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1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
91,852 miles

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Apr 102017

Silverado 3500

  • 156,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The dimmer switch for interior lighting is prone to failure. When it fails, all dash and gauge cluster illumination will cease to function, causing dangerous driving conditions after dark. The driver will not be able to see any gauges or climate control features, which may cause a crash.

- Whiteville, NC, USA

problem #3

Mar 162012

Silverado 3500

  • 211,409 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that he noticed brake fluid leaking from the vehicle and onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the sub frame and brake lines were corroded. The mechanic attempted to put the vehicle on the lift but and as the lift began to rise, the vehicle began to crack. The vehicle was not repairable. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 211,409.

- Butler, TN, USA

problem #2

Jan 162004

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The consumer found cracks on the side of the vehicle. The day the vehicle was taken home purchase, the consumer found a chunk out of it in the several spots. There was paint chipping off. If something heavy was placed heavy was placed in the cab it could possibly break off.

- Burkburnett, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 022004

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
While traveling at normal speed heard a noise, and suddenly the rear of the truck dropped. Dealer stated that left rear axle housing cracked in half. Consumer experienced numerous problems and manufacturing defects including weak welding resulted in recurrent loosening of both bedsides, metal fatigue resulting in the shearing of axle housing, and general malfunction of factory assembled components resulting in misalignment of the bed of the vehicle and malfunction of the tailgate. Also, vehicle seemed to loose power and road stability when turning right at low speed. Due to the problems experienced by consumer, vehicle was taken to dealership for repairs and replacement of defective components.

- Vail, AL, USA

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