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.
Problems with 2000 Chevrolet Silverado rotors, wheels, tailgate strap, drive shaft, and 4-wheel drive. Nar see ODI#10037613 ES03-006296. At 12000 miles both rear rotors had to be replaced, 2000 miles later both front rotors had to be replaced. A clunking sound was heard in the rear of the vehicle. The consumer believes it either the rear suspension or drive shaft. All four of the vehicle's wheels had to be replaced at 6000 miles because they were rusting. The tailgate strap broke at 17000 miles. When the four wheel drive was engaged there was a growling noise.
Rear end of vehicle has fallen apart, and consumer has vehicle at the dealership getting rear end fixed. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Vehicle is pulling to left and right upon braking. Consumer is especially concerned about drifting to left because of traffic. Driver side window molding comes loose when the window rolls down. Right front wheel and spare wheel are bent. Cruise control is inoperative at times. Right rear axle experienced a leak. Blower is noisy on low speeds.
Problem #1 truck has a "vibration" since purchase date. Dealer checked the balance of the tires 4 times and found them out of balance, tires were then balanced and rotated. But the "vibration" still existed. Service manager stated that this was a problem I would have to live with. Manufacture states all trucks have "vibration. Problem #2 the rear door will not latch after being opened in freezing weather, the front door will not close completely as it latches to the rear door. The doors can be closed completely after the interior has been warmed up enough for the locks to thaw, about 5 miles of travel with the heater running.
- Ridgeville, SC, USA
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Rear of vehicle leans to driver's side, dealer has attempted to fix vehicle 3 times, however has been unsuccessful. Keyless entry transmitter inoperable.
Severe vibration from rear, causing rear to bounce across the road at approximately 40 mph or more. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on six occasions and problem still reoccurring. The manufacturer replaced the entire front suspension.
Vehicle has annoying vibration when hitting bumps. Steering wheel shakes when driving down the road. Tires have been balanced, steering gear replaced, new shackles, hubs, and tires and the vehicle still vibrates. Service managers states that it's just a truck.
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- Pittsburg, PA, USA