, 2011 Suspension 110,198 mi

2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE, BRAKE FAILURE, AND NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AND BEARINGS WERE WORN. DEALER STATES FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH CHEVY SILVERADOS, NO DEALER RECALL. *TR

Feb 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET 2500 HD 8.1 LITER V-8 GAS ENGINE, ENGINE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE, WILL RESTART SOMETIMES WHILE STILL ROLLING AND SOMETIMES TAKES 30 MINUTES TO RESTART. *TR

Feb 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET 2500 HD 8.1 LITER V-8 GAS ENGINE, ENGINE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE, WILL RESTART SOMETIMES WHILE STILL ROLLING AND SOMETIMES TAKES 30 MINUTES TO RESTART. *TR

Feb 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,400 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD 4X4. IN THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS MY ABS HAS BEEN ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS FOR NO REASON (CONDITIONS DRY WITH NO WATER AND ICE). IT CAUSES ME TO SLOW EARLIER THAN NORMAL TO PREVENT STOPPING TOO LATE. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS AND IT APPEARS THAT IT MAY BE C...

Feb 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,400 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD 4X4. IN THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS MY ABS HAS BEEN ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS FOR NO REASON (CONDITIONS DRY WITH NO WATER AND ICE). IT CAUSES ME TO SLOW EARLIER THAN NORMAL TO PREVENT STOPPING TOO LATE. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS AND IT APPEARS THAT IT MAY BE C...

Jan 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 152,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR BRAKELINE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP BY SWITCHING GEARS AND PUTTING ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY DUE...

Jan 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 152,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR BRAKELINE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP BY SWITCHING GEARS AND PUTTING ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY DUE...

Jan 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTA...

Jan 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTA...

Jan 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTA...

Jan 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTA...

Jan 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,540 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME --LAST TIME ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO --THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THE REAR EXHUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF . I HEAR FROM OTHER MECHANICS AND THE INTERNET THAT THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME ON SILVERADOS . IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR . *TR

Jan 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,540 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME --LAST TIME ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO --THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THE REAR EXHUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF . I HEAR FROM OTHER MECHANICS AND THE INTERNET THAT THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME ON SILVERADOS . IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR . *TR

Jan 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,540 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SPUN ON SNOW AND ENDED UP 90DEGREES ACROSS THE ROAD IN FRONT OF ME . I BRAKED BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD TO DRIVE UP ONTO THE SHOULDER AND MISSED CRASHING INTO THE CAR BY A FOOT OR TWO . I BROUGHT THE SILVERADO IMM...

Jan 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,540 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SPUN ON SNOW AND ENDED UP 90DEGREES ACROSS THE ROAD IN FRONT OF ME . I BRAKED BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD TO DRIVE UP ONTO THE SHOULDER AND MISSED CRASHING INTO THE CAR BY A FOOT OR TWO . I BROUGHT THE SILVERADO IMM...

Jan 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 38,966 mi

I WANT TO ADD ANOTHER CASE TO YOUR INVESTIGATION OF BRAKE LINE FAILURES ON GM TRUCKS. I LIVE IN MARYLAND AND HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES ON IT. MY BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH IN THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS THIS YEAR. FIRST, THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS/ABS SYSTEM FAILED...

Jan 12, 2011 Structure 38,966 mi

I WANT TO ADD ANOTHER CASE TO YOUR INVESTIGATION OF BRAKE LINE FAILURES ON GM TRUCKS. I LIVE IN MARYLAND AND HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES ON IT. MY BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH IN THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS THIS YEAR. FIRST, THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS/ABS SYSTEM FAILED...

Jan 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 38,966 mi

I WANT TO ADD ANOTHER CASE TO YOUR INVESTIGATION OF BRAKE LINE FAILURES ON GM TRUCKS. I LIVE IN MARYLAND AND HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES ON IT. MY BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH IN THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS THIS YEAR. FIRST, THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS/ABS SYSTEM FAILED...

Jan 12, 2011 Structure 38,966 mi

I WANT TO ADD ANOTHER CASE TO YOUR INVESTIGATION OF BRAKE LINE FAILURES ON GM TRUCKS. I LIVE IN MARYLAND AND HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES ON IT. MY BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH IN THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS THIS YEAR. FIRST, THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS/ABS SYSTEM FAILED...

Dec 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

FAILED BRAKE LINE MAJOR RUST CHEVY 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD MECHANIC SAYS TO REPLACE ALL LINES DUE TO FAULTY LINES. *TR

Dec 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD EXT.CAB SHORT BED 85,000 MILES SUDDEN FAILURE OF RUSTED STEEL BRAKE LINES. HAPPENED AT A STAND STILL-NO ACCIDENT. NO VIN# AVAILABLE AS TRUCK IS IN THE SHOP. *TR

Dec 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

FAILED BRAKE LINE MAJOR RUST CHEVY 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD MECHANIC SAYS TO REPLACE ALL LINES DUE TO FAULTY LINES. *TR

Dec 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD EXT.CAB SHORT BED 85,000 MILES SUDDEN FAILURE OF RUSTED STEEL BRAKE LINES. HAPPENED AT A STAND STILL-NO ACCIDENT. NO VIN# AVAILABLE AS TRUCK IS IN THE SHOP. *TR

Dec 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,300 mi

2002 CHEVY 2500HD 72K MILES ORIGINAL OWNER... RUSTED BRAKE LINES. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND COULDN'T STOP. THANK GOODNESS I WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOUSE. AT THE DEALER RIGHT NOW TO BE REPAIRED. PLEASE SEE INTERNET TO SEE HOW MANY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO .. URGENT ..WHY IS THIS...

Dec 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,300 mi

2002 CHEVY 2500HD 72K MILES ORIGINAL OWNER... RUSTED BRAKE LINES. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND COULDN'T STOP. THANK GOODNESS I WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOUSE. AT THE DEALER RIGHT NOW TO BE REPAIRED. PLEASE SEE INTERNET TO SEE HOW MANY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO .. URGENT ..WHY IS THIS...

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REP...

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

2002 CHEVY SILVERADO ,BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES FAILED COMING TO A STOP,FOUND LINE FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST CORROSION TO BRAKE LINES ABOVE LEFT FRAME RAIL . AS I AM A AUTO TECHNICIAN FOR CHRYSLER AND NOT HAVE SEEN SUCH RUST ON BRAKE LINES UNLESS VEHICLE HAS 200,000 MILES OR SO.THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS...

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REP...

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

2002 CHEVY SILVERADO ,BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES FAILED COMING TO A STOP,FOUND LINE FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST CORROSION TO BRAKE LINES ABOVE LEFT FRAME RAIL . AS I AM A AUTO TECHNICIAN FOR CHRYSLER AND NOT HAVE SEEN SUCH RUST ON BRAKE LINES UNLESS VEHICLE HAS 200,000 MILES OR SO.THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS...

Nov 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON THE VEHICLE RUSTED OUT CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE WHILE OPERATING. I HAD TO HAVE ALL THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED. YOU CAN SEE THEIR IS A PROBLEM WITH A SIMPLE SEARCH ON THE INTERNET. HTTP://TRUCKS.ABOUT.COM/B/2010/11/09/BRAKE-LINE-CORROSION-SUSPECTED-IN-GM-TRUCKS.HTM. *TR

Nov 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON THE VEHICLE RUSTED OUT CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE WHILE OPERATING. I HAD TO HAVE ALL THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED. YOU CAN SEE THEIR IS A PROBLEM WITH A SIMPLE SEARCH ON THE INTERNET. HTTP://TRUCKS.ABOUT.COM/B/2010/11/09/BRAKE-LINE-CORROSION-SUSPECTED-IN-GM-TRUCKS.HTM. *TR

Nov 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD WITH 8.1L ENGINE. THE TRUCK HAS STARTED STALLING (ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN) WHILE I AM DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 7 OR 8 TIMES NOW. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN OR HOW FAST YOU MAY...

Nov 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD WITH 8.1L ENGINE. THE TRUCK HAS STARTED STALLING (ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN) WHILE I AM DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 7 OR 8 TIMES NOW. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN OR HOW FAST YOU MAY...

Oct 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 87,000 mi

I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE LB7 INJECTORS CAUSING A FIRE WHEN THEY LEAK. VEHICLE 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD2500 DURAMAX DIESEL. ALSO CAUSING ANOTHER DRIVER TO CRASH FROM THE PUDDLE OF DIESEL LEFT BEHIND WHEN I HAVE INJECTOR FAILURE AS HAS HAPPENED AND WILL AGAIN SINCE GM HAS NO SUITABLE RE...

Oct 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 87,000 mi

I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE LB7 INJECTORS CAUSING A FIRE WHEN THEY LEAK. VEHICLE 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD2500 DURAMAX DIESEL. ALSO CAUSING ANOTHER DRIVER TO CRASH FROM THE PUDDLE OF DIESEL LEFT BEHIND WHEN I HAVE INJECTOR FAILURE AS HAS HAPPENED AND WILL AGAIN SINCE GM HAS NO SUITABLE RE...

Oct 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING MY 2002 CHEVY 2500HD LOST IT'S BRAKES ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED UNDER THE LEFT WHEEL WELL. I CALLED CHEVY AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE. THEY REFUSED TO HELP OR DISCUSS THE ISSUE WITH ME. I ASKED TO SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR AND ...

Oct 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING MY 2002 CHEVY 2500HD LOST IT'S BRAKES ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED UNDER THE LEFT WHEEL WELL. I CALLED CHEVY AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE. THEY REFUSED TO HELP OR DISCUSS THE ISSUE WITH ME. I ASKED TO SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR AND ...

Sep 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,073 mi

BRAKE LINE FOLLOWING FRAME ALONG DRIVER'S SIDE RUPTURED CAUSING HISSING AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AROUND THE REAR WHEEL WELL. BRAKE LINE CORRODED. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SLOWED WITH LOSS OF MOMENTUM AND PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR

Sep 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,073 mi

BRAKE LINE FOLLOWING FRAME ALONG DRIVER'S SIDE RUPTURED CAUSING HISSING AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AROUND THE REAR WHEEL WELL. BRAKE LINE CORRODED. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SLOWED WITH LOSS OF MOMENTUM AND PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR

Sep 15, 2010 Visibility 155,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LAST YEAR. I HAD A NEW BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLED AND THE REPLACEMENT STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING/RESISTOR WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE BLOWER MOTOR. APPARENTLY, THE MOT...

Sep 15, 2010 Electrical System 155,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LAST YEAR. I HAD A NEW BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLED AND THE REPLACEMENT STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING/RESISTOR WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE BLOWER MOTOR. APPARENTLY, THE MOT...

Sep 15, 2010 Equipment 155,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LAST YEAR. I HAD A NEW BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLED AND THE REPLACEMENT STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING/RESISTOR WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE BLOWER MOTOR. APPARENTLY, THE MOT...

Sep 15, 2010 Visibility 155,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LAST YEAR. I HAD A NEW BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLED AND THE REPLACEMENT STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING/RESISTOR WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE BLOWER MOTOR. APPARENTLY, THE MOT...

Sep 15, 2010 Electrical System 155,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LAST YEAR. I HAD A NEW BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLED AND THE REPLACEMENT STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING/RESISTOR WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE BLOWER MOTOR. APPARENTLY, THE MOT...

Sep 15, 2010 Equipment 155,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LAST YEAR. I HAD A NEW BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLED AND THE REPLACEMENT STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING/RESISTOR WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE BLOWER MOTOR. APPARENTLY, THE MOT...

Sep 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE AND LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO CORROSION OF REAR BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THRU. ALL BRAKE LINES HAVE SEVERE CORROSION. *TR

Sep 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE AND LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO CORROSION OF REAR BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THRU. ALL BRAKE LINES HAVE SEVERE CORROSION. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2002 CHEVY 2500HD PICKUP WITH 65,000 MILES. I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON 28 AUG 2010 DUE TO A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE. THE LEAKING LINE WAS IN THE VICINITY OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND ALL LINES WERE HEAVILY CORRODED. LEAK WAS LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY DRAIN...

Aug 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2002 CHEVY 2500HD PICKUP WITH 65,000 MILES. I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON 28 AUG 2010 DUE TO A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE. THE LEAKING LINE WAS IN THE VICINITY OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND ALL LINES WERE HEAVILY CORRODED. LEAK WAS LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY DRAIN...

Aug 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

ON 01/10/2010 AT 2:45 A.M. WE WERE AWAKENED BY A PASSER BY WHO NOTICED OUR TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT IT HAD COMPLETELY DESTROYED OUR TRUCK, OUR CAR ,OUR GRANDSONS TRUCK AND $66,000.00 DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE WE WERE RENTING. WE LOST OUR VEHICLES AND ...

Aug 24, 2010 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

ON 01/10/2010 AT 2:45 A.M. WE WERE AWAKENED BY A PASSER BY WHO NOTICED OUR TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT IT HAD COMPLETELY DESTROYED OUR TRUCK, OUR CAR ,OUR GRANDSONS TRUCK AND $66,000.00 DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE WE WERE RENTING. WE LOST OUR VEHICLES AND ...

Aug 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Aug 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

CHEVY 2002 SILVERADO, WITH 8.1L ENGINE, STALLS WITHOUT WARNING RANDOMLY. FOUND PROBLEM CODE P0335 LOGGED ON DIAGNOSTIC ANALYZER (CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT A). CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR MODEL YEAR 2001, BUT NOT 2002. SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR THIS WEEK. *...

Aug 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

ON 01/10/2010 AT 2:45 A.M. WE WERE AWAKENED BY A PASSER BY WHO NOTICED OUR TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT IT HAD COMPLETELY DESTROYED OUR TRUCK, OUR CAR ,OUR GRANDSONS TRUCK AND $66,000.00 DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE WE WERE RENTING. WE LOST OUR VEHICLES AND ...

Aug 24, 2010 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

ON 01/10/2010 AT 2:45 A.M. WE WERE AWAKENED BY A PASSER BY WHO NOTICED OUR TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT IT HAD COMPLETELY DESTROYED OUR TRUCK, OUR CAR ,OUR GRANDSONS TRUCK AND $66,000.00 DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE WE WERE RENTING. WE LOST OUR VEHICLES AND ...

Aug 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Aug 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

CHEVY 2002 SILVERADO, WITH 8.1L ENGINE, STALLS WITHOUT WARNING RANDOMLY. FOUND PROBLEM CODE P0335 LOGGED ON DIAGNOSTIC ANALYZER (CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT A). CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR MODEL YEAR 2001, BUT NOT 2002. SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR THIS WEEK. *...

Aug 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,861 mi

COMPLETE CORROSION OF BRAKE LINE AND FAILURE OF BRAKES. *TR

Aug 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,861 mi

COMPLETE CORROSION OF BRAKE LINE AND FAILURE OF BRAKES. *TR

Aug 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL MUCH FARTHER INTO THE FLOORBOARD THAN USUAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECREASE IN SPEED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE CONTACT W...

Aug 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL MUCH FARTHER INTO THE FLOORBOARD THAN USUAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECREASE IN SPEED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE CONTACT W...

Aug 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

100% BRAKE FAILURE ON 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 HD. PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING UNEXPECTEDLY. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE MAIN HIGHWAY ONTO A SIDE ROAD AND STOPPED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. DEALER INDICATED BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND IS IN PROCESS OF REPLACING. VEHICLE WAS PURC...

Aug 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

100% BRAKE FAILURE ON 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 HD. PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING UNEXPECTEDLY. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE MAIN HIGHWAY ONTO A SIDE ROAD AND STOPPED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. DEALER INDICATED BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND IS IN PROCESS OF REPLACING. VEHICLE WAS PURC...

Aug 10, 2010 Tires 100,685 mi

WE OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. WE PURCHASED COOPER DISCOVERER ATR, SIZE LT265/75R16. WHICH HAS A 50,000 MILE WARRANTY. WITH 34,573 MILES ON THE TIRES THE TREAD STARTED CHUNKING OUT OF THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE. WE HEARD SOMETHING HITTING THE TRUCK, STOPPED AND REALIZED THE PROBLEM. THE NEW...

Aug 10, 2010 Tires 100,685 mi

WE OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. WE PURCHASED COOPER DISCOVERER ATR, SIZE LT265/75R16. WHICH HAS A 50,000 MILE WARRANTY. WITH 34,573 MILES ON THE TIRES THE TREAD STARTED CHUNKING OUT OF THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE. WE HEARD SOMETHING HITTING THE TRUCK, STOPPED AND REALIZED THE PROBLEM. THE NEW...

Aug 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF. AT TIMES, IT WOULD RUN VERY ROUGH BUT IT WOULD JUST SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. HE HAD TO SIT AND WAIT A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE HE COULD RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWELVE ...

Aug 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF. AT TIMES, IT WOULD RUN VERY ROUGH BUT IT WOULD JUST SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. HE HAD TO SIT AND WAIT A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE HE COULD RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWELVE ...

Aug 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,170 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET 2500HD PICKUP WITH THE DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE WITH JUST OVER 100,000 MILES ON IT. RECENTLY, WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN, DARIK SMOKE WOULD COME FROM THE EXHAUST. IT NEVER DID THIS BEFORE SO I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE. THE DEALER TOL...

Aug 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,170 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET 2500HD PICKUP WITH THE DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE WITH JUST OVER 100,000 MILES ON IT. RECENTLY, WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN, DARIK SMOKE WOULD COME FROM THE EXHAUST. IT NEVER DID THIS BEFORE SO I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE. THE DEALER TOL...

Aug 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,200 mi

THE CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AS I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AFTER SHOPPING. THE ENGINE WAS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THE ENGINE STALLED, LOST POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. THIS OCCURRED FIVE TIMES IN A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART AFTER ONE MINUTE OR MORE. THERE...

Aug 4, 2010 Electrical System 73,200 mi

THE CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AS I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AFTER SHOPPING. THE ENGINE WAS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THE ENGINE STALLED, LOST POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. THIS OCCURRED FIVE TIMES IN A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART AFTER ONE MINUTE OR MORE. THERE...

Aug 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,200 mi

THE CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AS I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AFTER SHOPPING. THE ENGINE WAS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THE ENGINE STALLED, LOST POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. THIS OCCURRED FIVE TIMES IN A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART AFTER ONE MINUTE OR MORE. THERE...

Aug 4, 2010 Electrical System 73,200 mi

THE CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AS I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AFTER SHOPPING. THE ENGINE WAS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THE ENGINE STALLED, LOST POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. THIS OCCURRED FIVE TIMES IN A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART AFTER ONE MINUTE OR MORE. THERE...

Aug 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,105 mi

BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. *TR

Aug 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,105 mi

BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. *TR

Jul 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

BRAKE LINES DEVELOPED A LEAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ALL LINES FROM THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO EACH WHEEL AND TO THE ABS UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED, INCLUDING THE FLEXIBLE LINES. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND AFTER NOTICING BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE LOSS OF FLUID IN THE BRAKE FL...

Jul 29, 2010 Equipment 40,000 mi

BRAKE LINES DEVELOPED A LEAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ALL LINES FROM THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO EACH WHEEL AND TO THE ABS UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED, INCLUDING THE FLEXIBLE LINES. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND AFTER NOTICING BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE LOSS OF FLUID IN THE BRAKE FL...

Jul 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

BRAKE LINES DEVELOPED A LEAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ALL LINES FROM THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO EACH WHEEL AND TO THE ABS UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED, INCLUDING THE FLEXIBLE LINES. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND AFTER NOTICING BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE LOSS OF FLUID IN THE BRAKE FL...

Jul 29, 2010 Equipment 40,000 mi

BRAKE LINES DEVELOPED A LEAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ALL LINES FROM THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO EACH WHEEL AND TO THE ABS UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED, INCLUDING THE FLEXIBLE LINES. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND AFTER NOTICING BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE LOSS OF FLUID IN THE BRAKE FL...

Jul 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD TRUCK AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. INSPECTION REVEALED THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE PROPORTIONING VALVE UNDER THE CAB OF THE TRUCK HAD BURST DUE TO A VERY RUSTY BRAKE LINE. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ALL THE...

Jul 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD TRUCK AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. INSPECTION REVEALED THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE PROPORTIONING VALVE UNDER THE CAB OF THE TRUCK HAD BURST DUE TO A VERY RUSTY BRAKE LINE. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ALL THE...

Jun 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE BRAKING FROM THE SPEEDS OF 8 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AND CAUSED AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE CONTACT LOCATED A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE DEALER ADVISED THE RECALL WAS LIMITED TO SPECIFIC STATES...

Jun 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE BRAKING FROM THE SPEEDS OF 8 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AND CAUSED AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE CONTACT LOCATED A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE DEALER ADVISED THE RECALL WAS LIMITED TO SPECIFIC STATES...

Jun 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,580 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD WITHOUT WARNING, EXHIBITS VERY SOFT BRAKE PEDAL ACCOMPANIED BY SENSATION THAT BRAKE PEDAL "GOES TO THE FLOOR," APPARENT ACTIVATION OF ABS, AND DIFFICULTY STOPPING SAFELY. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE INSPECTED BY SERVICE FACILITY AND DEEMED ACC...

Jun 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,580 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD WITHOUT WARNING, EXHIBITS VERY SOFT BRAKE PEDAL ACCOMPANIED BY SENSATION THAT BRAKE PEDAL "GOES TO THE FLOOR," APPARENT ACTIVATION OF ABS, AND DIFFICULTY STOPPING SAFELY. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE INSPECTED BY SERVICE FACILITY AND DEEMED ACC...

May 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,490 mi

UPON STARTING MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH DURAMAX ENGINE TO MOVE IT BACKWARDS 40 FEET TO HOOKUP A TRAILER, I HAD NO APPARENT POWER ASSIST ON BRAKES OR STEERING. A SECOND ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND BACK UP RESULTED IN THE SAME RESULT, NO POWER ASSIST ON STEERING OR BRAKES. A THIRD ATTE...

May 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,490 mi

UPON STARTING MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH DURAMAX ENGINE TO MOVE IT BACKWARDS 40 FEET TO HOOKUP A TRAILER, I HAD NO APPARENT POWER ASSIST ON BRAKES OR STEERING. A SECOND ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND BACK UP RESULTED IN THE SAME RESULT, NO POWER ASSIST ON STEERING OR BRAKES. A THIRD ATTE...

May 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,750 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD2500 PICKUP. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND COULD NOT STOP, COULD ONLY STOP BY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SCARY. THE LINE FAILED THAT FOLLOWS THE FRAME JUST IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS DOOR. *TR

May 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,750 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD2500 PICKUP. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND COULD NOT STOP, COULD ONLY STOP BY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SCARY. THE LINE FAILED THAT FOLLOWS THE FRAME JUST IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS DOOR. *TR

May 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 137,000 mi

DURING BRAKING MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD'S ABS IS ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ALMOST STOPPED. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY BUT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. THE FAILURE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. I CONFIRMED WITH CHEVY THAT THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE BUT THERE SHOULD BE. *TR

May 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 137,000 mi

DURING BRAKING MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD'S ABS IS ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ALMOST STOPPED. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY BUT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. THE FAILURE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. I CONFIRMED WITH CHEVY THAT THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE BUT THERE SHOULD BE. *TR

Apr 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,856 mi

I WAS USING MY CHEVY SILVERADO TO TOW MY HORSE TRAILER (HORSE ON BOARD) TO A WEEKEND EVENT. BY THE TIME I ARRIVED AT THE CAMP GROUND I REALIZED THAT MY TRUCK'S BRAKES WERE NOT AS FIRM AS THEY SHOULD BE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GETTING LOWER AND LOWER. I LEFT MY TRAILER AT THE CAMP AND DROVE MY TRUCK ...

Apr 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,856 mi

I WAS USING MY CHEVY SILVERADO TO TOW MY HORSE TRAILER (HORSE ON BOARD) TO A WEEKEND EVENT. BY THE TIME I ARRIVED AT THE CAMP GROUND I REALIZED THAT MY TRUCK'S BRAKES WERE NOT AS FIRM AS THEY SHOULD BE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GETTING LOWER AND LOWER. I LEFT MY TRAILER AT THE CAMP AND DROVE MY TRUCK ...

Apr 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 56,000 mi

I WAS GOING NORTH ON ROUTE 106, LACONIA, NH IN MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICK UP TRUCK. A SCHOOL BUS IN FRONT OF ME WAS ABOUT TO STOP. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP MY VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE BACK OF THE BUS. THERE WAS A TRAIL OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE ROAD PRIOR TO THE...

Apr 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 56,000 mi

I WAS GOING NORTH ON ROUTE 106, LACONIA, NH IN MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICK UP TRUCK. A SCHOOL BUS IN FRONT OF ME WAS ABOUT TO STOP. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP MY VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE BACK OF THE BUS. THERE WAS A TRAIL OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE ROAD PRIOR TO THE...

Apr 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD CORRODED AND RUPTURED LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES! I WAS ON A CAMPING TRIP IN TENNESSEE AND LUCKILY CAUGHT IT AT THE CAMPGROUNDS. THIS CONDITION COULD HAVE ENDED IN TRAGEDY! I PULL A 33 FOOT FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER AND THE VEHICLE BRAKES ARE A MUST ESPECIA...

Apr 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD CORRODED AND RUPTURED LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES! I WAS ON A CAMPING TRIP IN TENNESSEE AND LUCKILY CAUGHT IT AT THE CAMPGROUNDS. THIS CONDITION COULD HAVE ENDED IN TRAGEDY! I PULL A 33 FOOT FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER AND THE VEHICLE BRAKES ARE A MUST ESPECIA...

Apr 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

CORROSION OF BRAKE LINES ON A 2002 CHEV 2500HD, FAILURE IN WINTER OF 06, LINE REPAIRED. FAILURE IN WINTER OF 08, LINE REPAIRED. IN 08 ALL LINES SHOW SIGNS OF FLAKING, DELAMINATING AND CORROSION. *TR

Apr 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

CORROSION OF BRAKE LINES ON A 2002 CHEV 2500HD, FAILURE IN WINTER OF 06, LINE REPAIRED. FAILURE IN WINTER OF 08, LINE REPAIRED. IN 08 ALL LINES SHOW SIGNS OF FLAKING, DELAMINATING AND CORROSION. *TR

Apr 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,825 mi

DEAR NHTSA, I WAS READING THIS ARTICLE (I.E. LINK HTTP://TRUCKS.ABOUT.COM/B/2010/04/08/BRAKE-LINE-CORROSION-SUSPECTED-IN-GM-TRUCKS.HTM) AND THIS PROMPTED ME TO CONTACT YOU. I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 PICKUP TRUCK. DUE TO CORRODED AND EXCESSIVE RUSTED-OUT BRAKE LINES, I EXPERIENCED TOTAL B...

Apr 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,825 mi

DEAR NHTSA, I WAS READING THIS ARTICLE (I.E. LINK HTTP://TRUCKS.ABOUT.COM/B/2010/04/08/BRAKE-LINE-CORROSION-SUSPECTED-IN-GM-TRUCKS.HTM) AND THIS PROMPTED ME TO CONTACT YOU. I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 PICKUP TRUCK. DUE TO CORRODED AND EXCESSIVE RUSTED-OUT BRAKE LINES, I EXPERIENCED TOTAL B...

Apr 9, 2010 Wheels 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF 15 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AT A LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PETAL UNTIL THE BRAKES ENGAGED. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW ...

Apr 9, 2010 Wheels 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF 15 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AT A LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PETAL UNTIL THE BRAKES ENGAGED. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW ...

Mar 24, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 120,890 mi

MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO WITH DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE BROKE DOWN WHILE ON A TRIP FROM MICHIGAN TO FLORIDA. THE DIESEL INJECTOR CASING FAILED CAUSING THE CRANKCASE TO OVERFILL WITH DIESEL FUEL THEN CAUSED OIL AND DIESEL FUEL MIX TO COME OUT OF THE ENGINE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD COVERING THE UNDERS...

Mar 24, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 120,890 mi

MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO WITH DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE BROKE DOWN WHILE ON A TRIP FROM MICHIGAN TO FLORIDA. THE DIESEL INJECTOR CASING FAILED CAUSING THE CRANKCASE TO OVERFILL WITH DIESEL FUEL THEN CAUSED OIL AND DIESEL FUEL MIX TO COME OUT OF THE ENGINE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD COVERING THE UNDERS...

Feb 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 64,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500. IN PARKING LOT, PRESSED BRAKE AND TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY SUBURBAN AND ANOTHER CAR RESULTING IN AN INSURANDE SURDHARGE FOR ACCIDENT OVER $2500. DEALER, MIRAK CHEVROLET OF ARLINGTON MA COULD NOT FIND DEFECT. UPON BRAKING TODAY,I FELT A SURGE FORWARD...

Feb 25, 2010 Power Train Crash 64,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500. IN PARKING LOT, PRESSED BRAKE AND TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY SUBURBAN AND ANOTHER CAR RESULTING IN AN INSURANDE SURDHARGE FOR ACCIDENT OVER $2500. DEALER, MIRAK CHEVROLET OF ARLINGTON MA COULD NOT FIND DEFECT. UPON BRAKING TODAY,I FELT A SURGE FORWARD...

Feb 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 64,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500. IN PARKING LOT, PRESSED BRAKE AND TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY SUBURBAN AND ANOTHER CAR RESULTING IN AN INSURANDE SURDHARGE FOR ACCIDENT OVER $2500. DEALER, MIRAK CHEVROLET OF ARLINGTON MA COULD NOT FIND DEFECT. UPON BRAKING TODAY,I FELT A SURGE FORWARD...

Feb 25, 2010 Power Train Crash 64,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500. IN PARKING LOT, PRESSED BRAKE AND TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY SUBURBAN AND ANOTHER CAR RESULTING IN AN INSURANDE SURDHARGE FOR ACCIDENT OVER $2500. DEALER, MIRAK CHEVROLET OF ARLINGTON MA COULD NOT FIND DEFECT. UPON BRAKING TODAY,I FELT A SURGE FORWARD...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LTR FWD FM ELTON TREXLER (NC) RE DEFECTIVE RUSTY BRAKE LINES ON HIS 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD PICKUP TRUCK, INQUIRING WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED SUDDEN AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP. THE CONSUMER STATED HE...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LTR FWD FM ELTON TREXLER (NC) RE DEFECTIVE RUSTY BRAKE LINES ON HIS 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD PICKUP TRUCK, INQUIRING WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED SUDDEN AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP. THE CONSUMER STATED HE...

Jan 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAX FROM DETECTIVE RUSTY BRAKE LINES ON HIS 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCK, INQUIRING WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER FOUND A HOLE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ONE OF THE B...

Jan 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAX FROM DETECTIVE RUSTY BRAKE LINES ON HIS 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCK, INQUIRING WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER FOUND A HOLE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ONE OF THE B...

Jan 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,322 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD PICKUP TRUCK. ON 12/11/09 WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES. FORTUNATELY, I WAS GOING VERY SLOW AT THE TIME AND WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A SLOW STOP WITH NO DAMAG...

Jan 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,322 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD PICKUP TRUCK. ON 12/11/09 WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES. FORTUNATELY, I WAS GOING VERY SLOW AT THE TIME AND WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A SLOW STOP WITH NO DAMAG...

Jan 1, 2010 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002, CHEVROLET C2500HD PICKUP. THE PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK BECAUSE THE REAR AXLE SEALS ARE LEAKING GREASE ONTO THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES. THE CHEVROLET DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM SO THEY WON'T F...

Jan 1, 2010 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002, CHEVROLET C2500HD PICKUP. THE PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK BECAUSE THE REAR AXLE SEALS ARE LEAKING GREASE ONTO THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES. THE CHEVROLET DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM SO THEY WON'T F...

Dec 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,834 mi

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO PRIOR CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED TO 200K MILES / 7 YEARS. AT 8 YEARS AND 75,000 MILES MINE FAILED. GM REFUSES TO REPLACE / EXTEND WARRANTY. MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS REPORT SAME PROBLEM AND RECURRING. COST TO REPAIR...$5200. GM S...

Dec 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,834 mi

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO PRIOR CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED TO 200K MILES / 7 YEARS. AT 8 YEARS AND 75,000 MILES MINE FAILED. GM REFUSES TO REPLACE / EXTEND WARRANTY. MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS REPORT SAME PROBLEM AND RECURRING. COST TO REPAIR...$5200. GM S...

Dec 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,100 mi

ABS SLOW STOP ACTIVATION, A COMMON COMPLAINT WITH CHEVROLET TRUCKS AND SUV,S, CHEVROLET HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND SOME MODELS RECALLED FOR THE SAME DEFECT. *TR

Dec 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,100 mi

ABS SLOW STOP ACTIVATION, A COMMON COMPLAINT WITH CHEVROLET TRUCKS AND SUV,S, CHEVROLET HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND SOME MODELS RECALLED FOR THE SAME DEFECT. *TR

Nov 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATING AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN THE WHEELS WERE NOT ACTUALLY SLIDING. ALTHOUGH THE WHEELS WERE ACTING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL BULLETIN 05068C, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT MY TRUCK WAS NOT COVERED EVEN IF THE PROBLE...

Nov 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATING AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN THE WHEELS WERE NOT ACTUALLY SLIDING. ALTHOUGH THE WHEELS WERE ACTING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL BULLETIN 05068C, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT MY TRUCK WAS NOT COVERED EVEN IF THE PROBLE...

Nov 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,145 mi

I CURRENTLY DRIVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH AN 8.1L ENGINE. I'VE NOW TAKEN MY TRUCK INTO FOUR DIFFERENT MECHANICS FOR THE SAME ISSUE. MY TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I'VE HAD IT SHUT OFF AT STOPLIGHTS, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DRIVING AROUND TOWN, AND EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN. OCCASI...

Nov 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,145 mi

I CURRENTLY DRIVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH AN 8.1L ENGINE. I'VE NOW TAKEN MY TRUCK INTO FOUR DIFFERENT MECHANICS FOR THE SAME ISSUE. MY TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I'VE HAD IT SHUT OFF AT STOPLIGHTS, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DRIVING AROUND TOWN, AND EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN. OCCASI...

Sep 24, 2009 Fuel System, Other 91,968 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. WHILE COASTING TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THA...

Sep 24, 2009 Fuel System, Other 91,968 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. WHILE COASTING TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THA...

Sep 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,284 mi

AFTER TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR SIXTY MILES, THE TRUCK WAS BAKED FOR TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY EXIT. THE BAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK DID SLOW DOWN, BUT BRAKING WAS NOT NORMAL. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES COMING THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS AND FROM THE ABS...

Sep 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,284 mi

AFTER TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR SIXTY MILES, THE TRUCK WAS BAKED FOR TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY EXIT. THE BAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK DID SLOW DOWN, BUT BRAKING WAS NOT NORMAL. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES COMING THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS AND FROM THE ABS...

Sep 22, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,389 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS HAVE FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE...

Sep 22, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,389 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS HAVE FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE...

Aug 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,937 mi

THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD RUSTED OUT AND FAILED WHILE TOWING MY FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER.FORTUNATLY THE CAMPER BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. I REMOVED AND REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE LINE WHEN I GOT THE TRUCK HOME.AS I WAS PUMPING THE...

Aug 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,937 mi

THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD RUSTED OUT AND FAILED WHILE TOWING MY FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER.FORTUNATLY THE CAMPER BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. I REMOVED AND REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE LINE WHEN I GOT THE TRUCK HOME.AS I WAS PUMPING THE...

Aug 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 48,500 mi

WHILE TOWING AN 8000LB HORSE TRAILER AT SLOW SPEEDS, I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND THE BRAKE LINE AT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BROKE AND LEAKED, LEAVING ME ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH NO STOPPING POWER. ALL BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON A 2002 WELL MAINTAINED,RECENTL...

Aug 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 48,500 mi

WHILE TOWING AN 8000LB HORSE TRAILER AT SLOW SPEEDS, I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND THE BRAKE LINE AT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BROKE AND LEAKED, LEAVING ME ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH NO STOPPING POWER. ALL BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON A 2002 WELL MAINTAINED,RECENTL...

Aug 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

SILVERADO 2500 HD V8 BRAKE & ROTOR REPLACEMENT 37,800 MILES WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD 4 X 4 FROM FITZGERALD AUTO MALL. THE TRUCK WAS PAMPERED, NO ROUGH OFF ROAD EXCURSIONS, EVEN KEPT IT IN THE GARAGE. WITH ONLY 37,800 MILES WE WERE LITERALLY SHOCKED TO DISCOVER ALL FOUR...

Aug 6, 2009 Structure 35,000 mi

SILVERADO 2500 HD V8 BRAKE & ROTOR REPLACEMENT 37,800 MILES WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD 4 X 4 FROM FITZGERALD AUTO MALL. THE TRUCK WAS PAMPERED, NO ROUGH OFF ROAD EXCURSIONS, EVEN KEPT IT IN THE GARAGE. WITH ONLY 37,800 MILES WE WERE LITERALLY SHOCKED TO DISCOVER ALL FOUR...

Aug 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

SILVERADO 2500 HD V8 BRAKE & ROTOR REPLACEMENT 37,800 MILES WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD 4 X 4 FROM FITZGERALD AUTO MALL. THE TRUCK WAS PAMPERED, NO ROUGH OFF ROAD EXCURSIONS, EVEN KEPT IT IN THE GARAGE. WITH ONLY 37,800 MILES WE WERE LITERALLY SHOCKED TO DISCOVER ALL FOUR...

Aug 6, 2009 Structure 35,000 mi

SILVERADO 2500 HD V8 BRAKE & ROTOR REPLACEMENT 37,800 MILES WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD 4 X 4 FROM FITZGERALD AUTO MALL. THE TRUCK WAS PAMPERED, NO ROUGH OFF ROAD EXCURSIONS, EVEN KEPT IT IN THE GARAGE. WITH ONLY 37,800 MILES WE WERE LITERALLY SHOCKED TO DISCOVER ALL FOUR...

Jul 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET 2500HD PICKUP TRUCK. WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK, BOTH STEEL BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO DUNLAP-JOHNSON CHEVROLET CO.,INC. 919 E LIBERTY ST , YORK, SC 29745-2689 (803) 792-4152. CHEVROLET WAS CALLED AT 1-80...

Jul 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET 2500HD PICKUP TRUCK. WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK, BOTH STEEL BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO DUNLAP-JOHNSON CHEVROLET CO.,INC. 919 E LIBERTY ST , YORK, SC 29745-2689 (803) 792-4152. CHEVROLET WAS CALLED AT 1-80...

Jun 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,696 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES WERE STIFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THE CONTACT DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOS...

Jun 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,696 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES WERE STIFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THE CONTACT DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOS...

Jun 8, 2009 Electrical System 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. NORMALLY AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED...

Jun 8, 2009 Electrical System 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. NORMALLY AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED...

Jun 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP PROPERLY. TH...

Jun 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP PROPERLY. TH...

May 7, 2009 Suspension Crash 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRONT LEFT WHEEL ASSY. SEPARATED FROM TRUCK CAUSING ME TO CRASH. TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

May 7, 2009 Suspension Crash 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRONT LEFT WHEEL ASSY. SEPARATED FROM TRUCK CAUSING ME TO CRASH. TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Electrical System 133,533 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD, 8.1 LITER, V8. IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY WOULD LOSE POWER AND SHUT OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. IT DID NOT MATTER THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, NOR DISTANCE DRIVEN. THERE WAS NO DASH BOARD LIGHTS ON INDICATING ANY P...

Apr 15, 2009 Fuel System, Other 133,533 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD, 8.1 LITER, V8. IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY WOULD LOSE POWER AND SHUT OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. IT DID NOT MATTER THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, NOR DISTANCE DRIVEN. THERE WAS NO DASH BOARD LIGHTS ON INDICATING ANY P...

Apr 15, 2009 Tires 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEEL TEX A/T RADIAL TIRES, SIZE L245/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ...

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 201,000 mi

I HAVE THE 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD WITH THE 8.1L ENGINE AND I HAVE RANDOM STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR EVEN STANDING AT A STOP LIGHT. IT HAS JUST STARTED TO NOT START FROM A COLD START TOO. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS GIVING THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CODE AS DEFEC...

Apr 15, 2009 Electrical System 133,533 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD, 8.1 LITER, V8. IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY WOULD LOSE POWER AND SHUT OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. IT DID NOT MATTER THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, NOR DISTANCE DRIVEN. THERE WAS NO DASH BOARD LIGHTS ON INDICATING ANY P...

Apr 15, 2009 Fuel System, Other 133,533 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD, 8.1 LITER, V8. IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY WOULD LOSE POWER AND SHUT OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. IT DID NOT MATTER THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, NOR DISTANCE DRIVEN. THERE WAS NO DASH BOARD LIGHTS ON INDICATING ANY P...

Apr 15, 2009 Tires 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEEL TEX A/T RADIAL TIRES, SIZE L245/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ...

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 201,000 mi

I HAVE THE 2002 SILVERADO 2500HD WITH THE 8.1L ENGINE AND I HAVE RANDOM STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR EVEN STANDING AT A STOP LIGHT. IT HAS JUST STARTED TO NOT START FROM A COLD START TOO. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS GIVING THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CODE AS DEFEC...

Mar 31, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,775 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD AND THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS I NOTICED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEED. I THOUGHT THIS WAS RELATED TO WINTER SNOW/ICE BUT THIS CONTINUES ON DRY PAVEMENT. I CALLED CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS ADVISED THERE WERE NO LISTED RECALLS FOR THIS VIN. FOUND NH...

Mar 31, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,775 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD AND THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS I NOTICED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEED. I THOUGHT THIS WAS RELATED TO WINTER SNOW/ICE BUT THIS CONTINUES ON DRY PAVEMENT. I CALLED CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS ADVISED THERE WERE NO LISTED RECALLS FOR THIS VIN. FOUND NH...

Dec 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD 4X5 8.1, I HAVE REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR A YEAR AGO AND NOW I AM GETTING THE ERROR CODE AGAIN STATING ITS IS BAD AGAIN. THIS IS NOT A CHEAP PART AND VERY DIFFICULT TO CHANGE, WHAT IS THE PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD 4X5 8.1, I HAVE REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR A YEAR AGO AND NOW I AM GETTING THE ERROR CODE AGAIN STATING ITS IS BAD AGAIN. THIS IS NOT A CHEAP PART AND VERY DIFFICULT TO CHANGE, WHAT IS THE PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,450 mi

BROKEN EXHAUST BOLTS ON MY 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD TRUCK, I WENT TO THE LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD WORKED ON 6 OTHER TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS A GM SALES MEN THERE AND SAID THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING ALOT OF TROUBLE WITH THE BOLTS BREAKING ON THE 6.0 MOTORS. *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Equipment 93,450 mi

BROKEN EXHAUST BOLTS ON MY 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD TRUCK, I WENT TO THE LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD WORKED ON 6 OTHER TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS A GM SALES MEN THERE AND SAID THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING ALOT OF TROUBLE WITH THE BOLTS BREAKING ON THE 6.0 MOTORS. *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,450 mi

BROKEN EXHAUST BOLTS ON MY 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD TRUCK, I WENT TO THE LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD WORKED ON 6 OTHER TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS A GM SALES MEN THERE AND SAID THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING ALOT OF TROUBLE WITH THE BOLTS BREAKING ON THE 6.0 MOTORS. *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Equipment 93,450 mi

BROKEN EXHAUST BOLTS ON MY 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD TRUCK, I WENT TO THE LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD WORKED ON 6 OTHER TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS A GM SALES MEN THERE AND SAID THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING ALOT OF TROUBLE WITH THE BOLTS BREAKING ON THE 6.0 MOTORS. *TR

Dec 12, 2008 Visibility Crash 14,593 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE AT 1 MPH, THE REARVIEW MIRROR BECAME UNSTABLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT GM WAS AWARE OF THE REARVIEW MIR...

Dec 12, 2008 Visibility Crash 14,593 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE AT 1 MPH, THE REARVIEW MIRROR BECAME UNSTABLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT GM WAS AWARE OF THE REARVIEW MIR...

Dec 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKES AT A LOW SPEED, I HAVE VERY LITTLE BRAKING. FEW TIMES CAUSED ME TO COME VERY CLOSE TO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. LOOKED UP ON INTERNET PROBLEMS FOR THIS VEHICLE & FOUND RECALL 05068C. CALLED CHEVY & THEY SAID VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE RECALL FOR BRAKES. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKES AT A LOW SPEED, I HAVE VERY LITTLE BRAKING. FEW TIMES CAUSED ME TO COME VERY CLOSE TO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. LOOKED UP ON INTERNET PROBLEMS FOR THIS VEHICLE & FOUND RECALL 05068C. CALLED CHEVY & THEY SAID VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE RECALL FOR BRAKES. *TR

Nov 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZE...

Nov 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZE...

Nov 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE BRAKING AT LESS THAN 10 MPH. SEVERAL MECHANICS STATED THAT HE NEEDED T...

Nov 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE BRAKING AT LESS THAN 10 MPH. SEVERAL MECHANICS STATED THAT HE NEEDED T...

Nov 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

UPON BRAKING PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. RUSTED, PITTED MAIN BRAKE LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS PUMP. NO BRAKES. LINE REPAIRED. WHEN BLEEDING BRAKES ANOTHER LINE BURST. ALL LINES VERY RUSTED AND PITTED. ALL REPLACED. *TR

Nov 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

UPON BRAKING PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. RUSTED, PITTED MAIN BRAKE LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS PUMP. NO BRAKES. LINE REPAIRED. WHEN BLEEDING BRAKES ANOTHER LINE BURST. ALL LINES VERY RUSTED AND PITTED. ALL REPLACED. *TR

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

CHEVROLET 2500HD W/ 8.1 LITER ENGINE, STALLS AND HESITATES. THE ENGINE WILL USUALLY RESTART BUT WILL STALL AGAIN. I STALLED IN AN INTERSECTION AND WAS NEARLY STRUCK BY A FORD MUSTANG. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *TR

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

CHEVROLET 2500HD W/ 8.1 LITER ENGINE, STALLS AND HESITATES. THE ENGINE WILL USUALLY RESTART BUT WILL STALL AGAIN. I STALLED IN AN INTERSECTION AND WAS NEARLY STRUCK BY A FORD MUSTANG. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *TR

Sep 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM BEGAN TO PULSATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCA...

Sep 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM BEGAN TO PULSATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCA...

Sep 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH A 8.1. TWO MONTHS AGO THE TRUCK JUST STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RE-STARTED. SINCE THEN THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE TRUCK SIMPLY SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY DIFFICULT TO RESTART THE ENG...

Sep 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH A 8.1. TWO MONTHS AGO THE TRUCK JUST STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RE-STARTED. SINCE THEN THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE TRUCK SIMPLY SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY DIFFICULT TO RESTART THE ENG...

Aug 26, 2008 Steering 100 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD TRUCK WITH 80,000 MILES. THE STEERING WHEEL 'PLAY' HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY MORE SLOPPY SINCE I PURCHASED THE NEW TRUCK. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SAFELY REMAIN IN MY DESIGNATED LANE WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE IS ABOUT 6-8 DEGREES OF STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL FROM SI...

Aug 26, 2008 Steering 100 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD TRUCK WITH 80,000 MILES. THE STEERING WHEEL 'PLAY' HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY MORE SLOPPY SINCE I PURCHASED THE NEW TRUCK. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SAFELY REMAIN IN MY DESIGNATED LANE WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE IS ABOUT 6-8 DEGREES OF STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL FROM SI...

Aug 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS ARE RUSTING. THE REAR ROTORS ALSO RUSTED, BUT THEY WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,129 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. UPDATED 09/29/08. *LJ

Aug 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS ARE RUSTING. THE REAR ROTORS ALSO RUSTED, BUT THEY WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,129 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. UPDATED 09/29/08. *LJ

Aug 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,463 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY CABLE AND STATED THAT THE F...

Aug 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,463 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY CABLE AND STATED THAT THE F...

Jul 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE LINE BROKE AT HOME WHILE I WAS PARKING MY TRAILER. APPARENTLY THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE STEEL LINES RUSTING OUT PREMATURELY. IF YOU GO ON THE WEB AND LOOK UP BRAKE LINE FAILURE FOR THIS YEAR VEHICLE, YOU ...

Jul 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE LINE BROKE AT HOME WHILE I WAS PARKING MY TRAILER. APPARENTLY THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE STEEL LINES RUSTING OUT PREMATURELY. IF YOU GO ON THE WEB AND LOOK UP BRAKE LINE FAILURE FOR THIS YEAR VEHICLE, YOU ...

Jun 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS CONTROL UNIT AND FROM THE ABS CONTROL UNIT TO THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKES ARE RUSTED THROUGH. THIS OCCURRED ON JUNE 9, 2008. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY SIX YEARS OLD AND THE BRAKE LINE SHOULD NOT RUST THROUGH THAT QUICKLY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION AS ALL OF T...

Jun 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

WE OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS 2500 HD WITH ALLISON TRANS. & VORTEC 8100 8.1 LITER V8 ENGINE. THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT WAS COMING ON, THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH, AND SOMETIMES STALLED COMPLETELY, USUALLY AFTER STARTING UP FROM A STOP. OUR DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR AND WE HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS ...

Jun 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS CONTROL UNIT AND FROM THE ABS CONTROL UNIT TO THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKES ARE RUSTED THROUGH. THIS OCCURRED ON JUNE 9, 2008. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY SIX YEARS OLD AND THE BRAKE LINE SHOULD NOT RUST THROUGH THAT QUICKLY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION AS ALL OF T...

Jun 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

WE OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS 2500 HD WITH ALLISON TRANS. & VORTEC 8100 8.1 LITER V8 ENGINE. THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT WAS COMING ON, THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH, AND SOMETIMES STALLED COMPLETELY, USUALLY AFTER STARTING UP FROM A STOP. OUR DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR AND WE HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS ...

Jun 2, 2008 Structure Fire 60,000 mi

DASHBOARD STARTING TO PEEL, VEHICLE IS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT, NOT DRIVEN TO WORK AND LEFT OUT IN SUN ALL DAY ON REGULAR BASIS. PEELS LIKE IT HAS A THIN MEMBRANE ON THE OUTSIDE AND IT IS MOLTING. *TR

Jun 2, 2008 Structure Fire 60,000 mi

DASHBOARD STARTING TO PEEL, VEHICLE IS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT, NOT DRIVEN TO WORK AND LEFT OUT IN SUN ALL DAY ON REGULAR BASIS. PEELS LIKE IT HAS A THIN MEMBRANE ON THE OUTSIDE AND IT IS MOLTING. *TR

May 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE IS SO FAR RANDOM AND MAY OR MAY NOT OCCUR EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. NO SES LIGHT ACCOMPANIES THIS FAILURE. SO FAR ENGINE WILL RESTART AFTER 10-15 SECONDS WITH KEY OFF. THIS ...

May 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE IS SO FAR RANDOM AND MAY OR MAY NOT OCCUR EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. NO SES LIGHT ACCOMPANIES THIS FAILURE. SO FAR ENGINE WILL RESTART AFTER 10-15 SECONDS WITH KEY OFF. THIS ...

Apr 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL HIGHWAY CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE HAS STALLED THREE TIMES IN TWO WEEKS. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. AT THIS POINT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF OF THE ROAD, AS IT HAS NOT OCCURRED DURING CONGESTED TRAFFIC. WHILE SEARCHING THE DATABASE I FOUND...

Apr 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 999,999 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE, FUEL INJECTOR BODIES CRACKED FILLING ENGINE CRANK CASE WITH DIESEL FUEL. I FOUND THE CONDITION BEFORE ANY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. IF THIS CONDITION WAS NOT CAUGHT LIKE I DID, THE FUEL IN THE OIL WOULD OVER FLOW FROM THE ENGINE CRANK CASE AND ...

Apr 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL HIGHWAY CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE HAS STALLED THREE TIMES IN TWO WEEKS. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. AT THIS POINT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF OF THE ROAD, AS IT HAS NOT OCCURRED DURING CONGESTED TRAFFIC. WHILE SEARCHING THE DATABASE I FOUND...

Apr 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 999,999 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE, FUEL INJECTOR BODIES CRACKED FILLING ENGINE CRANK CASE WITH DIESEL FUEL. I FOUND THE CONDITION BEFORE ANY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. IF THIS CONDITION WAS NOT CAUGHT LIKE I DID, THE FUEL IN THE OIL WOULD OVER FLOW FROM THE ENGINE CRANK CASE AND ...

Mar 30, 2008 Tires 40,600 mi

MY TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF AS I WAS GOING 70MPH ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE YESTERDAY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AND RIPPED MY WHOLE PLASTIC DUST PROTECTOR, (NOT SURE OF PROPER NAME) OFF. TIRES ARE FIRESTONE STEELEX AT LT 245/75/R16 WHICH HAD 40,000MILES, BUT SHOWED VERY LITTLE WEAR. AAA CAME AN...

Mar 30, 2008 Tires 40,600 mi

MY TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF AS I WAS GOING 70MPH ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE YESTERDAY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AND RIPPED MY WHOLE PLASTIC DUST PROTECTOR, (NOT SURE OF PROPER NAME) OFF. TIRES ARE FIRESTONE STEELEX AT LT 245/75/R16 WHICH HAD 40,000MILES, BUT SHOWED VERY LITTLE WEAR. AAA CAME AN...

Feb 13, 2008 Fuel System, Other 125,000 mi

FUEL LEAK - FUEL CONSUMPTION - LACK OF POWER - SMOKING - HARD TO START - NO ACCELERATING POWER. I HAVE SINCE STARTED SOME RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND COME TO FIND OUT THAT THERE HAS BEEN MULTIPLE ENGINE RECALLS IN MY SAME CLASS FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURING COMPANY, HOWEVER MY VIN# HAS NOT BEEN RECALL...

Feb 13, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,000 mi

FAILURE OF ENGINE DUE TO FUEL INJECTORS. *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Fuel System, Other 125,000 mi

FUEL LEAK - FUEL CONSUMPTION - LACK OF POWER - SMOKING - HARD TO START - NO ACCELERATING POWER. I HAVE SINCE STARTED SOME RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND COME TO FIND OUT THAT THERE HAS BEEN MULTIPLE ENGINE RECALLS IN MY SAME CLASS FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURING COMPANY, HOWEVER MY VIN# HAS NOT BEEN RECALL...

Feb 13, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,000 mi

FAILURE OF ENGINE DUE TO FUEL INJECTORS. *TR

Feb 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,800 mi

2002 SILVERADO K2500HD, ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE UNDER 15 MPH. HAVE DONE THIS EVERYTIME I STOPPED SINCE I BOUGHT IT 1/11/08. I AM TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY TRUCK, JUST THE 1500 SILVERADO. TRUCK IS DOING THE SAME THING AS THE RECALL FOR THE SMALLER TRUCK. *TR

Feb 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,800 mi

2002 SILVERADO K2500HD, ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE UNDER 15 MPH. HAVE DONE THIS EVERYTIME I STOPPED SINCE I BOUGHT IT 1/11/08. I AM TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY TRUCK, JUST THE 1500 SILVERADO. TRUCK IS DOING THE SAME THING AS THE RECALL FOR THE SMALLER TRUCK. *TR

Jan 26, 2008 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE ON 2002 SILVERADO 2500 PICKUP FAILS TO HOLD. POTENTIAL FOR ROLL AWAY CAUSING ACCIDENT WITH POTENTIAL FOR BODILY HARM. *TR

Jan 26, 2008 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE ON 2002 SILVERADO 2500 PICKUP FAILS TO HOLD. POTENTIAL FOR ROLL AWAY CAUSING ACCIDENT WITH POTENTIAL FOR BODILY HARM. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Structure 135,000 mi

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2002 AND OTHERS HAVE A SERIOUS BRAKE LINE RUST OUT CONDITION. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKES AND CRASH. THE LINES SHOULD NOT RUST OUT ON 6 YEARS. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,000 mi

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2002 AND OTHERS HAVE A SERIOUS BRAKE LINE RUST OUT CONDITION. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKES AND CRASH. THE LINES SHOULD NOT RUST OUT ON 6 YEARS. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Structure 135,000 mi

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2002 AND OTHERS HAVE A SERIOUS BRAKE LINE RUST OUT CONDITION. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKES AND CRASH. THE LINES SHOULD NOT RUST OUT ON 6 YEARS. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,000 mi

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2002 AND OTHERS HAVE A SERIOUS BRAKE LINE RUST OUT CONDITION. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKES AND CRASH. THE LINES SHOULD NOT RUST OUT ON 6 YEARS. *TR

Jan 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS SUDDNLY WHILE DRIVING. NO DEFINITE PATTERN TO THE STALLING. STALLS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. HAS BEEN OCCURING FOR ABOUT THE LAST YEAR TO YEAR AND A HALF. WILL PULL OVER, WAIT ANYWHERE BETWEEN 5-20MIN AND THE VEHICLE WIL START AGAIN. *TR

Jan 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS SUDDNLY WHILE DRIVING. NO DEFINITE PATTERN TO THE STALLING. STALLS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. HAS BEEN OCCURING FOR ABOUT THE LAST YEAR TO YEAR AND A HALF. WILL PULL OVER, WAIT ANYWHERE BETWEEN 5-20MIN AND THE VEHICLE WIL START AGAIN. *TR

Jan 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

JUST REGARDING GM RECALL NO. 06083 ALL 2001 SILVERADO @500/3500 HD MODELS WITH THE 8.1L GAS ENGINES: ALL THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS ARE TO BE RECALLED IN THAT YEAR ONLY WHEN THE PROBLEM EXIST IN ALL 8.1L ENGINES UP TO 2006. I HAD A 900 DOLLAR BILL FROM A DEALERSHIP TO TRY AND FIX THIS PROBLEM AND THE...

Jan 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

JUST REGARDING GM RECALL NO. 06083 ALL 2001 SILVERADO @500/3500 HD MODELS WITH THE 8.1L GAS ENGINES: ALL THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS ARE TO BE RECALLED IN THAT YEAR ONLY WHEN THE PROBLEM EXIST IN ALL 8.1L ENGINES UP TO 2006. I HAD A 900 DOLLAR BILL FROM A DEALERSHIP TO TRY AND FIX THIS PROBLEM AND THE...

Oct 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

THE BRAKE PROBLEM OCCURS AT SLOW SPEEDS AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT THE WRONG TIME, REQUIRING A GREATER DISTANCE TO STOP. *TR

Oct 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

THE BRAKE PROBLEM OCCURS AT SLOW SPEEDS AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT THE WRONG TIME, REQUIRING A GREATER DISTANCE TO STOP. *TR

Oct 15, 2007 Power Train 130,465 mi

VIBRATION CLIP BREAKS INSIDE TRANSFER CASE RUBBING HOLE THRU REAR CASE HALF CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID AND RUINING ENTIRE TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY. REPAIR COST APPROX. $2000.00. *TR

Oct 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,700 mi

2002 CHEVROLET K2500HD , THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT SLOW SPEEDS DURING GENTLE BRAKING. SAME TROUBLE AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 05V379000 / CHEVY RECALL # 05068. I HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT BUT MY DEALER AND THE GM CUST. SERV. LINE BOTH ADVISE THAT MY TRUCK IS N...

Oct 15, 2007 Power Train 130,465 mi

VIBRATION CLIP BREAKS INSIDE TRANSFER CASE RUBBING HOLE THRU REAR CASE HALF CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID AND RUINING ENTIRE TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY. REPAIR COST APPROX. $2000.00. *TR

Oct 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,700 mi

2002 CHEVROLET K2500HD , THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT SLOW SPEEDS DURING GENTLE BRAKING. SAME TROUBLE AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 05V379000 / CHEVY RECALL # 05068. I HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT BUT MY DEALER AND THE GM CUST. SERV. LINE BOTH ADVISE THAT MY TRUCK IS N...

Aug 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 197,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET K2500HD , THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED AT SLOW SPEEDS DURING GENTLE BRAKING. SAME TROUBLE AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 05V379000 / CHEVY RECALL # 05068. I HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT BUT MY DEALER AND THE GM CUST. SERV. LINE BOTH ADVISE THAT MY TRUCK ...

Aug 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 197,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET K2500HD , THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED AT SLOW SPEEDS DURING GENTLE BRAKING. SAME TROUBLE AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 05V379000 / CHEVY RECALL # 05068. I HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT BUT MY DEALER AND THE GM CUST. SERV. LINE BOTH ADVISE THAT MY TRUCK ...

Aug 22, 2007 Steering 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND HAS NOT YET TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,000.

Aug 22, 2007 Steering 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND HAS NOT YET TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,000.

Aug 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSE AND GRIND. TWO TO THREE SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:...

Aug 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSE AND GRIND. TWO TO THREE SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:...

Jul 19, 2007 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD SILVERADO WITH 8.1 ENGINE QUITS RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. DOES NOT MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M GOING, IT JUST STOPS RUNNING. AFTER I PULL OVER PUT TRUCK IN PARK, TURN KEY OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES IT WILL USUALLY START UP. *JB

Jul 19, 2007 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY 2002 CHEVY 2500 HD SILVERADO WITH 8.1 ENGINE QUITS RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. DOES NOT MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M GOING, IT JUST STOPS RUNNING. AFTER I PULL OVER PUT TRUCK IN PARK, TURN KEY OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES IT WILL USUALLY START UP. *JB

Jul 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATES. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ROLLS APPROXIMATELY FIVE MORE FEET BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT'S VIN IS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAUL...

Jul 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATES. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ROLLS APPROXIMATELY FIVE MORE FEET BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT'S VIN IS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAUL...

Jul 10, 2007 Visibility 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. ON JULY 9, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 5MPH AND ENGAGING THE WIPERS, THE WIPER FLUID SOUNDED LIKE PIECES OF ICE CHIPS WERE HITTING THE WINDOW. THE FRONT WINDOW CRACKED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLASS WAS DEFE...

Jul 10, 2007 Visibility 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. ON JULY 9, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 5MPH AND ENGAGING THE WIPERS, THE WIPER FLUID SOUNDED LIKE PIECES OF ICE CHIPS WERE HITTING THE WINDOW. THE FRONT WINDOW CRACKED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLASS WAS DEFE...

Jun 14, 2007 Steering 38,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 4WD. STEERING BOX FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS HAD A "CLUNKING" NOISE IN THE GEAR BOX SINCE NEW, WITH THE STEERING OFF CENTER TO THE 2 O'CLOCK POSITION. DEALER HAS REMEDIED SEVERAL TIMES BY GREASING THE BOX. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE ON SAME PROBLEM. DEALER FOUND THE STEERING ...

Jun 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 4WD. STEERING BOX FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS HAD A "CLUNKING" NOISE IN THE GEAR BOX SINCE NEW, WITH THE STEERING OFF CENTER TO THE 2 O'CLOCK POSITION. DEALER HAS REMEDIED SEVERAL TIMES BY GREASING THE BOX. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE ON SAME PROBLEM. DEALER FOUND THE STEERING ...

Jun 14, 2007 Steering 38,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 4WD. STEERING BOX FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS HAD A "CLUNKING" NOISE IN THE GEAR BOX SINCE NEW, WITH THE STEERING OFF CENTER TO THE 2 O'CLOCK POSITION. DEALER HAS REMEDIED SEVERAL TIMES BY GREASING THE BOX. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE ON SAME PROBLEM. DEALER FOUND THE STEERING ...

Jun 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 4WD. STEERING BOX FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS HAD A "CLUNKING" NOISE IN THE GEAR BOX SINCE NEW, WITH THE STEERING OFF CENTER TO THE 2 O'CLOCK POSITION. DEALER HAS REMEDIED SEVERAL TIMES BY GREASING THE BOX. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE ON SAME PROBLEM. DEALER FOUND THE STEERING ...

Jun 12, 2007 Power Train 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 65 MPH AND THEN PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE LATER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE REAR TRANSMISSION ADAPTER, CAUSED BY A FAULTY UNIVERSAL JOI...

Jun 12, 2007 Power Train 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 65 MPH AND THEN PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE LATER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE REAR TRANSMISSION ADAPTER, CAUSED BY A FAULTY UNIVERSAL JOI...

May 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,250 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE MUCH LONGER TO STOP, AND FEEL AS THOUGH IT MAY NOT STOP. THE PROBLEM BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND WAS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED. ALTHOUGH THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUME...

May 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,250 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE MUCH LONGER TO STOP, AND FEEL AS THOUGH IT MAY NOT STOP. THE PROBLEM BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND WAS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED. ALTHOUGH THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUME...

Feb 22, 2007 Steering

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD TRUCK. THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN, STEERING SHAFT. AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAKE CLUNKING NOISES WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT AND IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. CHEVY'S FIX IS TO REMOVE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND LUBRICATE IT, THEN RE-ASSEMBLE THE STEERING SHAFT. ...

Feb 22, 2007 Steering

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD TRUCK. THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN, STEERING SHAFT. AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAKE CLUNKING NOISES WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT AND IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. CHEVY'S FIX IS TO REMOVE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND LUBRICATE IT, THEN RE-ASSEMBLE THE STEERING SHAFT. ...

Jan 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,049 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO THE HARD BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. T THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. . THE CONTACT HAD JUST PICKED UP THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER AFTER HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE...

Jan 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,049 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO THE HARD BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. T THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. . THE CONTACT HAD JUST PICKED UP THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER AFTER HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE...

Jan 2, 2007 Parking Brake 43,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD VEHICLE AFTER RECALLED REPAIRS PERFORMED. DEALER REFUSED REPAIR. *JB

Jan 2, 2007 Parking Brake 43,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD VEHICLE AFTER RECALLED REPAIRS PERFORMED. DEALER REFUSED REPAIR. *JB

Dec 19, 2006 Parking Brake 16,000 mi

TL*- WHEN CONTACT PARKS ON A HILL AND APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKE, QUITE OFTEN THE VEHICLE TRIES TO DRIFT. THE CONTACT STATES THAT WEATHER CONDITION AREN'T A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIFTING. HE HAS PARKED ON A HILL WHEN IT HAS BEEN DRY, WET OR SNOWING AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE CONTACT IS CONCERN BECA...

Dec 19, 2006 Parking Brake 16,000 mi

TL*- WHEN CONTACT PARKS ON A HILL AND APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKE, QUITE OFTEN THE VEHICLE TRIES TO DRIFT. THE CONTACT STATES THAT WEATHER CONDITION AREN'T A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIFTING. HE HAS PARKED ON A HILL WHEN IT HAS BEEN DRY, WET OR SNOWING AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE CONTACT IS CONCERN BECA...

Dec 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,562 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SLOWING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 10 MPH AND CAUSED THE PEDAL TO VIBRATE BADLY AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FORWARD MOTION FOR ANOTHER 5-10 FEET. THE SERVICE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Dec 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,562 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SLOWING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 10 MPH AND CAUSED THE PEDAL TO VIBRATE BADLY AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FORWARD MOTION FOR ANOTHER 5-10 FEET. THE SERVICE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Oct 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 138,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS ACTIVATED AND THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE ABS WHEEL SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V3...

Oct 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 138,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS ACTIVATED AND THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE ABS WHEEL SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V3...

Oct 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AT LOW SPEEDS WHICH BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL #05V379000 PERTAINING TO SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AT LOW SPEEDS WHICH BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL #05V379000 PERTAINING TO SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,950 mi

2002 2500HD SILVERADO WITH 8.1 ENGINE. TWO TIMES IT CRANKED WITH NO START. TWO OTHER TIMES IT SHUT OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO WARNING OF ANY KIND. CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. FINALLY CHANGED THE CRANK SENSOR. THE SENSOR FIXED THE PROBLEM. *JB

Oct 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,950 mi

2002 2500HD SILVERADO WITH 8.1 ENGINE. TWO TIMES IT CRANKED WITH NO START. TWO OTHER TIMES IT SHUT OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO WARNING OF ANY KIND. CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. FINALLY CHANGED THE CRANK SENSOR. THE SENSOR FIXED THE PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 5 MPH, THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VE...

Sep 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 5 MPH, THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VE...

Sep 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5MPH AND APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE, THERE WAS A PULSATION WITHIN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FOLLOWED BY AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE BRAKES AND THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND ROTORS NE...

Sep 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5MPH AND APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE, THERE WAS A PULSATION WITHIN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FOLLOWED BY AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE BRAKES AND THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND ROTORS NE...

Sep 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED EVERY TIME I USE MY BRAKES. MY TRUCK NEEDS LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I ALMOST GOT INTO A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL ON 1999-2002 CHEVY SILVERADO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES IN MY STATE OF MICHIGAN BUT I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE AND GM SAYS I WI...

Sep 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED EVERY TIME I USE MY BRAKES. MY TRUCK NEEDS LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I ALMOST GOT INTO A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL ON 1999-2002 CHEVY SILVERADO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES IN MY STATE OF MICHIGAN BUT I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE AND GM SAYS I WI...

Jun 14, 2006 Visibility 66,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Jun 14, 2006 Visibility 66,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Jun 14, 2006 Visibility 66,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Jun 14, 2006 Visibility 66,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Jun 14, 2006 Visibility 66,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Jun 14, 2006 Visibility 66,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

May 19, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS ON DRY ROADS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES. THIS ISSUE IS ADDRESSED BY RECALL 05068A AND 05V379000. MY VIN IS LISTED HOWEVER THE CHEVROLET DEALER THAT I WENT TO ADVISED THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I AM CONCERNED THAT AN ACCIDENT WILL RESULT FRO...

May 19, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS ON DRY ROADS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES. THIS ISSUE IS ADDRESSED BY RECALL 05068A AND 05V379000. MY VIN IS LISTED HOWEVER THE CHEVROLET DEALER THAT I WENT TO ADVISED THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I AM CONCERNED THAT AN ACCIDENT WILL RESULT FRO...

May 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 CHEVY HD EXT CAB. I TOOK MY PICKUP TO A GM DEALER BECAUSE I KNEW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY PICKUP WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE BRAKES SHIFT INTO ABS WHEN COMING TO A STOP ALL THE TIME. IT IS CLEAR THAT THEIR IS AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEMS IN P...

May 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 CHEVY HD EXT CAB. I TOOK MY PICKUP TO A GM DEALER BECAUSE I KNEW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY PICKUP WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE BRAKES SHIFT INTO ABS WHEN COMING TO A STOP ALL THE TIME. IT IS CLEAR THAT THEIR IS AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEMS IN P...

Feb 27, 2006 Power Train 92,000 mi

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REVEALED A LEAK IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS LEAD TO DISCOVER A SMALL HOLE IN THE CASE. THIS IS CAUSED BY A PART DEFECT THAT BREAKS OVER TIME. USUALLY AROUND 85,000 TO 105,000 MILES. THE PART IS AN "ANTI-RATTLE CLIP" THAT PREVENTS THE INNER PUMP FROM OF COURSE RATTLING. WHEN T...

Feb 27, 2006 Power Train 92,000 mi

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REVEALED A LEAK IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS LEAD TO DISCOVER A SMALL HOLE IN THE CASE. THIS IS CAUSED BY A PART DEFECT THAT BREAKS OVER TIME. USUALLY AROUND 85,000 TO 105,000 MILES. THE PART IS AN "ANTI-RATTLE CLIP" THAT PREVENTS THE INNER PUMP FROM OF COURSE RATTLING. WHEN T...

Feb 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GM WANTS ME TO PAY FOR A RECALL REPAIR ON MY VEHICLE. *NM

Feb 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GM WANTS ME TO PAY FOR A RECALL REPAIR ON MY VEHICLE. *NM

Dec 23, 2005 Suspension 59,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE TURNING CORNERS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSPECTED. BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE READY TO FALL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED...

Dec 23, 2005 Suspension 59,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE TURNING CORNERS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSPECTED. BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE READY TO FALL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED...

Oct 26, 2005 Steering 60,334 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE CONSUMER STOPPED TO PERFORM A TURN. AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN THERE WAS A LOSS OF BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING, NO PREVIOUS OCCURRENCES. THE CONSUMER SELF DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS WITH THE POWE...

Oct 26, 2005 Steering 60,334 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE CONSUMER STOPPED TO PERFORM A TURN. AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN THERE WAS A LOSS OF BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING, NO PREVIOUS OCCURRENCES. THE CONSUMER SELF DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS WITH THE POWE...

Oct 5, 2005 Tires 45,516 mi

STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRE FIRESTONE STEEL TX RADIAL A/T LT245/75R16 SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH. DRIVER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT TRUCK WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER AND BODY OF TRUCK ARE DAMAGED. DRIVER RECOVERED STEEL BELT FRAGMENTS FROM FREEWAY AND TIRE IS AVAILABLE. FIRESTONE HAS REQUE...

Oct 5, 2005 Tires 45,516 mi

STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRE FIRESTONE STEEL TX RADIAL A/T LT245/75R16 SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH. DRIVER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT TRUCK WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER AND BODY OF TRUCK ARE DAMAGED. DRIVER RECOVERED STEEL BELT FRAGMENTS FROM FREEWAY AND TIRE IS AVAILABLE. FIRESTONE HAS REQUE...

Sep 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON BOTH MY 2003 CHEVY SUBURBAN, AND 2002 CHEVY K2500 TRUCK, THE GAS GAUGE READS ERRONEOUSLY. TENDS TO GET HUNG UP AT 1/4 TANK, THEN LATER GOES TO EMPTY...AT WHICH TIME I'VE RUN OUT OF GAS! CHEVY REPLACED THE BURB FUEL SENSOR TWICE, AND THE TRUCK ONCE...UNDER WARRANTY. PAST WARRANTY THEY WILL NOT ...

Sep 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON BOTH MY 2003 CHEVY SUBURBAN, AND 2002 CHEVY K2500 TRUCK, THE GAS GAUGE READS ERRONEOUSLY. TENDS TO GET HUNG UP AT 1/4 TANK, THEN LATER GOES TO EMPTY...AT WHICH TIME I'VE RUN OUT OF GAS! CHEVY REPLACED THE BURB FUEL SENSOR TWICE, AND THE TRUCK ONCE...UNDER WARRANTY. PAST WARRANTY THEY WILL NOT ...

Sep 5, 2005 Electrical System 30,889 mi

2002 CHEVROLET 2500HD W/ 8.1L GASOLINE ENGINE: THE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON THESE ENGINES APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THIS SENSOR FAILED ON MY TRUCK AT ONLY 30K MILES! I KNOW OF TWO OTHER '02 TRUCKS W/ THIS ENGINE THAT ALSO HAD THE SENSOR FAIL AND MANY OTHERS HAVE BEEN D...

Sep 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,889 mi

2002 CHEVROLET 2500HD W/ 8.1L GASOLINE ENGINE: THE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON THESE ENGINES APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THIS SENSOR FAILED ON MY TRUCK AT ONLY 30K MILES! I KNOW OF TWO OTHER '02 TRUCKS W/ THIS ENGINE THAT ALSO HAD THE SENSOR FAIL AND MANY OTHERS HAVE BEEN D...

Sep 5, 2005 Electrical System 30,889 mi

2002 CHEVROLET 2500HD W/ 8.1L GASOLINE ENGINE: THE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON THESE ENGINES APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THIS SENSOR FAILED ON MY TRUCK AT ONLY 30K MILES! I KNOW OF TWO OTHER '02 TRUCKS W/ THIS ENGINE THAT ALSO HAD THE SENSOR FAIL AND MANY OTHERS HAVE BEEN D...

Sep 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,889 mi

2002 CHEVROLET 2500HD W/ 8.1L GASOLINE ENGINE: THE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON THESE ENGINES APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THIS SENSOR FAILED ON MY TRUCK AT ONLY 30K MILES! I KNOW OF TWO OTHER '02 TRUCKS W/ THIS ENGINE THAT ALSO HAD THE SENSOR FAIL AND MANY OTHERS HAVE BEEN D...

Aug 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 4X4. I NOTICED THE REAR BRAKES WERE GETTING VERY HOT. I PULLED THE REAR WHEELS AND NOTICED THE ROTORS HAD RUST PITS IN THEM WHICH I BELIEVE CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO WEAR PREMATURELY. THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS ARE FINE. I HAD THE REAR ROTORS MACHINED AND REPLACED THE BRAK...

Aug 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 4X4. I NOTICED THE REAR BRAKES WERE GETTING VERY HOT. I PULLED THE REAR WHEELS AND NOTICED THE ROTORS HAD RUST PITS IN THEM WHICH I BELIEVE CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO WEAR PREMATURELY. THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS ARE FINE. I HAD THE REAR ROTORS MACHINED AND REPLACED THE BRAK...

Aug 9, 2005 Power Train 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 9, 2005 Parking Brake 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 9, 2005 Power Train 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 9, 2005 Power Train 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 9, 2005 Parking Brake 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 9, 2005 Power Train 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 34,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEV K2500HD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE TO REPORT THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. FIRST, THE DRYER SWITCH ON THE AC WENT BAD @ 34K. SECOND,@ 65K I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AS TALKED ABOUT IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. THIRD, @ 9...

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,292 mi

DT: THE BRAKE ROTORS PITTED, CORRODED, RUSTED, AND FLAKED. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SERVICED, AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT OTHER ROTORS HAVE BEEN CORRODING AS WELL. THE ROTORS DON'T SHOW SIGNS OF A PROBLEM UNTIL THE METAL HAS WORN DOWN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED GENERAL MOTOR AND SAID THE WERE VERY RUD...

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,292 mi

DT: THE BRAKE ROTORS PITTED, CORRODED, RUSTED, AND FLAKED. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SERVICED, AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT OTHER ROTORS HAVE BEEN CORRODING AS WELL. THE ROTORS DON'T SHOW SIGNS OF A PROBLEM UNTIL THE METAL HAS WORN DOWN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED GENERAL MOTOR AND SAID THE WERE VERY RUD...

Jul 20, 2005 Power Train

SOME TIMES WHEN I START MY 2500 HD CHEVROLET SILVERODO 4WD EXTENDED CAB TRUCK THE SERVICE 4WD INDICATER COMES ON AND WHEN I GO TO THE DEALER THEY TELL ME THEY DONT KNOW WHAT IT IS. IM THINKIN THAT ITS FALTY WIRING. IT ALSO MAKES AN AWFULE TICKING SOUND RIGHT WHEN I START IT TOO. ALL THE TIME.

Jul 20, 2005 Power Train

SOME TIMES WHEN I START MY 2500 HD CHEVROLET SILVERODO 4WD EXTENDED CAB TRUCK THE SERVICE 4WD INDICATER COMES ON AND WHEN I GO TO THE DEALER THEY TELL ME THEY DONT KNOW WHAT IT IS. IM THINKIN THAT ITS FALTY WIRING. IT ALSO MAKES AN AWFULE TICKING SOUND RIGHT WHEN I START IT TOO. ALL THE TIME.

Jun 14, 2005 Parking Brake 32,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON MY TRUCK HAS GONE OUT. I HAVE ONLY 36000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A CORRECTIVE FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE RETAINER C...

Jun 14, 2005 Parking Brake 32,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON MY TRUCK HAS GONE OUT. I HAVE ONLY 36000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A CORRECTIVE FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE RETAINER C...

May 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

8.1 LITER ENGINE NOISE. ALSO BELT NOISE, BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-TIMES.

May 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

8.1 LITER ENGINE NOISE. ALSO BELT NOISE, BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-TIMES.

Apr 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 37,000 mi

THE DRIVER OF THE 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD I AM FILLING THIS REPORT ABOUT HAD TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN QUICKLY FROM 65 MPH. APON APPLYING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. (SKIDDING) CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DESPITE THE DRIVER'S EFFORTS, SINCE NOT HA...

Apr 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash 37,000 mi

THE DRIVER OF THE 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD I AM FILLING THIS REPORT ABOUT HAD TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN QUICKLY FROM 65 MPH. APON APPLYING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. (SKIDDING) CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DESPITE THE DRIVER'S EFFORTS, SINCE NOT HA...

Apr 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 37,000 mi

THE DRIVER OF THE 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD I AM FILLING THIS REPORT ABOUT HAD TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN QUICKLY FROM 65 MPH. APON APPLYING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. (SKIDDING) CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DESPITE THE DRIVER'S EFFORTS, SINCE NOT HA...

Apr 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash 37,000 mi

THE DRIVER OF THE 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD I AM FILLING THIS REPORT ABOUT HAD TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN QUICKLY FROM 65 MPH. APON APPLYING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. (SKIDDING) CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DESPITE THE DRIVER'S EFFORTS, SINCE NOT HA...

Mar 24, 2005 Tires

CHEVROLET K2500 2002, BRIDGESTONE DUELLER A/T TIRE DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. *BF *JB

Mar 24, 2005 Tires

CHEVROLET K2500 2002, BRIDGESTONE DUELLER A/T TIRE DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. *BF *JB

Jan 11, 2005 Visibility 31,000 mi

THE DEFROSTER KICKES ON IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING, SINCE I GOT THIS TRUCK. I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE RD, AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY WINDSHIELD FOGGES UP VERY RAPIDLY. LAST TIME, A SEMI WAS BEHIND US AND MY WIFE AND SON WERE WITH ME. WE WERE ALMOST KILLED!!!MY WARRANTY WAS VERY SHORT LIVED SINCE THIS W...

Jan 11, 2005 Visibility 31,000 mi

THE DEFROSTER KICKES ON IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING, SINCE I GOT THIS TRUCK. I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE RD, AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY WINDSHIELD FOGGES UP VERY RAPIDLY. LAST TIME, A SEMI WAS BEHIND US AND MY WIFE AND SON WERE WITH ME. WE WERE ALMOST KILLED!!!MY WARRANTY WAS VERY SHORT LIVED SINCE THIS W...

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 35,500 mi

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE TRUCK (BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION) I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THE HYDRO BOOST TO THE BRAKES TO BE LEAKING FLIUD. THEY REPLACED THE PART, IT HELPED THE BRAKES SOME BUT DID NOT TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROB...

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 35,500 mi

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE TRUCK (BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION) I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THE HYDRO BOOST TO THE BRAKES TO BE LEAKING FLIUD. THEY REPLACED THE PART, IT HELPED THE BRAKES SOME BUT DID NOT TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROB...

Dec 22, 2004 Power Train 6,000 mi

PUMP RETAINING PIN ON THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED, PERMITTING THE PUMP TO WEAR A HOLE IN THE TRANSFER CASE WITH SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE ENGINE OIL. CHEVROLET IS NOT CLAIMING KNOWLEDGE. *JB

Dec 22, 2004 Power Train 6,000 mi

PUMP RETAINING PIN ON THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED, PERMITTING THE PUMP TO WEAR A HOLE IN THE TRANSFER CASE WITH SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE ENGINE OIL. CHEVROLET IS NOT CLAIMING KNOWLEDGE. *JB

Nov 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,000 mi

CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD W/ 6L ENGINE-- PROBLEM WITH THROTTLE STICKING. CARBONS UP EVERY TWO MONTHS AROUND THROTTLE VALVE AND THROTTLE STICKS. THEN TAKES EXCESSIVE THROTTLE PRESSURE TO TRY TO MOVE. ---IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN MOVING IN TIGHT QUARTERS. CHEVY HAS ISSUED SERVICE MODIFICATIONS FOR...

Nov 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,000 mi

CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD W/ 6L ENGINE-- PROBLEM WITH THROTTLE STICKING. CARBONS UP EVERY TWO MONTHS AROUND THROTTLE VALVE AND THROTTLE STICKS. THEN TAKES EXCESSIVE THROTTLE PRESSURE TO TRY TO MOVE. ---IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN MOVING IN TIGHT QUARTERS. CHEVY HAS ISSUED SERVICE MODIFICATIONS FOR...

Oct 20, 2004 Wheels 66,000 mi

I DROVE MY TRUCK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS; PRIMARILY COMMUTING TO AND FROM WORK (HIGHWAY MILES). AT ~ 66,000 MILES, FRONT LEFT HUB ASSEMBLY STARTED MAKING INTERMITTENT NOISE AND NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. THE HUB/TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF PLAY WHEN I INSPECTE...

Oct 20, 2004 Wheels 66,000 mi

I DROVE MY TRUCK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS; PRIMARILY COMMUTING TO AND FROM WORK (HIGHWAY MILES). AT ~ 66,000 MILES, FRONT LEFT HUB ASSEMBLY STARTED MAKING INTERMITTENT NOISE AND NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. THE HUB/TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF PLAY WHEN I INSPECTE...

Sep 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING INJECTOR PUT FUEL INTO THE OIL PAN. THE SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT.CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH COLLATERAL DAMAGES TO THE ENGINE. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING INJECTOR PUT FUEL INTO THE OIL PAN. THE SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT.CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH COLLATERAL DAMAGES TO THE ENGINE. *AK

May 26, 2004 Power Train 22,198 mi

VEHICLE CLUNKS WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS AND WILL JUMP BETWEEN GEARS. WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE UNTIL 65MPH OR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES. LOSS OF REVERSE. HAS BEEN TO DEALER UNDER WARRANTY TWICE AT MILEAGE OF 25,000 MILES.

May 26, 2004 Power Train 22,198 mi

VEHICLE CLUNKS WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS AND WILL JUMP BETWEEN GEARS. WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE UNTIL 65MPH OR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES. LOSS OF REVERSE. HAS BEEN TO DEALER UNDER WARRANTY TWICE AT MILEAGE OF 25,000 MILES.

Mar 31, 2004 Tires Crash 22,750 mi

BLOWOUT OF BRIDGESTONE DUELLER AT 693, LT285/75R/16, DOT NO.EJLFCCB2501 CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND $4,000.00 DAMAGE TO TRUCK. NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAVE ROADWAY.*AK *MR

Mar 31, 2004 Tires Crash 22,750 mi

BLOWOUT OF BRIDGESTONE DUELLER AT 693, LT285/75R/16, DOT NO.EJLFCCB2501 CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND $4,000.00 DAMAGE TO TRUCK. NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAVE ROADWAY.*AK *MR

Feb 24, 2004 Structure

THE CABLE ON ONE SIDE OF MY CHEVROLET PICKUP GATE BROKE CAUSING THE GATE TO FALL ONTO THE BUMPER. AFTER PURCHASING A NEW PAIR OF CABLES FROM THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THE GATE WAS NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED CAUSING THE WEIGHT OF THE GATE TO BE PLACED ALL ON ONE CABLE. I ALERTED THE DEALERSHIP TO THIS PR...

Feb 24, 2004 Structure

THE CABLE ON ONE SIDE OF MY CHEVROLET PICKUP GATE BROKE CAUSING THE GATE TO FALL ONTO THE BUMPER. AFTER PURCHASING A NEW PAIR OF CABLES FROM THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THE GATE WAS NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED CAUSING THE WEIGHT OF THE GATE TO BE PLACED ALL ON ONE CABLE. I ALERTED THE DEALERSHIP TO THIS PR...

Jan 5, 2004 Structure 40,546 mi

I WAS LOADING MY CARGO INTO MY 2002 CHEVROLET HD2500 AND BOTH THE TAILGATE CABLES BROKE SPILLING ME AND MY 4-WHEELER ON TO THE GROUND. I WAS NOT HURT, BUT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS.*AK

Jan 5, 2004 Structure 40,546 mi

I WAS LOADING MY CARGO INTO MY 2002 CHEVROLET HD2500 AND BOTH THE TAILGATE CABLES BROKE SPILLING ME AND MY 4-WHEELER ON TO THE GROUND. I WAS NOT HURT, BUT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS.*AK

Dec 2, 2003 Electrical System Fire 13,400 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN NEIGHBOR NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AREA. CONSUMER USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. *AK *PH

Dec 2, 2003 Electrical System Fire 13,400 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN NEIGHBOR NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AREA. CONSUMER USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. *AK *PH

Nov 21, 2003 Steering 47,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT HAS FAILED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED AND STEERING BECAME IMPOSSIBLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT HAS FAILED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED AND STEERING BECAME IMPOSSIBLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 21, 2003 Steering 47,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT HAS FAILED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED AND STEERING BECAME IMPOSSIBLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT HAS FAILED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED AND STEERING BECAME IMPOSSIBLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 17, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

2002 CHEVROLET C2500-TAILGATE CABLES BROKE WITH LOAD (PERSON STANDING ON TAIL GATE LOADING AN ATV). NO INJURIES SUSTAINED, HOWEVER VERY NEAR MISS. *LA

Nov 17, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

2002 CHEVROLET C2500-TAILGATE CABLES BROKE WITH LOAD (PERSON STANDING ON TAIL GATE LOADING AN ATV). NO INJURIES SUSTAINED, HOWEVER VERY NEAR MISS. *LA

Nov 9, 2003 Structure

MY DAUGHTER CLIMBED UP ON THE TAILGATE OF MY 2002 CHEVROLET PICK UP AND WAS STANDING UP WHEN THE CABLES BROKE. THE TAILGATE DROPPED AND SHE FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HER TAIL BONE.SHE WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED BUT WAS VERY STIFF AND SORE AND COULDNT HARDLY WALK FOR 3 DAYS.*AK

Nov 9, 2003 Structure

MY DAUGHTER CLIMBED UP ON THE TAILGATE OF MY 2002 CHEVROLET PICK UP AND WAS STANDING UP WHEN THE CABLES BROKE. THE TAILGATE DROPPED AND SHE FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HER TAIL BONE.SHE WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED BUT WAS VERY STIFF AND SORE AND COULDNT HARDLY WALK FOR 3 DAYS.*AK

Oct 13, 2003 Unknown 32,000 mi

MY TRUCK 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD HAS AN ENGINE LEAK. I HAVE HEARD RUMMERS OF A BAD VALVE IN THE ENGINE THAT LETS TO MUCH OIL GO THROUGH. I HAVE MENTIONED TO THE SERVICE ASSOCIATE AT THE DEALER AND HE HAS NOT MENTIONED OF ANY SUCH DEFECT. I HAVE TALK TO SEVERAL OTHER GM TRUCK OWNERS AND THEY HAVE...

Oct 13, 2003 Unknown 32,000 mi

MY TRUCK 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD HAS AN ENGINE LEAK. I HAVE HEARD RUMMERS OF A BAD VALVE IN THE ENGINE THAT LETS TO MUCH OIL GO THROUGH. I HAVE MENTIONED TO THE SERVICE ASSOCIATE AT THE DEALER AND HE HAS NOT MENTIONED OF ANY SUCH DEFECT. I HAVE TALK TO SEVERAL OTHER GM TRUCK OWNERS AND THEY HAVE...

Oct 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANK ON 2002 K2500 SUBURBAN.*MR THE FUEL TANK SEAL SEPARATED FROM THE TANK WHICH CAUSED THE TANK TO LEAK. *NLM

Oct 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANK ON 2002 K2500 SUBURBAN.*MR THE FUEL TANK SEAL SEPARATED FROM THE TANK WHICH CAUSED THE TANK TO LEAK. *NLM

Sep 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH AND UPON COMING TO A THREE WAY STOP SIGN BRAKES FAILED, AND CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE IMPACT CAUSED SEAT BELTS TO BECOME UNDONE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A BROKEN STERNUM AND FACIAL FRACTURES. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ...

Sep 10, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH AND UPON COMING TO A THREE WAY STOP SIGN BRAKES FAILED, AND CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE IMPACT CAUSED SEAT BELTS TO BECOME UNDONE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A BROKEN STERNUM AND FACIAL FRACTURES. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ...

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH AND UPON COMING TO A THREE WAY STOP SIGN BRAKES FAILED, AND CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE IMPACT CAUSED SEAT BELTS TO BECOME UNDONE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A BROKEN STERNUM AND FACIAL FRACTURES. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ...

Sep 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH AND UPON COMING TO A THREE WAY STOP SIGN BRAKES FAILED, AND CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE IMPACT CAUSED SEAT BELTS TO BECOME UNDONE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A BROKEN STERNUM AND FACIAL FRACTURES. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ...

Sep 10, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH AND UPON COMING TO A THREE WAY STOP SIGN BRAKES FAILED, AND CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE IMPACT CAUSED SEAT BELTS TO BECOME UNDONE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A BROKEN STERNUM AND FACIAL FRACTURES. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ...

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH AND UPON COMING TO A THREE WAY STOP SIGN BRAKES FAILED, AND CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE IMPACT CAUSED SEAT BELTS TO BECOME UNDONE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A BROKEN STERNUM AND FACIAL FRACTURES. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ...

Jul 21, 2003 Steering

THE TIE ROD HAS BROKEN TWICE IN THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 7/19/2003. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Jul 21, 2003 Steering

THE TIE ROD HAS BROKEN TWICE IN THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 7/19/2003. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Apr 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,948 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. *JB *TS

Apr 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,948 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. *JB *TS

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2002 CHEVROLET HD2500 WITH A 8100 LITER ENGINE. I HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD THAT THIS ENGINE WILL USE 1 QUART OF OIL FOR EACH 1,000 MILES DRIVEN. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL TO BE USED IN A NEW VEHICLE. HAS CHEVROLET DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS MISTAKE. IS THERE A ...

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2002 CHEVROLET HD2500 WITH A 8100 LITER ENGINE. I HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD THAT THIS ENGINE WILL USE 1 QUART OF OIL FOR EACH 1,000 MILES DRIVEN. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL TO BE USED IN A NEW VEHICLE. HAS CHEVROLET DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS MISTAKE. IS THERE A ...

Dec 2, 2002 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE SYSTEMS TO FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. THE GARAGE STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE. THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE GARAGE SAID THAT THEY HAVE REPAIRED SEVERAL VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND ARE STARTING TO S...

Dec 2, 2002 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE SYSTEMS TO FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. THE GARAGE STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE. THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE GARAGE SAID THAT THEY HAVE REPAIRED SEVERAL VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND ARE STARTING TO S...

Nov 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

TRUCK WILL HAVE ERRATIC OPERATION WITH TRUCK NOT HOLDING SPEED WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS USED. THE OWNER STATES THAT THE POWER MODULE INTERACTS WITH SPEED WITH SET SPEED 2 MPH SLOWER AFTER TRUCK IS ACCELLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS TS

Nov 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

TRUCK WILL HAVE ERRATIC OPERATION WITH TRUCK NOT HOLDING SPEED WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS USED. THE OWNER STATES THAT THE POWER MODULE INTERACTS WITH SPEED WITH SET SPEED 2 MPH SLOWER AFTER TRUCK IS ACCELLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS TS

Nov 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL FOR SELECTED SPEED, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY AT THAT SELECTED SPEED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT OTHER DRIVERS SEEM TO BE IRRITATED, WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THEM AND STARTS TO SLOW DOWN FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS DANGEROUS...

Nov 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL FOR SELECTED SPEED, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY AT THAT SELECTED SPEED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT OTHER DRIVERS SEEM TO BE IRRITATED, WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THEM AND STARTS TO SLOW DOWN FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS DANGEROUS...

Nov 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 50MPH ENGINE WILL START LOOSING OR GAINING POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 50MPH ENGINE WILL START LOOSING OR GAINING POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 6, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT GM HAS UPGRADED THE EXTENDED MIRROR FOR TOWING. GM HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE UPGRADE WAS IN FEB. OF 2002 AND THAT CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TOO SOON FOR THE UPGRADE. *JG

Nov 6, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT GM HAS UPGRADED THE EXTENDED MIRROR FOR TOWING. GM HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE UPGRADE WAS IN FEB. OF 2002 AND THAT CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TOO SOON FOR THE UPGRADE. *JG

Oct 4, 2002 Visibility

THE OWNER PURCHASED AN OPTIONAL PACKAGE THAT RELATED TO THE EXTENDED TOW MIRRORS. ON THIS PARTICULAR TRUCK THE MIRRORS DO NOT COME WITH "FISH EYES" ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE OWNER WAS TOLD THAT HIS TRUCK WAS NOT PART OF THE UPGRADE FOR THE 2002 WHICH DOES PROVIDE FISH EYE ON BOTH SIDES. PLEASE ...

Oct 4, 2002 Visibility

THE OWNER PURCHASED AN OPTIONAL PACKAGE THAT RELATED TO THE EXTENDED TOW MIRRORS. ON THIS PARTICULAR TRUCK THE MIRRORS DO NOT COME WITH "FISH EYES" ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE OWNER WAS TOLD THAT HIS TRUCK WAS NOT PART OF THE UPGRADE FOR THE 2002 WHICH DOES PROVIDE FISH EYE ON BOTH SIDES. PLEASE ...

Aug 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOUD HARD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AT COLD START UP. THEN AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP AFTER DRIVING AND DECELERATION YOU CAN STILL HEAR THE KNOCKING NOISE, JUST NOT AS LOUD AS AT COLD START. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND ADVISED CHEVROLET WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION. ADVIS...

Aug 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOUD HARD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AT COLD START UP. THEN AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP AFTER DRIVING AND DECELERATION YOU CAN STILL HEAR THE KNOCKING NOISE, JUST NOT AS LOUD AS AT COLD START. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND ADVISED CHEVROLET WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION. ADVIS...

Jul 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING O RINGS BLEW OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING O RINGS BLEW OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30MPH FRONT OF VEHICLE SUDDENLY COLLAPSED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT MECHANISM THAT HOLDS TIRE FELL OFF.*AK *JB

Jun 12, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30MPH FRONT OF VEHICLE SUDDENLY COLLAPSED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT MECHANISM THAT HOLDS TIRE FELL OFF.*AK *JB

Mar 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

STEERING WHEEL PREVENTS CONSUMER FROM SEEING FOG LIGHT BUTTON. THERE IS A DOME OVER RIDE BUTTON. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PREVENTS CONSUMER FROM SEEING FOG LIGHT BUTTON. THERE IS A DOME OVER RIDE BUTTON. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Interior Lighting

STEERING WHEEL PREVENTS CONSUMER FROM SEEING FOG LIGHT BUTTON. THERE IS A DOME OVER RIDE BUTTON. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

STEERING WHEEL PREVENTS CONSUMER FROM SEEING FOG LIGHT BUTTON. THERE IS A DOME OVER RIDE BUTTON. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PREVENTS CONSUMER FROM SEEING FOG LIGHT BUTTON. THERE IS A DOME OVER RIDE BUTTON. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Interior Lighting

STEERING WHEEL PREVENTS CONSUMER FROM SEEING FOG LIGHT BUTTON. THERE IS A DOME OVER RIDE BUTTON. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

PURCHASED VEHICLE 8-25-01- BRAKES WHERE UNALBE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED VEHICLE 8-25-01- BRAKES WHERE UNALBE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

PURCHASED VEHICLE 8-25-01- BRAKES WHERE UNALBE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED VEHICLE 8-25-01- BRAKES WHERE UNALBE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK