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Major Problems with Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Chevrolet Silverado 3500 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2001, for instance, is the worst year for the Silverado 3500. Older Silverado 3500 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

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Worst Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems

AIR BAGS
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 February 6, 2008 Victims: 2

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet silverado 3500. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt ripped. the contact sustained back, shoulder, chest, and wrist injuries. the driver of the second vehicle was fatally injured. the vehicle was destroyed and was not diagnosed to determine the cause of the air bag failure. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 December 18, 2010 Victims: 2

2004 chevrolet silverado 3500. attorney writes on behalf of clients in regards to negligent driver collision *tgw the attorney stated the driver of a tractor trailer, drove off the emergency lane into his clients lane of travel resulting in a very severe collision, because his client was unable to avoid running into the rear of his tractor trailer. the attorney believed the driver was talking on his cell phone and was improperly located in the emergency lane and did not signal that he was about to enter back into the lane of travel. as a direct and proximate ...

AIR BAGS
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 April 11, 2012 Victims: 1 Mileage: 198000 miles

I was hit head on in my 2001 chevy dual wheel truck, both vehicles were traveling approx 40/50mph, my truck shut off on impact. my air bags and seat belts did not work. i had a neck injury and need an operation. *tr

What is the most common problem with Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

Overall the worst problem with Chevrolet Silverado 3500 relates to SERVICE BRAKES problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Silverado 3500 years that are prone to issues with these components.

SERVICE BRAKES 62 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 50 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17 ENGINE 17 AIR BAGS 16 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 13 STEERING 10 TIRES 10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9 SUSPENSION 8 ENGINE 8 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 7 POWER TRAIN 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 SEAT BELTS 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM 4 INJECTORS 4 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 4 DIESEL 4 EQUIPMENT 3 BODY 3 TREAD/BELT 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 STRUCTURE 2 DRIVELINE 2 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2 ROTOR 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 WHEELS 2 IGNITION 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 REAR 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 2 EXTERIOR 2 SHAFT SECTOR 2 VALVE 2 WINDSHIELD 1 AIR CONDITIONER 1 WIRING 1 DELIVERY 1 CALIPER 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 MECHANICAL 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 LATCH 1 FRONTAL 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 FRONT 1 GASOLINE 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 SEATS 1 CALIPER 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 SIDEWALL 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 POWER ASSIST 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRICAL 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 PUMP 1 HOOD 1 FAN 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 HYDRAULIC 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 SEAL 1 MULTIPLE AXLE 1 BACK UP LIGHTS 1 COLUMN 1 SPRINGS 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 TRAILER HITCHES 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 UNIT 1 PINION SHAFT 1 EXTERNAL 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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