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.
- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Z71. The contact stated that the speedometer did not accurately register the speed being driven in this vehicle. Even when not driving the speedomenter registered a speed. The contact stated that the engine light has been on 80% of the time since he owned the vehicle. Updated 2/22/2007 -
2004 Chevrolet Silverado stalled while driving at 21000 miles. When the vehicle stalled, the dash read "reduced engine power." The vehicle would not re-start, steering and the braking was limited. The vehicle finally restarted but there was no power, the vehicle idled roughly and would not travel above 3-5 miles per hour. The vehicle was diagnosed with a throttle actuator code. The throttle actuator was replaced.
Light ticking noise from engine from about 30,000 miles by 45,000 miles the noise is much more noticeable like lifters tapping. Failure was with one of the cam shaft lobes chipping off a substantial piece of metal ( brake failure as opposed to being wiped ). the repair has not yet been completed but will require new cam shaft, lifters, head bolts, gasket kit.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled while driving on the road. There were no warning lights that come on before this happened. This has happened every time under 50 mph. Was able to be pull over the vehicle and restarted it immediately. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. When the vehicle was restarted it voided the chips memory. This has happened six times. The consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer, and the dealership could not find the cause of the problem. The consumer sent Chevrolet a registered letter with the information, the claim was denied. The problem started on June 29, 2005, and the last time this happened was August 19, 2005. Every time this happened the consumer called the dealership. The dealer determined there was a lower cell N the battery and replaced it but the staling problem recurred. The consumer would like for the manufacturer to buy back the vehicle.
- Medesto, CA, USA
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado experienced complete shutdown while driving in traffic. The manufacturer replaced the ignition switch, fuel pump, computer module and installed engine diagnostic system to monitor the truck. Due to all the problems the consumer experienced the manufacturer replaced the truck.
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- Pensacola, FL, USA