Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that a mold odor came out of the air conditioning unit. the odor caused the passengers to cough and their eyes to burn. medical attention was not required. the dealer (preston hood chevrolet, 212 hollywood blvd sw, fort walton beach, fl 32548) stated that the vehicle was not included in tsb: 99-01-39-004i. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 110,647.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. while attempting to change one of the tires, the contact noticed that the jack did not fit where the instruction manual indicated it was to fit. the contact stated that the piece of metal on the jack as suggested by the owners manual, was too large for the placement location on the frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileage was 13,000.
The front radio speakers do not work most of the time. because of this the warning chimes cannot be heard. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. the mechanical jack that was equipped with the vehicle cannot be used as instructed in the operation manual. it poses a great danger if attempted to be used manually. the contact went to the dealer for instructions and they provided alternative locations to place the jack in addition to how it should be used. the contact disagrees with the instructions and cannot use the jack in the recommended manner. he called general motors and they called the dealer; however, neither one plans to take corrective action and close the case since no one was reportedly killed by the issue. the failure mileage was 350. updated 02/24/09. *lj the consumer stated the jack cannot fit between the leaf spring shackle and shock absorber. updated 02/24/09. *jb
My father was driving a stock dual cab chevy 2008 silverado, not sure what the stock tires for this truck is. was bought in lucedale, ms at walt massey chevrolet. he was forced off the north side of road traveling west at approx. 60 mph and when reentering pavement or during yawing (still uncertain, but pictures were taken by investigators), the right tire detached from the axle which caused the vehicle to go off other side of road and hit a large oak. the onstar services, which were functioning, did not notify ems or family. the truck was still running when witnesses went to assist him. the vehicle started smoking inside the truck, which made witnesses leave scene and the vehicle blew up and nothing was left to identify him or the vehicle to notify family of his whereabouts. *tr