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.
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Took vehical to get inspected shop said vehical is unsafe to drive and refused to inspect under futher inseption there is exsesive rust on frame that is not normal wear and tear GM needs to step up like Toyota did and replace these frames pls look in to this. This was my only vehical and now I dont have one to drive and cant afford to buy a new one
Was driving my 2000 1500 and had brake failure. Upon inspection not only did I find extensive rust on lines but my rear shackles are rotting through and some places on the frame. Started to think there no way this should not be happening to this truck. Only 140000 miles this has got to be a case of poor quality. Not only is this a safety issue and should be checked on but it is an expensive fix. I did slide off the road but I came to a safe stop in a field luckily my E-brake worked and nobody else was around. Could you please investigate this and take care of it. Chevrolet should stand by their product but they don't care about us, they just want their money. Also there is a lot of rust on body of truck, like actual holes in bedside and passenger side rocker panel is bad. Thank you for your time and consideration, sincerely Chevy truck owner:(
2000 Chevrolet Silverado developed a vibration in the front end while driving at 55 to 60 mph. The vibration transmitted to the steering wheel while driving. The consumer explained that this condition could occur 5 miles apart or 20000 miles apart.
Consumer states vehicle pulls to the right and left when braking, in addition, there was a rattle noise in the left front end when going over bumps. The left rear tail light bulb was inoperative. The left front wheel cover came off. The tail pipe made a rattle noise, the dealer replaced the tail pipe. The fog light bulb was inoperative. The front brakes made a grinding noise when they were applied. The air condition was not cooling properly. The wood trim on the dash was loose. The right rear axle seal leaked. The plastic compartment above the glove box was cracked. The base of the windshield was cracked.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
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Consumer complained of defective engine making constant noise. Vehicle also vibrated while driving. In addition, dealer replaced water pump and engine belts.
There is constant vibration at 25-35 mph that can be felt through steering wheel. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times, dealer insists that vibration is normal for this type vehicle.
The truck vibrates when you go over 65mph. This includes the steering wheel, the seats, cup holders, etc. The whole truck vibrates. We have had it in 4 times and than the dealership said that is how it is suppose to ride.
There has been vibration problems with the truck since May. Now when hitting a bump or any irregularities in the road or depressing brake pedal at the same time, ABS system avance. Truck has been taken to the dealership several times for vibration problems. Dealership has not been able to solve this problem, and stated that this was a normal condition.
Severe vibration of truck affecting driveability at speeds of 40-45 and 62-72mph. At highway speds the steering wheel vibrates and at times will be forced out driver's hand if driver does not have a strong grip on the wheel. Vehicle is a safety hazard due to vibration and sudden steering wheel pull and may cause a crash.
Vehicle was leaking coolant out of the radiator. Currently, vehicle was pulling to left and right and into oncoming traffic. Consumer has contacted dealership, at this time no reply from the mechanic.
Vehicle severely vibrated while accelerating. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop on several occasions, and dealer has performed various repairs/parts replacement, but problem continued to reoccur. Feel free to provide further details.
The truck started a vibrating/shaking at highway speeds at about 1000 miles. I have been put off and outright lied to about the problem. At times it is so severe that it will cause the cd player to skip. Three different dealers ackowledge the problem is common to these trucks. Chevrolet customer service has tried to blame the dealers for inaction, but I have a local dealer that has been authorized by Chevy to try different shocks, springs etc. To solve the problem on other trucks, and has had some success. I only want them to try to do something since nothing has been done up till now. The vibration can be dangerous since it sometimes starts without warning. My wife will not drive the truck at highway speeds.
When vehicle driven 62-65 mph or at hwy speeds, steering wheel will shake and vibrate. Condition worsens when vehicle is driven over bumps or rough conditions.vibration will continue, once started, until the vehicle is stopped. Startng over sometimes will fix the problem. The dealer rep decribed the problem as "steering dithers" and said they could not fix. Gave me the chevorlet customer service number. Currently I am told the 'avm' form cheverolet (dan satello) will contact me in two weeks. No offer made to assist me in the mean time, in any form. I did ask for a rent car and was refused, also asked if it was safe to drive and recieved no answer. The dealer note on my repair receipt was "no problem at this time" and "could not duplicate the problem".
While traveling 60-65 mph vehicle started vibrating. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. Owner told that Chevrolet is working on it and that a tsb will be issued when the problem is figured out.
Vehicle experiencing the following problem 1.) brake booster had to be replaced on two occasions; 2.) thottle sticking, unble to correct the throttle from sticking. 3.) when applying brake pedal in wet road conditions, it commenced to pulsate intermittently, causing extended stopping distance, and 4.) squeaking sound coming from the suspension. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problems are still reoccurring.
On 3-Jan-2000, while making a U turn power steering shaft broke in half. Had the vehicle towed to dealership. They replaced the entire power steering pump. On 10-Jan-2000, driving down highway between 60-65mph, steering wheel would vibrate. Took it to the dealer again, andjhe ordered 4 new tires, and had them put on. 3 tires had soft spots which were bad tires. They ordered 3 more tires and had them put on. The tire size P235/75R16.
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- Perkinsville, VT, USA