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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Transmission slips at times. The driveshaft acts as if it to is slipping I called GM and told them what was going on.they told me it was the character of the truck, and it cannot be fix I have talked to other owners of that year and they to have the same thing happening to there truck also.
The components on this truck ranging from the engine and drivetrain, windows, streering gear and shafts, E-brake lines, fuel pedal linkage and now the fuel gae itself has been a constant source of problems for me since the turch wes only a few months old ( 8,000 miles). Chevrolet has admitted that they knwon of most of the major problems but has indicated that they are "working on a fix". yet I have to contiune to drive the vehicle. I need some help.onsta
When anti lock brake system activates on rough surface brakes go to floor. ABS module failed and ran all time. Consumer pulled fuse out and corrected problem with antilock system. Dealer was aware of some major prolems. Second problem was driveshaft. Rear universal joints came apart while driving at 65mph. It was taken to a driveshaft shop, and they found no signs of grease in joints.
Have taken vehicle to dealer 4 times and each time they say nothing is wrong. Consistently called General Motors with no response. When driving vehicle must keep hands in 10-10:30 position to keep vehicle straight. Unable at this time to rotate tires thus causing more uneven wearing. One dealer told me this was just normal for cherolet. This is the second Z71 in our family and my son had worse problems than mine. At present rate I will be lucky to get 40,000 miles out of tires. Firestone inspected (visual only) and said wear was normal, however you can see splits and cuts in treads already.( dot number: W278wma458 tire size: P265/75R16 )
After having in shop for 6 dys having the driveshaft replaced, 3 dys later, grinding and whining in rear end, differential bad(4th problem in 2.5 months with this truck!)
Driving on highway and drive shaft fell off. No warning of problem. Bolts remained in and the shaft just fell out. Tow truck driver said never seen anything like this. 3000 miles on vehicle, bought Aug, 23 1999. Also, had vibration and noise from wind shield, had in shop twice for repair, ended up having to reseal the wind shield, dealer had done 3 simular trucks for the same thing.
Exhaust: Sounds like exhaust leak when accelerating from approx 4omph, dealer said it was smog pump. Drive shaft: Clunking sound from rear of vehicle on take off, dealer said it was drive shaft and was normal. Transmission: Shifting hard from 1st to 2nd and sometimes to 3rd. Windshield: Clacking noise coming from windshield area at 50+mph. Dealer said it was trim and replaced it 3 times, not fixed.
While driving a T45mph a lot of vibrations occurs on passenger's side. The side view mirror would shake. Had vehicle in shop 9 days to correct problem. The tires & rims where checked, balanced & replaced. The driveshaft was also replaced. The problem has since returned.
While driving 20 mph or above rear of the vehicle severely vibrates, cause unknown. The dealer replaced the tires/driveshaft and right and left axle and bearing, which has not corrected the problem.
I took delivery of vehicle on 3-1-99. Noticed front end vibration at 65 mph. Took vehicle back to dealer. I was told it was a Goodyear tire problem. They replaced all tires. Problem remained as well as feeling a shaking in the steering on rough or bumpy roads. Took vehicle back to dealer. I was told that it was a drive shaft problem. Shims were placed in the driveshaft. Problem then became much worse. Vibration shook entire vehicle making steering difficult. Took vehicle back to dealer. Shims were removed. GM knows about multiple problems and their only reply was "in 70 days we might have a fix". in 70 days the driveshaft might come up through the floor of my truck, too. Please look into these problems before someone is killed. GM sure doesn't care! I have consulted three dealership service departments - two Chevrolet and one GMC. They all admitted to having at least 6 or 7 trucks with these problems. Multiply that by the number of Chevrolet and GMC dealerships in this country and you will see the magnitude of these problems. None of us can take on GM. Please help us. I might suggest that if GM can correct the problems, that they offer a free extended warrantee to all who were affected by these problems.
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- Yuba City, CA, USA