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 vehicle has numerous electrical problems. When driving the vehicle, the "check airbags" light will begin flashing, the door locks will begin actuating rapidly, the gauges will freeze, and the transmission begins shifting in and out of gear. This is a major safety concern.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. While depressing the brake pedal, the brake light illuminated. The brake light would go out if the contact slightly removed his foot from the brake pedal. The manufacturer and dealer both stated that this was a normal occurrence when the brake pedal is slightly released. The dealer and manufacturer could not assist with the repairs. There were no recalls available. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was less than 7,000. Updated 07/01/09 while towing a trailer, the vehicle would lurch forward when braking. The electric trailer brakes seemed to function off of the vehicle brake lights, which causes the trailer brakes to disengage even while applying brake pressure. The vehicles brake lights also flicker on and off while braking. Updated 07/02/09.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact receives severe electric shocks. He fears that the severity of the shocks, when in the presence of gasoline, could ignite the vehicle and increase the risk of a serious safety hazard. The dealer stated that the failure was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The manufacturer did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 11,000.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer has issues with the recall 08048 and other problems with the vehicle. The consumer stated the windshield wipers activated on their own on several occasions, the right passenger door window lockout was inoperative, the right side door mirror tilt feature worked occasionally, the instrument panel lights worked intermittently and the radio/cd panel lights worked sometimes. The consumer stated he received a recall notice in the mail which stated a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control- circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical features to malfunction. Recall 08V441000.
On my 2008 Chevy K2500, I have a factory installed brake controller for my 5th wheel trailer. The problem is that if the ABS light comes it shuts power to the trailer. G M built it this way and won"T answer my complaint though bartow Chevy. Each time its been front wheel sensor. Not my trailer brakes. Iam going down the road with 13000# behind me with no brakes. Dealer has notified them twice, with no reply.
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- Louisville, KY, USA