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.
Reckless driving - I was driven off the road on purpose by an aggressive driver. It was a car and a half in front of the driver when I yielded to the car on my left prior to condensing into one lane. The vehicle behind us speed up to block me from merging and drove me onto the shoulder. He was driving an olson construction vehicle with Missouri plates [xxx]. looked like he was in his 40's and had blond hair with tattoos. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
There is a rattling transmitted through the steering wheel and heard and felt by the driver. It is especially noticeable during low speed driving as well as when turning or driving over rough terrain. It has been identified by GM in a technical service bulletin (tsb number 06-02-3-0056, issue date 1-20-06, cause inadequate lubrication on steering intermediate shaft) for various years of GM trucks. I believe this is an accident waiting to happen and a recall should be made.
Speedometer has become erratic on a 2004 Chevy Silverado @ 47,000 miles. Started approx. 5/14/07. Does not work right mainly in the afternoons - speed indicates 0-10 mph whether doing 50 mph or 70 mph. Contacted Chevy dealer on 5/25/07 and have not heard back from them. I feel as if this is a safety issue that Chevy should repair and recall.
1. noticed transmission slipping over the last few months 2. a few weeks ago, the tail light, right turn signal and cruise control and dash lights started malfunctioning 3. recently, the paint around rear passenger door and roof is peeling.
: the contact stated the cd player in the vehicle over heated, resulting in hot air blowing through the air vents. The air conditioner or heat was not in use when the hot air was blowing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealer could not duplicate the problem and no repairs were made.
Speedometer and tachometer failure. Speedometer needle swings clockwise and goes past 120 mph - even when vehicle is stationary. Unable to determine vehicle's speed. Very unsafe situation. Tachometer is inaccurate. Cannot determine if or when engine is being over-revved. This could lead to engine disintegration. Both of the above has occured in a vehicle that is less than one year old. Several delaerships advising this is getting to be a common occurance.
I recently had a problem with the heater motor in my 2004 Chevy Silverado. The heater motor began to make a squealing noise. I took it to the dealership where I purchased it. Mechanics looked it over and I was told the bearing in the heater motor was seizing up, although the dealership didn't have a new heater motor in stock they were able to get one in a matter of hours. My truck was fixed that same day.I must say I was very impressed and happy with the service I received. Thank you.
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