Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 3500. the contact stated that the brakes failed to engage, causing the contact to drive through a red traffic light. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and a diagnostic was performed. the failure was located at the rear brake lines and the fuel tank, which was severely corroded. the contact stated that the front frame was also found to be corroded. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate current and failure mileage was 104,000. updated 01/05/13*lj the consumer stated this malfunction has also caused the left rear rear brake caliper to fail. the caliper had not been replaced. updated 02/08/2013*js
Vehicle is stalling and not starting and brakes have to be replaced more often than any normal vehicle/truck/van. this occurrence has been happening for the last 2 years. took the vehicle to many mechanics and even the dealer. all types of things have been replaced (fuel pump, starter, tune-up, spark plugs, brakes, brake disc, rotors, etc...) and it still has the same problem. the vehicle is stalling and it seems that enough gas is not getting to the engine and it seems that brakes wear quite too often. i know this may cost the company alot to recall but we as citizens pay alot for these vehicles and they should own up to these manufacturing issues. i have investigated this problem online and there are many others out there like myself that have reported the same problem from models dating back to 1997. please assist me with getting the manufacturer to fix this problem, times are hard and i can't afford to spend another dime on this vehicle when i shouldn't. date listed below is the last occurrence and i am at my wits end. thanks in advance for your assistance. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 3500. while driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the oil pressure began dropping and the service engine light illuminated. he stated that diesel fuel was entering into the crankcase. he took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer regarding a recall notice he received in 2004 for the fuel injectors. he showed general motors the notice before the repair was made. after the repair was performed, general motors learned that he had a salvage title and informed him that he had to pay $4,800 for the repair. the contact stated that the recall notice never stated anything about the vehicle being a salvage vehicle. the vehicle is currently in gm's impound lot because the contact cannot afford to pay for the repair. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 96,000.