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3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,192 miles

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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 body / paint problems

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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Owner Comments

problem #12

Sep 272012

Silverado 3500

  • 59,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for brake service and was informed that the frame and brake lines were completely rusted. The contact was also told that the vehicle could no longer be driven. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 59,000.

- Anoka, MN, USA

problem #11

Aug 092011

Silverado 3500

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of brakes while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the brake lines were completely rusted through. The contact also stated that the frame was rusted through and there was hole the size of a half dollar on the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.

- Saint Charles , MO, USA

problem #10

Sep 042010

Silverado 3500

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact was rotating the tires when he noticed excessive frame rust. The contact stated that the rust fractured the frame in two and could have caused a crash while driving on the highway. The contact called the manufacturer and they informed the contact that they only warranty the frame up to 100,000 miles. They also informed the contact to drive to the dealer and make a report. The contact stated the manufacturer would not provide any assistance on repairing the frame. The failure mileage was 105,000.

- Moores Hills, IN, USA

problem #9

Mar 042010

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 120,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. He noticed the rear frame under near the rear tires was rusted and corroded up to the middle of the frame. There had been no repairs performed on the vehicle at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 04/22/10 updated 09/13/10

- Aflex, KY, USA

problem #8

Jun 232005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 300 miles
I bought this truck in Ohio for my wife [xxx], she reported that the ABS brake would simply not work on accasion and the pedal would go straight to the floor.we took the vehicle in to the dealer but he could not find the problem. At lows speeds I was able to reproduce the problem. Dealers down here say the sensor is bad. We pulled the fuse to disable the brakes when the vehicle was new because a delphi engineer told me that would at least keep the brakes working. I have 58000 miles on my truck and we have replaced the calipers the rotors and even some of the brake lines have rusted rupturing and causing a loss of brakes. The power steering hose line rusted at the cooler radiator.. yesterday the Chevy dealer in gainseville called me to the shop to see how the frame is being eaten away, I believe the vehicle either wasn't proberly prepared when built or the protective paints and coating were deffective. The records at jim douglas chevolet evidence the expenses we have incuured to keep the truck operational. The ABS module and the loss of break lines seem to relflect extemely poor metal coorosion resistance, even both my tailgate cable rusted and broke.each time I have taken in to the Chevy dealer for repair they are amazed at the corrosion problems. Even the tire jack in the passenger compartment was rusted and it was never used. The screws inside the center console were rusted. I spent between $2500 and $3000 in just the brake problem and that is without trying to fix the defective sensor module. I assure absent a forced recall I suspect GM will not fix this problem. GM conumer relatios suggested I get a recall number and maybe they could be of further assistance. Thus I am send you my complaint. Sincerely [xxx]. our VIN is [xxx] our model is CK15753 the car was assembled at fort wayne. June 6,1999. Note I selected 25 failures as an estimated of failed componets in the unrecarrage including the brakes and the ABS module. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA),

- High Springs , FL, USA

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problem #7

Feb 012003

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The rear frame of the vehicle is cracked. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.

- Biglerville, PA, USA

problem #6

Jun 012001

Silverado 3500

  • miles

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

Frame near the rear axle broke on right and left sides. Dealership examined vehicle, and welded the frame together. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Milan, TN, USA

problem #5

Jun 262001

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had taken vehicle into dealer for routine maintenance and was told that vehicle had a cracked frame. ABS module failed. Sending unit module failed.

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 012000

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear window is leaking and allowing water to enter into cab of vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that there is a crack in the frame that holds the window in place. This is a common problem in these vehicles. The back plastic frame cracks around the windshield, causing the leak, the only solution was to replace the rear windshield, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Oak Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #3

May 052000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Vehicle suffered a cracked frame on both sides while in transit with no prior warning, General Motors stated the consumer was pulling too much weight in the trailer however scale ticket showed the weight was well below maximum limits outlined on General Motors owners manual (attorney for client). Nlm

- Lincoln Pa, MI, USA

problem #2

Jan 102000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Rear frame broke above both rear wheels, no excessive weight ever placed in this truck. Frame just cracked and broke while sitting in packing lot.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #1

May 052000

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Vehicle suffered a cracked frame on both sides while in transit with no prior warning, General Motors stated the consumer was pulling too much weight in the trailer however scale ticket showed the weight was well below maximum limits outlined on General Motors owners manual (attorney for client). Nlm

- Lincoln Pa, MI, USA

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