This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The truck brakes or something locked up and cause me to crash the truck. Police report was filed and insurance company has appraised the truck. No warning lights or anything came on.
While pulling into a parking spot the steering stopped working almost causing me to crash into another car. I shut the car off and restarted and the power steering was still out.. thank god i wasn-??t on the highway
Continue to get the 'check air bag' message when pressing brake pedal, hear a sound coming from the rod that ties into the brake booster continue to get the 'traction control is off' message.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph and approaching a stop light, the vehicle decelerated independently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the steering, brakes, the radio and several other electrical functions became inoperable for approximately 3-5 seconds. The vehicle jerked forward, and the electrical functions returned. The vehicle operated as intended. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14V827000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred. In addition, the vehicle failed to start when turning the key in the ignition. The contact called titus-will Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac (2425 carriage loop sw, olympia, wa 98502, (360) 464-4251) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
- Shelton, WA, USA
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I have a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lt., vehicle was stationary when tried to start the engine, the ignition key would not move in start position, all panel lights came on fine. Had towed to dealer who diagnosed steering column was bad causing the ignition to not turn. Steering column and ignition had to be replaced. It was repaired. Issue left me stranded. Dealer said no recall. With steering being a major safety item, I was surprised there had not been a recall. Never had any other problems and bought this vehicle brand new.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the knuckle assemblies fractured and fell off without warning. The vehicle was taken to an unknown Chevrolet dealer in auburn, wa who stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,800.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while making a turn at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.
I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado with a fuel gauge problem. While driving downhill, my fuel gauge light just comes on and the fuel gauge goes down to empty. The vehicle then stalls losing all power and control of the vehicle (brakes, steering). As I reach the bottom of the hill, I have to place the vehicle in park and it starts right back up but the fuel gauge stays at empty. I had the vehicle serviced at a GM dealership and it was stated by the tech that vehicle is working as designed. This was also confirmed by GM engineering department. If I recall, the fuel pump is placed more toward the back of truck and while driving downhill gas moves towards front of tank giving the fuel sensor a false reading. I'm no engineer but I had a 2009 Silverado and never came across this problem. This is a big vehicle and I believe this poses a great safety risk to myself and family as well as the public. Many times when the truck has lost all power steering and braking capability, myself or my family members who are driving have narrowly avoided accidents. GM tech and GM corporate said remedy is to keep more gas in vehicle. This is a continuous problem as at times in travel I may not keep my tank as full as required by GM.
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- Blue Ridge, VA, USA