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Aug 16, 2024 Tires 342,422 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: 04N18HTPC1323. The contact had the tires rotated by an independent mechanic. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered cracks along the base of the tire ...

Aug 16, 2024 Tires 342,422 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: 04N18HTPC1323. The contact had the tires rotated by an independent mechanic. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered cracks along the base of the tire ...

Jul 10, 2023 Power Train

The component that failed according to the Chevrolet dealer is the "transfer case pump clips", which came loose inside the transfer case and wore a hole through the case causing the oil to come out. If I would not have noticed the oil on the back of my truck, I could have continued to drive the tru...

Jul 10, 2023 Power Train

The component that failed according to the Chevrolet dealer is the "transfer case pump clips", which came loose inside the transfer case and wore a hole through the case causing the oil to come out. If I would not have noticed the oil on the back of my truck, I could have continued to drive the tru...

Jul 1, 2023 Air Bags

When starting vehicle , after initial dash lights times out, I now get an AIRBAG 9malfunction light). Tried resetting, did not work. Now, every time I start the engine, the comes on and stays on.

Jul 1, 2023 Air Bags

When starting vehicle , after initial dash lights times out, I now get an AIRBAG 9malfunction light). Tried resetting, did not work. Now, every time I start the engine, the comes on and stays on.

Oct 17, 2022 Service Brakes

Hydroboost valve pump shows a recall.,and it's not working properly

Oct 17, 2022 Service Brakes

Hydroboost valve pump shows a recall.,and it's not working properly

Oct 12, 2022 Power Train

I had to replace the replace the housing on my transfer case as it wore a hole in and was leaking. At a cost of 1200 dollars due to myself catching it early as later with a fully disabled case would have been 2600 dollars. My mechanic who deals in transmission repairs told me this a very commo...

Oct 12, 2022 Power Train

I had to replace the replace the housing on my transfer case as it wore a hole in and was leaking. At a cost of 1200 dollars due to myself catching it early as later with a fully disabled case would have been 2600 dollars. My mechanic who deals in transmission repairs told me this a very commo...

Apr 10, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling

In the middle of the taxiway, while I was traveling my truck turned off while it was running and did not turn on again, putting my safety at risk by being in the middle of the taxiway, after several minutes the truck was able to be removed from the road, then I was able to investigate that I am not ...

Apr 10, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling

In the middle of the taxiway, while I was traveling my truck turned off while it was running and did not turn on again, putting my safety at risk by being in the middle of the taxiway, after several minutes the truck was able to be removed from the road, then I was able to investigate that I am not ...

Jul 12, 2021 Steering 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become hard to maneuver. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the hydro boost area when the brake pedal or accelerator pedal w...

Jul 12, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become hard to maneuver. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the hydro boost area when the brake pedal or accelerator pedal w...

Jul 12, 2021 Steering 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become hard to maneuver. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the hydro boost area when the brake pedal or accelerator pedal w...

Jul 12, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become hard to maneuver. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the hydro boost area when the brake pedal or accelerator pedal w...

Nov 27, 2020 Tires 203,107 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRE, TIRE LINE: SUNFIRE, TIRE SIZE: LT245/75 R16, DOT NUMBER: (NOT AVAILABLE). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, HE FELT VIBRATION AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARK...

Nov 27, 2020 Tires 203,107 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRE, TIRE LINE: SUNFIRE, TIRE SIZE: LT245/75 R16, DOT NUMBER: (NOT AVAILABLE). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, HE FELT VIBRATION AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARK...

Oct 25, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED OIL LEAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO VISUALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE RE...

Oct 25, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED OIL LEAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO VISUALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE RE...

Sep 12, 2019 Service Brakes 190,703 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE LOW BRAKE FLUID INDICATOR ...

Sep 12, 2019 Service Brakes 190,703 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE LOW BRAKE FLUID INDICATOR ...

Sep 11, 2019 Service Brakes 133,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA...

Sep 11, 2019 Service Brakes 133,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA...

Jul 16, 2019 Service Brakes 208,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 15 YEARS AGO AND GAVE IT TO MY 16 YEAR OLD SON. RECENTLY WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING WAS ACTING FUNNY AND MAKING A NOISE, SO WE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSES. THE PROBLEM ONLY STARTED GETTING WORSE. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN OLD ...

Jul 16, 2019 Steering 208,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 15 YEARS AGO AND GAVE IT TO MY 16 YEAR OLD SON. RECENTLY WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING WAS ACTING FUNNY AND MAKING A NOISE, SO WE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSES. THE PROBLEM ONLY STARTED GETTING WORSE. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN OLD ...

Jul 16, 2019 Service Brakes 208,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 15 YEARS AGO AND GAVE IT TO MY 16 YEAR OLD SON. RECENTLY WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING WAS ACTING FUNNY AND MAKING A NOISE, SO WE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSES. THE PROBLEM ONLY STARTED GETTING WORSE. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN OLD ...

Jul 16, 2019 Steering 208,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 15 YEARS AGO AND GAVE IT TO MY 16 YEAR OLD SON. RECENTLY WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING WAS ACTING FUNNY AND MAKING A NOISE, SO WE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSES. THE PROBLEM ONLY STARTED GETTING WORSE. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN OLD ...

Jun 3, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SLOWLY WITH THE BATTERY RUNNING OUT BECAUSE SOMETHING IS STILL RUNNING IN THE VEHICLE BUT EVERYTHING IS OFF. THE GAS GAUGE GEAR CONTROL LIGHTING ON THE PANEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT LOCK SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING WAS CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AN...

Jun 3, 2019 Electrical System

BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SLOWLY WITH THE BATTERY RUNNING OUT BECAUSE SOMETHING IS STILL RUNNING IN THE VEHICLE BUT EVERYTHING IS OFF. THE GAS GAUGE GEAR CONTROL LIGHTING ON THE PANEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT LOCK SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING WAS CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AN...

Jun 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control

BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SLOWLY WITH THE BATTERY RUNNING OUT BECAUSE SOMETHING IS STILL RUNNING IN THE VEHICLE BUT EVERYTHING IS OFF. THE GAS GAUGE GEAR CONTROL LIGHTING ON THE PANEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT LOCK SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING WAS CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AN...

Jun 3, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SLOWLY WITH THE BATTERY RUNNING OUT BECAUSE SOMETHING IS STILL RUNNING IN THE VEHICLE BUT EVERYTHING IS OFF. THE GAS GAUGE GEAR CONTROL LIGHTING ON THE PANEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT LOCK SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING WAS CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AN...

Jun 3, 2019 Electrical System

BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SLOWLY WITH THE BATTERY RUNNING OUT BECAUSE SOMETHING IS STILL RUNNING IN THE VEHICLE BUT EVERYTHING IS OFF. THE GAS GAUGE GEAR CONTROL LIGHTING ON THE PANEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT LOCK SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING WAS CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AN...

Jun 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control

BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SLOWLY WITH THE BATTERY RUNNING OUT BECAUSE SOMETHING IS STILL RUNNING IN THE VEHICLE BUT EVERYTHING IS OFF. THE GAS GAUGE GEAR CONTROL LIGHTING ON THE PANEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT LOCK SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING WAS CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AN...

May 10, 2019 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE IN SEVERAL PLACES. WAS UNDER VEHICLE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE. NOTICED FLUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THE REAR MOST HARD BRAKE LINE LEAKING. CONTINUED TO INSPECT ALL HARD LINES AND FOUND SEVERAL AREAS WHERE LEAKS WERE PRESENT. REMOVED VEHICLE FROM USE...

May 10, 2019 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE IN SEVERAL PLACES. WAS UNDER VEHICLE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE. NOTICED FLUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THE REAR MOST HARD BRAKE LINE LEAKING. CONTINUED TO INSPECT ALL HARD LINES AND FOUND SEVERAL AREAS WHERE LEAKS WERE PRESENT. REMOVED VEHICLE FROM USE...

Feb 2, 2019 Seats 139,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO DRIVERS SEAT HEATER TURNS ON BY ITSELF AFTER START UP AND BECOMES A DANGEROUS DISTRACTION TO KEEP TURNING IT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER READING MANY FORUMS, THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE THROUGHOUT THE GM LIGHT DUTY TRUCK/SUV LINE OF VEHICLES. THIS ISSUE HAS JUST RECENTLY STARTED TO HAPPEN...

Feb 2, 2019 Seats 139,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO DRIVERS SEAT HEATER TURNS ON BY ITSELF AFTER START UP AND BECOMES A DANGEROUS DISTRACTION TO KEEP TURNING IT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER READING MANY FORUMS, THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE THROUGHOUT THE GM LIGHT DUTY TRUCK/SUV LINE OF VEHICLES. THIS ISSUE HAS JUST RECENTLY STARTED TO HAPPEN...

Jan 16, 2019 Service Brakes 99,680 mi

VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING ABOUT 30 MPH. VEHICLE WAS ON A STATE HWY. VEHICLE WAS GOING STRAIGHT.

Jan 16, 2019 Service Brakes 99,680 mi

VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING ABOUT 30 MPH. VEHICLE WAS ON A STATE HWY. VEHICLE WAS GOING STRAIGHT.

Dec 25, 2018 Service Brakes 162,751 mi

REAR BRAKES RUSTED OUT FLUID BURST OUT NO BRAKES TWO YRS AGO. FAST FOREWORD SATURDAY 12/22/2018 BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ,LINE FROM BRAKE BOOSTER TO PROPORTIONING VALVE BLEW OUT RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH.

Dec 25, 2018 Service Brakes 162,751 mi

REAR BRAKES RUSTED OUT FLUID BURST OUT NO BRAKES TWO YRS AGO. FAST FOREWORD SATURDAY 12/22/2018 BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ,LINE FROM BRAKE BOOSTER TO PROPORTIONING VALVE BLEW OUT RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH.

Dec 6, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50 mi

PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM CAR GEEKS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A GREAT TRUCK AND WE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WELL WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO PHOENIX FROM TUCSON AND WE NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT HANDLING VERY WELL WHEN WE GOT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Dec 6, 2018 Suspension 50 mi

PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM CAR GEEKS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A GREAT TRUCK AND WE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WELL WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO PHOENIX FROM TUCSON AND WE NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT HANDLING VERY WELL WHEN WE GOT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Dec 6, 2018 Wheels 50 mi

PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM CAR GEEKS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A GREAT TRUCK AND WE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WELL WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO PHOENIX FROM TUCSON AND WE NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT HANDLING VERY WELL WHEN WE GOT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Dec 6, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50 mi

PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM CAR GEEKS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A GREAT TRUCK AND WE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WELL WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO PHOENIX FROM TUCSON AND WE NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT HANDLING VERY WELL WHEN WE GOT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Dec 6, 2018 Suspension 50 mi

PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM CAR GEEKS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A GREAT TRUCK AND WE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WELL WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO PHOENIX FROM TUCSON AND WE NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT HANDLING VERY WELL WHEN WE GOT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Dec 6, 2018 Wheels 50 mi

PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM CAR GEEKS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A GREAT TRUCK AND WE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WELL WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO PHOENIX FROM TUCSON AND WE NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT HANDLING VERY WELL WHEN WE GOT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Oct 29, 2018 Structure 98,000 mi

BODY AND UNDER BODY RUST AND ROT TO INCLUDE FRAME, BRAKE LINES AND SHOCK MOUNTS. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THANKFULLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.

Oct 29, 2018 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

BODY AND UNDER BODY RUST AND ROT TO INCLUDE FRAME, BRAKE LINES AND SHOCK MOUNTS. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THANKFULLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.

Oct 29, 2018 Suspension 98,000 mi

BODY AND UNDER BODY RUST AND ROT TO INCLUDE FRAME, BRAKE LINES AND SHOCK MOUNTS. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THANKFULLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.

Oct 29, 2018 Structure 98,000 mi

BODY AND UNDER BODY RUST AND ROT TO INCLUDE FRAME, BRAKE LINES AND SHOCK MOUNTS. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THANKFULLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.

Oct 29, 2018 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

BODY AND UNDER BODY RUST AND ROT TO INCLUDE FRAME, BRAKE LINES AND SHOCK MOUNTS. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THANKFULLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.

Oct 29, 2018 Suspension 98,000 mi

BODY AND UNDER BODY RUST AND ROT TO INCLUDE FRAME, BRAKE LINES AND SHOCK MOUNTS. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THANKFULLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.

Jul 13, 2018 Air Bags

AIR BAD SERVICE LIGHT IS GOING ON. PLUGGED IN COMPUTER AND IT STATED THAT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR IS FAULTY. AFTER CHECKING BOTH SENSORS NOTHING IS WRONG.

Jul 13, 2018 Air Bags

AIR BAD SERVICE LIGHT IS GOING ON. PLUGGED IN COMPUTER AND IT STATED THAT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR IS FAULTY. AFTER CHECKING BOTH SENSORS NOTHING IS WRONG.

May 4, 2018 Electrical System

TAILGATES CABLES NEEDS TO BE REPLACE IT....

May 4, 2018 Unknown Or Other

TAILGATES CABLES NEEDS TO BE REPLACE IT....

May 4, 2018 Electrical System

TAILGATES CABLES NEEDS TO BE REPLACE IT....

May 4, 2018 Unknown Or Other

TAILGATES CABLES NEEDS TO BE REPLACE IT....

Apr 16, 2018 Electrical System 72,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL OF ALL GAUGES INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER AND GEAR SELECTION ' GAUGES CAN QUIT WORKING WITH NO WARNING , LEAVING THE DRIVER UNAWARE OF SPEED OR DISTANCE TRAVELED. ALSO NOT KNOWING WHAT POSITION THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN . ( PARK, NEUTRAL , DRIVE ETC. ) COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO D...

Apr 16, 2018 Electrical System 72,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL OF ALL GAUGES INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER AND GEAR SELECTION ' GAUGES CAN QUIT WORKING WITH NO WARNING , LEAVING THE DRIVER UNAWARE OF SPEED OR DISTANCE TRAVELED. ALSO NOT KNOWING WHAT POSITION THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN . ( PARK, NEUTRAL , DRIVE ETC. ) COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO D...

Mar 21, 2018 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT SIGNAL IT TURNED YELLOW. KNOWING THAT I WASN'T GOING TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BEFORE IT TURNED RED I HIT THE BRAKES TO STOP. WHILE PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKES EVERYTHING FELT NORMAL WITH RESISTANCE FROM THE PEDAL UNTIL ALL OF...

Mar 21, 2018 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT SIGNAL IT TURNED YELLOW. KNOWING THAT I WASN'T GOING TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BEFORE IT TURNED RED I HIT THE BRAKES TO STOP. WHILE PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKES EVERYTHING FELT NORMAL WITH RESISTANCE FROM THE PEDAL UNTIL ALL OF...

Feb 10, 2018 Service Brakes 133,250 mi

THE BRAKE LINE KEEP RUSTING OUT ON THESE VEHICLE AND THAT IS VERY DANGOURES TO ME AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE RODE

Feb 10, 2018 Service Brakes 133,250 mi

THE BRAKE LINE KEEP RUSTING OUT ON THESE VEHICLE AND THAT IS VERY DANGOURES TO ME AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE RODE

Dec 13, 2017 Engine 160,000 mi

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING ON THE 6.0 ENGINE. I THINK GM SHOULD DO THIS REPAIR SINCE I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE AND THIS IS VERY COMMON. IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED. I HAVE PUT UP WITH THIS AS IT STARTED AS A SMALL LEAK BUT IS GETTING WORSE.

Dec 13, 2017 Engine 160,000 mi

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING ON THE 6.0 ENGINE. I THINK GM SHOULD DO THIS REPAIR SINCE I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE AND THIS IS VERY COMMON. IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED. I HAVE PUT UP WITH THIS AS IT STARTED AS A SMALL LEAK BUT IS GETTING WORSE.

Sep 5, 2017 Electrical System 334,000 mi

THE ISSUE I'M REPORTING TOOK PLACE IN MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD VIN: [XXX] BUT THE VEHICLE ITSELF WAS NOT AT FAULT. THE PROBLEM WAS FROM A EVERSTART MAXX BATTERY SERIAL# JCH1600480782 MANUFACTURED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS INC, SOLD BY WALMART. I NOTICED A PROBLEM ON 7/25/2017 AFTER DRIVING MY VE...

Sep 5, 2017 Electrical System 334,000 mi

THE ISSUE I'M REPORTING TOOK PLACE IN MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD VIN: [XXX] BUT THE VEHICLE ITSELF WAS NOT AT FAULT. THE PROBLEM WAS FROM A EVERSTART MAXX BATTERY SERIAL# JCH1600480782 MANUFACTURED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS INC, SOLD BY WALMART. I NOTICED A PROBLEM ON 7/25/2017 AFTER DRIVING MY VE...

Aug 14, 2017 Steering 109,831 mi

4 RUGGED TERRAIN T/A LT265/75R-16 PURCHASED AT ODOMETER 91681. TIRES ROTATED AT 100955. FOLLOWING HAPPENED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. ON 8/19/2015, ODOMETER 109831, VEHICLE VIBRATING, FOUND BUBBLE (TREAD SEPARATION) ON LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 8/4/2017, ODOMETER 121840, VEHIC...

Aug 14, 2017 Suspension 109,831 mi

4 RUGGED TERRAIN T/A LT265/75R-16 PURCHASED AT ODOMETER 91681. TIRES ROTATED AT 100955. FOLLOWING HAPPENED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. ON 8/19/2015, ODOMETER 109831, VEHICLE VIBRATING, FOUND BUBBLE (TREAD SEPARATION) ON LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 8/4/2017, ODOMETER 121840, VEHIC...

Aug 14, 2017 Wheels 109,831 mi

4 RUGGED TERRAIN T/A LT265/75R-16 PURCHASED AT ODOMETER 91681. TIRES ROTATED AT 100955. FOLLOWING HAPPENED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. ON 8/19/2015, ODOMETER 109831, VEHICLE VIBRATING, FOUND BUBBLE (TREAD SEPARATION) ON LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 8/4/2017, ODOMETER 121840, VEHIC...

Aug 14, 2017 Steering 109,831 mi

4 RUGGED TERRAIN T/A LT265/75R-16 PURCHASED AT ODOMETER 91681. TIRES ROTATED AT 100955. FOLLOWING HAPPENED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. ON 8/19/2015, ODOMETER 109831, VEHICLE VIBRATING, FOUND BUBBLE (TREAD SEPARATION) ON LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 8/4/2017, ODOMETER 121840, VEHIC...

Aug 14, 2017 Suspension 109,831 mi

4 RUGGED TERRAIN T/A LT265/75R-16 PURCHASED AT ODOMETER 91681. TIRES ROTATED AT 100955. FOLLOWING HAPPENED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. ON 8/19/2015, ODOMETER 109831, VEHICLE VIBRATING, FOUND BUBBLE (TREAD SEPARATION) ON LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 8/4/2017, ODOMETER 121840, VEHIC...

Aug 14, 2017 Wheels 109,831 mi

4 RUGGED TERRAIN T/A LT265/75R-16 PURCHASED AT ODOMETER 91681. TIRES ROTATED AT 100955. FOLLOWING HAPPENED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. ON 8/19/2015, ODOMETER 109831, VEHICLE VIBRATING, FOUND BUBBLE (TREAD SEPARATION) ON LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 8/4/2017, ODOMETER 121840, VEHIC...

Jun 16, 2017 Structure

NOT MY VEH. NEVER HAS BEEN, TOLD DEALER 3 TIMES, STILL GETTING NOTICES.

Jun 16, 2017 Structure

NOT MY VEH. NEVER HAS BEEN, TOLD DEALER 3 TIMES, STILL GETTING NOTICES.

Apr 29, 2017 Electrical System

GAUGE CLUSTER MALFUNCTION REDUCED ENGINE POWER

Apr 29, 2017 Electrical System

GAUGE CLUSTER MALFUNCTION REDUCED ENGINE POWER

Mar 21, 2017 Engine 114,000 mi

5 OUT OF 8 EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND 2 ON DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE 120K MILES ON VEHICLE.

Mar 21, 2017 Seats 116,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW. 3 TIMES THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER WELD ON SEAT BACK FRAME.

Mar 21, 2017 Engine 114,000 mi

5 OUT OF 8 EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND 2 ON DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE 120K MILES ON VEHICLE.

Mar 21, 2017 Seats 116,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW. 3 TIMES THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER WELD ON SEAT BACK FRAME.

Mar 5, 2017 Engine 114,215 mi

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING CREATING A FIRE HAZARD FROM THE HOT EXHAUST REACHING THE WIRING HARNESS, IT IS ALSO CREATING FUMES IN MY CAB. FIRST NOTED A NOISE A WEEK AGO, FOUND IT TO BE A EXHAUST LEAK AND THE LEAK HAS GRADUALLY GOTTEN WORSE. I AM UNABLE TO NOT DRIVE TO THE TRUCK DUE TO W...

Mar 5, 2017 Engine 114,215 mi

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING CREATING A FIRE HAZARD FROM THE HOT EXHAUST REACHING THE WIRING HARNESS, IT IS ALSO CREATING FUMES IN MY CAB. FIRST NOTED A NOISE A WEEK AGO, FOUND IT TO BE A EXHAUST LEAK AND THE LEAK HAS GRADUALLY GOTTEN WORSE. I AM UNABLE TO NOT DRIVE TO THE TRUCK DUE TO W...

Jan 30, 2017 Structure 95,000 mi

ROCKER PANELS AND CAB CORNER RUSTED OUT, WAS ABLE TO PUSH MY FINGER THROUGH THE PAINT. HAD THEM REPLACED IN SPRING OF 2014. REPLACED A REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE TIME DUE TO EASE OF ACCESS WITH BOX REMOVED. SPRING OF 2016, I HAD A FRONT BRAKE LINE FAIL WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. HAD ENOUGH BRAKING L...

Jan 30, 2017 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

ROCKER PANELS AND CAB CORNER RUSTED OUT, WAS ABLE TO PUSH MY FINGER THROUGH THE PAINT. HAD THEM REPLACED IN SPRING OF 2014. REPLACED A REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE TIME DUE TO EASE OF ACCESS WITH BOX REMOVED. SPRING OF 2016, I HAD A FRONT BRAKE LINE FAIL WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. HAD ENOUGH BRAKING L...

Jan 30, 2017 Structure 95,000 mi

ROCKER PANELS AND CAB CORNER RUSTED OUT, WAS ABLE TO PUSH MY FINGER THROUGH THE PAINT. HAD THEM REPLACED IN SPRING OF 2014. REPLACED A REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE TIME DUE TO EASE OF ACCESS WITH BOX REMOVED. SPRING OF 2016, I HAD A FRONT BRAKE LINE FAIL WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. HAD ENOUGH BRAKING L...

Jan 30, 2017 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

ROCKER PANELS AND CAB CORNER RUSTED OUT, WAS ABLE TO PUSH MY FINGER THROUGH THE PAINT. HAD THEM REPLACED IN SPRING OF 2014. REPLACED A REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE TIME DUE TO EASE OF ACCESS WITH BOX REMOVED. SPRING OF 2016, I HAD A FRONT BRAKE LINE FAIL WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. HAD ENOUGH BRAKING L...

Jan 23, 2017 Service Brakes 83,000 mi

BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT THEY ARE LEAKING AND DEVELOPING SMALL CRACKS IN THEM.

Jan 23, 2017 Service Brakes 83,000 mi

BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT THEY ARE LEAKING AND DEVELOPING SMALL CRACKS IN THEM.

Dec 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 178,000 mi

THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE LOSES POWER TO ABOUT 20 MPH. IF DRIVING 70 MPH IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE SUDDEN REDUCED ENGINE POWER WILL CAUSE A SEVERE ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY KILL SOMEBODY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING THE LAST FEW MONTHS. *TR

Dec 8, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 178,000 mi

THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE LOSES POWER TO ABOUT 20 MPH. IF DRIVING 70 MPH IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE SUDDEN REDUCED ENGINE POWER WILL CAUSE A SEVERE ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY KILL SOMEBODY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING THE LAST FEW MONTHS. *TR

Dec 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 178,000 mi

THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE LOSES POWER TO ABOUT 20 MPH. IF DRIVING 70 MPH IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE SUDDEN REDUCED ENGINE POWER WILL CAUSE A SEVERE ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY KILL SOMEBODY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING THE LAST FEW MONTHS. *TR

Dec 8, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 178,000 mi

THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE LOSES POWER TO ABOUT 20 MPH. IF DRIVING 70 MPH IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE SUDDEN REDUCED ENGINE POWER WILL CAUSE A SEVERE ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY KILL SOMEBODY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING THE LAST FEW MONTHS. *TR

Oct 5, 2016 Service Brakes 97,581 mi

THE BRAKE LINE TO THE FRONT BRAKES BURST AND RESULTED IN NO BRAKES. IN 2013 THE BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR BURST AND HAD THE SAME RESULT. FORTUNATELY I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT IN EITHER CASE. I REPAIRED THE REAR BRAKE LINE AND I EXPECTED YOUR ORGANIZATION TO ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE MY RESEARCH INDICATED...

Oct 5, 2016 Service Brakes 97,581 mi

THE BRAKE LINE TO THE FRONT BRAKES BURST AND RESULTED IN NO BRAKES. IN 2013 THE BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR BURST AND HAD THE SAME RESULT. FORTUNATELY I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT IN EITHER CASE. I REPAIRED THE REAR BRAKE LINE AND I EXPECTED YOUR ORGANIZATION TO ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE MY RESEARCH INDICATED...

Oct 1, 2016 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

INVOLVING MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO C2500HD, VIN: [XXX]; WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THIS VEHICLE,ON A FLAT SURFACE IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ROLL. NARROWLY MISSING ANOTHER VEHICLE...MINUTES EARLIER I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON A MAJOR MICHIGAN HIGHWAY. THERE I...

Oct 1, 2016 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

INVOLVING MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO C2500HD, VIN: [XXX]; WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THIS VEHICLE,ON A FLAT SURFACE IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ROLL. NARROWLY MISSING ANOTHER VEHICLE...MINUTES EARLIER I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON A MAJOR MICHIGAN HIGHWAY. THERE I...

Sep 28, 2016 Wheels 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED DUE TO A FRACTURED ALUMINUM RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Sep 28, 2016 Wheels 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED DUE TO A FRACTURED ALUMINUM RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Sep 14, 2016 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES LEAKED AND WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE GAS LINE LEAKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.

Sep 14, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES LEAKED AND WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE GAS LINE LEAKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.

Sep 14, 2016 Air Bags 95,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WERE ACTING ERRATICALLY, SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 110 MPH AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TACHOMETER WOULD READ 0- 1000 RPM AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HAD TO SEND CLUSTER FOR REPAIR. MAIN GROUNDING STRAP WAS BROKEN DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND REPLACED AFTER BEING TOWED TO...

Sep 14, 2016 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WERE ACTING ERRATICALLY, SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 110 MPH AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TACHOMETER WOULD READ 0- 1000 RPM AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HAD TO SEND CLUSTER FOR REPAIR. MAIN GROUNDING STRAP WAS BROKEN DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND REPLACED AFTER BEING TOWED TO...

Sep 14, 2016 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES LEAKED AND WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE GAS LINE LEAKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.

Sep 14, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES LEAKED AND WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE GAS LINE LEAKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.

Sep 14, 2016 Air Bags 95,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WERE ACTING ERRATICALLY, SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 110 MPH AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TACHOMETER WOULD READ 0- 1000 RPM AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HAD TO SEND CLUSTER FOR REPAIR. MAIN GROUNDING STRAP WAS BROKEN DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND REPLACED AFTER BEING TOWED TO...

Sep 14, 2016 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WERE ACTING ERRATICALLY, SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 110 MPH AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TACHOMETER WOULD READ 0- 1000 RPM AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HAD TO SEND CLUSTER FOR REPAIR. MAIN GROUNDING STRAP WAS BROKEN DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND REPLACED AFTER BEING TOWED TO...

Sep 10, 2016 Service Brakes 158,349 mi

TAKATA RECALL. THIS IS MY THIRD EVENT RELATING TO BRAKE LINE FAILURE. THIS EVENT, I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID ABOVE MY FUEL TANK AND AT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THERE APPEARS TO BE FLUID ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK BEHIND THE D...

Sep 10, 2016 Service Brakes 158,349 mi

TAKATA RECALL. THIS IS MY THIRD EVENT RELATING TO BRAKE LINE FAILURE. THIS EVENT, I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID ABOVE MY FUEL TANK AND AT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THERE APPEARS TO BE FLUID ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK BEHIND THE D...

Jun 20, 2016 Structure Fire 107,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED OVER AND WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES THE WHOLE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.

Jun 20, 2016 Electrical System Fire 107,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED OVER AND WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES THE WHOLE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.

Jun 20, 2016 Engine Fire 107,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED OVER AND WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES THE WHOLE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.

Jun 20, 2016 Structure Fire 107,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED OVER AND WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES THE WHOLE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.

Jun 20, 2016 Electrical System Fire 107,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED OVER AND WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES THE WHOLE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.

Jun 20, 2016 Engine Fire 107,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED OVER AND WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES THE WHOLE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.

May 2, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 154,330 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDI...

May 2, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 154,330 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDI...

Mar 11, 2016 Visibility 65,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED AND WOULD NOT OPERATE USING THE FIRST THREE SETTINGS. THE BLOWER WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN THE NUMBER FOUR AND FIVE SETTINGS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAI...

Mar 11, 2016 Electrical System 65,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED AND WOULD NOT OPERATE USING THE FIRST THREE SETTINGS. THE BLOWER WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN THE NUMBER FOUR AND FIVE SETTINGS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAI...

Mar 11, 2016 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

WHILE STATIONARY AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PETAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES! A RUSTED BRAKE LINE HAD BURST LETTING THE BRAKE FLUID RUN OUT.

Mar 11, 2016 Visibility 65,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED AND WOULD NOT OPERATE USING THE FIRST THREE SETTINGS. THE BLOWER WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN THE NUMBER FOUR AND FIVE SETTINGS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAI...

Mar 11, 2016 Electrical System 65,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED AND WOULD NOT OPERATE USING THE FIRST THREE SETTINGS. THE BLOWER WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN THE NUMBER FOUR AND FIVE SETTINGS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAI...

Mar 11, 2016 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

WHILE STATIONARY AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PETAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES! A RUSTED BRAKE LINE HAD BURST LETTING THE BRAKE FLUID RUN OUT.

Feb 23, 2016 Air Bags Crash 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NERVE PAIN I...

Feb 23, 2016 Engine Crash 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NERVE PAIN I...

Feb 23, 2016 Steering Crash 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NERVE PAIN I...

Feb 23, 2016 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM IS INCREDIBLY RUSTED. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MUCH CORROSION BEFORE ON A VEHICLES BRAKE LINES. LUCKILY, THE LINE THAT RUNS FRONT TO BACK RUPTURED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY DOWN MY OWN DRIVEWAY! I LOOKED AT THE REST OF THE LINES UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK AND WAS AMAZED AT THE CONDITION OF ...

Feb 23, 2016 Air Bags Crash 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NERVE PAIN I...

Feb 23, 2016 Engine Crash 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NERVE PAIN I...

Feb 23, 2016 Steering Crash 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NERVE PAIN I...

Feb 23, 2016 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM IS INCREDIBLY RUSTED. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MUCH CORROSION BEFORE ON A VEHICLES BRAKE LINES. LUCKILY, THE LINE THAT RUNS FRONT TO BACK RUPTURED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY DOWN MY OWN DRIVEWAY! I LOOKED AT THE REST OF THE LINES UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK AND WAS AMAZED AT THE CONDITION OF ...

Jan 13, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WITH MY 03 CHEVY SILVARADO 2500 HD THIS REDUCED POWER ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.SHUTS THE VEHICLE OFF TO 30 MPH.THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS.DOES NOT MATTER WHERE YOUR DRIVING.ESPECIALLY ON A HIGHWAY.THE TRUCK WILL JERK ONE WAY OR THE OTHER THEN U HAVE NO SPEED NO CONTROL FOR A LITTLE BIT .VERY DANGE...

Jan 13, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WITH MY 03 CHEVY SILVARADO 2500 HD THIS REDUCED POWER ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.SHUTS THE VEHICLE OFF TO 30 MPH.THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS.DOES NOT MATTER WHERE YOUR DRIVING.ESPECIALLY ON A HIGHWAY.THE TRUCK WILL JERK ONE WAY OR THE OTHER THEN U HAVE NO SPEED NO CONTROL FOR A LITTLE BIT .VERY DANGE...

Jan 6, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINES.A LEAKING FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RUST. GROUNDING CABLE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ENGINE BLOCK TO TAIL PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED, INCLUDING BOTH MANIFOLDS, DUE ...

Jan 6, 2016 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINES.A LEAKING FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RUST. GROUNDING CABLE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ENGINE BLOCK TO TAIL PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED, INCLUDING BOTH MANIFOLDS, DUE ...

Jan 6, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINES.A LEAKING FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RUST. GROUNDING CABLE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ENGINE BLOCK TO TAIL PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED, INCLUDING BOTH MANIFOLDS, DUE ...

Jan 6, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINES.A LEAKING FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RUST. GROUNDING CABLE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ENGINE BLOCK TO TAIL PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED, INCLUDING BOTH MANIFOLDS, DUE ...

Jan 6, 2016 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINES.A LEAKING FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RUST. GROUNDING CABLE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ENGINE BLOCK TO TAIL PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED, INCLUDING BOTH MANIFOLDS, DUE ...

Jan 6, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINES.A LEAKING FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RUST. GROUNDING CABLE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ENGINE BLOCK TO TAIL PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED, INCLUDING BOTH MANIFOLDS, DUE ...

Dec 10, 2015 Seat Belts 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT, THE SEAT BELTS WERE TOO LONG RESULTING IN THE PASSENGER NOT BEING RESTRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

Dec 10, 2015 Seat Belts 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT, THE SEAT BELTS WERE TOO LONG RESULTING IN THE PASSENGER NOT BEING RESTRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

Nov 25, 2015 Service Brakes 318,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUPTURED UNDERNEATH DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING SLOWLY SO I WAS ABLE TO STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR.

Nov 25, 2015 Service Brakes 318,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUPTURED UNDERNEATH DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING SLOWLY SO I WAS ABLE TO STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR.

Oct 5, 2015 Engine 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC...

Oct 5, 2015 Engine 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC...

Oct 1, 2015 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

IN JUNE OF 2013 WHILE DRIVE MY 2003 SILVERADO THE BRAKES LINE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH NEARLY CAUSING A SEVERE ACCIDENT AS I WAS IN A VERY BUSY SECTION OF US127S IN FRANKFORT, KY.. BY SURE LUCK I WAS ABLE TO MANOEUVRE THE TRUCK TO A SAFE PLACE TO STOP,WITHOUT HITTING ANOTHER PERSON OR VEHICLE BY GO...

Oct 1, 2015 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

IN JUNE OF 2013 WHILE DRIVE MY 2003 SILVERADO THE BRAKES LINE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH NEARLY CAUSING A SEVERE ACCIDENT AS I WAS IN A VERY BUSY SECTION OF US127S IN FRANKFORT, KY.. BY SURE LUCK I WAS ABLE TO MANOEUVRE THE TRUCK TO A SAFE PLACE TO STOP,WITHOUT HITTING ANOTHER PERSON OR VEHICLE BY GO...

Sep 8, 2015 Service Brakes 57,539 mi

JUST AS WE PULLED INTO OUR DRIVEWAY PULLING A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER AS MY FAMILY WAS RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP OUR BRAKES FAILED. CAUSE WAS A PINHOLE CORRODED IN A STEEL BRAKE LINE. WE HAD BEEN DRIVING ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS AND HAD THIS HAPPENED DURING THE TRIP INSTEAD OF MIRACULOUSLY AS WE ARRIVE...

Sep 8, 2015 Service Brakes 57,539 mi

JUST AS WE PULLED INTO OUR DRIVEWAY PULLING A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER AS MY FAMILY WAS RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP OUR BRAKES FAILED. CAUSE WAS A PINHOLE CORRODED IN A STEEL BRAKE LINE. WE HAD BEEN DRIVING ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS AND HAD THIS HAPPENED DURING THE TRIP INSTEAD OF MIRACULOUSLY AS WE ARRIVE...

Sep 1, 2015 Power Train 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE OF THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED A LEAK IN THE TRANSFER CASE WHICH ALLOWED THE TRANSMISSION TO DRAIN ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. TH...

Sep 1, 2015 Power Train 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE OF THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED A LEAK IN THE TRANSFER CASE WHICH ALLOWED THE TRANSMISSION TO DRAIN ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. TH...

Aug 31, 2015 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND THE ABS ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Aug 31, 2015 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND THE ABS ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Jul 30, 2015 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BRIDGE. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT END SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY. APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AFTER IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DEPL...

Jul 30, 2015 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BRIDGE. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT END SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY. APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AFTER IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DEPL...

Jun 21, 2015 Service Brakes 33,457 mi

HAD TO MAKE HARD STOP AND BRAKES FAILED, LATER IT WAS REVEALED BRAKE LINES HAD ROTTED OUT.. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS?

Jun 21, 2015 Service Brakes 33,457 mi

HAD TO MAKE HARD STOP AND BRAKES FAILED, LATER IT WAS REVEALED BRAKE LINES HAD ROTTED OUT.. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS?

Mar 22, 2015 Electrical System 103,000 mi

WHEN I TURN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON, IT SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. SOMETIMES IT TURNS BOTH TURN SIGNALS ON LIKE THE HAZARDS. IF I HAVE MY CRUISE SET AND USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, IT SHUTS THE CRUISE OFF. TR

Mar 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

WHEN I TURN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON, IT SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. SOMETIMES IT TURNS BOTH TURN SIGNALS ON LIKE THE HAZARDS. IF I HAVE MY CRUISE SET AND USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, IT SHUTS THE CRUISE OFF. TR

Mar 22, 2015 Electrical System 103,000 mi

WHEN I TURN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON, IT SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. SOMETIMES IT TURNS BOTH TURN SIGNALS ON LIKE THE HAZARDS. IF I HAVE MY CRUISE SET AND USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, IT SHUTS THE CRUISE OFF. TR

Mar 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

WHEN I TURN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON, IT SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. SOMETIMES IT TURNS BOTH TURN SIGNALS ON LIKE THE HAZARDS. IF I HAVE MY CRUISE SET AND USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, IT SHUTS THE CRUISE OFF. TR

Feb 9, 2015 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

WAS COMING TO A STOP AND APPLIED THE BRAKE, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I DID GET THE TRUCK STOPPED. GO THE TRUCK HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID DROPPING FROM THE TRUCK. TOOK A LOOK AND IT WAS COMING FROM A BREAK LINE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. NOTICE...

Feb 9, 2015 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

WAS COMING TO A STOP AND APPLIED THE BRAKE, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I DID GET THE TRUCK STOPPED. GO THE TRUCK HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID DROPPING FROM THE TRUCK. TOOK A LOOK AND IT WAS COMING FROM A BREAK LINE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. NOTICE...

Feb 2, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP OCCASIONALLY AND MAKES THE ABS SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. *TR

Feb 2, 2015 Steering 62,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP OCCASIONALLY AND MAKES THE ABS SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. *TR

Feb 2, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP OCCASIONALLY AND MAKES THE ABS SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. *TR

Feb 2, 2015 Steering 62,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP OCCASIONALLY AND MAKES THE ABS SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 82,244 mi

I WAS PLOWING SNOW, STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A GARDEN SHED. NO WARNING OR INDICATOR LIGHT. I PARKED THE TRUCK IN THE GARAGE AND THE NEXT DAY FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE TRUCK. THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I ADDE...

Jan 13, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 82,244 mi

I WAS PLOWING SNOW, STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A GARDEN SHED. NO WARNING OR INDICATOR LIGHT. I PARKED THE TRUCK IN THE GARAGE AND THE NEXT DAY FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE TRUCK. THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I ADDE...

Jan 9, 2015 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAG...

Jan 9, 2015 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAG...

Jan 6, 2015 Power Train 109,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 17, 2014, I WAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A HIGHWAY WAITING TO PULL INTO BUSINESS PARKING LOT, WHEN I ACCELERATED TO PULL IN, MY TRUCK MOVED FORWARD AND THEN WOULD ONLY REV UP THE RPM'S, ALMOST GETTING HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, I COASTED IN THE PARKING LOT, AS THE RPM'...

Jan 6, 2015 Power Train 109,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 17, 2014, I WAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A HIGHWAY WAITING TO PULL INTO BUSINESS PARKING LOT, WHEN I ACCELERATED TO PULL IN, MY TRUCK MOVED FORWARD AND THEN WOULD ONLY REV UP THE RPM'S, ALMOST GETTING HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, I COASTED IN THE PARKING LOT, AS THE RPM'...

Jan 3, 2015 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURED AS I ATTEMPTED TO RELOCATE THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR

Jan 3, 2015 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURED AS I ATTEMPTED TO RELOCATE THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR

Jan 1, 2015 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

IN APPROXIMATELY MAY OF 2014 I HOOKED MY 2003 SILVERADO UP TO MY CAMPER TO PULL IT. WHEN I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID RUNNING OUT OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO JENNINGS CHEVROLET IN CHAMBERSBURG, PA FOR RE...

Jan 1, 2015 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

IN APPROXIMATELY MAY OF 2014 I HOOKED MY 2003 SILVERADO UP TO MY CAMPER TO PULL IT. WHEN I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID RUNNING OUT OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO JENNINGS CHEVROLET IN CHAMBERSBURG, PA FOR RE...

Dec 28, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HWY 19W TOWARD BURNSVILLE, N.C. A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, I APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THEY WERE EXTREMELY SOFT. I RAN OFF THE ROAD AND FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. I WAS WITHIN 1/4 MILE OF A GARAGE AND I SLOWLY DROVE THE TRUCK TO IT. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND AD...

Dec 28, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HWY 19W TOWARD BURNSVILLE, N.C. A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, I APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THEY WERE EXTREMELY SOFT. I RAN OFF THE ROAD AND FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. I WAS WITHIN 1/4 MILE OF A GARAGE AND I SLOWLY DROVE THE TRUCK TO IT. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND AD...

Dec 26, 2014 Service Brakes 123,173 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Dec 26, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 123,173 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Dec 26, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 123,173 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Dec 26, 2014 Service Brakes 123,173 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Dec 26, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 123,173 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Dec 26, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 123,173 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Dec 17, 2014 Service Brakes 83,020 mi

PUSHED BRAKE WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND COULD CLEARLY SEE FLUID ON THE GROUND AND THAT BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING. AFTER FURTHER LOOK COULD SEE THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND HAD MORE THAN ONE LEAK. NO PREVIOUS INDICATION THAT BRAKES WERE A...

Dec 17, 2014 Service Brakes 83,020 mi

PUSHED BRAKE WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND COULD CLEARLY SEE FLUID ON THE GROUND AND THAT BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING. AFTER FURTHER LOOK COULD SEE THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND HAD MORE THAN ONE LEAK. NO PREVIOUS INDICATION THAT BRAKES WERE A...

Nov 19, 2014 Service Brakes 166,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFA...

Nov 19, 2014 Service Brakes 166,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFA...

Nov 14, 2014 Service Brakes 104,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD GOING 30 MPH WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME I HIT THE BRAKES AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKES. BABIED IT HOME AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH TO FIND BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING IN THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE BACK BY THE FUEL TANK. WE LOOKED AND THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED WHICH IS WHAT CAUSE...

Nov 14, 2014 Service Brakes 104,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD GOING 30 MPH WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME I HIT THE BRAKES AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKES. BABIED IT HOME AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH TO FIND BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING IN THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE BACK BY THE FUEL TANK. WE LOOKED AND THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED WHICH IS WHAT CAUSE...

Nov 3, 2014 Service Brakes 71,850 mi

WHILE TOWING A 6000 LB. TRAILER, THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT DOWN NEAR FLOOR. I THOUGHT TRAILER BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS NEAR HOME. NEXT MORNING I NOTICED LARGE POOL OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE TRUCK. I FOUND THAT BADLY RUSTED BRAKE LINES ON THE 2003 SILVERADO WERE LEAKING. *TR

Nov 3, 2014 Service Brakes 71,850 mi

WHILE TOWING A 6000 LB. TRAILER, THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT DOWN NEAR FLOOR. I THOUGHT TRAILER BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS NEAR HOME. NEXT MORNING I NOTICED LARGE POOL OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE TRUCK. I FOUND THAT BADLY RUSTED BRAKE LINES ON THE 2003 SILVERADO WERE LEAKING. *TR

Oct 18, 2014 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

CORRODED BRAKE LINE FAILED. COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. NO BRAKES. *TR

Oct 18, 2014 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

CORRODED BRAKE LINE FAILED. COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. NO BRAKES. *TR

Oct 9, 2014 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

AFTER LOANING MY DAUGHTER MY TRUCK WE MET AT A LOCATION TO EXCHANGE VEHICLES. I STARTED TO DRIVE AWAY AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND WAS UNABLE TO ACHIEVE ANY PEDAL PRESSURE. I HAD MY TRUCK TAKEN TO MY RESIDENCE AND INSPECTED THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE ...

Oct 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 175,000 mi

AFTER LOANING MY DAUGHTER MY TRUCK WE MET AT A LOCATION TO EXCHANGE VEHICLES. I STARTED TO DRIVE AWAY AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND WAS UNABLE TO ACHIEVE ANY PEDAL PRESSURE. I HAD MY TRUCK TAKEN TO MY RESIDENCE AND INSPECTED THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE ...

Oct 9, 2014 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

AFTER LOANING MY DAUGHTER MY TRUCK WE MET AT A LOCATION TO EXCHANGE VEHICLES. I STARTED TO DRIVE AWAY AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND WAS UNABLE TO ACHIEVE ANY PEDAL PRESSURE. I HAD MY TRUCK TAKEN TO MY RESIDENCE AND INSPECTED THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE ...

Oct 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 175,000 mi

AFTER LOANING MY DAUGHTER MY TRUCK WE MET AT A LOCATION TO EXCHANGE VEHICLES. I STARTED TO DRIVE AWAY AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND WAS UNABLE TO ACHIEVE ANY PEDAL PRESSURE. I HAD MY TRUCK TAKEN TO MY RESIDENCE AND INSPECTED THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE ...

Oct 6, 2014 Service Brakes 88,695 mi

WHILE BACKING INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL WAY TO THE FLOOR. HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. LUCKILY, I WAS ON LEVEL GROUND. DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID ALONG THE DRIVERS SIDE FRAME. THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUPTURED AND I HAD TO HAVE ALL BRAKE LINES REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME RUST. *TR

Oct 6, 2014 Service Brakes 88,695 mi

WHILE BACKING INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL WAY TO THE FLOOR. HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. LUCKILY, I WAS ON LEVEL GROUND. DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID ALONG THE DRIVERS SIDE FRAME. THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUPTURED AND I HAD TO HAVE ALL BRAKE LINES REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME RUST. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE LINES CAUSED BRAKING MALFUNCTION. COULD NOT STOP EFFECTIVELY. THIS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHILE MOVING VEHICLE TO ANOTHER PARKING SPACE. BOTH REAR BRAKES DO NOT WORK. SECTION OF BRAKE LINE FORWARD OF BRAKE LINE TEE ON DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER...

Sep 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 126,000 mi

FUEL LINE LEAK ALONG DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF FUEL LINE. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE LINES CAUSED BRAKING MALFUNCTION. COULD NOT STOP EFFECTIVELY. THIS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHILE MOVING VEHICLE TO ANOTHER PARKING SPACE. BOTH REAR BRAKES DO NOT WORK. SECTION OF BRAKE LINE FORWARD OF BRAKE LINE TEE ON DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER...

Sep 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 126,000 mi

FUEL LINE LEAK ALONG DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF FUEL LINE. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 133,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY FAMILY ABOARD AT THE SPEED AROUND 75+ MPH AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOOSES SPEED WHILE TRAVELING AMONG OTHERS AT AROUND THE SAME SPEED OR HIGHER WHEN SUDDENLY THE SPEED DECREASES TO NO SPEED, AND A THIS WARNING COMES ACROSS THE DASH PANEL, THAT SAYS REDUCED S...

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 133,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY FAMILY ABOARD AT THE SPEED AROUND 75+ MPH AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOOSES SPEED WHILE TRAVELING AMONG OTHERS AT AROUND THE SAME SPEED OR HIGHER WHEN SUDDENLY THE SPEED DECREASES TO NO SPEED, AND A THIS WARNING COMES ACROSS THE DASH PANEL, THAT SAYS REDUCED S...

Sep 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 133,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY FAMILY ABOARD AT THE SPEED AROUND 75+ MPH AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOOSES SPEED WHILE TRAVELING AMONG OTHERS AT AROUND THE SAME SPEED OR HIGHER WHEN SUDDENLY THE SPEED DECREASES TO NO SPEED, AND A THIS WARNING COMES ACROSS THE DASH PANEL, THAT SAYS REDUCED S...

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 133,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY FAMILY ABOARD AT THE SPEED AROUND 75+ MPH AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOOSES SPEED WHILE TRAVELING AMONG OTHERS AT AROUND THE SAME SPEED OR HIGHER WHEN SUDDENLY THE SPEED DECREASES TO NO SPEED, AND A THIS WARNING COMES ACROSS THE DASH PANEL, THAT SAYS REDUCED S...

Aug 30, 2014 Service Brakes 84,645 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ALONG AT 45 MPH., AND GENTLY APPLIED BRAKES AS I WAS NEARING AN INTERSECTION. THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND I HAD NO BRAKES. LUCKILY I THOUGHT QUICK ENOUGH TO STEP DOWN ON THE PARKING BRAKE, OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR WRECK. TURNS OUT THAT A STEEL BRAKE LINE B...

Aug 30, 2014 Service Brakes 84,645 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ALONG AT 45 MPH., AND GENTLY APPLIED BRAKES AS I WAS NEARING AN INTERSECTION. THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND I HAD NO BRAKES. LUCKILY I THOUGHT QUICK ENOUGH TO STEP DOWN ON THE PARKING BRAKE, OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR WRECK. TURNS OUT THAT A STEEL BRAKE LINE B...

Aug 26, 2014 Service Brakes 187,897 mi

BRAKE LINES ROTED OUT TOTAL SYSTEM FAILED NO BRAKES GOT TO STOP ON E BRAKE CLAMPED LINE ADDED FLUID TO GET HOME CHANGED ALL LINES. *TR

Aug 26, 2014 Service Brakes 187,897 mi

BRAKE LINES ROTED OUT TOTAL SYSTEM FAILED NO BRAKES GOT TO STOP ON E BRAKE CLAMPED LINE ADDED FLUID TO GET HOME CHANGED ALL LINES. *TR

Aug 16, 2014 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

I WAS RIVING DOWN THE A ROAD IN GEORGIA. TRAFFIC LIGHT AT BOTTOM OF HILL CHANGED (RIGHT AT THAT POINT WHERE YOU HAVE TO MAKE A QUICK DECISION), I HIT BRAKES PRETTY HARD TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE DIDN'T EVEN SLOW ONE BIT. IT WAS TOO FAST TO HIT PARKING BRAKE, WENT RIGHT THROUGH ...

Aug 16, 2014 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

I WAS RIVING DOWN THE A ROAD IN GEORGIA. TRAFFIC LIGHT AT BOTTOM OF HILL CHANGED (RIGHT AT THAT POINT WHERE YOU HAVE TO MAKE A QUICK DECISION), I HIT BRAKES PRETTY HARD TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE DIDN'T EVEN SLOW ONE BIT. IT WAS TOO FAST TO HIT PARKING BRAKE, WENT RIGHT THROUGH ...

Aug 7, 2014 Air Bags Crash 173,776 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING T 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES HOWEVER, THE EXTENT OF THE INJURIES WERE UNKNOW...

Aug 7, 2014 Air Bags Crash 173,776 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING T 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES HOWEVER, THE EXTENT OF THE INJURIES WERE UNKNOW...

Jul 28, 2014 Service Brakes 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Jul 28, 2014 Service Brakes 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Jul 18, 2014 Service Brakes 135,871 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES. CAUSE CORROSIVE REAR BRAKE LINE. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. I ALMOST CRASHED AND COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF I HAD...

Jul 18, 2014 Service Brakes 135,871 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES. CAUSE CORROSIVE REAR BRAKE LINE. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. I ALMOST CRASHED AND COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF I HAD...

Jul 16, 2014 Service Brakes 156,438 mi

THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THREW WHILE DRIVING MAKING THE TRUCK UNSAFE FOR DRIVING.THE FUEL LINES ARE GOING TO GO NEXT AFTER INSPECTION ALL THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE BAD. *TR

Jul 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 156,438 mi

THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THREW WHILE DRIVING MAKING THE TRUCK UNSAFE FOR DRIVING.THE FUEL LINES ARE GOING TO GO NEXT AFTER INSPECTION ALL THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE BAD. *TR

Jul 16, 2014 Service Brakes 156,438 mi

THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THREW WHILE DRIVING MAKING THE TRUCK UNSAFE FOR DRIVING.THE FUEL LINES ARE GOING TO GO NEXT AFTER INSPECTION ALL THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE BAD. *TR

Jul 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 156,438 mi

THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THREW WHILE DRIVING MAKING THE TRUCK UNSAFE FOR DRIVING.THE FUEL LINES ARE GOING TO GO NEXT AFTER INSPECTION ALL THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE BAD. *TR

Jul 15, 2014 Engine 86,800 mi

AT FREEWAY SPEEDS I NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE HAD DROPPED TO ALMOST 2 OUT OF 10 ON THE PRESSURE GAUGE. I STOPPED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND LET THE ENGINE COOL FOR 20 MINUTES. I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND COLOR. IT WAS OK IN BOTH RESPECTS. AFTER ANOTHER 30 MINUTES I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND CONTINUED...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 86,800 mi

AT FREEWAY SPEEDS I NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE HAD DROPPED TO ALMOST 2 OUT OF 10 ON THE PRESSURE GAUGE. I STOPPED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND LET THE ENGINE COOL FOR 20 MINUTES. I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND COLOR. IT WAS OK IN BOTH RESPECTS. AFTER ANOTHER 30 MINUTES I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND CONTINUED...

Jul 15, 2014 Engine 86,800 mi

AT FREEWAY SPEEDS I NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE HAD DROPPED TO ALMOST 2 OUT OF 10 ON THE PRESSURE GAUGE. I STOPPED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND LET THE ENGINE COOL FOR 20 MINUTES. I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND COLOR. IT WAS OK IN BOTH RESPECTS. AFTER ANOTHER 30 MINUTES I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND CONTINUED...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 86,800 mi

AT FREEWAY SPEEDS I NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE HAD DROPPED TO ALMOST 2 OUT OF 10 ON THE PRESSURE GAUGE. I STOPPED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND LET THE ENGINE COOL FOR 20 MINUTES. I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND COLOR. IT WAS OK IN BOTH RESPECTS. AFTER ANOTHER 30 MINUTES I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND CONTINUED...

Jul 12, 2014 Service Brakes 65,004 mi

HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, NO WARNING TILL SLOWING DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF BUSY ROAD. APX. 100 YARDS BEFORE STOP LIGHT I APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WAS SOFT,PUMPED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR! I QUICKLY PUMPED BRAKES AND CAME TO STOP IN THE INTERSECTION NOT 2 SECONDS AFTER MOTORCYCLE WITH PA...

Jul 12, 2014 Service Brakes 65,004 mi

HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, NO WARNING TILL SLOWING DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF BUSY ROAD. APX. 100 YARDS BEFORE STOP LIGHT I APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WAS SOFT,PUMPED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR! I QUICKLY PUMPED BRAKES AND CAME TO STOP IN THE INTERSECTION NOT 2 SECONDS AFTER MOTORCYCLE WITH PA...

Jul 11, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 167,554 mi

TRUCK WAS PARKED AT HOME ON A HILL. I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND STARTED TO BACKUP WHEN THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED CAUSING ME TO GO INTO A TREE. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE QUARTER PANEL. BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT B...

Jul 11, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 167,554 mi

TRUCK WAS PARKED AT HOME ON A HILL. I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND STARTED TO BACKUP WHEN THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED CAUSING ME TO GO INTO A TREE. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE QUARTER PANEL. BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT B...

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 64,000 mi

IN APRIL OF '14, A FRONT BRAKE LINE FAILED AND THAT LINE WAS REPLACED. ON 6/3/14, I HAD ANOTHER BRAKE LINE FAILURE DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. THIS AFFECTED BOTH REAR BREAKS. ON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT ALL OF THE STEEL TUBING OF THE BREAK LINES WERE BADLY RUSTED AND NEED...

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 97,128 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPOT TO LEAVE WORK AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. BEING A CHEVY TRUCK AND KNOWING THAT THEY ARE NOTORIOUS FOR BRAKE LINES RUSTING OUT, I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK TO LOOK UNDERNEATH AND SAW BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF T...

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 64,000 mi

IN APRIL OF '14, A FRONT BRAKE LINE FAILED AND THAT LINE WAS REPLACED. ON 6/3/14, I HAD ANOTHER BRAKE LINE FAILURE DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. THIS AFFECTED BOTH REAR BREAKS. ON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT ALL OF THE STEEL TUBING OF THE BREAK LINES WERE BADLY RUSTED AND NEED...

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 97,128 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPOT TO LEAVE WORK AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. BEING A CHEVY TRUCK AND KNOWING THAT THEY ARE NOTORIOUS FOR BRAKE LINES RUSTING OUT, I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK TO LOOK UNDERNEATH AND SAW BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF T...

Jul 7, 2014 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ABRUPTLY TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS THE...

Jul 7, 2014 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ABRUPTLY TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS THE...

Jul 2, 2014 Engine 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVY 2500 HD HAS AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK AND THIS IS AN ONGOING AND CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. I CAN SEE EVIDENCE OF HOT EXHAUST GASES LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR

Jul 2, 2014 Engine 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVY 2500 HD HAS AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK AND THIS IS AN ONGOING AND CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. I CAN SEE EVIDENCE OF HOT EXHAUST GASES LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR

Jun 22, 2014 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

BLEW A HOLE IN BRAKE LINE AT BOAT LANDING. LUCKILY I GOT IT STOPPED BEFORE IT WENT INTO THE LAKE. ALL BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF IT HAPPENED AT A DIFFERENT TIME. I THINK A RECALL IS NECESSARY AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I ALS...

Jun 22, 2014 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

BLEW A HOLE IN BRAKE LINE AT BOAT LANDING. LUCKILY I GOT IT STOPPED BEFORE IT WENT INTO THE LAKE. ALL BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF IT HAPPENED AT A DIFFERENT TIME. I THINK A RECALL IS NECESSARY AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I ALS...

Jun 16, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL INJECTORS PROBLEM . *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS MIS-DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER NEVER CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTORS, IN WHICH WHITE SOME WAS EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ONLY REPLAC...

Jun 16, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL INJECTORS PROBLEM . *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS MIS-DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER NEVER CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTORS, IN WHICH WHITE SOME WAS EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ONLY REPLAC...

Jun 10, 2014 Electrical System 145,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER JUST QUIT WORKING ALTOGETHER. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME THE CLUSTER WILL HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE FIRST TWO WERE ON GM; THIS ONE IS GOING TO BE ON ME. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS WRONG WITH GM OR THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PART. WHY DO THEY KEEP PRODUCING CRAP? UNTIL THE CLUSTER IS R...

Jun 10, 2014 Electrical System 145,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER JUST QUIT WORKING ALTOGETHER. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME THE CLUSTER WILL HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE FIRST TWO WERE ON GM; THIS ONE IS GOING TO BE ON ME. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS WRONG WITH GM OR THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PART. WHY DO THEY KEEP PRODUCING CRAP? UNTIL THE CLUSTER IS R...

Jun 8, 2014 Electrical System 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK WHETHER ON A REGULAR STREET OR AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY EITHER DIES, REDUCES DOWN TO IDLE SPEED OR IDLES VERY ROUGHLY. THE REDUCED POWER SIGNAL COMES ON, ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US, SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWA...

Jun 8, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK WHETHER ON A REGULAR STREET OR AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY EITHER DIES, REDUCES DOWN TO IDLE SPEED OR IDLES VERY ROUGHLY. THE REDUCED POWER SIGNAL COMES ON, ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US, SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWA...

Jun 8, 2014 Electrical System 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK WHETHER ON A REGULAR STREET OR AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY EITHER DIES, REDUCES DOWN TO IDLE SPEED OR IDLES VERY ROUGHLY. THE REDUCED POWER SIGNAL COMES ON, ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US, SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWA...

Jun 8, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK WHETHER ON A REGULAR STREET OR AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY EITHER DIES, REDUCES DOWN TO IDLE SPEED OR IDLES VERY ROUGHLY. THE REDUCED POWER SIGNAL COMES ON, ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US, SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWA...

Jun 5, 2014 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

DURING TEST DRIVE FOR UNRELATED REPAIR THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. INSPECTION RESULTED IN FINDING THE BRAKE LINE HAD "BLOWN" OUT DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST/CORROSION. THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINES HAD SIMILAR CORROSION AND WHEN TOUCHED WOULD PRACTICAL...

Jun 5, 2014 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

DURING TEST DRIVE FOR UNRELATED REPAIR THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. INSPECTION RESULTED IN FINDING THE BRAKE LINE HAD "BLOWN" OUT DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST/CORROSION. THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINES HAD SIMILAR CORROSION AND WHEN TOUCHED WOULD PRACTICAL...

May 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 60,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. ON A SECOND OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED AND ...

May 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 60,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. ON A SECOND OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED AND ...

May 26, 2014 Tires Crash 209,173 mi

FIRST TIRE, THE THREAD BELT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE GOING 50 MPH ON STATE HIGHWAY BUT DID NOT LOSE AIR PRESSURE PUT $3000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. SAM'S REPLACE TIRE , BUT BF GOODRICH SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE THE TIRE . SECOND TIRE ON [ 5-24-14] FROM SAME SET 7 M...

May 26, 2014 Service Brakes 97,000 mi

I WAS LOADED UP ON MY 2003 2500HD CHEVROLET SILVERADO FOR THE WEEKEND HOLIDAY CAMP TRIP WITH TRUCK CAMPER, AND BOAT ON TRAILER BEHIND. FOR LAST MINUTE SAFETY MY PARTNER WAS INSIDE THE TRUCK AND I OUTSIDE TO TEST THE BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNALS USUAL STUFF BEFORE TAKING OFF. FOR NO REASON AT ALL THE BRAK...

May 26, 2014 Tires Crash 209,173 mi

FIRST TIRE, THE THREAD BELT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE GOING 50 MPH ON STATE HIGHWAY BUT DID NOT LOSE AIR PRESSURE PUT $3000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. SAM'S REPLACE TIRE , BUT BF GOODRICH SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE THE TIRE . SECOND TIRE ON [ 5-24-14] FROM SAME SET 7 M...

May 26, 2014 Service Brakes 97,000 mi

I WAS LOADED UP ON MY 2003 2500HD CHEVROLET SILVERADO FOR THE WEEKEND HOLIDAY CAMP TRIP WITH TRUCK CAMPER, AND BOAT ON TRAILER BEHIND. FOR LAST MINUTE SAFETY MY PARTNER WAS INSIDE THE TRUCK AND I OUTSIDE TO TEST THE BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNALS USUAL STUFF BEFORE TAKING OFF. FOR NO REASON AT ALL THE BRAK...

May 21, 2014 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AND MAKE A TURN FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

May 21, 2014 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AND MAKE A TURN FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

May 18, 2014 Power Train 142,318 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN THE WHOLE TRUCK SHUTTERED, I LOST THE DRIVE CAPABILITIES OF THE TRUCK THEN STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE TO FIND FLUID COMING OUT OF THE TRANSFER CASE. IN MY CASE THIS HAPPENED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY IT COULD HAVE RESU...

May 18, 2014 Power Train 142,318 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN THE WHOLE TRUCK SHUTTERED, I LOST THE DRIVE CAPABILITIES OF THE TRUCK THEN STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE TO FIND FLUID COMING OUT OF THE TRANSFER CASE. IN MY CASE THIS HAPPENED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY IT COULD HAVE RESU...

May 13, 2014 Service Brakes 89,999 mi

MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD 4WD LONG BED PICKUP TRUCK EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAILURE OF (HYDRAULIC BOOST) BRAKE SYSTEM AT 35 MPH. BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED HEAVILY AND CONDITION OF BRAKE LINES VERIFIED BY GM DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE IS REGISTERED AND DRIVEN PRIMARILY IN VIRGINIA. OWNER HAS NEVER RECEIV...

May 13, 2014 Service Brakes 89,999 mi

MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD 4WD LONG BED PICKUP TRUCK EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAILURE OF (HYDRAULIC BOOST) BRAKE SYSTEM AT 35 MPH. BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED HEAVILY AND CONDITION OF BRAKE LINES VERIFIED BY GM DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE IS REGISTERED AND DRIVEN PRIMARILY IN VIRGINIA. OWNER HAS NEVER RECEIV...

May 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKEN OFF IN BLOCK CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS COMPUTER GETTING MIXED SIGNALS, O2 SENSOR AND WILL CAUSE MOTOR TO GO BAD IN TIME. *TR

May 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKEN OFF IN BLOCK CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS COMPUTER GETTING MIXED SIGNALS, O2 SENSOR AND WILL CAUSE MOTOR TO GO BAD IN TIME. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Service Brakes 100,254 mi

RUSTED BRAKE LINES, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Service Brakes 100,254 mi

RUSTED BRAKE LINES, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. *TR

Apr 3, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

HIT BRAKES THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR TRUCK DOES NOT STOP. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. THE IGNITION SHUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 35 MPH. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TO MULTIPLE SHOPS AND LOTS OF PARTS REPLACED CANNOT GET THE BRAKES OR IGNITION FIXED. THIS HA...

Apr 3, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

HIT BRAKES THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR TRUCK DOES NOT STOP. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. THE IGNITION SHUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 35 MPH. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TO MULTIPLE SHOPS AND LOTS OF PARTS REPLACED CANNOT GET THE BRAKES OR IGNITION FIXED. THIS HA...

Mar 23, 2014 Tires 109,670 mi

THIS STARTED IN 2007 WITH THE PURCHASE OF GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES. THEY HAVE FAILED IN 2009 (PAID TO REPLACE), 2013, 2014. THESE TIRE ARE USED ON MY2003 CHEVROLET 2500 DIESEL PICKUP AND WE PULL A 5TH WHEEL. THE TIRES CONTINUE TO SEPARATE AND THE LAST INCIDENT WAS ON MARCH 6TH, 2014. THIS HAS NO...

Mar 23, 2014 Tires 109,670 mi

THIS STARTED IN 2007 WITH THE PURCHASE OF GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES. THEY HAVE FAILED IN 2009 (PAID TO REPLACE), 2013, 2014. THESE TIRE ARE USED ON MY2003 CHEVROLET 2500 DIESEL PICKUP AND WE PULL A 5TH WHEEL. THE TIRES CONTINUE TO SEPARATE AND THE LAST INCIDENT WAS ON MARCH 6TH, 2014. THIS HAS NO...

Mar 10, 2014 Service Brakes 205,000 mi

WHILE MY TRUCK WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND RUSTED AT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRAME. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LINES COULD RUPTURE AT ANY TIME DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF HEAVY RUSTING. THE BRAKE LINES APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE W...

Mar 10, 2014 Service Brakes 205,000 mi

WHILE MY TRUCK WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND RUSTED AT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRAME. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LINES COULD RUPTURE AT ANY TIME DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF HEAVY RUSTING. THE BRAKE LINES APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE W...

Mar 9, 2014 Electrical System 143,416 mi

WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM A 2 WEEK VACATION (30 MILES FROM HOME) SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A CITY STREET IN WOODLAND, CA, THE TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, NO ENGINE, TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IT WAS EVERYTHING I COULD DO TO MAKE THE TURN AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. AT THE TIM...

Mar 9, 2014 Power Train 143,416 mi

WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM A 2 WEEK VACATION (30 MILES FROM HOME) SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A CITY STREET IN WOODLAND, CA, THE TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, NO ENGINE, TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IT WAS EVERYTHING I COULD DO TO MAKE THE TURN AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. AT THE TIM...

Mar 9, 2014 Steering 143,416 mi

WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM A 2 WEEK VACATION (30 MILES FROM HOME) SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A CITY STREET IN WOODLAND, CA, THE TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, NO ENGINE, TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IT WAS EVERYTHING I COULD DO TO MAKE THE TURN AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. AT THE TIM...

Mar 9, 2014 Electrical System 143,416 mi

WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM A 2 WEEK VACATION (30 MILES FROM HOME) SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A CITY STREET IN WOODLAND, CA, THE TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, NO ENGINE, TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IT WAS EVERYTHING I COULD DO TO MAKE THE TURN AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. AT THE TIM...

Mar 9, 2014 Power Train 143,416 mi

WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM A 2 WEEK VACATION (30 MILES FROM HOME) SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A CITY STREET IN WOODLAND, CA, THE TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, NO ENGINE, TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IT WAS EVERYTHING I COULD DO TO MAKE THE TURN AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. AT THE TIM...

Mar 9, 2014 Steering 143,416 mi

WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM A 2 WEEK VACATION (30 MILES FROM HOME) SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A CITY STREET IN WOODLAND, CA, THE TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, NO ENGINE, TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IT WAS EVERYTHING I COULD DO TO MAKE THE TURN AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. AT THE TIM...

Mar 7, 2014 Power Train 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE NOTICED A TICKING SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER AND THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE BEARING AND TIMING CHAIN WERE DAMAGED. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSFER CASE ...

Mar 7, 2014 Engine 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE NOTICED A TICKING SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER AND THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE BEARING AND TIMING CHAIN WERE DAMAGED. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSFER CASE ...

Mar 7, 2014 Electrical System 149,200 mi

A FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. HE WAS ONLY GOING 20 MPH WHEN THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON BUT THE NEEDLE SAID IT HAD HALF A TANK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RADIO LOCKED UP AND ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE DASH STARTED GOING CRAZY ALL THE EMBLEMS ON THE DASH LITE UP. WE PARKED AND TURNED O...

Mar 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 149,200 mi

A FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. HE WAS ONLY GOING 20 MPH WHEN THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON BUT THE NEEDLE SAID IT HAD HALF A TANK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RADIO LOCKED UP AND ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE DASH STARTED GOING CRAZY ALL THE EMBLEMS ON THE DASH LITE UP. WE PARKED AND TURNED O...

Mar 7, 2014 Power Train 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE NOTICED A TICKING SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER AND THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE BEARING AND TIMING CHAIN WERE DAMAGED. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSFER CASE ...

Mar 7, 2014 Engine 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE NOTICED A TICKING SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER AND THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE BEARING AND TIMING CHAIN WERE DAMAGED. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSFER CASE ...

Mar 7, 2014 Electrical System 149,200 mi

A FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. HE WAS ONLY GOING 20 MPH WHEN THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON BUT THE NEEDLE SAID IT HAD HALF A TANK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RADIO LOCKED UP AND ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE DASH STARTED GOING CRAZY ALL THE EMBLEMS ON THE DASH LITE UP. WE PARKED AND TURNED O...

Mar 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 149,200 mi

A FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. HE WAS ONLY GOING 20 MPH WHEN THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON BUT THE NEEDLE SAID IT HAD HALF A TANK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RADIO LOCKED UP AND ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE DASH STARTED GOING CRAZY ALL THE EMBLEMS ON THE DASH LITE UP. WE PARKED AND TURNED O...

Mar 3, 2014 Service Brakes 150,568 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE W...

Mar 3, 2014 Service Brakes 150,568 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 27, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

ON WEDFEB15/12 THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON FULLY AND UPON BRAKING THE TRUCK PULLED TOWARDS ON COMING TRAFFIC SOUNDING LIKE METAL ON METAL.-LETTER FEB20/12 TO GM.THE STEERING WHEEL WAS PULLED OUT OF MY HANDS-LETTER DEC9/13 TO GM.I HAVE COMPLAINED BY LETTER TO GM.MAR14,APR5,JUN4,OCT19 AND DEC9/13 ABOUT THIS ...

Feb 27, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

ON WEDFEB15/12 THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON FULLY AND UPON BRAKING THE TRUCK PULLED TOWARDS ON COMING TRAFFIC SOUNDING LIKE METAL ON METAL.-LETTER FEB20/12 TO GM.THE STEERING WHEEL WAS PULLED OUT OF MY HANDS-LETTER DEC9/13 TO GM.I HAVE COMPLAINED BY LETTER TO GM.MAR14,APR5,JUN4,OCT19 AND DEC9/13 ABOUT THIS ...

Feb 23, 2014 Steering 94,000 mi

STARTED THE TRUCK AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO BRAKE AND NO STEERING CONTROL. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL FLUIDS WERE TOPPED OFF AS NORMAL AND I REGULARLY MAINTAIN THIS VEHICLE. AFTER REVIEWING THIS ISSUE IN THE DIESEL FORUM NUMEROUS DURAMAX OWNERS HAVE ENDURE...

Feb 23, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

STARTED THE TRUCK AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO BRAKE AND NO STEERING CONTROL. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL FLUIDS WERE TOPPED OFF AS NORMAL AND I REGULARLY MAINTAIN THIS VEHICLE. AFTER REVIEWING THIS ISSUE IN THE DIESEL FORUM NUMEROUS DURAMAX OWNERS HAVE ENDURE...

Feb 23, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

STARTED THE TRUCK AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO BRAKE AND NO STEERING CONTROL. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL FLUIDS WERE TOPPED OFF AS NORMAL AND I REGULARLY MAINTAIN THIS VEHICLE. AFTER REVIEWING THIS ISSUE IN THE DIESEL FORUM NUMEROUS DURAMAX OWNERS HAVE ENDURE...

Feb 23, 2014 Steering 94,000 mi

STARTED THE TRUCK AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO BRAKE AND NO STEERING CONTROL. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL FLUIDS WERE TOPPED OFF AS NORMAL AND I REGULARLY MAINTAIN THIS VEHICLE. AFTER REVIEWING THIS ISSUE IN THE DIESEL FORUM NUMEROUS DURAMAX OWNERS HAVE ENDURE...

Feb 23, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

STARTED THE TRUCK AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO BRAKE AND NO STEERING CONTROL. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL FLUIDS WERE TOPPED OFF AS NORMAL AND I REGULARLY MAINTAIN THIS VEHICLE. AFTER REVIEWING THIS ISSUE IN THE DIESEL FORUM NUMEROUS DURAMAX OWNERS HAVE ENDURE...

Feb 23, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

STARTED THE TRUCK AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO BRAKE AND NO STEERING CONTROL. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL FLUIDS WERE TOPPED OFF AS NORMAL AND I REGULARLY MAINTAIN THIS VEHICLE. AFTER REVIEWING THIS ISSUE IN THE DIESEL FORUM NUMEROUS DURAMAX OWNERS HAVE ENDURE...

Feb 21, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE I WAS HOOKING THE TRUCK TO A TRAILER. I WAS BACKING THE TRUCK TO ALIGN THE BALL TO THE HITCH AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. VERY LUCKY THIS HAPPENED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND NOT GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITH A 8,000 TRAILER BEHIND IT. I LIVE IN OHIO, BUT THIS IS A TW...

Feb 21, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE I WAS HOOKING THE TRUCK TO A TRAILER. I WAS BACKING THE TRUCK TO ALIGN THE BALL TO THE HITCH AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. VERY LUCKY THIS HAPPENED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND NOT GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITH A 8,000 TRAILER BEHIND IT. I LIVE IN OHIO, BUT THIS IS A TW...

Feb 7, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 134,000 mi

BRAKE LINE BURST DO TO RUST. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND FOUND ALL THE BRAKELINES VERY BAD. ALSO THE FUEL LINES ARE ROTTED WITH THE RETURN LINE LEAKING FUEL. I HAD 1 REAR BRAKE LINE REPLACED IN 2012 WHICH WAS ALSO RUSTED OUT. *TR

Feb 7, 2014 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

BRAKE LINE BURST DO TO RUST. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND FOUND ALL THE BRAKELINES VERY BAD. ALSO THE FUEL LINES ARE ROTTED WITH THE RETURN LINE LEAKING FUEL. I HAD 1 REAR BRAKE LINE REPLACED IN 2012 WHICH WAS ALSO RUSTED OUT. *TR

Feb 7, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 134,000 mi

BRAKE LINE BURST DO TO RUST. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND FOUND ALL THE BRAKELINES VERY BAD. ALSO THE FUEL LINES ARE ROTTED WITH THE RETURN LINE LEAKING FUEL. I HAD 1 REAR BRAKE LINE REPLACED IN 2012 WHICH WAS ALSO RUSTED OUT. *TR

Feb 7, 2014 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

BRAKE LINE BURST DO TO RUST. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND FOUND ALL THE BRAKELINES VERY BAD. ALSO THE FUEL LINES ARE ROTTED WITH THE RETURN LINE LEAKING FUEL. I HAD 1 REAR BRAKE LINE REPLACED IN 2012 WHICH WAS ALSO RUSTED OUT. *TR

Jan 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 98,000 mi

WAS BACKING INTO MY DRIVE AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. COULDN'T STOP AND BACKED RIGHT INTO MY 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. THE BRAKE LINE WERE SO CORRODED IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE. TOOK THE TRUCK TO BELLE TIRE AND HAD THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED WHICH COST NEARLY $700. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL PEOPLE COULD ...

Jan 27, 2014 Service Brakes 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT IN ADDITION TO APPLYING THE EMER...

Jan 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 98,000 mi

WAS BACKING INTO MY DRIVE AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. COULDN'T STOP AND BACKED RIGHT INTO MY 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. THE BRAKE LINE WERE SO CORRODED IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE. TOOK THE TRUCK TO BELLE TIRE AND HAD THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED WHICH COST NEARLY $700. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL PEOPLE COULD ...

Jan 27, 2014 Service Brakes 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT IN ADDITION TO APPLYING THE EMER...

Jan 21, 2014 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

WENT TO DEALER FOR OIL CHANGE. THEY INDICATED BRAKE LINES WERE GETTING RUSTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A FEW WEEKS LATER A BRAKE LINE BURST WHILE PULLING IN THE DRIVEWAY. AFTER A BIT OF RESEARCH ON LINE (WEB) AND TALKING TO GM AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT., IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS IS A LARGE WI...

Jan 21, 2014 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

WENT TO DEALER FOR OIL CHANGE. THEY INDICATED BRAKE LINES WERE GETTING RUSTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A FEW WEEKS LATER A BRAKE LINE BURST WHILE PULLING IN THE DRIVEWAY. AFTER A BIT OF RESEARCH ON LINE (WEB) AND TALKING TO GM AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT., IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS IS A LARGE WI...

Jan 18, 2014 Engine

WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. STEPPING ON THE GAS DOES NOTHING. THE VEHICLE JUST COASTS ALONG AND RUNS ROUGH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T CLEAR THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY AND NEEDS TO ...

Jan 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. STEPPING ON THE GAS DOES NOTHING. THE VEHICLE JUST COASTS ALONG AND RUNS ROUGH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T CLEAR THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY AND NEEDS TO ...

Jan 18, 2014 Engine

WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. STEPPING ON THE GAS DOES NOTHING. THE VEHICLE JUST COASTS ALONG AND RUNS ROUGH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T CLEAR THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY AND NEEDS TO ...

Jan 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. STEPPING ON THE GAS DOES NOTHING. THE VEHICLE JUST COASTS ALONG AND RUNS ROUGH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T CLEAR THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY AND NEEDS TO ...

Jan 13, 2014 Service Brakes 55,333 mi

I WAS TRAVELING IN ICY CONDITIONS (RAIN AND 26 DEGREES) AND WAS TURNING THE CORNER TO GO INTO A LOCAL MALL WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER AND HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET TO COAST TO A STOP. I ADDED IN A BOTTLE OF BRAKE FLUID IN...

Jan 13, 2014 Service Brakes 55,333 mi

I WAS TRAVELING IN ICY CONDITIONS (RAIN AND 26 DEGREES) AND WAS TURNING THE CORNER TO GO INTO A LOCAL MALL WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER AND HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET TO COAST TO A STOP. I ADDED IN A BOTTLE OF BRAKE FLUID IN...

Dec 31, 2013 Electrical System 68,420 mi

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY GAUGES FLUCTUATED,STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS SPEEDOMETER. CALLED GM THEY SAID IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY,COST APROX 600.00 TO REPAIR. *TR

Dec 31, 2013 Electrical System 68,420 mi

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY GAUGES FLUCTUATED,STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS SPEEDOMETER. CALLED GM THEY SAID IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY,COST APROX 600.00 TO REPAIR. *TR

Dec 10, 2013 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, OR WARNING LIGHTS WHILE IN REVERSE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH LITTLE TO NO BRAKING. NOTICED BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM UNDERNEATH DRIVER SIDE DOOR. *TR

Dec 10, 2013 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, OR WARNING LIGHTS WHILE IN REVERSE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH LITTLE TO NO BRAKING. NOTICED BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM UNDERNEATH DRIVER SIDE DOOR. *TR

Nov 4, 2013 Service Brakes 51,555 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL WHEN A CAR WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, IN A PANIC STOP, AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKES SO I DROVE AROUND THE CAR ALMOST HITTING IT. THE OTHER CAR DIDN'T STOP AND I DROVE 5 MPH TO A PARKING LOT WHERE I ...

Nov 4, 2013 Service Brakes 51,555 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL WHEN A CAR WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, IN A PANIC STOP, AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKES SO I DROVE AROUND THE CAR ALMOST HITTING IT. THE OTHER CAR DIDN'T STOP AND I DROVE 5 MPH TO A PARKING LOT WHERE I ...

Nov 1, 2013 Service Brakes 135,220 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED TO PULL INTO A SPACE. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED BEFORE...

Nov 1, 2013 Service Brakes 135,220 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED TO PULL INTO A SPACE. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED BEFORE...

Oct 29, 2013 Service Brakes 62,650 mi

TRAVELING AT 25MPH, MY WIFE LOST COMPLETE BRAKING AND RAN THROUGH A RED LIGHT. FORTUNATELY THE TIMING WAS SUCH THAT THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND HAVE NOT ILLUMINATED SINCE THE INCIDENT. DETERMINED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE HAD C...

Oct 29, 2013 Service Brakes 62,650 mi

TRAVELING AT 25MPH, MY WIFE LOST COMPLETE BRAKING AND RAN THROUGH A RED LIGHT. FORTUNATELY THE TIMING WAS SUCH THAT THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND HAVE NOT ILLUMINATED SINCE THE INCIDENT. DETERMINED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE HAD C...

Oct 14, 2013 Service Brakes 124,625 mi

AS MY SON WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY GOING DOWN THE STREET, WE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF FLUID IN OUR DRIVEWAY. WE CALLED HIM TO LET HIM KNOW AND HE COMMENTED "THAT MUST BE WHY I ALL OF SUDDEN HAVE NO BRAKES." WHAT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION THIS COULD HAVE BEEN IF HE WAS GOING 55 MPH O...

Oct 14, 2013 Service Brakes 124,625 mi

AS MY SON WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY GOING DOWN THE STREET, WE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF FLUID IN OUR DRIVEWAY. WE CALLED HIM TO LET HIM KNOW AND HE COMMENTED "THAT MUST BE WHY I ALL OF SUDDEN HAVE NO BRAKES." WHAT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION THIS COULD HAVE BEEN IF HE WAS GOING 55 MPH O...

Oct 8, 2013 Steering 81,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN RATTLES TO THE POINT YOU THINK IT IS COMING UNDONE, TURNING, DRIVING STRAIGHT, IT DOESN'T MATTER. VERY UNSAFE IN OUR OPINION IN OUR COMPANY TRUCK. *TR

Oct 8, 2013 Steering 81,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN RATTLES TO THE POINT YOU THINK IT IS COMING UNDONE, TURNING, DRIVING STRAIGHT, IT DOESN'T MATTER. VERY UNSAFE IN OUR OPINION IN OUR COMPANY TRUCK. *TR

Oct 6, 2013 Service Brakes 90,323 mi

BRAKES WENT OUT IN MY DRIVEWAY AS I WAS LEAVING. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE BRAKE LINES GOING BACK TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MECHANISM HAD RUSTED TROUGH. *TR

Oct 6, 2013 Service Brakes 90,323 mi

BRAKES WENT OUT IN MY DRIVEWAY AS I WAS LEAVING. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE BRAKE LINES GOING BACK TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MECHANISM HAD RUSTED TROUGH. *TR

Oct 2, 2013 Service Brakes 84,498 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS...

Oct 2, 2013 Service Brakes 84,498 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS...

Sep 30, 2013 Service Brakes 103,552 mi

EXITING HIGHWAY AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. MADE IT HOME SLOWLY. CHECKED TODAY AND FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF FLUID ON THE GROUND. FOUND BRAKE LINE SPLIT AND OTHERS APPEARED TO BE CLOSE TO FOLLOW. FIRST TIME EVER HAVING RUSTED BRAKE LINES. *TR

Sep 30, 2013 Service Brakes 103,552 mi

EXITING HIGHWAY AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. MADE IT HOME SLOWLY. CHECKED TODAY AND FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF FLUID ON THE GROUND. FOUND BRAKE LINE SPLIT AND OTHERS APPEARED TO BE CLOSE TO FOLLOW. FIRST TIME EVER HAVING RUSTED BRAKE LINES. *TR

Sep 26, 2013 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH CHIME AND "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM" MESSAGE ON DASH DISPLAY. CHEVY SERVICE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED RUPTURED CONNECTION FROM LINE TO BRAKE MODULATOR CAUSED BY CORROSION AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING ALL BRAKE LINES AT COST OF $1700. ORDINARY STEEL IN THIS APPLICAT...

Sep 26, 2013 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH CHIME AND "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM" MESSAGE ON DASH DISPLAY. CHEVY SERVICE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED RUPTURED CONNECTION FROM LINE TO BRAKE MODULATOR CAUSED BY CORROSION AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING ALL BRAKE LINES AT COST OF $1700. ORDINARY STEEL IN THIS APPLICAT...

Sep 20, 2013 Service Brakes 88,697 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO PUMP THE BRAKES AND GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED BUT WOULD LOSE PEDAL PRESSURE QUICKLY. AFTER I ARRIVED AT HOME I INSPECTED MY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND IT WAS EMPTY. INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, I NOTED THAT...

Sep 20, 2013 Service Brakes 88,697 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO PUMP THE BRAKES AND GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED BUT WOULD LOSE PEDAL PRESSURE QUICKLY. AFTER I ARRIVED AT HOME I INSPECTED MY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND IT WAS EMPTY. INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, I NOTED THAT...

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PULLED OVER AND BRAKE FLUID GUSHING OUT. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED OUT! ALMOST EVERYONE OF THEM. NO RUST ON TRUCK. NO RUST ON UNDERBELLY, NO RUST ANYWHERE EXCEPT BRAKE LINES AND TRANSMISSION LINES. GARAGE KEPT AND FOR 6 ...

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PULLED OVER AND BRAKE FLUID GUSHING OUT. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED OUT! ALMOST EVERYONE OF THEM. NO RUST ON TRUCK. NO RUST ON UNDERBELLY, NO RUST ANYWHERE EXCEPT BRAKE LINES AND TRANSMISSION LINES. GARAGE KEPT AND FOR 6 ...

Sep 11, 2013 Service Brakes 128,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINE ON MY TRUCK CORRODED AND BLEW OUT. I WAS LUCKY THAT I DID NOT GET IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I NEEDED TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR

Sep 11, 2013 Service Brakes 128,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINE ON MY TRUCK CORRODED AND BLEW OUT. I WAS LUCKY THAT I DID NOT GET IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I NEEDED TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR

Sep 5, 2013 Power Train 69,100 mi

BEGAN HEARING LOW MOANING SOUND WHILE DRIVING DOWN HWY. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY TO DETERMINE CAUSE. FOUND TRANS FLUID LEAKING FROM ALLISON TRANS. TRANS. SHOP FOUND CRACKED EXTENSION HOUSING AND OLD METAL FRAGMENTS IN TRANS PAN. OLD METAL FRAGMENTS WERE CAKED INSIDE PAN INDICATING A LONG EXISTING PRO...

Sep 5, 2013 Power Train 69,100 mi

BEGAN HEARING LOW MOANING SOUND WHILE DRIVING DOWN HWY. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY TO DETERMINE CAUSE. FOUND TRANS FLUID LEAKING FROM ALLISON TRANS. TRANS. SHOP FOUND CRACKED EXTENSION HOUSING AND OLD METAL FRAGMENTS IN TRANS PAN. OLD METAL FRAGMENTS WERE CAKED INSIDE PAN INDICATING A LONG EXISTING PRO...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

I BACKED TRUCK UP TO DOCK TO LOAD BOAT ON IT AND SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. GETTING READY TO PULL AWAY I RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE THEN PUSHED ON BRAKE AND IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I THEN PULLED FORWARD TO SEE WHY I HAD NO BRAKES, ONLY TO FIND BRAKE FLUID SPRAYING EVERYWHERE. THIS IS A HUGE P...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

I BACKED TRUCK UP TO DOCK TO LOAD BOAT ON IT AND SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. GETTING READY TO PULL AWAY I RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE THEN PUSHED ON BRAKE AND IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I THEN PULLED FORWARD TO SEE WHY I HAD NO BRAKES, ONLY TO FIND BRAKE FLUID SPRAYING EVERYWHERE. THIS IS A HUGE P...

Sep 3, 2013 Structure Crash 33,500 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 IN MASS. TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CRASH WE FOUND AT LEAST TWO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD BURST.*JB

Sep 3, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 33,500 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 IN MASS. TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CRASH WE FOUND AT LEAST TWO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD BURST.*JB

Sep 3, 2013 Engine Crash 33,500 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 IN MASS. TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CRASH WE FOUND AT LEAST TWO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD BURST.*JB

Sep 3, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 33,500 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 IN MASS. TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CRASH WE FOUND AT LEAST TWO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD BURST.*JB

Sep 3, 2013 Structure Crash 33,500 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 IN MASS. TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CRASH WE FOUND AT LEAST TWO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD BURST.*JB

Sep 3, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 33,500 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 IN MASS. TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CRASH WE FOUND AT LEAST TWO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD BURST.*JB

Sep 3, 2013 Engine Crash 33,500 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 IN MASS. TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CRASH WE FOUND AT LEAST TWO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD BURST.*JB

Sep 3, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 33,500 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 IN MASS. TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CRASH WE FOUND AT LEAST TWO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD BURST.*JB

Aug 22, 2013 Service Brakes 119,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY SON HOME FROM FOOTBALL PRACTICE AND HAD TO BRAKE HARD FOR A CAR THAT STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ME. MY PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I BARELY STOPPED IN TIME. THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID ON THE GROUND AND ONE OF THE STEEL LINES RUNNING UNDER THE VEHICLE (NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE...

Aug 22, 2013 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

MY REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE BURST IN A PARKING LOT AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE MAIN LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE ABS MODULE TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS SO RUSTED IT BURST UNEXPECTEDLY. *TR

Aug 22, 2013 Service Brakes 119,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY SON HOME FROM FOOTBALL PRACTICE AND HAD TO BRAKE HARD FOR A CAR THAT STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ME. MY PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I BARELY STOPPED IN TIME. THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID ON THE GROUND AND ONE OF THE STEEL LINES RUNNING UNDER THE VEHICLE (NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE...

Aug 22, 2013 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

MY REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE BURST IN A PARKING LOT AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE MAIN LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE ABS MODULE TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS SO RUSTED IT BURST UNEXPECTEDLY. *TR

Aug 3, 2013 Service Brakes 149,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT(FIRST TIME IN 2011 ON THE REAR BRAKE LINE),APPLIED BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR! THIS TIME IT WAS THE FRONT BRAKE LINES ABOUT A FOOT FROM ABS UNIT ABOVE THE FRAME! THANK GOD I WAS NOT MOVING ON THE ROAD CAUSE IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUS!! VERY POOR ...

Aug 3, 2013 Service Brakes 149,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT(FIRST TIME IN 2011 ON THE REAR BRAKE LINE),APPLIED BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR! THIS TIME IT WAS THE FRONT BRAKE LINES ABOUT A FOOT FROM ABS UNIT ABOVE THE FRAME! THANK GOD I WAS NOT MOVING ON THE ROAD CAUSE IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUS!! VERY POOR ...

Aug 2, 2013 Service Brakes 133,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN RT85 WITH MY 03 SILVERADO 2500HD WITH A 16' TRAILER AND CAME UP TO A INTERSECTION AND APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A CAR WAS IN FRONT OF ME, I HAD TO TURN INTO A FRONT YARD OF THE HOUSE AT THE INTERSECTION, I JUST MISSED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY AND ENDED UP I...

Aug 2, 2013 Service Brakes 133,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN RT85 WITH MY 03 SILVERADO 2500HD WITH A 16' TRAILER AND CAME UP TO A INTERSECTION AND APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A CAR WAS IN FRONT OF ME, I HAD TO TURN INTO A FRONT YARD OF THE HOUSE AT THE INTERSECTION, I JUST MISSED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY AND ENDED UP I...

Aug 1, 2013 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP ABRUPTLY WHEN TRAFFIC STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. FOUND BRAKE FLUID RUNNING DOWN FRONT DRIVERS SIDE FRAME. STEEL BRAKE LINES SEVERELY ROTTEN ALL OVER TRUCK. *TR

Aug 1, 2013 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP ABRUPTLY WHEN TRAFFIC STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. FOUND BRAKE FLUID RUNNING DOWN FRONT DRIVERS SIDE FRAME. STEEL BRAKE LINES SEVERELY ROTTEN ALL OVER TRUCK. *TR

Jul 22, 2013 Engine 180,000 mi

THIS IS THE 3RD TIME FOR INJECTORS IN OUR 2003 INJECTORS, NOT ONE INJECTOR...ALL 8. LUCKY THIS TIME JUST 4 HRS. FROM HOME AND SOMEBODY TO COME WITH TRAILER TO PICK US UP. SEEMS INJECTORS ONLY LAST 20 TP 30,000 MILES AND THEY ARE GONE CRACKED. GM WONT BACK THEM KNOWING THEY ARE A PROBLEM, AND $5,000....

Jul 22, 2013 Engine 180,000 mi

THIS IS THE 3RD TIME FOR INJECTORS IN OUR 2003 INJECTORS, NOT ONE INJECTOR...ALL 8. LUCKY THIS TIME JUST 4 HRS. FROM HOME AND SOMEBODY TO COME WITH TRAILER TO PICK US UP. SEEMS INJECTORS ONLY LAST 20 TP 30,000 MILES AND THEY ARE GONE CRACKED. GM WONT BACK THEM KNOWING THEY ARE A PROBLEM, AND $5,000....

Jul 19, 2013 Service Brakes 162,000 mi

DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WHILE HOOKING TO TRAILER PREPARING TO HAUL FARM EQUIPMENT. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I FOUND FLUID RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK CHECKED LINES AND FOUND BURST LINE AND ALL LINES LOOKED TERRIBLY RUSTED/ROTTEN. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A NEAR MISS SINCE I ...

Jul 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 162,000 mi

DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WHILE HOOKING TO TRAILER PREPARING TO HAUL FARM EQUIPMENT. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I FOUND FLUID RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK CHECKED LINES AND FOUND BURST LINE AND ALL LINES LOOKED TERRIBLY RUSTED/ROTTEN. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A NEAR MISS SINCE I ...

Jul 19, 2013 Structure 162,000 mi

DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WHILE HOOKING TO TRAILER PREPARING TO HAUL FARM EQUIPMENT. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I FOUND FLUID RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK CHECKED LINES AND FOUND BURST LINE AND ALL LINES LOOKED TERRIBLY RUSTED/ROTTEN. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A NEAR MISS SINCE I ...

Jul 19, 2013 Service Brakes 162,000 mi

DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WHILE HOOKING TO TRAILER PREPARING TO HAUL FARM EQUIPMENT. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I FOUND FLUID RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK CHECKED LINES AND FOUND BURST LINE AND ALL LINES LOOKED TERRIBLY RUSTED/ROTTEN. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A NEAR MISS SINCE I ...

Jul 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 162,000 mi

DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WHILE HOOKING TO TRAILER PREPARING TO HAUL FARM EQUIPMENT. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I FOUND FLUID RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK CHECKED LINES AND FOUND BURST LINE AND ALL LINES LOOKED TERRIBLY RUSTED/ROTTEN. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A NEAR MISS SINCE I ...

Jul 19, 2013 Structure 162,000 mi

DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WHILE HOOKING TO TRAILER PREPARING TO HAUL FARM EQUIPMENT. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I FOUND FLUID RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK CHECKED LINES AND FOUND BURST LINE AND ALL LINES LOOKED TERRIBLY RUSTED/ROTTEN. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A NEAR MISS SINCE I ...

Jul 15, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WITH NO WARNING. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND JUST KEPT GOING INTO THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH THE FRONT BUMPER HAS TO REPLACED. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Jul 15, 2013 Structure Crash 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WITH NO WARNING. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND JUST KEPT GOING INTO THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH THE FRONT BUMPER HAS TO REPLACED. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Jul 15, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WITH NO WARNING. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND JUST KEPT GOING INTO THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH THE FRONT BUMPER HAS TO REPLACED. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Jul 15, 2013 Structure Crash 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WITH NO WARNING. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND JUST KEPT GOING INTO THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH THE FRONT BUMPER HAS TO REPLACED. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Jul 13, 2013 Service Brakes 350,100 mi

ON SATURDAY 6 JULY, WHILE EXITING A SHOPPING CENTER, I PULLED UP TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING. I PUMPED THE BRAKES BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR EACH TIME. I DID MANAGE TO STOP BEFORE GOING THROUGH THE LIGHT AND ENTERING...

Jul 13, 2013 Service Brakes 350,100 mi

ON SATURDAY 6 JULY, WHILE EXITING A SHOPPING CENTER, I PULLED UP TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING. I PUMPED THE BRAKES BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR EACH TIME. I DID MANAGE TO STOP BEFORE GOING THROUGH THE LIGHT AND ENTERING...

Jul 1, 2013 Service Brakes 102,000 mi

WENT TO APPLY BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKING ABILITY. ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP WITH OUT HITTING ANYTHING. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL FIRESTONE, BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT FROM MASTER CYLINDER BACK. $700 FOR REPAIRS. HAD BRAKE LINE REPAIRED LAST YEAR FOR SIMILAR PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 1, 2013 Service Brakes 102,000 mi

WENT TO APPLY BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKING ABILITY. ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP WITH OUT HITTING ANYTHING. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL FIRESTONE, BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT FROM MASTER CYLINDER BACK. $700 FOR REPAIRS. HAD BRAKE LINE REPAIRED LAST YEAR FOR SIMILAR PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 23, 2013 Power Train 117,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO DRIVE FOR A MOMENT WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. TRUCK WAS IN DRIVE AND WOULD ENGAGE AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF ACCELERATING. *TR

Jun 23, 2013 Power Train 117,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO DRIVE FOR A MOMENT WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. TRUCK WAS IN DRIVE AND WOULD ENGAGE AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF ACCELERATING. *TR

Jun 19, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 103,000 mi

BROKE 3 BRAKE LINE IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. CORROSION ISSUE WITH BRAKE LINES AND WHEN YOU GO TO STOP FAST TO AVOID HITTING SOMETHING THE BRAKE LINE BLOWS OUT AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND YOU HIT OBJECT. ALL OF THE CHEVY TRUCKS ARE DOING THIS FROM 2000 TO 2005. *TR

Jun 19, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 103,000 mi

BROKE 3 BRAKE LINE IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. CORROSION ISSUE WITH BRAKE LINES AND WHEN YOU GO TO STOP FAST TO AVOID HITTING SOMETHING THE BRAKE LINE BLOWS OUT AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND YOU HIT OBJECT. ALL OF THE CHEVY TRUCKS ARE DOING THIS FROM 2000 TO 2005. *TR

May 14, 2013 Engine 34,901 mi

FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED ALL 8 INJECTORS AT 34901 MILES, AGAIN AT 85039, AND AGAIN AT 141,000 AND NOW AGAIN AT 185,000. *TR

May 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 34,901 mi

FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED ALL 8 INJECTORS AT 34901 MILES, AGAIN AT 85039, AND AGAIN AT 141,000 AND NOW AGAIN AT 185,000. *TR

May 14, 2013 Engine 34,901 mi

FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED ALL 8 INJECTORS AT 34901 MILES, AGAIN AT 85039, AND AGAIN AT 141,000 AND NOW AGAIN AT 185,000. *TR

May 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 34,901 mi

FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED ALL 8 INJECTORS AT 34901 MILES, AGAIN AT 85039, AND AGAIN AT 141,000 AND NOW AGAIN AT 185,000. *TR

May 12, 2013 Service Brakes 93,500 mi

PUSHED BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRAVELING SLOW (THANKFULLY) ON COUNTRY ROAD. LOST PRESSURE AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, PULLED OVER AND STOPPED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. BRAKE HARD LINE RUPTURED, PRESUMABLY DUE TO CORROSION BUT UNVERIFIED AT THIS TIME, AT THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION BENEATH DRIVER'S FEET. PLE...

May 12, 2013 Service Brakes 93,500 mi

PUSHED BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRAVELING SLOW (THANKFULLY) ON COUNTRY ROAD. LOST PRESSURE AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, PULLED OVER AND STOPPED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. BRAKE HARD LINE RUPTURED, PRESUMABLY DUE TO CORROSION BUT UNVERIFIED AT THIS TIME, AT THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION BENEATH DRIVER'S FEET. PLE...

Apr 23, 2013 Engine 112,780 mi

I NOTICE A TICKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS. I ASSUMED IT MAY BE AN EXHAUST LEAK AND I WAS CORRECT. THIS VEHICLE HAS A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT SHOULD LAST A LIFETIME YET THERE SEEMS TO BE A REAL PROBLEM WITH EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING OFF, CAUSING E...

Apr 23, 2013 Engine 112,780 mi

I NOTICE A TICKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS. I ASSUMED IT MAY BE AN EXHAUST LEAK AND I WAS CORRECT. THIS VEHICLE HAS A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT SHOULD LAST A LIFETIME YET THERE SEEMS TO BE A REAL PROBLEM WITH EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING OFF, CAUSING E...

Apr 2, 2013 Service Brakes 86,430 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN CITY STREET WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC THE CARS AHEAD OF ME STARTED TO BRAKE. I STARTED TO APPLY MY BRAKES LIGHTLY WHEN THE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR, I WENT FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK. AFTER INSPECTION THE MAIN BRAKE ...

Apr 2, 2013 Service Brakes 86,430 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN CITY STREET WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC THE CARS AHEAD OF ME STARTED TO BRAKE. I STARTED TO APPLY MY BRAKES LIGHTLY WHEN THE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR, I WENT FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK. AFTER INSPECTION THE MAIN BRAKE ...

Mar 25, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 74,226 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES HAVE FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE AND A REPORT ISSUED TO NHTSA. THIS TIME, MY SON WAS DRIVING AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HE WENT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN, CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN THAT SLOWED HIM DOWN, AND ENDED UP ...

Mar 25, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 74,226 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES HAVE FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE AND A REPORT ISSUED TO NHTSA. THIS TIME, MY SON WAS DRIVING AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HE WENT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN, CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN THAT SLOWED HIM DOWN, AND ENDED UP ...

Mar 25, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 74,226 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES HAVE FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE AND A REPORT ISSUED TO NHTSA. THIS TIME, MY SON WAS DRIVING AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HE WENT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN, CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN THAT SLOWED HIM DOWN, AND ENDED UP ...

Mar 25, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 74,226 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES HAVE FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE AND A REPORT ISSUED TO NHTSA. THIS TIME, MY SON WAS DRIVING AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HE WENT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN, CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN THAT SLOWED HIM DOWN, AND ENDED UP ...

Jan 14, 2013 Service Brakes 82,939 mi

FORWARD DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LINE BROKE RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ALL VEHICLE BRAKING. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. PULLED OFF OF ROAD. CAR TOWED. *TR

Jan 14, 2013 Service Brakes 82,939 mi

FORWARD DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LINE BROKE RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ALL VEHICLE BRAKING. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. PULLED OFF OF ROAD. CAR TOWED. *TR

Jan 11, 2013 Engine 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFO...

Jan 11, 2013 Engine 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFO...

Dec 25, 2012 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE WAS FOUND. ALL THE LINES WERE VERY RUSTY. TWO SECTIONS WERE REPLACED TO GET THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AGAIN AND MOST OF THE REST WILL NEED REPLACED BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAN BE TRUST WORT...

Dec 25, 2012 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. UPON INVESTIGATION A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE WAS FOUND. ALL THE LINES WERE VERY RUSTY. TWO SECTIONS WERE REPLACED TO GET THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AGAIN AND MOST OF THE REST WILL NEED REPLACED BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAN BE TRUST WORT...

Dec 13, 2012 Power Train

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS. *SMD AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID HAD DROPPED FROM THE TRANSFER CASE, WHICH IN TURN SEIZED UP. THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 2,033.87. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SLIGHT GRI...

Dec 13, 2012 Power Train

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS. *SMD AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID HAD DROPPED FROM THE TRANSFER CASE, WHICH IN TURN SEIZED UP. THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 2,033.87. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SLIGHT GRI...

Dec 12, 2012 Service Brakes 89,375 mi

I MADE A PANIC STOP AND THEN LOST BRAKES ..LINES FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO BRAKE MODULE AND FROM MODULE TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKES BURST AT RUSTED AREA ........SEEMS TO BE LEAKING WHERE LINE MOUNTING CLIPS ARE LOCATED ... *TR

Dec 12, 2012 Service Brakes 89,375 mi

I MADE A PANIC STOP AND THEN LOST BRAKES ..LINES FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO BRAKE MODULE AND FROM MODULE TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKES BURST AT RUSTED AREA ........SEEMS TO BE LEAKING WHERE LINE MOUNTING CLIPS ARE LOCATED ... *TR

Dec 6, 2012 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

ABOUT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO MY INCIDENT MY FATHER HAD THE SAME ISSUE. WE BOTH OWN 2500 HD 2003 CHEVY TRUCKS BOUGHT ON SAME DAY. MY INCIDENT WAS I WAS LEAVING MY SISTERS HOUSE AND STARTED MY TRUCK BACKED UP THEN PUT TRUCK IN DRIVE STARTED FORWARD THERE IS A STOP SIGN CLOSE TO THE DRIVEWAY SO I STARTED BRA...

Dec 6, 2012 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

ABOUT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO MY INCIDENT MY FATHER HAD THE SAME ISSUE. WE BOTH OWN 2500 HD 2003 CHEVY TRUCKS BOUGHT ON SAME DAY. MY INCIDENT WAS I WAS LEAVING MY SISTERS HOUSE AND STARTED MY TRUCK BACKED UP THEN PUT TRUCK IN DRIVE STARTED FORWARD THERE IS A STOP SIGN CLOSE TO THE DRIVEWAY SO I STARTED BRA...

Nov 29, 2012 Service Brakes 77,000 mi

I OWN A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO HD2500. THE TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 70 THOUSAND MILES ON IT AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THE ISSUES I HAVE HAD WITH IT. I'VE SPENT $1000'S FIXING THIS PIECE OF JUNK GM CALLS A TRUCK. I MUST HAVE REPLACED JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING ON THIS TRUCK, SOME THINGS TWO OR THREE TIMES. THE LATE...

Nov 29, 2012 Service Brakes 77,000 mi

I OWN A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO HD2500. THE TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 70 THOUSAND MILES ON IT AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THE ISSUES I HAVE HAD WITH IT. I'VE SPENT $1000'S FIXING THIS PIECE OF JUNK GM CALLS A TRUCK. I MUST HAVE REPLACED JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING ON THIS TRUCK, SOME THINGS TWO OR THREE TIMES. THE LATE...

Nov 23, 2012 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH INTO A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Nov 23, 2012 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH INTO A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Nov 10, 2012 Service Brakes 53,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ENTIRELY TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK SEEMED AS THOUGH IT WAS GONNA HIT MY GARAGE. THANKFULLY I HAVE GOOD REFLEXES AND WAS ABLE TO HIT THE PARKING BRAKE (WHICH ISN'T AN EASY TASK IN A P/U TRUCK. WHEN I GOT OUT, I NOTICED A LARGE ...

Nov 10, 2012 Service Brakes 53,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ENTIRELY TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK SEEMED AS THOUGH IT WAS GONNA HIT MY GARAGE. THANKFULLY I HAVE GOOD REFLEXES AND WAS ABLE TO HIT THE PARKING BRAKE (WHICH ISN'T AN EASY TASK IN A P/U TRUCK. WHEN I GOT OUT, I NOTICED A LARGE ...

Oct 25, 2012 Service Brakes 113,375 mi

SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE AS APPROACHING TRAFFIC LIGHT. PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO DOWNSHIFT AND PULL INTO EMPTY LANE. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO MECHANIC. BRAKE LINE WAS SO BADLY CORRODED IT BROKE AND ALL BRAKE FLUID HAD BEEN LOST. ALL BRAKE LINES HAVE TO BE REPLACED. BRAKE ROTORS A...

Oct 25, 2012 Service Brakes 113,375 mi

SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE AS APPROACHING TRAFFIC LIGHT. PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO DOWNSHIFT AND PULL INTO EMPTY LANE. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO MECHANIC. BRAKE LINE WAS SO BADLY CORRODED IT BROKE AND ALL BRAKE FLUID HAD BEEN LOST. ALL BRAKE LINES HAVE TO BE REPLACED. BRAKE ROTORS A...

Oct 18, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,711 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID BEING CRASHED INTO BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTI...

Oct 18, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,711 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID BEING CRASHED INTO BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTI...

Oct 17, 2012 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE AROUND THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. AS THE BRAKE WAS BEING DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING BRAKE FLUIDS TO LEAK OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THERE...

Oct 17, 2012 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE AROUND THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. AS THE BRAKE WAS BEING DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING BRAKE FLUIDS TO LEAK OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THERE...

Oct 15, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 113,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKES TO STOP AND PULL INTO MY DRIVE WAY THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE MADE CONTACT WITH MY GARAGE DOOR AND IT WAS DAMAGED IN THE INCIDENT. THIS INCIDENT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE TO ME. ...

Oct 15, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 113,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKES TO STOP AND PULL INTO MY DRIVE WAY THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE MADE CONTACT WITH MY GARAGE DOOR AND IT WAS DAMAGED IN THE INCIDENT. THIS INCIDENT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE TO ME. ...

Oct 6, 2012 Service Brakes 153,559 mi

TO START OFF, MY BRAKE LINE ARE SEVERELY CORRODED AS THE WAS A NEW ENGLAND TRUCK FOR THE FIRST 8 YEARS OF ITS LIFE. AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT, I WENT TO DRIVE MY TRUCK YESTERDAY. UPON STARTING IT, I RECEIVED THE MESSAGE "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM" ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION SCREEN. I ALSO NOTICED THE BRAKE ...

Oct 6, 2012 Service Brakes 153,559 mi

TO START OFF, MY BRAKE LINE ARE SEVERELY CORRODED AS THE WAS A NEW ENGLAND TRUCK FOR THE FIRST 8 YEARS OF ITS LIFE. AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT, I WENT TO DRIVE MY TRUCK YESTERDAY. UPON STARTING IT, I RECEIVED THE MESSAGE "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM" ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION SCREEN. I ALSO NOTICED THE BRAKE ...

Sep 26, 2012 Tires 122,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL TIRES, SIZE: TA 245/75/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VE...

Sep 26, 2012 Tires 122,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL TIRES, SIZE: TA 245/75/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VE...

Sep 24, 2012 Service Brakes 70,101 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION. 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH 70,100 MILES MY 15 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A SHOPPING CENTER WITH HIS DAD IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP AND VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. NO DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND NO ...

Sep 24, 2012 Service Brakes 70,101 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WHEN ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN...

Sep 24, 2012 Service Brakes 69,676 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65MPH) AND THE FRONT RIGHT STEEL BRAKE LINE BURST AND I LOST MOST OF MY BRAKE FLUID. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK FOR THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, I NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES AND TWO OF THE FUEL LINES WERE BADLY CORRODED. I TOW TRAILERS OFTEN AND ...

Sep 24, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 69,676 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65MPH) AND THE FRONT RIGHT STEEL BRAKE LINE BURST AND I LOST MOST OF MY BRAKE FLUID. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK FOR THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, I NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES AND TWO OF THE FUEL LINES WERE BADLY CORRODED. I TOW TRAILERS OFTEN AND ...

Sep 24, 2012 Service Brakes 70,101 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION. 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH 70,100 MILES MY 15 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A SHOPPING CENTER WITH HIS DAD IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP AND VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. NO DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND NO ...

Sep 24, 2012 Service Brakes 70,101 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WHEN ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN...

Sep 24, 2012 Service Brakes 69,676 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65MPH) AND THE FRONT RIGHT STEEL BRAKE LINE BURST AND I LOST MOST OF MY BRAKE FLUID. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK FOR THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, I NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES AND TWO OF THE FUEL LINES WERE BADLY CORRODED. I TOW TRAILERS OFTEN AND ...

Sep 24, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 69,676 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65MPH) AND THE FRONT RIGHT STEEL BRAKE LINE BURST AND I LOST MOST OF MY BRAKE FLUID. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK FOR THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, I NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES AND TWO OF THE FUEL LINES WERE BADLY CORRODED. I TOW TRAILERS OFTEN AND ...

Sep 18, 2012 Service Brakes Fire 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AS VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSED BRAKE...

Sep 18, 2012 Service Brakes Fire 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AS VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSED BRAKE...

Sep 7, 2012 Service Brakes 92,455 mi

WHILE BACKING-UP TO UNLOAD A 24 FT BOAT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. STOPPED VEHICLE BY APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO CHEVROLET DEALER. COST $1836.15 TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES, PLUS $85 FOR TOW. *TR

Sep 7, 2012 Service Brakes 92,455 mi

WHILE BACKING-UP TO UNLOAD A 24 FT BOAT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. STOPPED VEHICLE BY APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO CHEVROLET DEALER. COST $1836.15 TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES, PLUS $85 FOR TOW. *TR

Aug 27, 2012 Air Bags Crash 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CAUS...

Aug 27, 2012 Air Bags Crash 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CAUS...

Aug 25, 2012 Service Brakes 105,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME THURS. AUG 23, 2012 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN I HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE. I DROVE THE TRUCK HOME WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING POWER. WHILE AT HOME I INSPECTED THE TRUCK, AND FOUND A PUD...

Aug 25, 2012 Service Brakes 105,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME THURS. AUG 23, 2012 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN I HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE. I DROVE THE TRUCK HOME WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING POWER. WHILE AT HOME I INSPECTED THE TRUCK, AND FOUND A PUD...

Aug 21, 2012 Service Brakes 32,680 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURE FROM THE ABS MODULE TO REAR OF THE TRUCK. THE BRAKE LINE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND I CAN SEE BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING OFF THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I BELIEVE IT RUPTURE IN MY DRIVEWAY RETURNING FROM A TRIP WITH MY CAMPER ATTACHED TO THE BED. *TR

Aug 21, 2012 Service Brakes 32,680 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURE FROM THE ABS MODULE TO REAR OF THE TRUCK. THE BRAKE LINE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND I CAN SEE BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING OFF THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I BELIEVE IT RUPTURE IN MY DRIVEWAY RETURNING FROM A TRIP WITH MY CAMPER ATTACHED TO THE BED. *TR

Aug 20, 2012 Service Brakes 96,700 mi

DURING REPAIR, ALL BRAKE LINES APPEAR TO BE CORRODED TO THE POINT OF BREAKING. APPROXIMATE COST OF REPAIR IS $1300.00. DEALER STATED HE IS REPAIRING MANY EARLY 2000 CHEVROLET PICKUPS FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 20, 2012 Service Brakes 96,700 mi

DURING REPAIR, ALL BRAKE LINES APPEAR TO BE CORRODED TO THE POINT OF BREAKING. APPROXIMATE COST OF REPAIR IS $1300.00. DEALER STATED HE IS REPAIRING MANY EARLY 2000 CHEVROLET PICKUPS FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

ON EXCEPTIONALLY WARM DAYS AND THE VEHICLE IS IN NORMAL OPERATING TEMP. THE VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM WILL LOOSE ITS PRIME WHILE PARKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM LOSING ITS PRIME. DURING THE TIME WHILE PUSHING DOWN ON THE P...

Aug 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

ON EXCEPTIONALLY WARM DAYS AND THE VEHICLE IS IN NORMAL OPERATING TEMP. THE VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM WILL LOOSE ITS PRIME WHILE PARKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM LOSING ITS PRIME. DURING THE TIME WHILE PUSHING DOWN ON THE P...

Aug 13, 2012 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND TWO OF THE BRAKE LINES WE...

Aug 13, 2012 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND TWO OF THE BRAKE LINES WE...

Aug 12, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 107,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I BACKED INTO A TREE BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP. BENT MY BUMPER INTO THE FENDER. UPON INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE METAL BRAKE TUBE UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE REAR HAD FAILED AND ALL THE BRAKE FLUID DRAINED...

Aug 12, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 107,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I BACKED INTO A TREE BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP. BENT MY BUMPER INTO THE FENDER. UPON INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE METAL BRAKE TUBE UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE REAR HAD FAILED AND ALL THE BRAKE FLUID DRAINED...

Aug 10, 2012 Service Brakes 79,885 mi

ON 6/28/2012, ENCOUNTERED NO BRAKING CONDITION WHILE DRIVING AT 25-40 MPH. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO CHEVY DEALER WHO DISCOVERED ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES WAS HEAVILY RUSTED AND HAD BURST. NEW LINE INSTALLED. ON 8/10/2012 SAME CONDITION OCCURRED TO ANOTHER BRAKELINE. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND ALL LINES HEAV...

Aug 10, 2012 Service Brakes 79,885 mi

ON 6/28/2012, ENCOUNTERED NO BRAKING CONDITION WHILE DRIVING AT 25-40 MPH. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO CHEVY DEALER WHO DISCOVERED ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES WAS HEAVILY RUSTED AND HAD BURST. NEW LINE INSTALLED. ON 8/10/2012 SAME CONDITION OCCURRED TO ANOTHER BRAKELINE. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND ALL LINES HEAV...

Aug 4, 2012 Service Brakes 166,100 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING AND WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKE, MY FOOT WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO BRAKE APPLICATION, I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE AND PUT THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE LOWEST GEAR TO SLOW AND STOP THE TRUCK. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO...

Aug 4, 2012 Service Brakes 166,100 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING AND WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKE, MY FOOT WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO BRAKE APPLICATION, I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE AND PUT THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE LOWEST GEAR TO SLOW AND STOP THE TRUCK. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO...

Jul 31, 2012 Service Brakes 81,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON A LOCAL 2-LANE HIGHWAY, HIT THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN FOR A CAR THAT MOVED INTO MY LANE, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST REAR-ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET A RECALL? DOES A PEDESTRIAN IN A CROSSWALK NEED TO GET KILLED BEFORE SO...

Jul 31, 2012 Service Brakes 81,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON A LOCAL 2-LANE HIGHWAY, HIT THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN FOR A CAR THAT MOVED INTO MY LANE, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST REAR-ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET A RECALL? DOES A PEDESTRIAN IN A CROSSWALK NEED TO GET KILLED BEFORE SO...

Jul 30, 2012 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

IN DRIVEWAY PUT FOOT ON BRAKE AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. FOUND REAR BRAKE LINE HAS LEAK IN SECTION BEHIND FUEL TANK. INSPECTED OTHER FOUR LINES GOING INTO ABS UNIT AND FOUND THOSE LINES RUSTED BADLY ALSO. NOTED UNDERCARRIAGE HAS LOTS OF RUST EVERYWHERE. FUEL LINES ALSO VERY RUSTED. *TR

Jul 30, 2012 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

IN DRIVEWAY PUT FOOT ON BRAKE AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. FOUND REAR BRAKE LINE HAS LEAK IN SECTION BEHIND FUEL TANK. INSPECTED OTHER FOUR LINES GOING INTO ABS UNIT AND FOUND THOSE LINES RUSTED BADLY ALSO. NOTED UNDERCARRIAGE HAS LOTS OF RUST EVERYWHERE. FUEL LINES ALSO VERY RUSTED. *TR

Jul 27, 2012 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

EVERYTHING RELATED TO MY TRUCK'S BRAKES SEEMED TO BE WORKING FINE. I HAD JUST DRIVEN THE TRUCK ~100 HIGHWAY MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER REACHING MY DESTINATION, I BACKED MY TRUCK UP AND HITCHED MY BOAT TRAILER TO IT. THE TRUCK BRAKES WORKED FINE AS I MANEUVERED THE TRUCK TO ALIGN IT WITH THE TRAIL...

Jul 27, 2012 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

EVERYTHING RELATED TO MY TRUCK'S BRAKES SEEMED TO BE WORKING FINE. I HAD JUST DRIVEN THE TRUCK ~100 HIGHWAY MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER REACHING MY DESTINATION, I BACKED MY TRUCK UP AND HITCHED MY BOAT TRAILER TO IT. THE TRUCK BRAKES WORKED FINE AS I MANEUVERED THE TRUCK TO ALIGN IT WITH THE TRAIL...

Jul 21, 2012 Service Brakes 69,680 mi

WENT TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND HAD BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM A FAILED RUSTY LINE. MOST LINES HAD MAJOR CORROSION JUST BEHIND THE ENGINE AND ABOVE THE GAS TANK. GETTING ESTIMATE TO FIX NOW...WON'T BE CHEAP AS I UNDERSTAND IT REQUIRES CUSTOM BENDING ...

Jul 21, 2012 Service Brakes 69,680 mi

WENT TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND HAD BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM A FAILED RUSTY LINE. MOST LINES HAD MAJOR CORROSION JUST BEHIND THE ENGINE AND ABOVE THE GAS TANK. GETTING ESTIMATE TO FIX NOW...WON'T BE CHEAP AS I UNDERSTAND IT REQUIRES CUSTOM BENDING ...

Jul 15, 2012 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

ON MY WAY HOME FROM A FAMILY VACATION IN OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND, WHILE GETTING OFF RT1 IN DELAWARE I SAW THAT THE LIGHT WAS RED, APPLIED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP AT SAID RED LIGHT WHEN THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE. PULLED OVER AND HAD MY SON IN LAW LOOK UNDER THE TR...

Jul 15, 2012 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

ON MY WAY HOME FROM A FAMILY VACATION IN OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND, WHILE GETTING OFF RT1 IN DELAWARE I SAW THAT THE LIGHT WAS RED, APPLIED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP AT SAID RED LIGHT WHEN THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE. PULLED OVER AND HAD MY SON IN LAW LOOK UNDER THE TR...

Jul 14, 2012 Service Brakes 90,340 mi

BRAKE LINE BROKE WHILE BRAKING FOR TURN. LINE BROKE THAT SUPPLIED DRIVERS FRONT BRAKE. HOLE IN BEND BEFORE FLEXIBLE LINE TO CALIPER. NOTICED ALL FRONT BRAKE LINES VERY RUSTED THOSE EVEN GOING TO THE MASTER CYL. NOT DROVE THAT OFTEN DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, NOT FROM SALT. *TR

Jul 14, 2012 Service Brakes 90,340 mi

BRAKE LINE BROKE WHILE BRAKING FOR TURN. LINE BROKE THAT SUPPLIED DRIVERS FRONT BRAKE. HOLE IN BEND BEFORE FLEXIBLE LINE TO CALIPER. NOTICED ALL FRONT BRAKE LINES VERY RUSTED THOSE EVEN GOING TO THE MASTER CYL. NOT DROVE THAT OFTEN DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, NOT FROM SALT. *TR

Jun 30, 2012 Service Brakes 82,000 mi

PUT THE BRAKES ON IN TOWN OF GREENVILLE AND THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO FLOOR. REAR BRAKE LINE BLEW OVER THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. *TR

Jun 30, 2012 Service Brakes 82,000 mi

PUT THE BRAKES ON IN TOWN OF GREENVILLE AND THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO FLOOR. REAR BRAKE LINE BLEW OVER THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. *TR

Jun 18, 2012 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

METAL BRAKE LINE BURST DUE TO CORROSION. WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ONCE HOME, I FOUND THAT A BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ALONG THE DRIVERS SIDE FRAME HAD BURST. *TR

Jun 18, 2012 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

METAL BRAKE LINE BURST DUE TO CORROSION. WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ONCE HOME, I FOUND THAT A BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ALONG THE DRIVERS SIDE FRAME HAD BURST. *TR

Jun 3, 2012 Service Brakes 7,600,040 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO GO GET LUNCH I WENT TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC AND MY PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THANK GOD I DIDN'T HIT ANYONE. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED HOME AND I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE TRUCK. WHEN I CLIMBED UNDER I NOTICED THE LINES WERE CORRODED AND ONE OF THE HAD RUPTURED. AF...

Jun 3, 2012 Service Brakes 7,600,040 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO GO GET LUNCH I WENT TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC AND MY PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THANK GOD I DIDN'T HIT ANYONE. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED HOME AND I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE TRUCK. WHEN I CLIMBED UNDER I NOTICED THE LINES WERE CORRODED AND ONE OF THE HAD RUPTURED. AF...

May 30, 2012 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE PEDAL UNTIL IT WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESPOND. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND...

May 30, 2012 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE PEDAL UNTIL IT WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESPOND. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND...

May 29, 2012 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINE TO REAR OF TRUCK RUSTED THROUGH, WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT & SYSTEM COULD NOT GENERATE SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE QUICKLY. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS RELATIVELY LIGHT AND I HAD A SIGNIFICANT GAP IN FRONT OF ME. THE BRAKES FUNCTIONED NORMALLY SEVERAL TIMES PRIO...

May 29, 2012 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINE TO REAR OF TRUCK RUSTED THROUGH, WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT & SYSTEM COULD NOT GENERATE SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE QUICKLY. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS RELATIVELY LIGHT AND I HAD A SIGNIFICANT GAP IN FRONT OF ME. THE BRAKES FUNCTIONED NORMALLY SEVERAL TIMES PRIO...

Apr 30, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A DEER IN THE ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL.THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OFF THE ROAD AND OVER A DITCH IN ORD...

Apr 30, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A DEER IN THE ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL.THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OFF THE ROAD AND OVER A DITCH IN ORD...

Apr 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPLIED THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN T...

Apr 25, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPLIED THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN T...

Apr 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPLIED THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN T...

Apr 25, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPLIED THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN T...

Apr 20, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,100 mi

COMMING TO A STOP LIGHT I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND WHEN I WENT TO COME TO A FINAL STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND I ROLLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I HAVE OWNED A LOT OF CARS AND NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I HAD THIS HAPPEN EVEN IN THE OLDEST OF CARS OR TRUCKS, BEFORE THIS WITH ONLY 20000.0...

Apr 20, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,100 mi

COMMING TO A STOP LIGHT I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND WHEN I WENT TO COME TO A FINAL STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND I ROLLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I HAVE OWNED A LOT OF CARS AND NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I HAD THIS HAPPEN EVEN IN THE OLDEST OF CARS OR TRUCKS, BEFORE THIS WITH ONLY 20000.0...

Apr 18, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,682 mi

BRAKE LINING HAS PREMATURE RUST, IN WHICH, CAUSED IT TO LEAK AND FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. I WAS THE FOURTH VEHICLE TO PULL UP TO A RED LIGHT, WHEN I NOTICED THAT I DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKES. THE SPEED LIMIT IS 45 MPH AT THIS ROAD LOCATION AND I WAS TRYING TO SLOW MY ACCELERATION TO COME TO A STOP. ...

Apr 18, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,682 mi

BRAKE LINING HAS PREMATURE RUST, IN WHICH, CAUSED IT TO LEAK AND FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. I WAS THE FOURTH VEHICLE TO PULL UP TO A RED LIGHT, WHEN I NOTICED THAT I DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKES. THE SPEED LIMIT IS 45 MPH AT THIS ROAD LOCATION AND I WAS TRYING TO SLOW MY ACCELERATION TO COME TO A STOP. ...

Apr 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, I.E., WERE OPERATING PERFECTLY FINE UP UNTIL THE FAILURE AND NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO OUR DEALERSHIP; ALL BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF ALMOST $1500. REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON TRUCK THROUGHOUT ITS LIFE BY THE SAME DEALERSHIP. ...

Apr 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, I.E., WERE OPERATING PERFECTLY FINE UP UNTIL THE FAILURE AND NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO OUR DEALERSHIP; ALL BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF ALMOST $1500. REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON TRUCK THROUGHOUT ITS LIFE BY THE SAME DEALERSHIP. ...

Mar 31, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

BRAKE LINES ROTTED OUT. *JS

Mar 31, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

BRAKE LINES ROTTED OUT. *JS

Mar 20, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

I FILED A COMPLAINT IN 2009 WITH THE NHTSA AND HAVE YET TO HEAR ANYTHING FROM THE AGENCY REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. IN THE SAME YEAR AS THE COMPLAINT, I HAD MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACE A SECTION OF BRAKE LINE BY THE ABS MODULE THAT HAD FAILED DUE TO EXTREME CORROSION. THIS PA...

Mar 20, 2012 Parking Brake 75,000 mi

I FILED A COMPLAINT IN 2009 WITH THE NHTSA AND HAVE YET TO HEAR ANYTHING FROM THE AGENCY REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. IN THE SAME YEAR AS THE COMPLAINT, I HAD MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACE A SECTION OF BRAKE LINE BY THE ABS MODULE THAT HAD FAILED DUE TO EXTREME CORROSION. THIS PA...

Mar 20, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

I FILED A COMPLAINT IN 2009 WITH THE NHTSA AND HAVE YET TO HEAR ANYTHING FROM THE AGENCY REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. IN THE SAME YEAR AS THE COMPLAINT, I HAD MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACE A SECTION OF BRAKE LINE BY THE ABS MODULE THAT HAD FAILED DUE TO EXTREME CORROSION. THIS PA...

Mar 20, 2012 Parking Brake 75,000 mi

I FILED A COMPLAINT IN 2009 WITH THE NHTSA AND HAVE YET TO HEAR ANYTHING FROM THE AGENCY REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. IN THE SAME YEAR AS THE COMPLAINT, I HAD MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACE A SECTION OF BRAKE LINE BY THE ABS MODULE THAT HAD FAILED DUE TO EXTREME CORROSION. THIS PA...

Mar 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, FUEL STRAPS AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WA...

Mar 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, FUEL STRAPS AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WA...

Mar 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, FUEL STRAPS AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WA...

Mar 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, FUEL STRAPS AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WA...

Mar 11, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,246 mi

BRAKE LINE TO REAR END BURST CAUSING MY TRUCK TO BE UNABLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. FORTUNATELY, NO CARS WERE COMING THE OTHER WAY. *TR *JS

Mar 11, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,246 mi

BRAKE LINE TO REAR END BURST CAUSING MY TRUCK TO BE UNABLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. FORTUNATELY, NO CARS WERE COMING THE OTHER WAY. *TR *JS

Mar 6, 2012 Tires 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER SILENT ARMOR TIRES, LINE SIZE: LT265/75/R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SID...

Mar 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCK HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A COMMON AND RECURRENT PROBLEM. EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK, AND ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR, THEY CAN BE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. A FEW MINUTES OF WEB SEARCHING ON THIS TOPIC PRODUCED A NUMBER OF RESULTS AND MY CONCLUSION IS THE ISSUE IS COMMON. THE O...

Mar 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCK HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A COMMON AND RECURRENT PROBLEM. EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK, AND ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR, THEY CAN BE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. A FEW MINUTES OF WEB SEARCHING ON THIS TOPIC PRODUCED A NUMBER OF RESULTS AND MY CONCLUSION IS THE ISSUE IS COMMON. THE O...

Mar 6, 2012 Tires 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER SILENT ARMOR TIRES, LINE SIZE: LT265/75/R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SID...

Mar 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCK HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A COMMON AND RECURRENT PROBLEM. EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK, AND ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR, THEY CAN BE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. A FEW MINUTES OF WEB SEARCHING ON THIS TOPIC PRODUCED A NUMBER OF RESULTS AND MY CONCLUSION IS THE ISSUE IS COMMON. THE O...

Mar 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCK HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A COMMON AND RECURRENT PROBLEM. EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK, AND ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR, THEY CAN BE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. A FEW MINUTES OF WEB SEARCHING ON THIS TOPIC PRODUCED A NUMBER OF RESULTS AND MY CONCLUSION IS THE ISSUE IS COMMON. THE O...

Mar 1, 2012 Electrical System 130,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER NEVER GOES BELOW 20MPH EVEN SETTING STILL AND WHEN I'M MOVING IT READS 90 PLUS EVEN IF I'M GOING 40 MPH. WHEN THE TRUCK IS TURNED OFF IT STILL READS 20 MPH. *TR

Mar 1, 2012 Electrical System 130,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER NEVER GOES BELOW 20MPH EVEN SETTING STILL AND WHEN I'M MOVING IT READS 90 PLUS EVEN IF I'M GOING 40 MPH. WHEN THE TRUCK IS TURNED OFF IT STILL READS 20 MPH. *TR

Feb 19, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 125,000 mi

FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE. *TR

Feb 19, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 125,000 mi

FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE. *TR

Feb 17, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES AND LEAKING EXHAUST AROUND HEAD GASKET. *TR

Feb 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES AND LEAKING EXHAUST AROUND HEAD GASKET. *TR

Feb 17, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES AND LEAKING EXHAUST AROUND HEAD GASKET. *TR

Feb 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES AND LEAKING EXHAUST AROUND HEAD GASKET. *TR

Feb 1, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,000 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD TRUCK BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN LEAVING GARAGE.....UNDER VEHICLE FOUND BRAKE FLUID PUDDLE....UPON INSPECTION FOUND SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING.....YEAR PRIOR HAD SAME ISSUE WITH A DIFFERENT LINE, SO CHANGED OUT LINE. EVEN CHANGED A RUSTED LINE THAT WASN'T LEA...

Feb 1, 2012 Structure 51,000 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD TRUCK BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN LEAVING GARAGE.....UNDER VEHICLE FOUND BRAKE FLUID PUDDLE....UPON INSPECTION FOUND SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING.....YEAR PRIOR HAD SAME ISSUE WITH A DIFFERENT LINE, SO CHANGED OUT LINE. EVEN CHANGED A RUSTED LINE THAT WASN'T LEA...

Feb 1, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD TRUCK BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN LEAVING GARAGE.....UNDER VEHICLE FOUND BRAKE FLUID PUDDLE....UPON INSPECTION FOUND SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING.....YEAR PRIOR HAD SAME ISSUE WITH A DIFFERENT LINE, SO CHANGED OUT LINE. EVEN CHANGED A RUSTED LINE THAT WASN'T LEA...

Feb 1, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,000 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD TRUCK BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN LEAVING GARAGE.....UNDER VEHICLE FOUND BRAKE FLUID PUDDLE....UPON INSPECTION FOUND SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING.....YEAR PRIOR HAD SAME ISSUE WITH A DIFFERENT LINE, SO CHANGED OUT LINE. EVEN CHANGED A RUSTED LINE THAT WASN'T LEA...

Feb 1, 2012 Structure 51,000 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD TRUCK BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN LEAVING GARAGE.....UNDER VEHICLE FOUND BRAKE FLUID PUDDLE....UPON INSPECTION FOUND SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING.....YEAR PRIOR HAD SAME ISSUE WITH A DIFFERENT LINE, SO CHANGED OUT LINE. EVEN CHANGED A RUSTED LINE THAT WASN'T LEA...

Feb 1, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD TRUCK BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN LEAVING GARAGE.....UNDER VEHICLE FOUND BRAKE FLUID PUDDLE....UPON INSPECTION FOUND SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING.....YEAR PRIOR HAD SAME ISSUE WITH A DIFFERENT LINE, SO CHANGED OUT LINE. EVEN CHANGED A RUSTED LINE THAT WASN'T LEA...

Jan 26, 2012 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

SEAT BELTS ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS, BUT DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER BELTS. *TR

Jan 26, 2012 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

SEAT BELTS ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS, BUT DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER BELTS. *TR

Jan 22, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,683 mi

CAME HOME FROM GETTING FUEL, BACKED UP TO ATTACH TRAILER BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, INSPECTED AND FOUND STEEL BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. *TR

Jan 22, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,683 mi

CAME HOME FROM GETTING FUEL, BACKED UP TO ATTACH TRAILER BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, INSPECTED AND FOUND STEEL BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. *TR

Jan 18, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 209,000 mi

IN LATE DEC MY DIESEL FUEL RETURN LINE ROTTED OUT FROM RUST, AND WAS LEAKING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED AT IDLE. I DIDN'T NOTICE IT UNTIL I STOPPED TO RE-FUEL AND REALIZED FUEL WAS DRIPPING FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. I WAS ON TRAVEL FOR CHRISTMAS, ABOUT 500 MIL...

Jan 18, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 209,000 mi

IN LATE DEC MY DIESEL FUEL RETURN LINE ROTTED OUT FROM RUST, AND WAS LEAKING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED AT IDLE. I DIDN'T NOTICE IT UNTIL I STOPPED TO RE-FUEL AND REALIZED FUEL WAS DRIPPING FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. I WAS ON TRAVEL FOR CHRISTMAS, ABOUT 500 MIL...

Jan 18, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 209,000 mi

IN LATE DEC MY DIESEL FUEL RETURN LINE ROTTED OUT FROM RUST, AND WAS LEAKING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED AT IDLE. I DIDN'T NOTICE IT UNTIL I STOPPED TO RE-FUEL AND REALIZED FUEL WAS DRIPPING FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. I WAS ON TRAVEL FOR CHRISTMAS, ABOUT 500 MIL...

Jan 18, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 209,000 mi

IN LATE DEC MY DIESEL FUEL RETURN LINE ROTTED OUT FROM RUST, AND WAS LEAKING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED AT IDLE. I DIDN'T NOTICE IT UNTIL I STOPPED TO RE-FUEL AND REALIZED FUEL WAS DRIPPING FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. I WAS ON TRAVEL FOR CHRISTMAS, ABOUT 500 MIL...

Jan 11, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

RECENTLY I HAD A CLOSE CALL WITH MY 2003 2500HD SILVERADO. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP BUT THE PEDAL JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR. I QUICKLY DOWNSHIFTED TO 2ND AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO ASSIST IN GETTING THE TRUCK STOPPED. I NARROWLY MISSED CAUSING A SERIOUS ...

Jan 11, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

RECENTLY I HAD A CLOSE CALL WITH MY 2003 2500HD SILVERADO. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP BUT THE PEDAL JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR. I QUICKLY DOWNSHIFTED TO 2ND AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO ASSIST IN GETTING THE TRUCK STOPPED. I NARROWLY MISSED CAUSING A SERIOUS ...

Jan 6, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,600 mi

WENT OUT TO THE TRUCK, STARTED IT AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ALONG WITH A WARNING BEEP INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. NO SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THIS WAS GIVEN, WHICH IS VERY SCARY AS I COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, UPON INSPECTION (WORD...

Jan 6, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,600 mi

WENT OUT TO THE TRUCK, STARTED IT AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ALONG WITH A WARNING BEEP INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. NO SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THIS WAS GIVEN, WHICH IS VERY SCARY AS I COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, UPON INSPECTION (WORD...

Dec 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUELING MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD PICKUP I NOTICED FUEL SPILLING OUT WHEN I TOOK THE SCREWDRIVER TO REMOVE THE CLAMP I NOTICE THE FILLER NECK WAS RUSTED THRU AND THE RUBBER HOSE WAS JUST FLOATING. NOW I CALLED CHEVROLET PARTS DEPARTMENT AND THIS IS GOING TO COST ME $400.00 FOR THE PART BECAUSE ...

Dec 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUELING MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD PICKUP I NOTICED FUEL SPILLING OUT WHEN I TOOK THE SCREWDRIVER TO REMOVE THE CLAMP I NOTICE THE FILLER NECK WAS RUSTED THRU AND THE RUBBER HOSE WAS JUST FLOATING. NOW I CALLED CHEVROLET PARTS DEPARTMENT AND THIS IS GOING TO COST ME $400.00 FOR THE PART BECAUSE ...

Dec 16, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY INCREASES, DECREASE OR WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. OIL GAUGE FLUCTUATES ALSO THE HEATER RESISTORS BURNED UP. *TR

Dec 16, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY INCREASES, DECREASE OR WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. OIL GAUGE FLUCTUATES ALSO THE HEATER RESISTORS BURNED UP. *TR

Dec 16, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY INCREASES, DECREASE OR WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. OIL GAUGE FLUCTUATES ALSO THE HEATER RESISTORS BURNED UP. *TR

Dec 16, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY INCREASES, DECREASE OR WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. OIL GAUGE FLUCTUATES ALSO THE HEATER RESISTORS BURNED UP. *TR

Dec 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,986 mi

THE HEADS OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS TO THE CYLINDER HEADS ARE BREAKING OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK. *TR

Dec 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,986 mi

THE HEADS OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS TO THE CYLINDER HEADS ARE BREAKING OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK. *TR

Dec 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,500 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES BROKE WHILE DRIVING. FIRST TIME HAD TO STOP SUDDEN ALMOST HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME,REPLACED ONE LINE, NO REPLACEMENT LINES AVAILABLE AT THE TIME . SECOND TIME WAS THIS MORNING 12/6/11 PUT BRAKES ON TO AVOID ANIMAL DIFFERENT LINE RUPTURED . GETTING TIRED OF IT . ...

Dec 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,500 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES BROKE WHILE DRIVING. FIRST TIME HAD TO STOP SUDDEN ALMOST HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME,REPLACED ONE LINE, NO REPLACEMENT LINES AVAILABLE AT THE TIME . SECOND TIME WAS THIS MORNING 12/6/11 PUT BRAKES ON TO AVOID ANIMAL DIFFERENT LINE RUPTURED . GETTING TIRED OF IT . ...

Dec 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 44,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-95 AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED TO AVOID ROAD WAY DEBRIS. WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PUMPING DIDN'T HELP ALTHOUGH THE TRUCK DID SLOW DOWN BEFORE HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. MY TRUCK SUSTAINED...

Dec 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 44,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-95 AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED TO AVOID ROAD WAY DEBRIS. WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PUMPING DIDN'T HELP ALTHOUGH THE TRUCK DID SLOW DOWN BEFORE HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. MY TRUCK SUSTAINED...

Nov 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

I'M CURRENTLY REPLACING MORE BRAKE LINES AS THEY HAVE FAILED AND STARTED TO LEAK. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPEN WAS IN 2009 WHERE MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AFTER MAKING A SUDDEN STOP TO AVOID HITTING A DEER. IT BLEW OUT A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. I'VE REPLACED THE ROTORS IN 2009 CAUSE THEY WERE ALL ...

Nov 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

I'M CURRENTLY REPLACING MORE BRAKE LINES AS THEY HAVE FAILED AND STARTED TO LEAK. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPEN WAS IN 2009 WHERE MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AFTER MAKING A SUDDEN STOP TO AVOID HITTING A DEER. IT BLEW OUT A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. I'VE REPLACED THE ROTORS IN 2009 CAUSE THEY WERE ALL ...

Nov 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,075 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ON THE FLOOR. I WAS TRAVELING SLOW ENOUGH THAT I WAS ABLE TO AVOID ANY COLLISIONS. UPON INSPECTION UNDER THE HOOD MY HUSBAND FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID AND IT MUST HAVE BLOWN A LINE. WE ADDED BRAKE FLUID AND GOT IT HOME. UPON FURT...

Nov 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,075 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ON THE FLOOR. I WAS TRAVELING SLOW ENOUGH THAT I WAS ABLE TO AVOID ANY COLLISIONS. UPON INSPECTION UNDER THE HOOD MY HUSBAND FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID AND IT MUST HAVE BLOWN A LINE. WE ADDED BRAKE FLUID AND GOT IT HOME. UPON FURT...

Nov 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

AT SPEEDS AT OR BELOW 10 MPH THE ABS COMES ON IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER CAUSING LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO GO INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR HITTING THE CAR AHEAD. THE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. *TR

Nov 1, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO FAILED TO RETAIN ITS PASSENGER. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES A...

Nov 1, 2011 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO FAILED TO RETAIN ITS PASSENGER. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES A...

Nov 1, 2011 Electrical System 97,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN NOVEMBER IN 2007, I HAD THE TRUCK APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AND THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED BOUNCING AROUND AND IN ABOUT A WEEK LATER IT STUCK AT 117 MPH AND HAS NOT MOVED SINCE. THEN AT ABOUT 110,000 MILES THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD GO OUT, ALL THE GAUGES AND THE ODOMETER, THE ...

Nov 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

AT SPEEDS AT OR BELOW 10 MPH THE ABS COMES ON IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER CAUSING LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO GO INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR HITTING THE CAR AHEAD. THE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. *TR

Nov 1, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO FAILED TO RETAIN ITS PASSENGER. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES A...

Nov 1, 2011 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO FAILED TO RETAIN ITS PASSENGER. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES A...

Nov 1, 2011 Electrical System 97,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN NOVEMBER IN 2007, I HAD THE TRUCK APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AND THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED BOUNCING AROUND AND IN ABOUT A WEEK LATER IT STUCK AT 117 MPH AND HAS NOT MOVED SINCE. THEN AT ABOUT 110,000 MILES THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD GO OUT, ALL THE GAUGES AND THE ODOMETER, THE ...

Oct 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,254 mi

BRAKE LINES IN MY CHEVROLET 2500HD 2003 BURST. THE AMOUNT OF RUST IS VERY EXCESSIVE. THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE IS ASTOUNDING. *TR

Oct 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,254 mi

BRAKE LINES IN MY CHEVROLET 2500HD 2003 BURST. THE AMOUNT OF RUST IS VERY EXCESSIVE. THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE IS ASTOUNDING. *TR

Oct 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING TO ATTACH A SINGLE AXLE TRAILER, TRYING TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKES. FINDING A RUSTED BRAKE LINE HAD BROKEN. *TR

Oct 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING TO ATTACH A SINGLE AXLE TRAILER, TRYING TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKES. FINDING A RUSTED BRAKE LINE HAD BROKEN. *TR

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL HUMMING AND RUBBING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AFTER INSPECTIN...

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,800 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO 2500 HD WITH ONLY 55K MILES ON IT DID NOT PASS A RECENT SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES. THE TRUCK GETS VERY LITTLE USE AND I FIND THIS TO BE VERY DISTURBING THAT BRAKE LINES ARE FAILING WITHOUT WARNING. HAD I NOT GOTTEN AN INSPECTION I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED ...

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH INTO A PARKING LOT BUT WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND ONCE HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE...

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 142,310 mi

A STEEL BRAKE LINE LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE TIRE ON THE RADIATOR SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER BURST DUE TO RUST. MORE TO FOLLOW AFTER A COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *TT

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL HUMMING AND RUBBING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AFTER INSPECTIN...

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,800 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO 2500 HD WITH ONLY 55K MILES ON IT DID NOT PASS A RECENT SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES. THE TRUCK GETS VERY LITTLE USE AND I FIND THIS TO BE VERY DISTURBING THAT BRAKE LINES ARE FAILING WITHOUT WARNING. HAD I NOT GOTTEN AN INSPECTION I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED ...

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH INTO A PARKING LOT BUT WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND ONCE HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE...

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 142,310 mi

A STEEL BRAKE LINE LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE TIRE ON THE RADIATOR SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER BURST DUE TO RUST. MORE TO FOLLOW AFTER A COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *TT

Oct 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE DEFECT NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUOUSLY RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS ...

Oct 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE DEFECT NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUOUSLY RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS ...

Oct 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,871 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CORRODED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS ...

Oct 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,871 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CORRODED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS ...

Oct 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A EXHAUST LEAK THAT I FINALLY PINPOINTED TO BE BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT NEW BY ME AND HAS NEVER HAD ANY EXHAUST WORK DONE. NOW I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR DONE. APPARENTLY THIS SEEMS TO BE AN EXTENSIVE PROBLEM, WITH THESE BOLTS. T...

Oct 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND BEGAN EXTENDING ABRUPTLY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS IMMEDIATELY ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

Oct 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A EXHAUST LEAK THAT I FINALLY PINPOINTED TO BE BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT NEW BY ME AND HAS NEVER HAD ANY EXHAUST WORK DONE. NOW I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR DONE. APPARENTLY THIS SEEMS TO BE AN EXTENSIVE PROBLEM, WITH THESE BOLTS. T...

Oct 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND BEGAN EXTENDING ABRUPTLY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS IMMEDIATELY ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

Sep 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,747 mi

THE BRAKE LINE HAS RUSTED THROUGH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IN MORE THAN ONE PLACE. WHO HAS TO DIE BEFORE THIS IS RECALLED. *TT

Sep 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,747 mi

THE BRAKE LINE HAS RUSTED THROUGH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IN MORE THAN ONE PLACE. WHO HAS TO DIE BEFORE THIS IS RECALLED. *TT

Sep 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

CHEVY TRUCK HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AT ALL. GOT THE TRUCK HOME AND LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK. BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FOOT AREA. BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED. GOT TRUCK TO MECHANIC AND FOUND REAR BRAKE LINES HAD P...

Sep 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

CHEVY TRUCK HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AT ALL. GOT THE TRUCK HOME AND LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK. BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FOOT AREA. BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED. GOT TRUCK TO MECHANIC AND FOUND REAR BRAKE LINES HAD P...

Sep 21, 2011 Structure 71,080 mi

LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. FOUND SEVERLY ROTTED BRAKE LINE . THIS HAS ALSO OCCURRED 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES ATER FIRST ISSUE. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,080 mi

LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. FOUND SEVERLY ROTTED BRAKE LINE . THIS HAS ALSO OCCURRED 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES ATER FIRST ISSUE. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Structure 71,080 mi

LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. FOUND SEVERLY ROTTED BRAKE LINE . THIS HAS ALSO OCCURRED 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES ATER FIRST ISSUE. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,080 mi

LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. FOUND SEVERLY ROTTED BRAKE LINE . THIS HAS ALSO OCCURRED 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES ATER FIRST ISSUE. *TR

Sep 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE WAITING FOR FUEL PUMP. PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DURING FILL-UP, INSPECTED UNDER VEHICLE AND SAW FLUID DRIPPING FROM FRONT END. IDENTIFIED LIQUID AS BRAKE FLUID. REAR BRAKES STILL FUNCTIONED MINIMALLY. TOOK INTO MECHANIC. FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD...

Sep 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE WAITING FOR FUEL PUMP. PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DURING FILL-UP, INSPECTED UNDER VEHICLE AND SAW FLUID DRIPPING FROM FRONT END. IDENTIFIED LIQUID AS BRAKE FLUID. REAR BRAKES STILL FUNCTIONED MINIMALLY. TOOK INTO MECHANIC. FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD...

Sep 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE WAITING FOR FUEL PUMP. PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DURING FILL-UP, INSPECTED UNDER VEHICLE AND SAW FLUID DRIPPING FROM FRONT END. IDENTIFIED LIQUID AS BRAKE FLUID. REAR BRAKES STILL FUNCTIONED MINIMALLY. TOOK INTO MECHANIC. FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD...

Sep 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE WAITING FOR FUEL PUMP. PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DURING FILL-UP, INSPECTED UNDER VEHICLE AND SAW FLUID DRIPPING FROM FRONT END. IDENTIFIED LIQUID AS BRAKE FLUID. REAR BRAKES STILL FUNCTIONED MINIMALLY. TOOK INTO MECHANIC. FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD...

Sep 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY DECELERATE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Sep 14, 2011 Electrical System 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY DECELERATE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Sep 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY DECELERATE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Sep 14, 2011 Electrical System 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY DECELERATE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Sep 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THEY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO EXTEND TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO DOWN SHIFT AND APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES WHEN THEY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A MASSIVE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. TH...

Sep 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THEY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO EXTEND TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO DOWN SHIFT AND APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES WHEN THEY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A MASSIVE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. TH...

Sep 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,450 mi

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. PEDAL JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT COME ON UNTIL THE TRUCK WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE LINES SHOWS THAT THEY ARE RUSTED, ESPECIALLY AT THE POINTS WHERE THE CLIPS HOL...

Sep 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,450 mi

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. PEDAL JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT COME ON UNTIL THE TRUCK WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE LINES SHOWS THAT THEY ARE RUSTED, ESPECIALLY AT THE POINTS WHERE THE CLIPS HOL...

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN IT WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN IT WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,200 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED ON MY 2003 SILVERADO 2500 HD DUE TO BRAKE LINE CORROSION. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2002. LUCKILY, MY SON, WHO WAS DRIVING, HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND WAS ABLE TO RETURN SAFELY HOME. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER IN WINCHESTER, KEN...

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN IT WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN IT WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,200 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED ON MY 2003 SILVERADO 2500 HD DUE TO BRAKE LINE CORROSION. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2002. LUCKILY, MY SON, WHO WAS DRIVING, HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND WAS ABLE TO RETURN SAFELY HOME. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER IN WINCHESTER, KEN...

Sep 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINES ROTTED AND RUPTURED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. THE PEOPLE IN FRONT OF US WERE IN EXTREME DANGER OF BEING INJURED OR KILLED AS THEY SUDDENLY STOPPED DUE A TRAFFIC JAM. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR AS THE ROTTED BRAKE LINE RUPTURED SPILLING THE BRAKE FLU...

Sep 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

MOVING AT 30 MPH TOWARDS INTERSECTION WITH LIGHT , WENT TO SLOW DOWN AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ( NO BRAKE RESPONSE). APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE TRUCK SWERVED SIDEWAYS. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC COMING THE OTHER WAY. THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS NEAR MISS. SUDDEN FAILURE OF BRAKIN...

Sep 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINES ROTTED AND RUPTURED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. THE PEOPLE IN FRONT OF US WERE IN EXTREME DANGER OF BEING INJURED OR KILLED AS THEY SUDDENLY STOPPED DUE A TRAFFIC JAM. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR AS THE ROTTED BRAKE LINE RUPTURED SPILLING THE BRAKE FLU...

Sep 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

MOVING AT 30 MPH TOWARDS INTERSECTION WITH LIGHT , WENT TO SLOW DOWN AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ( NO BRAKE RESPONSE). APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE TRUCK SWERVED SIDEWAYS. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC COMING THE OTHER WAY. THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS NEAR MISS. SUDDEN FAILURE OF BRAKIN...

Sep 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STATED THAT IT FELL ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE BRAKE LINES ...

Sep 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STATED THAT IT FELL ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE BRAKE LINES ...

Aug 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 120,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO 2500HD. THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT DURING A NORMAL STOPS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL FARTHER THAN EXPECTED AND REQUIRES EXTRA PEDAL PRESSURE TO COMPLETE THE STOP. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED AND IT IS IN THE LEFT FRONT AND ACTIVES AT 3 MPH. IT GIVES NO LIGHTS...

Aug 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 120,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO 2500HD. THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT DURING A NORMAL STOPS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL FARTHER THAN EXPECTED AND REQUIRES EXTRA PEDAL PRESSURE TO COMPLETE THE STOP. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED AND IT IS IN THE LEFT FRONT AND ACTIVES AT 3 MPH. IT GIVES NO LIGHTS...

Aug 30, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 40,000 mi

CHRONIC FAILURE OF FUEL INJECTORS ON 2003 DURAMAX CHEVY TRUCK, DEAL HAS REPLACED INJECTORS THREE TIMES, NOW THEY ARE FAILING AGAIN AND WANT 5K TO FIX THEM. LAST FIX WAS 40,000 MILES AGO. HERE IS THE SHORT AND SKINNY. I WAS INFORMED (DURING AN INJECTOR SWAP IN MY TRUCK) THAT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF I...

Aug 30, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 40,000 mi

CHRONIC FAILURE OF FUEL INJECTORS ON 2003 DURAMAX CHEVY TRUCK, DEAL HAS REPLACED INJECTORS THREE TIMES, NOW THEY ARE FAILING AGAIN AND WANT 5K TO FIX THEM. LAST FIX WAS 40,000 MILES AGO. HERE IS THE SHORT AND SKINNY. I WAS INFORMED (DURING AN INJECTOR SWAP IN MY TRUCK) THAT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF I...

Aug 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 122,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD EXPERIENCED A MAJOR BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORRODED/RUSTED LINES. WHILE MAKING A HARD STOP IN TRAFFIC THE LINE RUPTURED, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE BRAKE LINE DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAB. MY BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE COMPLETELY ...

Aug 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 122,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD EXPERIENCED A MAJOR BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORRODED/RUSTED LINES. WHILE MAKING A HARD STOP IN TRAFFIC THE LINE RUPTURED, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE BRAKE LINE DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAB. MY BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE COMPLETELY ...

Aug 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO 2500HD BRAKE LINE FAILURE DO TO CORROSION IN LINES FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO REAR BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR

Aug 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO 2500HD BRAKE LINE FAILURE DO TO CORROSION IN LINES FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO REAR BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR

Aug 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other 71,186 mi

THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE BACKING UP IN MY DRIVEWAY. I STOPPED SO SUDDENLY THAT I THOUGHT I HIT SOMETHING. I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING AROUND THE WHEELS OR TRUCK. I GOT BACK IN THE TRUCK, STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESISTA...

Aug 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other 71,186 mi

THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE BACKING UP IN MY DRIVEWAY. I STOPPED SO SUDDENLY THAT I THOUGHT I HIT SOMETHING. I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING AROUND THE WHEELS OR TRUCK. I GOT BACK IN THE TRUCK, STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESISTA...

Aug 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,967 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD UPON ENGAGEMENT AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL AFTER THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STOPPING. THE CON...

Aug 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,967 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD UPON ENGAGEMENT AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL AFTER THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STOPPING. THE CON...

Aug 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

LEAVING WOODS GOING DOWN A HILL WITH A LOAD OF FIREWOOD IN BED. APPLIED BRAKES & PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LINE BECAUSE IT WAS TOO CORRODED TO REPAIR. 2ND INCIDENT: BACKING TRAILER INTO WATER TO TAKE BOAT OUT. APPLIED BRAKES & PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS OCCURRED ON 07/28/2011 WITH...

Aug 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

LEAVING WOODS GOING DOWN A HILL WITH A LOAD OF FIREWOOD IN BED. APPLIED BRAKES & PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LINE BECAUSE IT WAS TOO CORRODED TO REPAIR. 2ND INCIDENT: BACKING TRAILER INTO WATER TO TAKE BOAT OUT. APPLIED BRAKES & PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS OCCURRED ON 07/28/2011 WITH...

Jul 26, 2011 Electrical System 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Jul 26, 2011 Electrical System 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Jul 4, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2003 CHEVY SILERADO TAILGATE POPS OPEN, HARD TO CLOSE AND HAS BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES. THIS IS AN ACCIENDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN BECAUSE CARGO CAN FALL OUT OF THE BED. I SPOKE WITH OTHERS AND THEY HAVE REPORTED THE SAME. *TR

Jul 4, 2011 Structure

2003 CHEVY SILERADO TAILGATE POPS OPEN, HARD TO CLOSE AND HAS BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES. THIS IS AN ACCIENDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN BECAUSE CARGO CAN FALL OUT OF THE BED. I SPOKE WITH OTHERS AND THEY HAVE REPORTED THE SAME. *TR

Jul 4, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2003 CHEVY SILERADO TAILGATE POPS OPEN, HARD TO CLOSE AND HAS BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES. THIS IS AN ACCIENDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN BECAUSE CARGO CAN FALL OUT OF THE BED. I SPOKE WITH OTHERS AND THEY HAVE REPORTED THE SAME. *TR

Jul 4, 2011 Structure

2003 CHEVY SILERADO TAILGATE POPS OPEN, HARD TO CLOSE AND HAS BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES. THIS IS AN ACCIENDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN BECAUSE CARGO CAN FALL OUT OF THE BED. I SPOKE WITH OTHERS AND THEY HAVE REPORTED THE SAME. *TR

Jun 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO RUST OUT, 35,000 MILES ON PU TRUCK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS IF IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY OR ROAD. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON LINE I FOUND HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF FAILURES FOR BRAKE LINE RUST OUTS FOR THIS PERIOD OF TIME 1999-2004, THIS IS A 2003 CHEVY PU UP, NOT A 1...

Jun 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO RUST OUT, 35,000 MILES ON PU TRUCK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS IF IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY OR ROAD. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON LINE I FOUND HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF FAILURES FOR BRAKE LINE RUST OUTS FOR THIS PERIOD OF TIME 1999-2004, THIS IS A 2003 CHEVY PU UP, NOT A 1...

Jun 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,706 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES DUE TO RUPTURED BRAKE LINE DRIVER SIDE. PUMPED BRAKE PEDAL TO GET PRESSURE BUILT BACK UP IN ORDER TO BRING TRUCK TO A STOP. UPON INSPECTION SOME OF THE BRAKE LINES ARE BADLY RUSTED INCLUDING THE LINE THAT RUPTURED. OTHER BRAKE LINES APPEAR FINE, NO RUST. GM MUST HAVE HAD ...

Jun 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,706 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES DUE TO RUPTURED BRAKE LINE DRIVER SIDE. PUMPED BRAKE PEDAL TO GET PRESSURE BUILT BACK UP IN ORDER TO BRING TRUCK TO A STOP. UPON INSPECTION SOME OF THE BRAKE LINES ARE BADLY RUSTED INCLUDING THE LINE THAT RUPTURED. OTHER BRAKE LINES APPEAR FINE, NO RUST. GM MUST HAVE HAD ...

Jun 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

BRAKING WHILE PULLING A TRAVEL TRAILER AND TWO SEPARATE STEEL BRAKE LINES RUPTURED. IN PROCESS OF REPLACING ALL STEEL LINES DO TO HIGH LEVEL OF CORROSION. *TR

Jun 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

BRAKING WHILE PULLING A TRAVEL TRAILER AND TWO SEPARATE STEEL BRAKE LINES RUPTURED. IN PROCESS OF REPLACING ALL STEEL LINES DO TO HIGH LEVEL OF CORROSION. *TR

May 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 85,028 mi

5/12/2011 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD 85,000 MILES WHILE APPROACHING STOPPED TRAFFIC BEGAN TO BRAKE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR AND HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY. STRUCK THE AUTOMOBILE IN FRONT OF ME AT APPROX. 20 MPH WHICH STRUCK THE AUTOMOBILE IN FRONT OF THEM. LUCKILY NO INJURIES REPORTED AT...

May 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 85,028 mi

5/12/2011 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD 85,000 MILES WHILE APPROACHING STOPPED TRAFFIC BEGAN TO BRAKE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR AND HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY. STRUCK THE AUTOMOBILE IN FRONT OF ME AT APPROX. 20 MPH WHICH STRUCK THE AUTOMOBILE IN FRONT OF THEM. LUCKILY NO INJURIES REPORTED AT...

May 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTING TO A STOP WHEN SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE PARKING BR...

May 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTING TO A STOP WHEN SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE PARKING BR...

May 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BRAKES ON A TRAILER IT WAS HAULING. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED...

May 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BRAKES ON A TRAILER IT WAS HAULING. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED...

May 4, 2011 Electrical System Fire 89,900 mi

I'VE HAD IT LESS THAN 1 YEAR, AND HAS UNDER 90,000 MILES. I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT 1/4 MILE DOWN THE STREET AND THE ENTIRE CAB OF THE TRUCK FILLED WITH SMOKE. HAD TO CALL 911 AND HAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COME TO THE SCENE. AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ABOVE THE HEAD LINER KILLED THE ELECTRONICS IN THE ENTIRE V...

May 4, 2011 Electrical System Fire 89,900 mi

I'VE HAD IT LESS THAN 1 YEAR, AND HAS UNDER 90,000 MILES. I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT 1/4 MILE DOWN THE STREET AND THE ENTIRE CAB OF THE TRUCK FILLED WITH SMOKE. HAD TO CALL 911 AND HAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COME TO THE SCENE. AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ABOVE THE HEAD LINER KILLED THE ELECTRONICS IN THE ENTIRE V...

May 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

CORRODED BRAKE LINES ON 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR

May 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

CORRODED BRAKE LINES ON 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 29, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY, SOMETIMES EVERY DAY. NOTHING HAS BEEN FOUND TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FUEL GAUGE OFTEN SHOWS INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS. IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WHEN THE CAR IS WARM THAN WHEN IT IS COLD. IT HAPPENS A LOT WHEN THE CAR IS HOT (E.G...

Apr 29, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY, SOMETIMES EVERY DAY. NOTHING HAS BEEN FOUND TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FUEL GAUGE OFTEN SHOWS INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS. IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WHEN THE CAR IS WARM THAN WHEN IT IS COLD. IT HAPPENS A LOT WHEN THE CAR IS HOT (E.G...

Apr 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,660 mi

I OWN A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD PICK UP W/ A LITTLE OVER 50,000 MILES. THIS WINTER WHILE DRIVING THE BREAK PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO FLOOR AND COULD NOT STOP. A SNOW EMBANKMENT STOPPED ME LUCKILY WITH NO INJURY AND NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A NEARBY CHEVROLET DEALER W...

Apr 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,660 mi

I OWN A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD PICK UP W/ A LITTLE OVER 50,000 MILES. THIS WINTER WHILE DRIVING THE BREAK PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO FLOOR AND COULD NOT STOP. A SNOW EMBANKMENT STOPPED ME LUCKILY WITH NO INJURY AND NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A NEARBY CHEVROLET DEALER W...

Mar 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD W/ 8.1L ENGINE. WITH 59,000 MILES. I NOTICED A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I TOOK INTO A DEALERSHIP FOR SOME OTHER SERVICE AND HAD THEM CHECK THIS NOISE ALSO. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A WARPED RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I ALSO KNOW PEOPLE THAT HAVE ...

Mar 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD W/ 8.1L ENGINE. WITH 59,000 MILES. I NOTICED A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I TOOK INTO A DEALERSHIP FOR SOME OTHER SERVICE AND HAD THEM CHECK THIS NOISE ALSO. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A WARPED RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I ALSO KNOW PEOPLE THAT HAVE ...

Mar 5, 2011 Electrical System 169,000 mi

ALL GAUGES QUIT WORKING. THEY WILL WORK EVERY NO AND THEN. *TR

Mar 5, 2011 Electrical System 169,000 mi

ALL GAUGES QUIT WORKING. THEY WILL WORK EVERY NO AND THEN. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,000 mi

BRAKE LINES CORRODE EASILY WHICH LEADS TO LEAKING AND LOSS OF BRAKES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING SITUATIONS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE HAD TO REPLACE A SECTION OF BRAKE LINE. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,000 mi

BRAKE LINES CORRODE EASILY WHICH LEADS TO LEAKING AND LOSS OF BRAKES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING SITUATIONS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE HAD TO REPLACE A SECTION OF BRAKE LINE. *TR

Feb 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

RUSTED AND LEAKING BRAKE LINES ON A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 4X4. *TR

Feb 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

RUSTED AND LEAKING BRAKE LINES ON A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 4X4. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

NEEDLE ON SPEEDOMETER FREEZES IN WINTER. I DO NOT KNOW MY SPEED! *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

NEEDLE ON SPEEDOMETER FREEZES IN WINTER. I DO NOT KNOW MY SPEED! *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 190,000 mi

SUDDEN BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD - BRAKE LINES RUPTURED DUE TO RUST. TO CORRECT, NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES ON TRUCK, AS THE REMAINING LINES WERE NEAR FAILURE AS WELL. I SEE THERE IS AN OPEN EA11001 ON THIS, AND I WANTED TO LET SOMEONE KNOW I HAVE THE VERY SAME ISS...

Jan 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 190,000 mi

SUDDEN BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD - BRAKE LINES RUPTURED DUE TO RUST. TO CORRECT, NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES ON TRUCK, AS THE REMAINING LINES WERE NEAR FAILURE AS WELL. I SEE THERE IS AN OPEN EA11001 ON THIS, AND I WANTED TO LET SOMEONE KNOW I HAVE THE VERY SAME ISS...

Jan 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED INTERMITTENTLY, BUT THE FAILURE BECAME FREQUENT, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE...

Jan 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED INTERMITTENTLY, BUT THE FAILURE BECAME FREQUENT, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE...

Dec 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,758 mi

I NOTICED THAT THE WAS A LEAK UNDER MY TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY AND TO MY SURPRISE IT WAS A BRAKE LINE AND AS I STARTED LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE VISUALLY IN SIMILAR SHAPE. THIS IS ON A 2003 SILVERADO WITH 62000 MILES, SO I AM NOW REPLACING ALL THE LINES BECAUSE IF I DIDN'T SEE T...

Dec 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,758 mi

I NOTICED THAT THE WAS A LEAK UNDER MY TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY AND TO MY SURPRISE IT WAS A BRAKE LINE AND AS I STARTED LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE VISUALLY IN SIMILAR SHAPE. THIS IS ON A 2003 SILVERADO WITH 62000 MILES, SO I AM NOW REPLACING ALL THE LINES BECAUSE IF I DIDN'T SEE T...

Dec 21, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A CHEVY SILVERADO 03, 2500HD AND I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR AND WIRE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS TO IT. I RECENTLY CHANGED A BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER BACK IN SEPTEMBER, NOW HERE IS DECEMBER AND THE SAME RESISTOR HAD BLOWN AGAIN. SO I REPLACED WITH NEW ONE, AND NOW...

Dec 21, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A CHEVY SILVERADO 03, 2500HD AND I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR AND WIRE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS TO IT. I RECENTLY CHANGED A BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER BACK IN SEPTEMBER, NOW HERE IS DECEMBER AND THE SAME RESISTOR HAD BLOWN AGAIN. SO I REPLACED WITH NEW ONE, AND NOW...

Dec 20, 2010 Electrical System Crash 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO DISPLAY A SPEED OF 10 MPH. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A PASSENGER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEP...

Dec 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO DISPLAY A SPEED OF 10 MPH. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A PASSENGER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEP...

Dec 20, 2010 Electrical System Crash 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO DISPLAY A SPEED OF 10 MPH. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A PASSENGER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEP...

Dec 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO DISPLAY A SPEED OF 10 MPH. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A PASSENGER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEP...

Dec 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY 2500 SILVERADO WITH THE 6 LITER V8. 2 YEARS AGO I NOTICED A TICKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER LOOKING CLOSER I FOUND A BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AT THAT TIME THE VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 130,000 MILES ON IT. A COUPLE MONTHS LATER WHILE CHANGING OIL I...

Dec 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY 2500 SILVERADO WITH THE 6 LITER V8. 2 YEARS AGO I NOTICED A TICKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER LOOKING CLOSER I FOUND A BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AT THAT TIME THE VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 130,000 MILES ON IT. A COUPLE MONTHS LATER WHILE CHANGING OIL I...

Nov 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

SUDDEN BRAKING FAILURE ON 2003 CHEVY 2500HD. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE LINE PRESSURE. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Nov 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

SUDDEN BRAKING FAILURE ON 2003 CHEVY 2500HD. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE LINE PRESSURE. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,457 mi

I USE THIS TRUCK TO PULL A 2-HORSE GOOSENECK TRAILER AND HAD LITERALLY JUST UNLOADED TWO HORSES AND UNHOOKED THE TRAILER. WHEN I GOT BACK INTO THE TRUCK TO LEAVE THE BARN, THERE WERE NO BRAKES AND FLUID WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE DRIVEWAY AND TRUCK. VERY SCARY AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. HAD THIS OCCU...

Nov 10, 2010 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NO LONGER WORKING AND DISPLAYED ZERO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS DIAGNOSING THE FAILURE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS R...

Nov 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,457 mi

I USE THIS TRUCK TO PULL A 2-HORSE GOOSENECK TRAILER AND HAD LITERALLY JUST UNLOADED TWO HORSES AND UNHOOKED THE TRAILER. WHEN I GOT BACK INTO THE TRUCK TO LEAVE THE BARN, THERE WERE NO BRAKES AND FLUID WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE DRIVEWAY AND TRUCK. VERY SCARY AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. HAD THIS OCCU...

Nov 10, 2010 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NO LONGER WORKING AND DISPLAYED ZERO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS DIAGNOSING THE FAILURE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS R...

Oct 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINE RUPTURE BEHIND FUEL TANK ON 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO WHILE NORMALLY DRIVEN. INSPECTED THE LINES FOR REPAIR AND FOUND SEVERE CORROSION OF ALL LINES AFT OF THE A.B.S. UNIT. HAVE REPLACED LINES WITH AFTERMARKET BENDABLE ONES AS PERFORMED ARE NOT AVAILABLE I AM TOLD. LARGE SECTIONS OF OLD L...

Oct 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINE RUPTURE BEHIND FUEL TANK ON 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO WHILE NORMALLY DRIVEN. INSPECTED THE LINES FOR REPAIR AND FOUND SEVERE CORROSION OF ALL LINES AFT OF THE A.B.S. UNIT. HAVE REPLACED LINES WITH AFTERMARKET BENDABLE ONES AS PERFORMED ARE NOT AVAILABLE I AM TOLD. LARGE SECTIONS OF OLD L...

Oct 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,503 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD BRAKE LINE FAILURE,THE LINE RUNNING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS CONTROL RUBBED THRU AND FAILED IN MY DRIVEWAY. THERE IS EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES IN THIS AREA. MINE FAILED 35 INCHES FROM THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. *TR

Oct 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,503 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD BRAKE LINE FAILURE,THE LINE RUNNING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS CONTROL RUBBED THRU AND FAILED IN MY DRIVEWAY. THERE IS EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES IN THIS AREA. MINE FAILED 35 INCHES FROM THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. *TR

Oct 11, 2010 Tires 54,400 mi

COULD NOT REMOVE SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE. THE CABLE LOWERED THE TIRE UNTIL THE SECONDARY CATCH RESTRICTED THE LOWERING ANY FURTHER. FOLLOWED OWNERS MANUAL TO RESOLVE ISSUE, DID NOT WORK. CRANKED SPARE TIRE BACK TO MOUNTED POSITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY HAD TO CUT THE CABLE AND UNBOLTED THE M...

Oct 11, 2010 Tires 54,400 mi

COULD NOT REMOVE SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE. THE CABLE LOWERED THE TIRE UNTIL THE SECONDARY CATCH RESTRICTED THE LOWERING ANY FURTHER. FOLLOWED OWNERS MANUAL TO RESOLVE ISSUE, DID NOT WORK. CRANKED SPARE TIRE BACK TO MOUNTED POSITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY HAD TO CUT THE CABLE AND UNBOLTED THE M...

Oct 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET K2500HD SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING 5 MPH FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. AS THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE YET HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC DIS...

Oct 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET K2500HD SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING 5 MPH FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. AS THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE YET HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC DIS...

Oct 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,320 mi

CATASTROPHIC BRAKE LINE RUPTURE IN BOTH CIRCUITS OF THE REDUNDANT HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. IF IT HAD OCCURRED 5 MILES EARLIER, THEIR WOULD HAVE BEEN A 7000 POUND MACHINE ROLLING ON I83 WITH NO BRAKES, PLACING UNWARY MOTORISTS AND THE DRIVER AT SI...

Oct 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,320 mi

CATASTROPHIC BRAKE LINE RUPTURE IN BOTH CIRCUITS OF THE REDUNDANT HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. IF IT HAD OCCURRED 5 MILES EARLIER, THEIR WOULD HAVE BEEN A 7000 POUND MACHINE ROLLING ON I83 WITH NO BRAKES, PLACING UNWARY MOTORISTS AND THE DRIVER AT SI...

Sep 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

HAVE 38,597 ON MY 2003 CHEVY SIL HD 4X4, HAD TO REPLACED ALL BRAKE ROTORS,BRAKES,CALIPERS. RUSTED SO BAD THEY WERE NOT WORKING? DRIVE SHAFT AND ALL UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND FRAME RUSTED? LIKE ITS 50 YEARS OLD. LIVE IN VA? WORST I'VE EVER SEEN! SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE, DID MY METAL COME FR...

Sep 25, 2010 Structure 38,000 mi

HAVE 38,597 ON MY 2003 CHEVY SIL HD 4X4, HAD TO REPLACED ALL BRAKE ROTORS,BRAKES,CALIPERS. RUSTED SO BAD THEY WERE NOT WORKING? DRIVE SHAFT AND ALL UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND FRAME RUSTED? LIKE ITS 50 YEARS OLD. LIVE IN VA? WORST I'VE EVER SEEN! SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE, DID MY METAL COME FR...

Sep 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

HAVE 38,597 ON MY 2003 CHEVY SIL HD 4X4, HAD TO REPLACED ALL BRAKE ROTORS,BRAKES,CALIPERS. RUSTED SO BAD THEY WERE NOT WORKING? DRIVE SHAFT AND ALL UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND FRAME RUSTED? LIKE ITS 50 YEARS OLD. LIVE IN VA? WORST I'VE EVER SEEN! SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE, DID MY METAL COME FR...

Sep 25, 2010 Structure 38,000 mi

HAVE 38,597 ON MY 2003 CHEVY SIL HD 4X4, HAD TO REPLACED ALL BRAKE ROTORS,BRAKES,CALIPERS. RUSTED SO BAD THEY WERE NOT WORKING? DRIVE SHAFT AND ALL UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND FRAME RUSTED? LIKE ITS 50 YEARS OLD. LIVE IN VA? WORST I'VE EVER SEEN! SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE, DID MY METAL COME FR...

Sep 22, 2010 Tires

2003 CHEVROLET CK2500, WESTBOUND WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT FENDER. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0367-89) *JB

Sep 22, 2010 Tires

2003 CHEVROLET CK2500, WESTBOUND WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT FENDER. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0367-89) *JB

Sep 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE PEDAL ABNORMALLY WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER...

Sep 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE PEDAL ABNORMALLY WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER...

Sep 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. BRAKE LINES BENEATH DRIVER SEAT ALONG FRAME RAIL BURST WHILE IN MY DRIVEWAY. THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT ON THE ROAD. WITHIN A MINUTE OR TWO, MASTER CYLINDER COMPLETELY EMPTIED, AND NO BRAKES AT ALL. CURRENTLY AT PALLONE CHEVROLET IN SPRINGFIELD VA. AWAITING REPAIR. *T...

Sep 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. BRAKE LINES BENEATH DRIVER SEAT ALONG FRAME RAIL BURST WHILE IN MY DRIVEWAY. THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT ON THE ROAD. WITHIN A MINUTE OR TWO, MASTER CYLINDER COMPLETELY EMPTIED, AND NO BRAKES AT ALL. CURRENTLY AT PALLONE CHEVROLET IN SPRINGFIELD VA. AWAITING REPAIR. *T...

Sep 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

VEHICLE REMAINS RUNNING BUT SHOWS POWER REDUCTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER, SHUT IT OFF, PRESS THE ARROW BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL FOR A FEW SECOND AND RESTART. THIS HAPPENED ON I35 AT 70MPH 4 TIMES IN 40 MILES YESTERDAY. *TR

Sep 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

VEHICLE REMAINS RUNNING BUT SHOWS POWER REDUCTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER, SHUT IT OFF, PRESS THE ARROW BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL FOR A FEW SECOND AND RESTART. THIS HAPPENED ON I35 AT 70MPH 4 TIMES IN 40 MILES YESTERDAY. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR D...

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR D...

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR D...

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR D...

Aug 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO 2500HD EXT CAB 4X4, 42,000 MILES. COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. ALL BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED. LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN. ESTIMATED COST TO REPLACE ALL RUSTED BRAKE LINES IS OVER 41,200. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO 2500HD EXT CAB 4X4, 42,000 MILES. COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. ALL BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED. LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN. ESTIMATED COST TO REPLACE ALL RUSTED BRAKE LINES IS OVER 41,200. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE VEHICLE WERE CORRODED. THE DEALER WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH ANY BRAKE LINES CORRODING FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN DRIVEN IN SNOW OR ICE. TH...

Jul 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE VEHICLE WERE CORRODED. THE DEALER WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH ANY BRAKE LINES CORRODING FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN DRIVEN IN SNOW OR ICE. TH...

Jul 13, 2010 Electrical System 68,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF INSTRUMENT/GAUGES CLUSTER CAUSING UNKNOWN DRIVING SPEEDS AND UNABLE IDENTIFY POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND UN ABLE IDENTIFY FUEL LEVEL. INTERMITTENT FAILURE OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS UNTIL TOTALLY FAILURE OCCURRED. *TR

Jul 13, 2010 Electrical System 68,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF INSTRUMENT/GAUGES CLUSTER CAUSING UNKNOWN DRIVING SPEEDS AND UNABLE IDENTIFY POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND UN ABLE IDENTIFY FUEL LEVEL. INTERMITTENT FAILURE OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS UNTIL TOTALLY FAILURE OCCURRED. *TR

Jul 12, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,445 mi

RUSTY BRAKE LINES, ALL SYSTEM BRAKE LINES AND BRAKE PARTS ARE RUSTING TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. TWO LINES FAILED. ALL SYSTEM PARTS ARE BEING REPLACED. *TR

Jul 12, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,445 mi

RUSTY BRAKE LINES, ALL SYSTEM BRAKE LINES AND BRAKE PARTS ARE RUSTING TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. TWO LINES FAILED. ALL SYSTEM PARTS ARE BEING REPLACED. *TR

Jun 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HEAVY DUTY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELL INTO THE FLOORBOARD MUCH FARTHER THAN NORMAL HOWEVER; THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 25 MPH. THE REDUCED POWER WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE ...

Jun 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HEAVY DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING A HIGHWAY AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS WERE OPERATING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. HOWEVER WHEN THEY WERE OFF, THERE WERE...

Jun 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HEAVY DUTY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELL INTO THE FLOORBOARD MUCH FARTHER THAN NORMAL HOWEVER; THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 25 MPH. THE REDUCED POWER WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE ...

Jun 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HEAVY DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING A HIGHWAY AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS WERE OPERATING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. HOWEVER WHEN THEY WERE OFF, THERE WERE...

Jun 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 104,053 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM LEFT FRONT BRAKE TO ABS PUMP CORRODED WHERE THE LINE IS EXPOSED IN THE WHEEL WELL. BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO FLOOR AND POOL OF FLUID WAS NOTICED UNDER FRONT OF VEHICLE. HAPPENED WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY SO NO ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 104,053 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM LEFT FRONT BRAKE TO ABS PUMP CORRODED WHERE THE LINE IS EXPOSED IN THE WHEEL WELL. BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO FLOOR AND POOL OF FLUID WAS NOTICED UNDER FRONT OF VEHICLE. HAPPENED WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY SO NO ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

I HAD TO HAVE THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ON MY TRUCK REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. SINCE I CAUGHT THE PROBLEM IN TIME THERE WAS NO RECORDABLE INCIDENT BUT THIS SHOULD NOT CHANGE THE FACT THAT THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jun 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

I HAD TO HAVE THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ON MY TRUCK REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. SINCE I CAUGHT THE PROBLEM IN TIME THERE WAS NO RECORDABLE INCIDENT BUT THIS SHOULD NOT CHANGE THE FACT THAT THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

May 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WORSE OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AND THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE...

May 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WORSE OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AND THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE...

May 11, 2010 Power Train 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WORSE OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AND THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE...

May 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WORSE OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AND THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE...

May 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WORSE OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AND THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE...

May 11, 2010 Power Train 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WORSE OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AND THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE...

Apr 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

I HAD A BRAKE LINE FAIL ON MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD CREW CAB 4X4. THE LINE FAILED ABOVE THE GAS TANK. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AS I NOTICED THE PEDAL SOFTENING AND FLUID LEAKING. THE LINE CORRODED AND LEAKED. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

I HAD A BRAKE LINE FAIL ON MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD CREW CAB 4X4. THE LINE FAILED ABOVE THE GAS TANK. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AS I NOTICED THE PEDAL SOFTENING AND FLUID LEAKING. THE LINE CORRODED AND LEAKED. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO 2500HD RUSTED BRAKE LINE FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT. I HAD DEALER REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO 2500HD RUSTED BRAKE LINE FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT. I HAD DEALER REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES. *TR

Apr 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A STOPLIGHT A MILE FROM MY HOME, I NOTICED THE BRAKES SEEMED SOFT ON MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD DIESEL WITH 95,000 MILES. AFTER COMING TO A STOP I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND FELT AND HEARD THE BRAKE LINE BURST AS THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY GONE. USING...

Apr 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A STOPLIGHT A MILE FROM MY HOME, I NOTICED THE BRAKES SEEMED SOFT ON MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD DIESEL WITH 95,000 MILES. AFTER COMING TO A STOP I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND FELT AND HEARD THE BRAKE LINE BURST AS THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY GONE. USING...

Apr 9, 2010 Suspension 56,500 mi

RIGHT SIDE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTALLY SHOT WITH LESS THAN 57,000 MILES ON TRUCK. *TR

Apr 9, 2010 Suspension 56,500 mi

RIGHT SIDE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTALLY SHOT WITH LESS THAN 57,000 MILES ON TRUCK. *TR

Apr 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,700 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO HAS A GREAT DEAL OF RUST ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. MOST WOULD CONSIDER IT SURFACE RUST, BUT THE BRAKE LINES DISTURBED ME. I WAS WORRIED ABOUT THEM RUSTING THROUGH. SURE ENOUGH, WHILE TOWING MY TRAILER I HAD TO STOP FOR A QUICK CHANGING TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND MY FOOT WENT TO T...

Apr 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,700 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO HAS A GREAT DEAL OF RUST ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. MOST WOULD CONSIDER IT SURFACE RUST, BUT THE BRAKE LINES DISTURBED ME. I WAS WORRIED ABOUT THEM RUSTING THROUGH. SURE ENOUGH, WHILE TOWING MY TRAILER I HAD TO STOP FOR A QUICK CHANGING TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND MY FOOT WENT TO T...

Apr 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,700 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO HAS A GREAT DEAL OF RUST ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. MOST WOULD CONSIDER IT SURFACE RUST, BUT THE BRAKE LINES DISTURBED ME. I WAS WORRIED ABOUT THEM RUSTING THROUGH. SURE ENOUGH, WHILE TOWING MY TRAILER I HAD TO STOP FOR A QUICK CHANGING TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND MY FOOT WENT TO T...

Apr 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,700 mi

MY 2003 SILVERADO HAS A GREAT DEAL OF RUST ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. MOST WOULD CONSIDER IT SURFACE RUST, BUT THE BRAKE LINES DISTURBED ME. I WAS WORRIED ABOUT THEM RUSTING THROUGH. SURE ENOUGH, WHILE TOWING MY TRAILER I HAD TO STOP FOR A QUICK CHANGING TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND MY FOOT WENT TO T...

Mar 9, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WE OWN TWO CHEVROLET VEHICLES THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE ALL TOO COMMON PROBLEM WITH DEFECTIVE AND/ OR ERRATIC OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETERS. ONE IS A 2003 SILVERADO K-2500 H-D WITH APPROX 87,000 MILES. WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS THIS MONTH, AND THE PROBLEM STARTED JUST AFTER BRINGING IT HOME...

Mar 9, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WE OWN TWO CHEVROLET VEHICLES THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE ALL TOO COMMON PROBLEM WITH DEFECTIVE AND/ OR ERRATIC OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETERS. ONE IS A 2003 SILVERADO K-2500 H-D WITH APPROX 87,000 MILES. WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS THIS MONTH, AND THE PROBLEM STARTED JUST AFTER BRINGING IT HOME...

Feb 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINES WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES FAILED. LINES WERE REPLACED. DAMAGED LINES WERE SAVED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DIMMITT CHEVROLET AND GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM! *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Structure 17,000 mi

RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINES WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES FAILED. LINES WERE REPLACED. DAMAGED LINES WERE SAVED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DIMMITT CHEVROLET AND GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM! *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINES WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES FAILED. LINES WERE REPLACED. DAMAGED LINES WERE SAVED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DIMMITT CHEVROLET AND GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM! *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Structure 17,000 mi

RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINES WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES FAILED. LINES WERE REPLACED. DAMAGED LINES WERE SAVED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DIMMITT CHEVROLET AND GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM! *TR

Feb 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

SEVERE SURGING/BUCKING OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING DOWNHILL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON.

Feb 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

SEVERE SURGING/BUCKING OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING DOWNHILL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON.

Jan 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITH MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 6.0L GAS ENGINE. *TR

Jan 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITH MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 6.0L GAS ENGINE. *TR

Jan 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2003 SILVERADO NEW. NO COMPLAINTS UNTIL 2008 WHEN THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS STARTED RUSTING.TOWARD THE END OF THE YEAR I REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS WITH NEW AND EXERCISED THE CALIPERS. I DROVE IT A MONTH AND THE REAR BRAKES WERE ACTING UP. I PARKED IT UNTIL 2009 AND TRIED DRIVING IT ...

Jan 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2003 SILVERADO NEW. NO COMPLAINTS UNTIL 2008 WHEN THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS STARTED RUSTING.TOWARD THE END OF THE YEAR I REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS WITH NEW AND EXERCISED THE CALIPERS. I DROVE IT A MONTH AND THE REAR BRAKES WERE ACTING UP. I PARKED IT UNTIL 2009 AND TRIED DRIVING IT ...

Jan 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,848 mi

BRAKE LINES CORRODED CAUSING LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. VEHICLE IS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD WITH 51848 MILES. BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED, AS ALL WERE CORRODED (MATERIAL PROBLEM). *TR

Jan 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,848 mi

BRAKE LINES CORRODED CAUSING LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. VEHICLE IS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD WITH 51848 MILES. BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED, AS ALL WERE CORRODED (MATERIAL PROBLEM). *TR

Jan 6, 2010 Visibility Fire 89,000 mi

WIRING ON HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATED AND MELTED WIRE CASING PUTTING SMOKE INTO THE CAB AND LOOKS LIKE POSSIBLE SMALL FIRE WHEN I PULLED THE COVER OFF TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. FUSES DID NOT MELT WHEN WIRES MELTED TOGETHER AND BURNT CASING OFF. *TR

Jan 6, 2010 Visibility Fire 89,000 mi

WIRING ON HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATED AND MELTED WIRE CASING PUTTING SMOKE INTO THE CAB AND LOOKS LIKE POSSIBLE SMALL FIRE WHEN I PULLED THE COVER OFF TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. FUSES DID NOT MELT WHEN WIRES MELTED TOGETHER AND BURNT CASING OFF. *TR

Jan 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD PICK-UP. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY SLOWLY AND WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES TO STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED. GRABBED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION, REAR DRIVER SIDE METAL BRAKE LINE HAD SPLIT IN THE BEND IT MAKES TO REACH THE REAR AXLE FROM THE FRAME. ALL CONNECTION...

Jan 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD PICK-UP. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY SLOWLY AND WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES TO STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED. GRABBED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION, REAR DRIVER SIDE METAL BRAKE LINE HAD SPLIT IN THE BEND IT MAKES TO REACH THE REAR AXLE FROM THE FRAME. ALL CONNECTION...

Dec 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,754 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS DISSENIGRATED AND FELL APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS ON THE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE BRAKE SHOES FELL OFF OF THE TRUCK 5,000 MILE...

Dec 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,754 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS DISSENIGRATED AND FELL APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS ON THE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE BRAKE SHOES FELL OFF OF THE TRUCK 5,000 MILE...

Dec 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

MY WIFE BOUGHT A USED 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD FROM A DEALERSHIP ABOUT A MONTH AGO. WE HAVE TWO PROBLEMS WHICH SEEM TO BE COMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT THE ABS SYSTEM SEEMS TO ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD. I ALSO WOULD SMELL BURNING H...

Dec 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

MY WIFE BOUGHT A USED 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD FROM A DEALERSHIP ABOUT A MONTH AGO. WE HAVE TWO PROBLEMS WHICH SEEM TO BE COMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT THE ABS SYSTEM SEEMS TO ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD. I ALSO WOULD SMELL BURNING H...

Dec 7, 2009 Electrical System 100,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE. *TR

Dec 7, 2009 Electrical System 100,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT DURING A NORMAL STOP WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL FARTHER THAN EXPECTED AND REQUIRES EXTRA PEDAL PRESSURE TO COMPLETE THE STOP. THIS HAS RESULTED IN NUMEROUS NEAR-MISSES TO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME AT INTERSECTIONS, PARKING LOTS, ETC. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT DURING A NORMAL STOP WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL FARTHER THAN EXPECTED AND REQUIRES EXTRA PEDAL PRESSURE TO COMPLETE THE STOP. THIS HAS RESULTED IN NUMEROUS NEAR-MISSES TO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME AT INTERSECTIONS, PARKING LOTS, ETC. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 Steering 5,000 mi

STEERING IN 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO ..INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. TERRIBLE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS CAN BE HEARD AND FELT THRU THE FLOORBOARD. HAD FIXED AFTER SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TO NUMEROUS GM DEALERS. NO ONE WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THEY SAY ITS A PROBLEM, ALL CHEVY'S HAVE IT. THIS S...

Nov 10, 2009 Steering 5,000 mi

STEERING IN 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO ..INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. TERRIBLE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS CAN BE HEARD AND FELT THRU THE FLOORBOARD. HAD FIXED AFTER SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TO NUMEROUS GM DEALERS. NO ONE WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THEY SAY ITS A PROBLEM, ALL CHEVY'S HAVE IT. THIS S...

Oct 23, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SPEEDO PROBLEMS FOR OVER A 1 YEAR. NOW IT HAS BECOME REGULAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CHEVY TOLD ME TO GO AWAY BECAUSE I AM OVER MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. I SEE I AM NOT ALONE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF WACKY SPEEDOMETERS OUT THERE. THIS KIND OF SERVICE HAS CONVINCED ME THAT CHEVY DOESN'T DESER...

Oct 23, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SPEEDO PROBLEMS FOR OVER A 1 YEAR. NOW IT HAS BECOME REGULAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CHEVY TOLD ME TO GO AWAY BECAUSE I AM OVER MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. I SEE I AM NOT ALONE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF WACKY SPEEDOMETERS OUT THERE. THIS KIND OF SERVICE HAS CONVINCED ME THAT CHEVY DOESN'T DESER...

Oct 22, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 111,000 mi

NO INCIDENT YET. *TR

Oct 22, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 111,000 mi

NO INCIDENT YET. *TR

Oct 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,627 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2003 CHEVY C2500HD PICK UP TRUCK WERE MALFUNCTIONING CONSTANTLY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. EACH AND EVERY TIME I CAME TO A STOP THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD ENGAGE, THE PEDAL WOULD ALMOST BOTTOM OUT AND THE TRUCK WAS HARD TO STOP. AND SEVERAL TIMES I WAS ALMOST IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTI...

Oct 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,627 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2003 CHEVY C2500HD PICK UP TRUCK WERE MALFUNCTIONING CONSTANTLY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. EACH AND EVERY TIME I CAME TO A STOP THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD ENGAGE, THE PEDAL WOULD ALMOST BOTTOM OUT AND THE TRUCK WAS HARD TO STOP. AND SEVERAL TIMES I WAS ALMOST IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTI...

Sep 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO K2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CORROSION IN THE BREAK LINE OF HIS VEHICLE CAUSED BREAK FLUID LEAKAGE. BREAK FAILURE INCREASES THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HE FILED A COMPLAINT WI...

Sep 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO K2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CORROSION IN THE BREAK LINE OF HIS VEHICLE CAUSED BREAK FLUID LEAKAGE. BREAK FAILURE INCREASES THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HE FILED A COMPLAINT WI...

Aug 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT HALF THE TIME THAT I BRAKE AND AT OTHER TIMES THE BRAKES OPERATE NORMALLY. YOU HAVE TO ASSUME THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE GOING TO KICK IN EACH TIME THAT YOU APPLY THE...

Aug 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT HALF THE TIME THAT I BRAKE AND AT OTHER TIMES THE BRAKES OPERATE NORMALLY. YOU HAVE TO ASSUME THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE GOING TO KICK IN EACH TIME THAT YOU APPLY THE...

Aug 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT HALF THE TIME THAT I BRAKE AND AT OTHER TIMES THE BRAKES OPERATE NORMALLY. YOU HAVE TO ASSUME THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE GOING TO KICK IN EACH TIME THAT YOU APPLY THE...

Aug 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT HALF THE TIME THAT I BRAKE AND AT OTHER TIMES THE BRAKES OPERATE NORMALLY. YOU HAVE TO ASSUME THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE GOING TO KICK IN EACH TIME THAT YOU APPLY THE...

Jul 19, 2009 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER, BATTERY, FUEL, AND TEMP. GAUGES. IF THAT'S NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM, WHAT IS. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LIKE MY SELF THAT CANNOT AFFORD THE REPAIRS. THINK ABOUT IT THOUSANDS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOTHING IS D...

Jul 19, 2009 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER, BATTERY, FUEL, AND TEMP. GAUGES. IF THAT'S NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM, WHAT IS. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LIKE MY SELF THAT CANNOT AFFORD THE REPAIRS. THINK ABOUT IT THOUSANDS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOTHING IS D...

Jul 1, 2009 Power Train 94,300 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD DURAMAX/ ALLISON TRANSMISSION HAS 94,300 MILES ON IT. FOUND DEFECT WHILE BACKING IT OUT OF DRIVEWAY; THE BACK COVER OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS CRACKED AND FLUID COMING OUT.THE COVER IS PART NO.29544804 THROUGH GM.AT A COST OF $666.60 PLUS OTHER PARTS NEED FOR REPAIRS AND LABOR ALSO NE...

Jul 1, 2009 Power Train 94,300 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD DURAMAX/ ALLISON TRANSMISSION HAS 94,300 MILES ON IT. FOUND DEFECT WHILE BACKING IT OUT OF DRIVEWAY; THE BACK COVER OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS CRACKED AND FLUID COMING OUT.THE COVER IS PART NO.29544804 THROUGH GM.AT A COST OF $666.60 PLUS OTHER PARTS NEED FOR REPAIRS AND LABOR ALSO NE...

Jun 25, 2009 Electrical System 147,000 mi

THE 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" DISPLAYS ON THE DASH. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AT ANY TIME. THIS HAPPENED BACK IN FEBRUARY, TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY HOUSING. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE HOUSING WA...

Jun 25, 2009 Electrical System 147,000 mi

THE 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" DISPLAYS ON THE DASH. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AT ANY TIME. THIS HAPPENED BACK IN FEBRUARY, TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY HOUSING. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE HOUSING WA...

Jun 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD, 6.0 4WD LS. CURRENT MILEAGE: 94,000 MILES. VEHICLE IS WELL OUT OF WARRANTY. IN IOWA. 1ST OWNER. BRAKE FAILURE OR REALLY SPONGY BRAKES. REQUIRES MULTIPLE PEDAL PUMPS TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN OR APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP AT STOP SIGN IN CITY DRIVING. I R...

Jun 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD, 6.0 4WD LS. CURRENT MILEAGE: 94,000 MILES. VEHICLE IS WELL OUT OF WARRANTY. IN IOWA. 1ST OWNER. BRAKE FAILURE OR REALLY SPONGY BRAKES. REQUIRES MULTIPLE PEDAL PUMPS TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN OR APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP AT STOP SIGN IN CITY DRIVING. I R...

Jun 1, 2009 Suspension 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SWITCHBACK AND THE RIGHT FRONT 1/2 OF THE AXEL AND WHEEL (TIRE AND RIM) SEPARATED, LEAVING ME RIDING ON THE RIGHT TIE-ROD AND BUMPER. THE AXEL AND TIRE/RIM BOUNCED OFF THE HOOD AND SLAMMED DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK TAKING OUT ALL THE GLASS AND DAMAGING THE ROOF AND SIDE. ...

Jun 1, 2009 Suspension 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SWITCHBACK AND THE RIGHT FRONT 1/2 OF THE AXEL AND WHEEL (TIRE AND RIM) SEPARATED, LEAVING ME RIDING ON THE RIGHT TIE-ROD AND BUMPER. THE AXEL AND TIRE/RIM BOUNCED OFF THE HOOD AND SLAMMED DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK TAKING OUT ALL THE GLASS AND DAMAGING THE ROOF AND SIDE. ...

May 14, 2009 Air Bags 70,247 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO PICKUP WITH 71937 MILES TODAY JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE DIC DISPLAY IT PUT A MESSAGE OUT OF SERVICE AIR BAGS AND RED LIGHT IS ON DASH ALSO. I CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND...

May 14, 2009 Air Bags 70,247 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO PICKUP WITH 71937 MILES TODAY JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE DIC DISPLAY IT PUT A MESSAGE OUT OF SERVICE AIR BAGS AND RED LIGHT IS ON DASH ALSO. I CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND...

May 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ABS ELECTRONIC BRAIN FAILED. THE REPAIR COST WAS QUOTED AT $1,300. THE FAILUR...

May 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ABS ELECTRONIC BRAIN FAILED. THE REPAIR COST WAS QUOTED AT $1,300. THE FAILUR...

May 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ABS ELECTRONIC BRAIN FAILED. THE REPAIR COST WAS QUOTED AT $1,300. THE FAILUR...

May 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ABS ELECTRONIC BRAIN FAILED. THE REPAIR COST WAS QUOTED AT $1,300. THE FAILUR...

Apr 24, 2009 Steering

STEERING COLUMN IS BAD DEFINITELY IS A SAFETY ISSUE CHEVROLET HAS NO RECALL ON THIS BUT WANTS TO CHARGE 300 TO FIX THIS WHY ISN'T IT A RECALL I COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 24, 2009 Steering

STEERING COLUMN IS BAD DEFINITELY IS A SAFETY ISSUE CHEVROLET HAS NO RECALL ON THIS BUT WANTS TO CHARGE 300 TO FIX THIS WHY ISN'T IT A RECALL I COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Electrical System 82,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SUDDENLY LOSING POWER AND GOING OFF AND ON. RESEARCH ON RECALL STATES RECALL IS ONLY GOOD UP TO 70,000 MILES AND 2003 CHEVY 2500HD HAS 82,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Electrical System 82,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SUDDENLY LOSING POWER AND GOING OFF AND ON. RESEARCH ON RECALL STATES RECALL IS ONLY GOOD UP TO 70,000 MILES AND 2003 CHEVY 2500HD HAS 82,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Apr 6, 2009 Electrical System 74,417 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE AND SHE COULD NOT READ THE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE...

Apr 6, 2009 Electrical System 74,417 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE AND SHE COULD NOT READ THE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE...

Apr 2, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

ENGINE DOES NOT IDLE AND SHUTS OFF. ACCORDING TO INTERNET SITES, ITS A WIRE FAILURE IN THE THROTTLE BODY CONNECTOR. CAN BE A MAJOR ISSUE WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP. SOME TIMES WILL NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

ENGINE DOES NOT IDLE AND SHUTS OFF. ACCORDING TO INTERNET SITES, ITS A WIRE FAILURE IN THE THROTTLE BODY CONNECTOR. CAN BE A MAJOR ISSUE WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP. SOME TIMES WILL NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

ON MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH VORTEC 8100 (496 IN3) ENGINE, THE POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO ACTS AS THE POWER SOURCE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER (I BELIEVE). THUS, MANY TIMES WHEN I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THERE'S A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. IN ORDER TO FULLY REGAIN THE POWER STEERING, I H...

Mar 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

ON MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WITH VORTEC 8100 (496 IN3) ENGINE, THE POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO ACTS AS THE POWER SOURCE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER (I BELIEVE). THUS, MANY TIMES WHEN I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THERE'S A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. IN ORDER TO FULLY REGAIN THE POWER STEERING, I H...

Feb 18, 2009 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DESIGNED WITH A DEFECT. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE A HOLE FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PUMP OUT THE HOLE AND...

Feb 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DESIGNED WITH A DEFECT. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE A HOLE FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PUMP OUT THE HOLE AND...

Feb 18, 2009 Parking Brake 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DESIGNED WITH A DEFECT. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE A HOLE FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PUMP OUT THE HOLE AND...

Feb 18, 2009 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DESIGNED WITH A DEFECT. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE A HOLE FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PUMP OUT THE HOLE AND...

Feb 18, 2009 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DESIGNED WITH A DEFECT. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE A HOLE FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PUMP OUT THE HOLE AND...

Feb 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DESIGNED WITH A DEFECT. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE A HOLE FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PUMP OUT THE HOLE AND...

Feb 18, 2009 Parking Brake 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DESIGNED WITH A DEFECT. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE A HOLE FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PUMP OUT THE HOLE AND...

Feb 18, 2009 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DESIGNED WITH A DEFECT. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP IN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE A HOLE FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO PUMP OUT THE HOLE AND...

Feb 9, 2009 Air Bags 162,462 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE SUDDEN DEPLOYMENT HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY, ALONG WITH THE SMOKE AND POWDER THAT EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAG. HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE WINDOWS AND NOT...

Feb 9, 2009 Electrical System 162,462 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE SUDDEN DEPLOYMENT HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY, ALONG WITH THE SMOKE AND POWDER THAT EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAG. HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE WINDOWS AND NOT...

Feb 9, 2009 Air Bags 162,462 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE SUDDEN DEPLOYMENT HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY, ALONG WITH THE SMOKE AND POWDER THAT EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAG. HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE WINDOWS AND NOT...

Feb 9, 2009 Electrical System 162,462 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE SUDDEN DEPLOYMENT HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY, ALONG WITH THE SMOKE AND POWDER THAT EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAG. HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE WINDOWS AND NOT...

Feb 4, 2009 Electrical System 97,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE MUST DISCONNECT HIS BATTERY IN ORDER FOR THE SPEEDOMETER TO WORK. THE SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK ON 45 MPH AND DOES NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL; HOWEVER, A TSB STATED THAT WITHIN SEVEN YE...

Feb 4, 2009 Electrical System 97,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE MUST DISCONNECT HIS BATTERY IN ORDER FOR THE SPEEDOMETER TO WORK. THE SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK ON 45 MPH AND DOES NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL; HOWEVER, A TSB STATED THAT WITHIN SEVEN YE...

Jan 12, 2009 Power Train 130,000 mi

NOTICED TRANSMISSION LEAKING, IDENTIFIED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE HAD CRACKED IN THE SLOTS THAT HOLD THE PUMP. IDENTIFIED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE ON DURAMAX TRANS MISSIONS, AND IDENTIFIED AN AFTERMARKET PRODUCT WAS MADE TO PREVENT FURTHER CRACKS FROM OCCURRING. IT SEEMS THAT THE HOUSING IS MADE OF ...

Jan 12, 2009 Power Train 130,000 mi

NOTICED TRANSMISSION LEAKING, IDENTIFIED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE HAD CRACKED IN THE SLOTS THAT HOLD THE PUMP. IDENTIFIED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE ON DURAMAX TRANS MISSIONS, AND IDENTIFIED AN AFTERMARKET PRODUCT WAS MADE TO PREVENT FURTHER CRACKS FROM OCCURRING. IT SEEMS THAT THE HOUSING IS MADE OF ...

Dec 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 65,000 mi

MY ABS BRAKES ARE FAILING WITH 65,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. MY MECHANIC SAID THERE IS A RECALL. I CHECKED WITH MY DEALER WHICH TOLD ME IT'S ONLY ON 1/2 TON TRUCKS, MINE IS A 3'4 TON. WITH THIS BEING SUCH A SAFETY HAZARD, WHY ISN'T IT COVER ON ALL THE TRUCKS IF THEY ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM? *TR

Dec 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 65,000 mi

MY ABS BRAKES ARE FAILING WITH 65,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. MY MECHANIC SAID THERE IS A RECALL. I CHECKED WITH MY DEALER WHICH TOLD ME IT'S ONLY ON 1/2 TON TRUCKS, MINE IS A 3'4 TON. WITH THIS BEING SUCH A SAFETY HAZARD, WHY ISN'T IT COVER ON ALL THE TRUCKS IF THEY ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM? *TR

Dec 7, 2008 Power Train 75,680 mi

20030 CHEVY 2500 HD TRANSFER CASE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A HOLE IN TOP OF CASE. TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS WORN FROM INSIDE OUT. THEY SAY THEY HAVE HEARD OF THAT AND GM DOESN'T WANT TO DEAL WITH IT BECAUSE TRUCK IS TO OLD. I HAVE 75,680 MILES ON TRUCK. *TR

Dec 7, 2008 Power Train 75,680 mi

20030 CHEVY 2500 HD TRANSFER CASE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A HOLE IN TOP OF CASE. TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS WORN FROM INSIDE OUT. THEY SAY THEY HAVE HEARD OF THAT AND GM DOESN'T WANT TO DEAL WITH IT BECAUSE TRUCK IS TO OLD. I HAVE 75,680 MILES ON TRUCK. *TR

Nov 20, 2008 Electrical System

2003 CHEVY 2500HD SPEEDOMETER FAILURE. *TR

Nov 20, 2008 Electrical System

2003 CHEVY 2500HD SPEEDOMETER FAILURE. *TR

Nov 19, 2008 Electrical System Fire 94,000 mi

DROVE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FAN BLOWER WAS NOT WORKING, LOCATED FUSE FOR BLOWER, PULLED AND VERIFIED FUSE IS OK. PUT FUSE BACK IN CHECKED BLOWER AND FAN WAS WORKING. THE NEXT DAY MY HUSBAND DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX.10 MIN AND SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH (PASS. SIDE). HE TURNE...

Nov 19, 2008 Electrical System Fire 94,000 mi

DROVE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FAN BLOWER WAS NOT WORKING, LOCATED FUSE FOR BLOWER, PULLED AND VERIFIED FUSE IS OK. PUT FUSE BACK IN CHECKED BLOWER AND FAN WAS WORKING. THE NEXT DAY MY HUSBAND DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX.10 MIN AND SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH (PASS. SIDE). HE TURNE...

Nov 3, 2008 Air Bags 45,000 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ON - SRS SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONAL.*TR

Nov 3, 2008 Air Bags 45,000 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ON - SRS SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONAL.*TR

Oct 22, 2008 Tires 119,725 mi

TIRE BELT FAILURE, WITH TREAD SEPARATION . I PURCHASED A MATCHED SET OF FOUR COOPER DISCOVERER ATR M&S LT265/75R16 TIRES BRAND NEW. THEY HAVE BEEN REGULARLY CHECKED FOR AIR PRESSURE AND BALANCED AN ROTATED. ON JUNE 28,2008, 26 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND WITH ABOUT 24000 MILES ON THEM THE FRONT LEFT T...

Oct 22, 2008 Tires 119,725 mi

TIRE BELT FAILURE, WITH TREAD SEPARATION . I PURCHASED A MATCHED SET OF FOUR COOPER DISCOVERER ATR M&S LT265/75R16 TIRES BRAND NEW. THEY HAVE BEEN REGULARLY CHECKED FOR AIR PRESSURE AND BALANCED AN ROTATED. ON JUNE 28,2008, 26 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND WITH ABOUT 24000 MILES ON THEM THE FRONT LEFT T...

Oct 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

2003 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK. BRAKE ROTORS ROTTED AND RUSTED AND REPLACED AT 9,000 MILES AND 3 YEARS OLD. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AT 5 YEARS OLD AND 13,000 MILES ALL BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND FAILED ALMOST LEADING TO A CRASH. BOTH REPAIRS VERY COSTLY. TRUCK IS A HUNK OF JUNK, I WANT TO SELL IT BUT FEEL...

Oct 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

2003 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK. BRAKE ROTORS ROTTED AND RUSTED AND REPLACED AT 9,000 MILES AND 3 YEARS OLD. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AT 5 YEARS OLD AND 13,000 MILES ALL BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND FAILED ALMOST LEADING TO A CRASH. BOTH REPAIRS VERY COSTLY. TRUCK IS A HUNK OF JUNK, I WANT TO SELL IT BUT FEEL...

Sep 25, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 91,000 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500 HD TRUCK: INJECTOR FAILED AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE; GM IS DECLINING THE WARRANTY ALTHOUGH IT IS UNDER THE WARRANTY. *TR

Sep 25, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 91,000 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500 HD TRUCK: INJECTOR FAILED AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE; GM IS DECLINING THE WARRANTY ALTHOUGH IT IS UNDER THE WARRANTY. *TR

Aug 20, 2008 Electrical System 40,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER READING WAY OFF BOUNCES UP AND DOWN. *TR

Aug 20, 2008 Electrical System 40,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER READING WAY OFF BOUNCES UP AND DOWN. *TR

Aug 14, 2008 Electrical System 60,000 mi

IT WAS FIRST IN WINTER OF 2006 THAT IT FIRST HAPPEN, THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWED THAT I WAS GOING 20 MPH WHEN I STOPPED THE TRUCK, BUT IT RESET ITSELF WHEN I WENT AND STARTED IT THE NEXT TIME, AND I THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE I HAD ABOUT 60K ON THE TRUCK. IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 GOT LETTER SAYING THAT IF IN...

Aug 14, 2008 Electrical System 60,000 mi

IT WAS FIRST IN WINTER OF 2006 THAT IT FIRST HAPPEN, THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWED THAT I WAS GOING 20 MPH WHEN I STOPPED THE TRUCK, BUT IT RESET ITSELF WHEN I WENT AND STARTED IT THE NEXT TIME, AND I THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE I HAD ABOUT 60K ON THE TRUCK. IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 GOT LETTER SAYING THAT IF IN...

Jul 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUPTURED CAUSING FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY 45,000 MILES ON IT. CHEVROLET TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR. I THEN ASKED THEM IF IT WAS NORMAL FOR A PERSON WHO BOUGHT ONE OF THEIR VEHICLES TO EXPECT A LIFE ENDANGERING SITUATION A...

Jul 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUPTURED CAUSING FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY 45,000 MILES ON IT. CHEVROLET TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR. I THEN ASKED THEM IF IT WAS NORMAL FOR A PERSON WHO BOUGHT ONE OF THEIR VEHICLES TO EXPECT A LIFE ENDANGERING SITUATION A...

Jun 26, 2008 Electrical System 70,000 mi

1. MY SILVERADO 2500HD, 2003 SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AROUND 70K MILES, 3 YEARS AGO. 2. AT THE TIME I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE $525 TO FIX IT - REPLACING A SMALL PLASTIC GEAR IN THE DASH. I DECIDED NOT TO WASTE THE MONEY AND LIVED WITH IT. 3. IN JANUARY 2008, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GM SAYING THE...

Jun 26, 2008 Electrical System 70,000 mi

1. MY SILVERADO 2500HD, 2003 SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AROUND 70K MILES, 3 YEARS AGO. 2. AT THE TIME I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE $525 TO FIX IT - REPLACING A SMALL PLASTIC GEAR IN THE DASH. I DECIDED NOT TO WASTE THE MONEY AND LIVED WITH IT. 3. IN JANUARY 2008, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GM SAYING THE...

Jun 23, 2008 Parking Brake 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF AND CAUSED THE MOTOR OF THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE CABLE SNAPPED AND SHORT CIRCUITED A FUSE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LO...

Jun 23, 2008 Parking Brake 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF AND CAUSED THE MOTOR OF THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE CABLE SNAPPED AND SHORT CIRCUITED A FUSE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LO...

Jun 21, 2008 Electrical System 54,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD 4X4 6.0L HAS A SPEEDOMETER THAT MALFUNCTIONS. GENERAL MOTORS IS SAYING THE PROBLEM LIES IN THE STEPPER MOTORS IN THE SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER ITSELF. GENERAL MOTORS IS NOT FIXING THIS PROBLEM ON THEIR VEHICLES FOR FREE. *TR

Jun 21, 2008 Electrical System 54,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD 4X4 6.0L HAS A SPEEDOMETER THAT MALFUNCTIONS. GENERAL MOTORS IS SAYING THE PROBLEM LIES IN THE STEPPER MOTORS IN THE SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER ITSELF. GENERAL MOTORS IS NOT FIXING THIS PROBLEM ON THEIR VEHICLES FOR FREE. *TR

Jun 15, 2008 Steering 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD TRUCK HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP GO OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN IT GOES OUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE IT VERY HAZARDOUS TO CONTINUE REQUIRING ME TO STOP AND HAVE SOME ONE PICK UP MY TRUCK AND HAUL IT HOME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING GO OUT TWICE AND IS N...

Jun 15, 2008 Suspension 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD TRUCK HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP GO OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN IT GOES OUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE IT VERY HAZARDOUS TO CONTINUE REQUIRING ME TO STOP AND HAVE SOME ONE PICK UP MY TRUCK AND HAUL IT HOME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING GO OUT TWICE AND IS N...

Jun 15, 2008 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD TRUCK HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP GO OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN IT GOES OUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE IT VERY HAZARDOUS TO CONTINUE REQUIRING ME TO STOP AND HAVE SOME ONE PICK UP MY TRUCK AND HAUL IT HOME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING GO OUT TWICE AND IS N...

Jun 15, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD TRUCK HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP GO OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN IT GOES OUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE IT VERY HAZARDOUS TO CONTINUE REQUIRING ME TO STOP AND HAVE SOME ONE PICK UP MY TRUCK AND HAUL IT HOME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING GO OUT TWICE AND IS N...

Jun 15, 2008 Steering 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD TRUCK HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP GO OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN IT GOES OUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE IT VERY HAZARDOUS TO CONTINUE REQUIRING ME TO STOP AND HAVE SOME ONE PICK UP MY TRUCK AND HAUL IT HOME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING GO OUT TWICE AND IS N...

Jun 15, 2008 Suspension 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD TRUCK HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP GO OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN IT GOES OUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE IT VERY HAZARDOUS TO CONTINUE REQUIRING ME TO STOP AND HAVE SOME ONE PICK UP MY TRUCK AND HAUL IT HOME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING GO OUT TWICE AND IS N...

Jun 15, 2008 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD TRUCK HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP GO OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN IT GOES OUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE IT VERY HAZARDOUS TO CONTINUE REQUIRING ME TO STOP AND HAVE SOME ONE PICK UP MY TRUCK AND HAUL IT HOME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING GO OUT TWICE AND IS N...

Jun 15, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD TRUCK HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP GO OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN IT GOES OUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE IT VERY HAZARDOUS TO CONTINUE REQUIRING ME TO STOP AND HAVE SOME ONE PICK UP MY TRUCK AND HAUL IT HOME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING GO OUT TWICE AND IS N...

Jun 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES, ABS SENSORS, FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Jun 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES, ABS SENSORS, FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Jun 11, 2008 Suspension 35,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES, ABS SENSORS, FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Jun 11, 2008 Power Train 35,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES, ABS SENSORS, FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Jun 11, 2008 Electrical System 147,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING HOME FROM A FOOTBALL GAME WHEN WE NOTICED WE WERE APPARENTLY DRIVING FASTER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER STATED, IT READ 65MPH,BUT THE RPM'S DID NOT MATCH AND WE WERE BLOWING PAST OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY AND FROM THAT POINT HAD TO GUESS HOW FAST WE WERE TRAVELING. THIS HAS HAPPEN A FE...

Jun 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES, ABS SENSORS, FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Jun 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES, ABS SENSORS, FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Jun 11, 2008 Suspension 35,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES, ABS SENSORS, FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Jun 11, 2008 Power Train 35,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES, ABS SENSORS, FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Jun 11, 2008 Electrical System 147,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING HOME FROM A FOOTBALL GAME WHEN WE NOTICED WE WERE APPARENTLY DRIVING FASTER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER STATED, IT READ 65MPH,BUT THE RPM'S DID NOT MATCH AND WE WERE BLOWING PAST OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY AND FROM THAT POINT HAD TO GUESS HOW FAST WE WERE TRAVELING. THIS HAS HAPPEN A FE...

May 24, 2008 Power Train 160,000 mi

CHEVY 2500HD YEAR 2003 I FILL A BUMP EACH TIME I STOP AND PUT OFF IN MY TRUCK. IT FILL LIKE SOMETHING IS ROLLING AROUND IN THE BED. I THINK IT IS IN MY DIFFERENTIAL OR DRIVE SHAFT. *TR

May 24, 2008 Power Train 160,000 mi

CHEVY 2500HD YEAR 2003 I FILL A BUMP EACH TIME I STOP AND PUT OFF IN MY TRUCK. IT FILL LIKE SOMETHING IS ROLLING AROUND IN THE BED. I THINK IT IS IN MY DIFFERENTIAL OR DRIVE SHAFT. *TR

May 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,500 mi

INFERIOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE OF CHEVY. 2500 TRUCKS. THE BRAKES ARE INADEQUATE AND WEAR OUT PRE-MATURELY, CAUSING UN-SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE. CONTACTED G.M. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY AGREED TO TAKE CARE OF PROBLEM: WHICH WAS APPROVED AND DENIED TWICE. CONTACTED AREA DISTRICT SERVICE REP FOR G.M. A...

May 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,500 mi

INFERIOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE OF CHEVY. 2500 TRUCKS. THE BRAKES ARE INADEQUATE AND WEAR OUT PRE-MATURELY, CAUSING UN-SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE. CONTACTED G.M. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY AGREED TO TAKE CARE OF PROBLEM: WHICH WAS APPROVED AND DENIED TWICE. CONTACTED AREA DISTRICT SERVICE REP FOR G.M. A...

May 22, 2008 Steering 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE OR MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A LOUD CRACKLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO GARAGE. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE COLUMN F...

May 22, 2008 Steering 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE OR MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A LOUD CRACKLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO GARAGE. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE COLUMN F...

May 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

SMOKE FROM RIGHT REAR WHEEL. TOOK TO DEALER STATED AXLE OIL SEAL LEAK ONTO BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR. STATED LEFT REAR ROTOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT DUE TO CORROSION AND BEING TOO THIN. PROBLEM THESE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED WITH 41000 MILES. HOW CAN THE ROTOR BE TO THIN TURN WHEN IT WAS NEVE...

May 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

SMOKE FROM RIGHT REAR WHEEL. TOOK TO DEALER STATED AXLE OIL SEAL LEAK ONTO BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR. STATED LEFT REAR ROTOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT DUE TO CORROSION AND BEING TOO THIN. PROBLEM THESE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED WITH 41000 MILES. HOW CAN THE ROTOR BE TO THIN TURN WHEN IT WAS NEVE...

Mar 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,525 mi

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS / LEFT AND RIGHT SIGNAL BULBS LIGHT FIXTURE OVER HEATING CAUSING SIGNAL BULB ORANGE TINT TO "MELT" OFF. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE REFLECTOR "BLACKENING" FROM MID BULB TO TOP. OVER HEATING CAUSES THE SIGNAL BULB TO PEEL AND TURN TO CLEAR BULB. VIOLATES CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE FOR...

Mar 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,525 mi

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS / LEFT AND RIGHT SIGNAL BULBS LIGHT FIXTURE OVER HEATING CAUSING SIGNAL BULB ORANGE TINT TO "MELT" OFF. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE REFLECTOR "BLACKENING" FROM MID BULB TO TOP. OVER HEATING CAUSES THE SIGNAL BULB TO PEEL AND TURN TO CLEAR BULB. VIOLATES CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE FOR...

Mar 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,525 mi

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS / LEFT AND RIGHT SIGNAL BULBS LIGHT FIXTURE OVER HEATING CAUSING SIGNAL BULB ORANGE TINT TO "MELT" OFF. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE REFLECTOR "BLACKENING" FROM MID BULB TO TOP. OVER HEATING CAUSES THE SIGNAL BULB TO PEEL AND TURN TO CLEAR BULB. VIOLATES CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE FOR...

Mar 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,525 mi

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS / LEFT AND RIGHT SIGNAL BULBS LIGHT FIXTURE OVER HEATING CAUSING SIGNAL BULB ORANGE TINT TO "MELT" OFF. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE REFLECTOR "BLACKENING" FROM MID BULB TO TOP. OVER HEATING CAUSES THE SIGNAL BULB TO PEEL AND TURN TO CLEAR BULB. VIOLATES CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE FOR...

Mar 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,525 mi

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS / LEFT AND RIGHT SIGNAL BULBS LIGHT FIXTURE OVER HEATING CAUSING SIGNAL BULB ORANGE TINT TO "MELT" OFF. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE REFLECTOR "BLACKENING" FROM MID BULB TO TOP. OVER HEATING CAUSES THE SIGNAL BULB TO PEEL AND TURN TO CLEAR BULB. VIOLATES CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE FOR...

Mar 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,525 mi

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS / LEFT AND RIGHT SIGNAL BULBS LIGHT FIXTURE OVER HEATING CAUSING SIGNAL BULB ORANGE TINT TO "MELT" OFF. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE REFLECTOR "BLACKENING" FROM MID BULB TO TOP. OVER HEATING CAUSES THE SIGNAL BULB TO PEEL AND TURN TO CLEAR BULB. VIOLATES CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE FOR...

Mar 18, 2008 Fuel System, Other

FUEL LINE FAILURE,FUEL LEAKING,FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN HOSE RUBBED TROUGH ON BODY (BED) REPLACED PART #15044352 HOSE3.163 C $ 334.10 REPLACED PART #15044356 HOSE 3.163 $257.96. THE PARTS WERE NOT RETURNED AS REQUESTED, THEY WERE THROWN AWAY. *TR

Mar 18, 2008 Fuel System, Other

FUEL LINE FAILURE,FUEL LEAKING,FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN HOSE RUBBED TROUGH ON BODY (BED) REPLACED PART #15044352 HOSE3.163 C $ 334.10 REPLACED PART #15044356 HOSE 3.163 $257.96. THE PARTS WERE NOT RETURNED AS REQUESTED, THEY WERE THROWN AWAY. *TR

Feb 16, 2008 Electrical System 49,450 mi

SPEEDOMETER IS MALFUNCTIONING. *TR

Feb 16, 2008 Electrical System 49,450 mi

SPEEDOMETER IS MALFUNCTIONING. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. IN AUGUST 2006 MY OIL PRESSURE GAGE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. IT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY READ NO OIL PRESSURE EVEN THOUGH THE OIL LEVEL WAS ADEQUATE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A FUEL SYSTEM SERVICING TO A GM DEALER IN SAN ANTONIO TX AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE OIL P...

Feb 15, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. IN AUGUST 2006 MY OIL PRESSURE GAGE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. IT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY READ NO OIL PRESSURE EVEN THOUGH THE OIL LEVEL WAS ADEQUATE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A FUEL SYSTEM SERVICING TO A GM DEALER IN SAN ANTONIO TX AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE OIL P...

Feb 8, 2008 Electrical System 71,236 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER INCREASED TO 115 MPH AND REMAINED IN THAT POSITION. AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 71,236.

Feb 8, 2008 Electrical System 71,236 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER INCREASED TO 115 MPH AND REMAINED IN THAT POSITION. AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 71,236.

Jan 22, 2008 Electrical System

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE NEEDLE STICKING. CONSUMER STATES THAT GM SAID THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS OVER 70,000 MILES ON IT. KB*

Jan 22, 2008 Electrical System

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE NEEDLE STICKING. CONSUMER STATES THAT GM SAID THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS OVER 70,000 MILES ON IT. KB*

Jan 10, 2008 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF INSTRUMENT/GAUGES CLUSTER CAUSING UNKNOWN DRIVING SPEEDS AND UNABLE IDENTIFY POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND UN ABLE IDENTIFY FUEL LEVEL. INTERMITTENT FAILURE OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS UNTIL TOTALLY FAILURE OCCURRED. *TR

Jan 10, 2008 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF INSTRUMENT/GAUGES CLUSTER CAUSING UNKNOWN DRIVING SPEEDS AND UNABLE IDENTIFY POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND UN ABLE IDENTIFY FUEL LEVEL. INTERMITTENT FAILURE OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS UNTIL TOTALLY FAILURE OCCURRED. *TR

Jan 2, 2008 Electrical System 120,000 mi

MY SPEEDO WENT OUT ON MY 2003 SHEVY 2500HD AT 116000 MILES.I WENT TO START IT ON A COLD DAY AND IT WAS READING 20MPH IN PARK.TODAY IT READS 70 MPH IN PARK AND IS READING OVER 70 MPH OVER THE SPEED THAT I AM DRIVING.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

MY SPEEDO WENT OUT ON MY 2003 SHEVY 2500HD AT 116000 MILES.I WENT TO START IT ON A COLD DAY AND IT WAS READING 20MPH IN PARK.TODAY IT READS 70 MPH IN PARK AND IS READING OVER 70 MPH OVER THE SPEED THAT I AM DRIVING.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Electrical System 120,000 mi

MY SPEEDO WENT OUT ON MY 2003 SHEVY 2500HD AT 116000 MILES.I WENT TO START IT ON A COLD DAY AND IT WAS READING 20MPH IN PARK.TODAY IT READS 70 MPH IN PARK AND IS READING OVER 70 MPH OVER THE SPEED THAT I AM DRIVING.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

MY SPEEDO WENT OUT ON MY 2003 SHEVY 2500HD AT 116000 MILES.I WENT TO START IT ON A COLD DAY AND IT WAS READING 20MPH IN PARK.TODAY IT READS 70 MPH IN PARK AND IS READING OVER 70 MPH OVER THE SPEED THAT I AM DRIVING.*CN

Dec 21, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO BRAKE PROBLEM. CONTACT STATES BRAKES PULSATED IN REAR ROTORS. BRAKE WERE HEAVILY CORRODED AND DEALER REPLACED REAR ROTORS. *BF THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT SINCE THE USE OF ASBESTOS BRAKES HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED, BRAKE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE HAD BEEN REDUCED. THE DEA...

Dec 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO BRAKE PROBLEM. CONTACT STATES BRAKES PULSATED IN REAR ROTORS. BRAKE WERE HEAVILY CORRODED AND DEALER REPLACED REAR ROTORS. *BF THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT SINCE THE USE OF ASBESTOS BRAKES HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED, BRAKE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE HAD BEEN REDUCED. THE DEA...

Dec 21, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO BRAKE PROBLEM. CONTACT STATES BRAKES PULSATED IN REAR ROTORS. BRAKE WERE HEAVILY CORRODED AND DEALER REPLACED REAR ROTORS. *BF THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT SINCE THE USE OF ASBESTOS BRAKES HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED, BRAKE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE HAD BEEN REDUCED. THE DEA...

Dec 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO BRAKE PROBLEM. CONTACT STATES BRAKES PULSATED IN REAR ROTORS. BRAKE WERE HEAVILY CORRODED AND DEALER REPLACED REAR ROTORS. *BF THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT SINCE THE USE OF ASBESTOS BRAKES HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED, BRAKE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE HAD BEEN REDUCED. THE DEA...

Dec 17, 2007 Electrical System 48,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS FAILING. FIRST, 2 YRS AGO, IT WAS THE TACH FAILING NOW IT IS THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE OTHERS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY AT TIMES. I DID RECEIVE A LETTER FROM GM 2 WEEKS AGO WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE I HAVE 87000 MI ON IT. CALL GM AN...

Dec 17, 2007 Electrical System 48,000 mi

2003 SILVERADO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS FAILING. FIRST, 2 YRS AGO, IT WAS THE TACH FAILING NOW IT IS THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE OTHERS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY AT TIMES. I DID RECEIVE A LETTER FROM GM 2 WEEKS AGO WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE I HAVE 87000 MI ON IT. CALL GM AN...

Dec 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE TIRES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE WORN. GENERAL MOTORS INFORMED HIM THAT A DEALER NEEDED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED A FE...

Dec 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE TIRES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE WORN. GENERAL MOTORS INFORMED HIM THAT A DEALER NEEDED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED A FE...

Dec 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE TIRES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE WORN. GENERAL MOTORS INFORMED HIM THAT A DEALER NEEDED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED A FE...

Dec 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE TIRES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE WORN. GENERAL MOTORS INFORMED HIM THAT A DEALER NEEDED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED A FE...

Dec 12, 2007 Unknown Or Other

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH AND THE SPARE TIRE AND SUPPORT BRACKET CAME OFF THE TRUCK AND LANDED IN THE HIGHWAY. IT APPEARS THAT THE THE 1 BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE BRACKET AND TIRE TO THE TRUCK HAD BACKED OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *TR

Dec 12, 2007 Unknown Or Other

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH AND THE SPARE TIRE AND SUPPORT BRACKET CAME OFF THE TRUCK AND LANDED IN THE HIGHWAY. IT APPEARS THAT THE THE 1 BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE BRACKET AND TIRE TO THE TRUCK HAD BACKED OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *TR

Dec 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURR...

Dec 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURR...

Dec 4, 2007 Electrical System 13,000 mi

ALL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO. *TR

Dec 4, 2007 Electrical System 13,000 mi

ALL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO. *TR

Nov 30, 2007 Power Train 48,663 mi

THE EVENT LEADING UP TO IS WET WEATHER. THE TRANSMISSION WILL STICK IN ONE GEAR AND WILL NOT SHIFT. WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO CINDY CHEVORLET I WAS TOLD THAT PER G.M. POLICY THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THE COMPUTER SHOWED A CODE FOR THE PROBLEM. THIS IS THE RESPONSE I GOT FROM THREE DEALERSHI...

Nov 30, 2007 Power Train 48,663 mi

THE EVENT LEADING UP TO IS WET WEATHER. THE TRANSMISSION WILL STICK IN ONE GEAR AND WILL NOT SHIFT. WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO CINDY CHEVORLET I WAS TOLD THAT PER G.M. POLICY THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THE COMPUTER SHOWED A CODE FOR THE PROBLEM. THIS IS THE RESPONSE I GOT FROM THREE DEALERSHI...

Nov 15, 2007 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. LAST FALL, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD ONLY OPERATE AT HIGH SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WASHER WOULD NOT PUMP FLUID AS WELL. AS OF LATE, THE FAILURE HAS WORSENED. THE DEALER S...

Nov 15, 2007 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. LAST FALL, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD ONLY OPERATE AT HIGH SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WASHER WOULD NOT PUMP FLUID AS WELL. AS OF LATE, THE FAILURE HAS WORSENED. THE DEALER S...

Nov 13, 2007 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE SPEEDO WILL START TO CLIMB TO OVER 120MHP. AFTER SEVERAL IGNITION CYCLES THE SPEEDO WILL COME BACK DOWN AND WORK FINE FOR AWHILE. THIS PROBLEM USUALLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. PROBLEM IS VERY INTERMITTENT-HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL...

Nov 13, 2007 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE SPEEDO WILL START TO CLIMB TO OVER 120MHP. AFTER SEVERAL IGNITION CYCLES THE SPEEDO WILL COME BACK DOWN AND WORK FINE FOR AWHILE. THIS PROBLEM USUALLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. PROBLEM IS VERY INTERMITTENT-HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL...

Oct 26, 2007 Electrical System 72,259 mi

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT INDICATE PROPER SPEED. CAN BE AT 0MPH WHEN TRAVELING AT 55MPH. OR CAN BE AT 30MPH WHEN TRAVELING AT 55MPH. *TR

Oct 26, 2007 Electrical System 72,259 mi

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT INDICATE PROPER SPEED. CAN BE AT 0MPH WHEN TRAVELING AT 55MPH. OR CAN BE AT 30MPH WHEN TRAVELING AT 55MPH. *TR

Oct 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE BRAKES WORK FINE UP TO ABOUT 10 MPH THEN THE BRAKES SEEM TO RELEASE. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF COMING TO A STOP WITH NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE THE PROBLEM COULD CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR. *JB

Oct 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE BRAKES WORK FINE UP TO ABOUT 10 MPH THEN THE BRAKES SEEM TO RELEASE. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF COMING TO A STOP WITH NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE THE PROBLEM COULD CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR. *JB

Sep 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,438 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL PUMP CREATED A HOLE IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BACK HALF OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,438 AND CURR...

Sep 25, 2007 Power Train 62,438 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL PUMP CREATED A HOLE IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BACK HALF OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,438 AND CURR...

Sep 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,438 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL PUMP CREATED A HOLE IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BACK HALF OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,438 AND CURR...

Sep 25, 2007 Power Train 62,438 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL PUMP CREATED A HOLE IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BACK HALF OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,438 AND CURR...

Sep 24, 2007 Electrical System 53,500 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY 2500 H.D. CREW CAB TRUCK. IN AUG OF 2007 MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING UP. IT WOULD STOP AT 20 MPH WHEN I WAS AT A DEAD STOP. I CAN START THE VEHICLE AND IT WILL GO DOWN 5 MPH FOR EVERY TIME I START THE VEHICLE. WHEN I HIT 0 IT WILL BE FINE FOR A WHILE. IT IS GETTING WORSE EVERY...

Sep 24, 2007 Electrical System 53,500 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY 2500 H.D. CREW CAB TRUCK. IN AUG OF 2007 MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING UP. IT WOULD STOP AT 20 MPH WHEN I WAS AT A DEAD STOP. I CAN START THE VEHICLE AND IT WILL GO DOWN 5 MPH FOR EVERY TIME I START THE VEHICLE. WHEN I HIT 0 IT WILL BE FINE FOR A WHILE. IT IS GETTING WORSE EVERY...

Sep 14, 2007 Electrical System 116,600 mi

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD HAS QUIT WORKING. THERE WAS NOT WARNING THAT IT WAS GOING TO FAIL. WHILE DRIVING ALL THE NEEDLES ACROSS THE PANEL WERE STUCK AT ZERO. NO SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE A VERY HAZARDOUS CONDITION ...

Sep 14, 2007 Electrical System 116,600 mi

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD HAS QUIT WORKING. THERE WAS NOT WARNING THAT IT WAS GOING TO FAIL. WHILE DRIVING ALL THE NEEDLES ACROSS THE PANEL WERE STUCK AT ZERO. NO SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE A VERY HAZARDOUS CONDITION ...

Sep 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATING WHEN IT SHOULDN'T. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE LAST 5-10 FEET OF BRAKING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING ME, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, TO REAR-END VERHICLE IN FRONT OF ME - ESPECIALLY WHEN TOWI...

Sep 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATING WHEN IT SHOULDN'T. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE LAST 5-10 FEET OF BRAKING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING ME, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, TO REAR-END VERHICLE IN FRONT OF ME - ESPECIALLY WHEN TOWI...

Aug 21, 2007 Tires 84,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE LT, SIZE 245/75/R16 TIRES. FIVE HOURS AFTER THE CONTACT PLACED AIR IN HER TIRE, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AND CAUSED A BLOW OUT. SHE STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS INTACT, BUT THE THREAD WAS ALSO SEPARATED. THE D...

Aug 21, 2007 Tires 84,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE LT, SIZE 245/75/R16 TIRES. FIVE HOURS AFTER THE CONTACT PLACED AIR IN HER TIRE, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AND CAUSED A BLOW OUT. SHE STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS INTACT, BUT THE THREAD WAS ALSO SEPARATED. THE D...

Aug 8, 2007 Suspension 17,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET C/K 2500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENTIRE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE RIM, TIRE, AND WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAI...

Aug 8, 2007 Suspension 17,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET C/K 2500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENTIRE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE RIM, TIRE, AND WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAI...

Jul 24, 2007 Power Train 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING FLUID WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. HE STATED THAT THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION CASE WAS CRACKED. THE TRANSMISSION IS FINE, BUT THERE IS A STRESS CRACK ON THE OUTER CASE. THE REP...

Jul 24, 2007 Power Train 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING FLUID WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. HE STATED THAT THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION CASE WAS CRACKED. THE TRANSMISSION IS FINE, BUT THERE IS A STRESS CRACK ON THE OUTER CASE. THE REP...

Jul 13, 2007 Tires 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTS TIRES. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. THE TIRE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL. THERE WERE 3,000 MILES ON THE TIRE AT THE TIME OF THE SEPARATION. APPRO...

Jul 13, 2007 Tires 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTS TIRES. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. THE TIRE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL. THERE WERE 3,000 MILES ON THE TIRE AT THE TIME OF THE SEPARATION. APPRO...

Jun 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUBBED AGAINST THE TIRE CAUSING A LEAK. *TR

Jun 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUBBED AGAINST THE TIRE CAUSING A LEAK. *TR

May 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 38,200 mi

2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD 4X4 SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AT 38,000 MILES. VEHICLE JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. READ FORUMS OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. GM SHOULD RECALL. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

May 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 38,200 mi

2003 CHEVROLET 2500HD 4X4 SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AT 38,000 MILES. VEHICLE JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. READ FORUMS OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. GM SHOULD RECALL. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

May 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting

WHEN RIGHT HAND TURN SIGNAL IS TURNED ON THE 4-WAY HAZARD LIGHTS FLASH. *TR

May 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting

WHEN RIGHT HAND TURN SIGNAL IS TURNED ON THE 4-WAY HAZARD LIGHTS FLASH. *TR

Apr 17, 2007 Suspension 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON THE 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY. AFTER 2 YEARS THE FAILURE RECURRED ON BOTH WHEELS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15000. THE CURRE...

Apr 17, 2007 Suspension 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON THE 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY. AFTER 2 YEARS THE FAILURE RECURRED ON BOTH WHEELS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15000. THE CURRE...

Apr 17, 2007 Suspension 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON THE 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY. AFTER 2 YEARS THE FAILURE RECURRED ON BOTH WHEELS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15000. THE CURRE...

Apr 17, 2007 Suspension 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON THE 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY. AFTER 2 YEARS THE FAILURE RECURRED ON BOTH WHEELS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15000. THE CURRE...

Apr 7, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 27,300 mi

SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO JUMP AROUND AND IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL HOW FAST I WAS GOING. DEALER TOLD ME IT WASN'T A RECALL ISSUE, BUT TOO MANY GM OWNERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS.*AK

Apr 7, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 27,300 mi

SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO JUMP AROUND AND IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL HOW FAST I WAS GOING. DEALER TOLD ME IT WASN'T A RECALL ISSUE, BUT TOO MANY GM OWNERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS.*AK

Apr 3, 2007 Electrical System 36,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD IS ERRATIC. SOMETIME IT WORKS FINE, OTHER TIMES IT WILL REGISTER 30 MPH AT A STOP. OTHER TIMES IT SHOWS 120 MPH WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH. SOME TIMES IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. *JB

Apr 3, 2007 Electrical System 36,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD IS ERRATIC. SOMETIME IT WORKS FINE, OTHER TIMES IT WILL REGISTER 30 MPH AT A STOP. OTHER TIMES IT SHOWS 120 MPH WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH. SOME TIMES IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. *JB

Mar 23, 2007 Electrical System

ONE DAY GAUGE CLUSTER ABRUPTLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. AND SPEEDOMETER SHOWED A READING OF 0.0 MPH. *AK

Mar 23, 2007 Electrical System

ONE DAY GAUGE CLUSTER ABRUPTLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. AND SPEEDOMETER SHOWED A READING OF 0.0 MPH. *AK

Mar 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

NO DESCRIPTION. *AK SUBJECT : RE: ERRONEOUS SPEEDOMETER READING ~10956 > [XXX] > FROM: [XXX] > COMMENTS: > [XXX],I AM THE OWNER OF A 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 CREW CAB ,FULL SIZE BOX,DURAMAX DIESEL PICKUP TRUCK.ON A TRIP ON FEB.11/07 FROM TORONTO ,ONTARIO ,CANADA I EXPERIENCED EXACTLY...

Mar 21, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD DURAMAX 4-DR THAT THE SPEEDOMETER JUST STARTED GOING INTERMITTENTLY WHACKO ON WITH THE LAST YEAR (CONVENIENTLY JUST OUTSIDE OF NORMAL WARRANTY) JUDGING FROM ALL OF THE POSTS I SEE SCATTERED ACROSS THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS IT IS CLEARY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND ...

Mar 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

NO DESCRIPTION. *AK SUBJECT : RE: ERRONEOUS SPEEDOMETER READING ~10956 > [XXX] > FROM: [XXX] > COMMENTS: > [XXX],I AM THE OWNER OF A 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 CREW CAB ,FULL SIZE BOX,DURAMAX DIESEL PICKUP TRUCK.ON A TRIP ON FEB.11/07 FROM TORONTO ,ONTARIO ,CANADA I EXPERIENCED EXACTLY...

Mar 21, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD DURAMAX 4-DR THAT THE SPEEDOMETER JUST STARTED GOING INTERMITTENTLY WHACKO ON WITH THE LAST YEAR (CONVENIENTLY JUST OUTSIDE OF NORMAL WARRANTY) JUDGING FROM ALL OF THE POSTS I SEE SCATTERED ACROSS THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS IT IS CLEARY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND ...

Mar 17, 2007 Electrical System 25,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN. 1ST FAILURE AT 25,000 MI AND DEALER REPLACED SHAFT. 2ND FAILURE AT 50,000 MI AND GM REFUSED TO REPLACE OR PAY. I HAD TO PAY FOR SOME NEW LUBE KIT TO PREVENT NOISE AND WEAR.

Mar 17, 2007 Electrical System 25,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN. 1ST FAILURE AT 25,000 MI AND DEALER REPLACED SHAFT. 2ND FAILURE AT 50,000 MI AND GM REFUSED TO REPLACE OR PAY. I HAD TO PAY FOR SOME NEW LUBE KIT TO PREVENT NOISE AND WEAR.

Mar 14, 2007 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED 120 MPH EVEN WHEN THE POWER HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CONTACT HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.*AK UP...

Mar 14, 2007 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED 120 MPH EVEN WHEN THE POWER HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CONTACT HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.*AK UP...

Mar 7, 2007 Electrical System 42,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T RETURN TO ZERO WHEN STOPPED. REGISTERS INACCURATE READINGS AS MUCH AS 60 MPH OFF. *JB

Mar 7, 2007 Electrical System 42,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T RETURN TO ZERO WHEN STOPPED. REGISTERS INACCURATE READINGS AS MUCH AS 60 MPH OFF. *JB

Mar 4, 2007 Electrical System 35,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER STICKS, DISPLAYS INCORRECT SPEED. UNABLE TO DETERMINE CORRECT SPEED. HAVE NOT FIXED YET. HAPPENED 1 WEEK AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. *JB

Mar 4, 2007 Electrical System 35,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER STICKS, DISPLAYS INCORRECT SPEED. UNABLE TO DETERMINE CORRECT SPEED. HAVE NOT FIXED YET. HAPPENED 1 WEEK AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. *JB

Mar 3, 2007 Electrical System 58,500 mi

I FILED THE FORMAL REQUEST BELOW TO CHEVROLET / GM REGARDING A DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM, AND I BELIEVE IT TO BE A SEVERE NATIONWIDE SAFETY ISSUE WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL MO...

Mar 3, 2007 Electrical System 58,500 mi

I FILED THE FORMAL REQUEST BELOW TO CHEVROLET / GM REGARDING A DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM, AND I BELIEVE IT TO BE A SEVERE NATIONWIDE SAFETY ISSUE WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL MO...

Feb 21, 2007 Electrical System 38,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS ERRONEOUS SPEEDS, USUALLY TOO FAST. *JB

Feb 21, 2007 Electrical System 38,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS ERRONEOUS SPEEDS, USUALLY TOO FAST. *JB

Feb 11, 2007 Electrical System 17,992 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEV. 2500 4X4 EST. CAB LONG BOX. IT HAS 18000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 18000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. (HEAVY DUTY). I ALSO HAD A DIM BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH, WHICH I HAD CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 11, 2007 Steering 17,992 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEV. 2500 4X4 EST. CAB LONG BOX. IT HAS 18000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 18000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. (HEAVY DUTY). I ALSO HAD A DIM BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH, WHICH I HAD CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,992 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEV. 2500 4X4 EST. CAB LONG BOX. IT HAS 18000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 18000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. (HEAVY DUTY). I ALSO HAD A DIM BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH, WHICH I HAD CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 11, 2007 Interior Lighting 17,992 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEV. 2500 4X4 EST. CAB LONG BOX. IT HAS 18000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 18000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. (HEAVY DUTY). I ALSO HAD A DIM BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH, WHICH I HAD CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 11, 2007 Electrical System 17,992 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEV. 2500 4X4 EST. CAB LONG BOX. IT HAS 18000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 18000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. (HEAVY DUTY). I ALSO HAD A DIM BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH, WHICH I HAD CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 11, 2007 Steering 17,992 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEV. 2500 4X4 EST. CAB LONG BOX. IT HAS 18000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 18000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. (HEAVY DUTY). I ALSO HAD A DIM BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH, WHICH I HAD CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,992 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEV. 2500 4X4 EST. CAB LONG BOX. IT HAS 18000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 18000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. (HEAVY DUTY). I ALSO HAD A DIM BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH, WHICH I HAD CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 11, 2007 Interior Lighting 17,992 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEV. 2500 4X4 EST. CAB LONG BOX. IT HAS 18000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 18000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. (HEAVY DUTY). I ALSO HAD A DIM BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH, WHICH I HAD CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 10, 2007 Electrical System 32,800 mi

DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY AND OR CITY DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL REGISTER A RATE OF SPEED HIGHER THEN ACTUAL. THIS SPEED HAS BEEN RECORDED AS ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 50 MPH HIGH. WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER IS READING HIGH, UPON STOPPING, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL REMAIN AT THE AMOUNT OF SPEED THAT IT IS REGISTERING ...

Feb 10, 2007 Electrical System 32,800 mi

DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY AND OR CITY DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL REGISTER A RATE OF SPEED HIGHER THEN ACTUAL. THIS SPEED HAS BEEN RECORDED AS ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 50 MPH HIGH. WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER IS READING HIGH, UPON STOPPING, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL REMAIN AT THE AMOUNT OF SPEED THAT IT IS REGISTERING ...

Feb 6, 2007 Electrical System 610,005 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2003 SILVERADO HD CREWCAB 4X4 HAS BROKE. THE INDICATOR (NEEDLE) IS NOW ON THE EXTREME RIGHT OF THE GAUGE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS ISSUE IS COMMON AND THE STEPPER MOTOR WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. TO DO THIS THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY HAVE TO BE REP...

Feb 6, 2007 Electrical System 610,005 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2003 SILVERADO HD CREWCAB 4X4 HAS BROKE. THE INDICATOR (NEEDLE) IS NOW ON THE EXTREME RIGHT OF THE GAUGE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS ISSUE IS COMMON AND THE STEPPER MOTOR WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. TO DO THIS THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY HAVE TO BE REP...

Jan 14, 2007 Electrical System 57,000 mi

ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER READINGS. DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 55 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. POSTED SPEED LIMIT INCREASED TO 65. USED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO INCREMENT MY SPEED. SPEED INCREASED, SPEEDOMETER READING DID NOT INCREASE, BUT KEPT GETTING LOWER. STAYED WITH SPEED OF TRAFFIC BUT SPEED...

Jan 14, 2007 Electrical System 57,000 mi

ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER READINGS. DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 55 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. POSTED SPEED LIMIT INCREASED TO 65. USED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO INCREMENT MY SPEED. SPEED INCREASED, SPEEDOMETER READING DID NOT INCREASE, BUT KEPT GETTING LOWER. STAYED WITH SPEED OF TRAFFIC BUT SPEED...

Jan 9, 2007 Fuel System, Other 38,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER WILL GIVE FAULTY READINGS. AT ONE POINT, CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER READ 120 MPH. IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP GIVING FAULTY READINGS CONTACT HAS TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHUT IT OFF AND RES...

Jan 9, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE NORMAL SPEED SHOWN NOW IS OVER 120 MPH WHILE MOVING OR STOPPED. ON RARE OCCASIONS THE SPEEDOMETER WILL REGISTER A LESSER SPEED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BUT THE NORMAL SPEED SHOWN IS 120 MPH OR HIGHER. THE ODOMET...

Jan 9, 2007 Fuel System, Other 38,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER WILL GIVE FAULTY READINGS. AT ONE POINT, CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER READ 120 MPH. IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP GIVING FAULTY READINGS CONTACT HAS TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHUT IT OFF AND RES...

Jan 9, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE NORMAL SPEED SHOWN NOW IS OVER 120 MPH WHILE MOVING OR STOPPED. ON RARE OCCASIONS THE SPEEDOMETER WILL REGISTER A LESSER SPEED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BUT THE NORMAL SPEED SHOWN IS 120 MPH OR HIGHER. THE ODOMET...

Jan 2, 2007 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER READS 42 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. 120+MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. 2003 2500 HD SILVERADO 47,000 MILES. *JB

Jan 2, 2007 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER READS 42 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. 120+MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. 2003 2500 HD SILVERADO 47,000 MILES. *JB

Jan 1, 2007 Electrical System 86,500 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO GAUGE CLUSTER HANG UPS SPEEDO GETS HUNG UP AND GIVES FAULTY READINGS. *NM

Jan 1, 2007 Electrical System 86,500 mi

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO GAUGE CLUSTER HANG UPS SPEEDO GETS HUNG UP AND GIVES FAULTY READINGS. *NM

Dec 21, 2006 Suspension 20,244 mi

TL *- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN HE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE IN HIS VEHICLE. WHILE CHECKING HIS VEHICLE HE NOTICED A LOT OF GREASE COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE SAME DAY THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC (NOT A DEALERSHIP) AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE...

Dec 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 20,244 mi

TL *- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN HE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE IN HIS VEHICLE. WHILE CHECKING HIS VEHICLE HE NOTICED A LOT OF GREASE COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE SAME DAY THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC (NOT A DEALERSHIP) AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE...

Dec 21, 2006 Suspension 20,244 mi

TL *- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN HE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE IN HIS VEHICLE. WHILE CHECKING HIS VEHICLE HE NOTICED A LOT OF GREASE COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE SAME DAY THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC (NOT A DEALERSHIP) AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE...

Dec 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 20,244 mi

TL *- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN HE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE IN HIS VEHICLE. WHILE CHECKING HIS VEHICLE HE NOTICED A LOT OF GREASE COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE SAME DAY THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC (NOT A DEALERSHIP) AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE...

Dec 20, 2006 Electrical System 40,000 mi

1. CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING. 2. SPEEDO STICKS ALMOST ALWAYS NOW. 3. GM WANTS $700 TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT OTHERS ON WEB SAY IT IS TEMPORARY FIX. *NM

Dec 20, 2006 Electrical System 40,000 mi

1. CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING. 2. SPEEDO STICKS ALMOST ALWAYS NOW. 3. GM WANTS $700 TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT OTHERS ON WEB SAY IT IS TEMPORARY FIX. *NM

Dec 13, 2006 Suspension 67,500 mi

MY CHEVROLET 2500HD BEGAN MAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT 67,500 MILES. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILED, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. THE WORN ASSEMBLY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP THIS A QUITE COMMON FAILURE IN THE 2500HD. HAD THIS BEEN A CATASTROPHI...

Dec 13, 2006 Suspension 67,500 mi

MY CHEVROLET 2500HD BEGAN MAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT 67,500 MILES. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILED, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. THE WORN ASSEMBLY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP THIS A QUITE COMMON FAILURE IN THE 2500HD. HAD THIS BEEN A CATASTROPHI...

Dec 1, 2006 Tires 22,220 mi

I JUST NOTICED THE SIDEWALLS OF FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES ( SIZE LT245/75R16 AT LOAD RANGE E) CRACKING IN A UNIFORM CIRCLE ABOUT 2 INCHES IN FROM THE EDGE OF THE TREAD. IT LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE CRACKING ALONG A SEAM IN THE SIDEWALL OF SOME SORT. I REVIEWED THE WARRANTY AND IT STATES THAT DRY ROT CRACK...

Dec 1, 2006 Tires 22,220 mi

I JUST NOTICED THE SIDEWALLS OF FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES ( SIZE LT245/75R16 AT LOAD RANGE E) CRACKING IN A UNIFORM CIRCLE ABOUT 2 INCHES IN FROM THE EDGE OF THE TREAD. IT LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE CRACKING ALONG A SEAM IN THE SIDEWALL OF SOME SORT. I REVIEWED THE WARRANTY AND IT STATES THAT DRY ROT CRACK...

Nov 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,078 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ON MY 2003 SILVERADO HD2500. I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH OUR VEHICLES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. AFTER 1.5 WEEKS THERE G.M FINALLY LOOKS AT IT AND TOLD ME THE BRAKE OPERATIO...

Nov 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,078 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ON MY 2003 SILVERADO HD2500. I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH OUR VEHICLES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. AFTER 1.5 WEEKS THERE G.M FINALLY LOOKS AT IT AND TOLD ME THE BRAKE OPERATIO...

Nov 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,078 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ON MY 2003 SILVERADO HD2500. I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH OUR VEHICLES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. AFTER 1.5 WEEKS THERE G.M FINALLY LOOKS AT IT AND TOLD ME THE BRAKE OPERATIO...

Nov 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,078 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ON MY 2003 SILVERADO HD2500. I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH OUR VEHICLES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. AFTER 1.5 WEEKS THERE G.M FINALLY LOOKS AT IT AND TOLD ME THE BRAKE OPERATIO...

Nov 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,509 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD TRUCK. BRAKE ROTORS "SEVERELY RUSTED" AS STATED BY DEALER. TRUCK ONLY HAS 37,500 MILES; BRAKE PADS ONLY MAKING CONTACT WITH 1/3 OF ROTOR SURFACE ON ALL 4 ROTORS. DEALER RESURFACED ROTORS BUT EXPECTS PROBLEM TO CONTINUE, WITH ALL 4 ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED IN NEAR FUTURE DUE TO PO...

Nov 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,509 mi

2003 CHEVY 2500HD TRUCK. BRAKE ROTORS "SEVERELY RUSTED" AS STATED BY DEALER. TRUCK ONLY HAS 37,500 MILES; BRAKE PADS ONLY MAKING CONTACT WITH 1/3 OF ROTOR SURFACE ON ALL 4 ROTORS. DEALER RESURFACED ROTORS BUT EXPECTS PROBLEM TO CONTINUE, WITH ALL 4 ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED IN NEAR FUTURE DUE TO PO...

Nov 9, 2006 Suspension 45,723 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED IN JUNE OF 2006 AND ON 11/9/2006 THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.

Nov 9, 2006 Suspension 45,723 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED IN JUNE OF 2006 AND ON 11/9/2006 THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.

Nov 6, 2006 Steering 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE IN THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEALER PREVIOUSLY GREASED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AFTER THE SERVICE, THE RATTLING SOUND RETURNED. AFTER THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE STEERING SHAFT WILL NEED TO BE GRE...

Nov 6, 2006 Steering 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE IN THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEALER PREVIOUSLY GREASED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AFTER THE SERVICE, THE RATTLING SOUND RETURNED. AFTER THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE STEERING SHAFT WILL NEED TO BE GRE...

Oct 26, 2006 Electrical System 51,000 mi

NORMAL 55-60 MPH DRIVE ON INTERSTATE TO WORK. SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO STICK AT 45 MPH EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE WAS GOING FASTER. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE NOW MOVES IN A JERKY FASHION SLOWLY UP & SLOWLY BACK DOWN. NOTICED ONLINE THAT SEEMS TO BE A RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH 2003 CHEVROLET VEHICLES AND STILL NO R...

Oct 26, 2006 Electrical System 51,000 mi

NORMAL 55-60 MPH DRIVE ON INTERSTATE TO WORK. SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO STICK AT 45 MPH EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE WAS GOING FASTER. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE NOW MOVES IN A JERKY FASHION SLOWLY UP & SLOWLY BACK DOWN. NOTICED ONLINE THAT SEEMS TO BE A RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH 2003 CHEVROLET VEHICLES AND STILL NO R...

Oct 23, 2006 Steering 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND BRAKING BECAME HARDER. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS REPLACED, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED, THIS DID NOT...

Oct 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND BRAKING BECAME HARDER. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS REPLACED, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED, THIS DID NOT...

Oct 23, 2006 Steering 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND BRAKING BECAME HARDER. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS REPLACED, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED, THIS DID NOT...

Oct 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND BRAKING BECAME HARDER. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS REPLACED, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED, THIS DID NOT...

Oct 22, 2006 Electrical System 43,000 mi

ENGINE WILL FAIL TO START. SECOND TIME WITH PROBLEM 10/21/06. REPLACED FUSE TO CRANK RELAY FUSE BLOWS IMMEDIATELY. MADE THE TRUCK USELESS FOR SEVERAL DAYS MAKING TRAVEL TO WORK HECTIC. SAME FUSE CONTROLS TURN SIGNALS AS WELL. *NM

Oct 22, 2006 Electrical System 43,000 mi

ENGINE WILL FAIL TO START. SECOND TIME WITH PROBLEM 10/21/06. REPLACED FUSE TO CRANK RELAY FUSE BLOWS IMMEDIATELY. MADE THE TRUCK USELESS FOR SEVERAL DAYS MAKING TRAVEL TO WORK HECTIC. SAME FUSE CONTROLS TURN SIGNALS AS WELL. *NM

Oct 18, 2006 Trailer Hitches 13,800 mi

I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE POOR QUALITY OF THE HITCH RECEIVERS IN THE SILVERADO 2500HD TRUCKS PUT ON THE STREET BY GM! I HAVE A '03, AND I'M GETTING A TT SOON. THE WELDS ARE RUSTY, AND LOOK AS THOUGH THEY MIGHT EVEN BE CRACKED! IF THIS RECEIVER BREAKS, AND I LIVE TO, I AM SUING GM. MY ATTY HAS A COPY...

Oct 18, 2006 Trailer Hitches 13,800 mi

I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE POOR QUALITY OF THE HITCH RECEIVERS IN THE SILVERADO 2500HD TRUCKS PUT ON THE STREET BY GM! I HAVE A '03, AND I'M GETTING A TT SOON. THE WELDS ARE RUSTY, AND LOOK AS THOUGH THEY MIGHT EVEN BE CRACKED! IF THIS RECEIVER BREAKS, AND I LIVE TO, I AM SUING GM. MY ATTY HAS A COPY...

Oct 3, 2006 Power Train 51,000 mi

I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHED AND FILTER CHANGED AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THERE WAS A LOT OF METAL PARTICLES IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FELT THERE WAS AN IMPENDING FAILURE. THE CHEVY DEALER TOLD ME TO WAIT TO SEE WHAT OCCURS SINCE HE HAD NOT HEARD OF AN ALLISON TRANSMISSION FAILING AT 50...

Oct 3, 2006 Power Train 51,000 mi

I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHED AND FILTER CHANGED AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THERE WAS A LOT OF METAL PARTICLES IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FELT THERE WAS AN IMPENDING FAILURE. THE CHEVY DEALER TOLD ME TO WAIT TO SEE WHAT OCCURS SINCE HE HAD NOT HEARD OF AN ALLISON TRANSMISSION FAILING AT 50...

Sep 10, 2006 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT AND REAR CENTER-SEAT LAP RESTRAINT BELT LATCH COVERS (GM PART # 14863), FROM THE MALE END OF THE BELT FELL OFF. BOTH HAVE RECEIVED MINIMAL USE, HOWEVER THE TABS THAT HOLD THE COVERS TO THE BELT LATCH ARE BROKEN OFF. THIS ISSUE PRESENTS AN OBVIOUS COSMETIC DEFECT AND MORE IMPORTANTLY I A...

Sep 10, 2006 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT AND REAR CENTER-SEAT LAP RESTRAINT BELT LATCH COVERS (GM PART # 14863), FROM THE MALE END OF THE BELT FELL OFF. BOTH HAVE RECEIVED MINIMAL USE, HOWEVER THE TABS THAT HOLD THE COVERS TO THE BELT LATCH ARE BROKEN OFF. THIS ISSUE PRESENTS AN OBVIOUS COSMETIC DEFECT AND MORE IMPORTANTLY I A...

Aug 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, RAN FOR 10 SECONDS AND STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

Aug 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, RAN FOR 10 SECONDS AND STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

Aug 17, 2006 Electrical System

2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WILL ILLUMINATE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *KB *JB

Aug 17, 2006 Electrical System

2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WILL ILLUMINATE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *KB *JB

Jul 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,500 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THEY ACTIVATE ON DRY SURFACES WITHOUT ACTUAL WHEEL 'LOCK-UP' OCCURRING. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO COLLISIONS AT INTERSECTIONS AND ALSO NEARLY ROLLED INTO AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT WAS RED IN MY DIRECTION WITH TRAFFIC PROCEEDING AT A...

Jul 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,500 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THEY ACTIVATE ON DRY SURFACES WITHOUT ACTUAL WHEEL 'LOCK-UP' OCCURRING. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO COLLISIONS AT INTERSECTIONS AND ALSO NEARLY ROLLED INTO AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT WAS RED IN MY DIRECTION WITH TRAFFIC PROCEEDING AT A...

Jun 20, 2006 Steering 12,527 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND A RATTLING NOISE WITHIN THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM RETURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AGAIN BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE...

Jun 20, 2006 Steering 12,527 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND A RATTLING NOISE WITHIN THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM RETURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AGAIN BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Power Train 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Steering 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Electrical System 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Suspension 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Structure 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Tires 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Visibility 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Seat Belts 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Power Train 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Steering 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Electrical System 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Suspension 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Structure 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Tires 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Visibility 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Seat Belts 54,385 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 2003 SILVERADO. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT, THE REVERSE GEAR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS LOOSE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE FRONT SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA...

Jun 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR TWO MONTHS, THE BRAKES VIBRATED WHILE DEPRESSED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ROTORS. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE NOT BEING IN SERVICE AND THE SALT USED ON THE ROADS.

Jun 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR TWO MONTHS, THE BRAKES VIBRATED WHILE DEPRESSED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ROTORS. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE NOT BEING IN SERVICE AND THE SALT USED ON THE ROADS.

Jun 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING INFORMATION CONCERNING POSSIBLE BRAKE ROTOR PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER DETERMINED THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 06/16/06. *JB

Jun 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING INFORMATION CONCERNING POSSIBLE BRAKE ROTOR PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER DETERMINED THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 06/16/06. *JB

May 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

TODAY I WAS TOLD MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO (DIESEL, CREW CAB) NEEDED A NEW TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. OUR COMPANY OWNS TWO OTHER SIMILAR 2003 VEHICLES (GMC MODEL). THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO BOTH OTHER VEHICLES. ONE AT APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES, THE OTHER AT 140,000...

May 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

TODAY I WAS TOLD MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO (DIESEL, CREW CAB) NEEDED A NEW TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. OUR COMPANY OWNS TWO OTHER SIMILAR 2003 VEHICLES (GMC MODEL). THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO BOTH OTHER VEHICLES. ONE AT APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES, THE OTHER AT 140,000...

Jan 25, 2006 Unknown Or Other 27,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 25 DEGREES THE HEATER DOES NOT BLOW HOT AIR. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM WITHIN THE HEATING SYSTEM. UPDATED 2/13/2006 - THE DEALER REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND OTHER COMPONENTS TO CORRE...

Jan 25, 2006 Unknown Or Other 27,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 25 DEGREES THE HEATER DOES NOT BLOW HOT AIR. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM WITHIN THE HEATING SYSTEM. UPDATED 2/13/2006 - THE DEALER REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND OTHER COMPONENTS TO CORRE...

Jan 9, 2006 Tires 69,650 mi

2003 2500 HD RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS *JB

Jan 9, 2006 Tires 69,650 mi

2003 2500 HD RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS *JB

Sep 18, 2005 Power Train 54,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TWICE WITH COMPLAINT OF PARKING BRAKE NON FUNCTIONAL. ALLOWED TRUCK TO MOVE FWD. WHEN PARKED ON INCLINE,PRK BRAKE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED. SUPPOSEDLY BRAKES ADJUSTED TWICE,PROBLEM NEVER BETTER POST DEALER SHOP VISIT. TOOK IT TO PRIVATE SHOP. FOUND TO HAVE PADS SOAKED WITH DIFFER...

Sep 18, 2005 Power Train 54,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TWICE WITH COMPLAINT OF PARKING BRAKE NON FUNCTIONAL. ALLOWED TRUCK TO MOVE FWD. WHEN PARKED ON INCLINE,PRK BRAKE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED. SUPPOSEDLY BRAKES ADJUSTED TWICE,PROBLEM NEVER BETTER POST DEALER SHOP VISIT. TOOK IT TO PRIVATE SHOP. FOUND TO HAVE PADS SOAKED WITH DIFFER...

Aug 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 72,862 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 2003 CHEVROLET C 2500 WAS HAVING A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THEN, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED POWER. THE SPEED WILL DRAMATICALLY SLOW TO AROUND 15 MPH. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES CURRENTLY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AS A RE...

Aug 25, 2005 Power Train 72,862 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 2003 CHEVROLET C 2500 WAS HAVING A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THEN, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED POWER. THE SPEED WILL DRAMATICALLY SLOW TO AROUND 15 MPH. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES CURRENTLY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AS A RE...

Aug 25, 2005 Electrical System 72,862 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 2003 CHEVROLET C 2500 WAS HAVING A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THEN, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED POWER. THE SPEED WILL DRAMATICALLY SLOW TO AROUND 15 MPH. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES CURRENTLY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AS A RE...

Aug 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 72,862 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 2003 CHEVROLET C 2500 WAS HAVING A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THEN, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED POWER. THE SPEED WILL DRAMATICALLY SLOW TO AROUND 15 MPH. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES CURRENTLY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AS A RE...

Aug 25, 2005 Power Train 72,862 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 2003 CHEVROLET C 2500 WAS HAVING A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THEN, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED POWER. THE SPEED WILL DRAMATICALLY SLOW TO AROUND 15 MPH. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES CURRENTLY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AS A RE...

Aug 25, 2005 Electrical System 72,862 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 2003 CHEVROLET C 2500 WAS HAVING A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THEN, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED POWER. THE SPEED WILL DRAMATICALLY SLOW TO AROUND 15 MPH. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES CURRENTLY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AS A RE...

Aug 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

DT: 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD TRUCK EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE POWER REDUCTION. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. IT GOES AT A CRAWL. THIS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OF 40-50 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAS TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ON AVERAGE ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS AFTER CUTTING OFF THEN T...

Aug 22, 2005 Electrical System 110,000 mi

DT: 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD TRUCK EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE POWER REDUCTION. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. IT GOES AT A CRAWL. THIS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OF 40-50 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAS TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ON AVERAGE ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS AFTER CUTTING OFF THEN T...

Aug 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

DT: 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD TRUCK EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE POWER REDUCTION. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. IT GOES AT A CRAWL. THIS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OF 40-50 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAS TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ON AVERAGE ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS AFTER CUTTING OFF THEN T...

Aug 22, 2005 Electrical System 110,000 mi

DT: 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD TRUCK EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE POWER REDUCTION. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. IT GOES AT A CRAWL. THIS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OF 40-50 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAS TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ON AVERAGE ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS AFTER CUTTING OFF THEN T...

Jul 6, 2005 Parking Brake 8,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE ON 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCKS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE ON EVEN A VERY SLIGHT GRADE WITHOUT CONSTANT ADJUSTMENTS BEING MADE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF THERE IS A TRAILER BEING TOWED OR A LOAD BEING CARRIED IN THE TRUCK BED, THE PARKING BRAKE ...

Jul 6, 2005 Parking Brake 8,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE ON 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCKS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE ON EVEN A VERY SLIGHT GRADE WITHOUT CONSTANT ADJUSTMENTS BEING MADE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF THERE IS A TRAILER BEING TOWED OR A LOAD BEING CARRIED IN THE TRUCK BED, THE PARKING BRAKE ...

Jun 24, 2005 Structure

REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY TAIL GATE ON THE 2003 CHEVROLET C2500. *MR GM LED THE CONSUMER TO BELIEVE THAT THE TAILGATE HE REPLACED WAS GOING TO BE REPLACED BY THEM WITH THE ORIGINAL PARTS IF THE DEALER AGREED THE PROBLEM WAS SAID TO BE CAUSED BY THE TAILGATE CABLES. *SC *JB

Jun 24, 2005 Structure

REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY TAIL GATE ON THE 2003 CHEVROLET C2500. *MR GM LED THE CONSUMER TO BELIEVE THAT THE TAILGATE HE REPLACED WAS GOING TO BE REPLACED BY THEM WITH THE ORIGINAL PARTS IF THE DEALER AGREED THE PROBLEM WAS SAID TO BE CAUSED BY THE TAILGATE CABLES. *SC *JB

Jun 10, 2005 Suspension 6,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2003 CHEVY EXPRESS CARGO VAN (2500) IN 2003.WHEN THIS VEHICLE IS UNDER LOAD,TRAVELING ON ROADS WITH SIX/SEVEN PERCENT DOWNHILL GRADES,THE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY. SIMPLY TAPPING THE BRAKES WILL NOT BRING IT UNDER CONTROL,YOU HAVE TO LITERALLY SLAM ON THE BRAKES,OR TAKE THE RISK OF ...

Jun 10, 2005 Suspension 6,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2003 CHEVY EXPRESS CARGO VAN (2500) IN 2003.WHEN THIS VEHICLE IS UNDER LOAD,TRAVELING ON ROADS WITH SIX/SEVEN PERCENT DOWNHILL GRADES,THE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY. SIMPLY TAPPING THE BRAKES WILL NOT BRING IT UNDER CONTROL,YOU HAVE TO LITERALLY SLAM ON THE BRAKES,OR TAKE THE RISK OF ...

Apr 29, 2005 Power Train 157,000 mi

THE TRANSFER CASE ON MY CHEVROLET 2500 HD CREW CAB HAS WENT OUT FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS, 1ST INCIDENT WAS MARCH 2004 ,AND NOW APRIL 2005. PLASTIC GEARS SEEM TO STRIP WHENEVER ENGAGED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AFTER NOT BEING UTILIZED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME.*AK

Apr 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 157,000 mi

THE TRANSFER CASE ON MY CHEVROLET 2500 HD CREW CAB HAS WENT OUT FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS, 1ST INCIDENT WAS MARCH 2004 ,AND NOW APRIL 2005. PLASTIC GEARS SEEM TO STRIP WHENEVER ENGAGED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AFTER NOT BEING UTILIZED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME.*AK

Apr 29, 2005 Power Train 157,000 mi

THE TRANSFER CASE ON MY CHEVROLET 2500 HD CREW CAB HAS WENT OUT FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS, 1ST INCIDENT WAS MARCH 2004 ,AND NOW APRIL 2005. PLASTIC GEARS SEEM TO STRIP WHENEVER ENGAGED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AFTER NOT BEING UTILIZED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME.*AK

Apr 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 157,000 mi

THE TRANSFER CASE ON MY CHEVROLET 2500 HD CREW CAB HAS WENT OUT FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS, 1ST INCIDENT WAS MARCH 2004 ,AND NOW APRIL 2005. PLASTIC GEARS SEEM TO STRIP WHENEVER ENGAGED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AFTER NOT BEING UTILIZED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME.*AK

Aug 27, 2004 Power Train

WHEN LOADING AND GOING AROUND CURVES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL WITH GEAR SHIFT STILL IN DRIVE. THE MOTOR RACED, AND VEHICLE WAS IN SHOP TWICE. *AK

Aug 27, 2004 Power Train

WHEN LOADING AND GOING AROUND CURVES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL WITH GEAR SHIFT STILL IN DRIVE. THE MOTOR RACED, AND VEHICLE WAS IN SHOP TWICE. *AK

May 17, 2004 Electrical System 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY DASH BOARD LIGHTS AND GAUGES WILL GO BLANK. WHEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS GO BLANK CONSUMER CANNOT DETERMINE HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS GOING. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES.*AK

May 17, 2004 Electrical System 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY DASH BOARD LIGHTS AND GAUGES WILL GO BLANK. WHEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS GO BLANK CONSUMER CANNOT DETERMINE HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS GOING. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES.*AK

Mar 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN SMOKE AND FLAMES EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *PH *JB

Mar 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN SMOKE AND FLAMES EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *PH *JB

Aug 6, 2003 Parking Brake 3,690 mi

VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY RADIATOR HOSE AND HEATER HOSE ALONG WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS.*MR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER FELT THE PROBLEMS HAD BECAME WORSE AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE MECHANIC AFTER IT'S THIRD REPAIR. THE CABLE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE WAS REPLACED. ...

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,690 mi

VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY RADIATOR HOSE AND HEATER HOSE ALONG WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS.*MR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER FELT THE PROBLEMS HAD BECAME WORSE AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE MECHANIC AFTER IT'S THIRD REPAIR. THE CABLE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE WAS REPLACED. ...

Aug 6, 2003 Parking Brake 3,690 mi

VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY RADIATOR HOSE AND HEATER HOSE ALONG WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS.*MR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER FELT THE PROBLEMS HAD BECAME WORSE AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE MECHANIC AFTER IT'S THIRD REPAIR. THE CABLE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE WAS REPLACED. ...

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,690 mi

VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY RADIATOR HOSE AND HEATER HOSE ALONG WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS.*MR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER FELT THE PROBLEMS HAD BECAME WORSE AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE MECHANIC AFTER IT'S THIRD REPAIR. THE CABLE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE WAS REPLACED. ...

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train

2003 CHEVY 2500 TRUCK, 6.0 LITER ENGINE WITH STANDARD SHIFT TRANSMISSION. THE TRUCK HAS AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. THE THROTTLE HAS A DELAY OFF OF IDLE IN RPM AND POWER. WHEN THE TRUCK IS STOPPED AT A LIGHT ON A HILL YOU CANNOT PREVENT EXCESSIVE ROLL-BACK OR STALL BECAUSE OF THE DELAY. IF THE TRUCK...

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train

2003 CHEVY 2500 TRUCK, 6.0 LITER ENGINE WITH STANDARD SHIFT TRANSMISSION. THE TRUCK HAS AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. THE THROTTLE HAS A DELAY OFF OF IDLE IN RPM AND POWER. WHEN THE TRUCK IS STOPPED AT A LIGHT ON A HILL YOU CANNOT PREVENT EXCESSIVE ROLL-BACK OR STALL BECAUSE OF THE DELAY. IF THE TRUCK...

Feb 25, 2003 Power Train 9,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTED ERRATICALLY, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK AND THE VEHICLE TO SPIN. *JB

Feb 25, 2003 Power Train 9,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTED ERRATICALLY, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK AND THE VEHICLE TO SPIN. *JB