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While at dealership for repair work mechanic determined that rear rotors were crumbling and needed to be replaced, drums and lining as well. The emergency brake was not working. The rear brakes were corroded and worn out. The rear brake pads and both rear rotors were replaced. The brake shoes on both sides were replaced. There was a squeaking noise in the front end when the vehicle goes over bumps. The driver door panel failed and was reinstalled, also the arm rest for the bucket seat pops off constantly, seat belts lock up after being replaced twice under recall, the steering joint was repaired, also when consumer steps on the gas, the truck does not move for a few seconds, the rear window was replaced, due to leaking, and the engine hesitates.
ABS light came on while driving also, when engine was shut off fan kept going. Dealer replaced ABS motor. The rear window on passenger side leaks water. Driver side window rattles when closing door. Driver door squeaks when opening and closing. The front seat belt locks up. The front end was leaking due to front differential vent failure. Wiper blades failed. Driver?S seat would not move due to seat adjuster failure. The ABS light came on because the ABS motor was defective. Transmission was leaking. The battery was leaking and was replaced. The coolant light came on due to a leaking water pump.
Drivers seat failed to lock into position, this was second occurrence. When brakes were applied, driver was thrust against steering wheel hitting chest and face and injuring wrist, knees hit the dash, seat ran onto left foot. Seatbelts do not help as they are attached to the seat. When driving, seat slides forward and backward freely. When the brakes are applied the seat slides forward, causing the foot to hit the brakes harder, thereby causing an abrupt stop. Luckily my children who were passengers at the time had their seatbelts on or they would have hit the dash. Most vehicles never have this occur in their lifetime, but this has happened twice within a year and a half. First time was August of 2000. Cost to replace is over $500. I feel this is a severe safety concern due to the fact that you cannot control the vehicle when operating, especially when stopping. The seatbelts don't help as they are attached to the seat. Major concern for me is if I am in an accident these brackets will not hold!!! I am a 120 pound woman, I do not adjust the seat often, I keep it positioned all the way to the back. My normal wear and tear could not have caused these railings to break. I have children who will be coming of age to drive. What would happen to a less experience driver" what if passengers didn't have seatbelts on? what if I was hauling a trailer? what of the force of the added weight of the trailer when stopping? what of the contents on that trailer? what if I have a minor accident, say a rear end collision, will my seat hold me in place" I don't have faith they will! because this has happened twice within a short period of time and on a fairly new vehicle, I believe the dealership or Chevy should repair at no cost to me. There are no airbags that inflate for protection, it is a solid impact. If someone from Chevy should hit their steering wheel one time like I did, I think they'd take this issue very seriously.
Without any indication, front end of vehicle locked up, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Dealer was contacted, and stated that subframe needed to be replaced. The front differential was torqued sideways and broken apart, causing the frame to have 2 breaks, this caused the front to lock up, also prior to this consumer complained of a delay between the forward and reverse, when a bump was felt when accelerating, consumer also heard a clunk noise, dealer drained and replaced the transfer case fluid twice. The engine sputters in 4 wheel low and there is a whine noise or pulley noise from the engine. The front seat arm rest fell off. The left front daytime lamp was full of water due to the assembly being improperly sealed at the factory. The brakes pulsated and pedal felt soft, dealer stated the right rear caliper was sticking and the front and rear rotors were corroded badly, causing the brake pads to wear. The electric brake was inoperable, dealer installed a new plug, the wiring harness was badly damaged. The power windows were inoperable. The left door creaks due to front door link being loose. Consumer was informed that he was supposed to sign a waiver because of the plow being placed onto the extended cab, this was because the installation was not recommended, however the consumer was never informed of this until after the installation and the problems with the vehicle.
- Peru, ME, USA
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Seat track broke while consumer was driving, and when it broke seat went forward with consumer, and ran into the steering wheel. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Would have no ABS brakes after pressing on brake pedal. Had fuse removed due to ABS pump continuing to run. ABS module had shorted out. Have taken to mechanic, but warranty expired. Drivers side window will not roll up, there was a popping noise when backing up and turning, dealer replaced lower ball joint, passenger side window leaks, leather seats are torn, cruise control module was replaced, dash panel parts inoperative, also cup holder rattles and the right back window leaks.
Was trying to adjust driver's lumbar seat with lever when lever broke in half. Pulled vehicle over to check out seat. Noticed a piece of white plastic with metal inside was broken.
Two plastic pieces cracked which caused the driver's seat to move forward and backward. This could cause loss of vehicle control and result in a crash..
Driver's side seat broke four times. When consumer drives and puts on brakes, seat flies forward. When he pushes on the gas pedal, seat flies backward. Tracks are broken, and consumer cannot control vehicle. No accident has yet occurred. Also, windows are loose, dealer has tried to fix several times. Manufacturer has been of no help.
The passenger seat has been fixed 3 times, and still becomes loose...the seat belt is connected to the seat back.....the steering wheel/box has been in for repairs 4 times, and only thing found is loose bolts, the exaust system was replaced 2 times, and found to be out of alignment on the 4th time
Has been out of service for 15 days in less than 1 yr. Vibrations, comp reprogrammed 2 or 3 times now mileage decreased, clunks from rear end and on left turns, padding in seat failed, rear slider frame cracked and leaks. Dealer got replacement windows but they were cracked too. Still not fixed. Dealer couldn't fix some after repeated tries, had to go to another dealer to finally get some fixed. Side view mirror glass fell out. What's this truck going to be like a year from now?
A little plastic latch that is suppose to reposition the drivers seat in the same place after access to the back seat broke. With out it there was no way to lock the seat in place so it just slid back and forth freely.
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- Banner Elk, NC, USA