EngineVisibility
Filed Aug 10, 2014
I GOT THE TRUCK IN 2011 AND WHEN THE TITLE CAME IN THE MAIL IT HAD A NOTE THAT THE TRUCK HAD BEEN A DEALER LEMON LAW BUYBACK. MY PROBLEM NOW IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I CALLED CHEVROLET FOR SOME ASSISTANCE AND WAS TOLD TO HAVE A CHEVROLET DEALER DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE MOST OF THE CHECK ENGINE RELATED PARTS AND SENSORS AT A COST TO ME OF ABOUT $4000.00. I THINK THAT I AM BEING OVER SOLD. I PAID THE $85.00 AND HAD 2 OTHER TEST AND 2 DIFFERENT DIAGNOSE COST FROM $1500 TO CHANGE INJECTORS. ANOTHER.GM RECALL BUT MILEAGE PROBLEM. CHEVROLET DECLINED ANY HELP. I THINK IF IT WAS A LEMON THERE MUST HAVE HAD A BIG PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THE TRUCK IT STILL LOOKS GOOD. ALSO THE WIPERS DON'T WORK AT TIMES THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM BUT AGE AND MILES MAY BE A PROBLEM. I COULD USE SOME HELP. THANK YOU. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10621202
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2012
- Mileage
- 164,000 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION, WATER PUMP AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE DEXCOL ANTI-FREEZE THE DEALER USED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE ANTI-FREEZE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT THERE HAD BEEN ISSUES WITH USING THE DEXCOL ANTI-FREEZE WITH THEIR VEHICLES IN THE PAST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,900.
- NHTSA ID
- 10398658
- Incident
- May 21, 2008
- Mileage
- 40,000 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET K1500 WHICH WAS OBTAINED IN 2005. HE STATED THAT THE COOLANT CONTINUED TO LEAK EXCESSIVELY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WATER PUMP; HOWEVER, THE COOLANT CONTINUED TO LEAK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PRESSURE NIPPLE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNDER 117,100.
- NHTSA ID
- 10298600
- Incident
- Nov 3, 2009
- Mileage
- 117,100 mi
EngineOther / unspecified
Filed Jul 24, 2009
COOLING SYSTEM PLUGGED UP ON 1997 CHEVY W/T 4.3 V6 DEXCOOL TOOK TO DEALER- FLUSHED SYSTEM- RUINED TRUCK (USED COOLANT WITH GASOLINE FROM THAT POINT FORWARD HAD TO REFILL COOLANT CONSTANTLY) I GAVE UP ON TRUCK AND TRADED IT IN. AMOUNT OF LOSS- PAID 9000.00- OWNED 13 MONTHS- GOT 4300.00 FOR NET TRADE. 4700.00 LOSS. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10278153
- Incident
- May 1, 2001
- Mileage
- 73,000 mi
WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK THE RADIATOR LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION. *SC *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10087169
- Incident
- Jun 17, 2003
- Mileage
- 39,000 mi
HEAD GASKET FAILED ALLOWING COOLANT TO ENTER TOP END OF ENGINE. LIFTERS COLLAPSED AND ALL WERE REPLACED. EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED $1500. COST. "WE'VE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THAT ENGINE." (SERVICE DEALER).*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10083130
- Incident
- Sep 18, 2002
- Mileage
- 38,348 mi
97 CHEVROLET TRUCK 50000 MILES INTAKE GASKET FAILURE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10067872
- Incident
- Apr 15, 2004
- Mileage
- 49,888 mi
WHILE DRIVING UP AN INCLINE CONSUMER NOTICED THE ENGINE SKIPPING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN NOTICED A MISS FIRING CODE. DEALERSHIP HAD THE ENGINE HEADS REPAIRED FOR THE THIRD TIME. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10063175
COOLANT LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10054993
- Incident
- Nov 8, 2003
- Mileage
- 95,000 mi
EngineFuel systemInterior & seats+3 more
Filed Nov 25, 2003
THE RADIATOR'S COOLANT SYSTEM FAILED, RESULTING IN FLUID ACCUMULATION IN THE TRANSMISSION ON TWO OCCASIONS. WAS FIXED TWICE, CAUSING A TOW BY THE DEALER ON THE SECOND TIME. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO SHIFT HARD FROM FIRST TO SECOND, HAD ANOTHER DEALER LOOK AT IT, SAID IT WAS "JUNK." NOTIFIED GM, THEY DID NOTHING BECAUSE THE FIRST DEALER DIDN'T REPORT THE PROBLEM. HAD TO PAY FOR A TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AT 70,000 MILES... VERY EXPENSIVE! THE FUEL INDICATOR HAS ALSO FAILED. THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DOOR HANDLES HAVE FALLEN OFF. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT IS OVER THE 70,000 MILE LIMIT OF REPLACEMENT. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER. HMMM... MAYBE THE DEALER WAS RIGHT ABOUT BEING JUNK WITHOUT A WARRANTY. SO SAD THAT WE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR PRODUCTS LIKE THIS. *LA
- NHTSA ID
- 10047586
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2000
CONSUMER STATES THE INTAKE GASKET HEATER HOSE CONNECTOR FAILED.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 786462
- Incident
- Sep 12, 2002
BrakesEngine
Filed Jul 1, 2002
HEARD A NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. AFTER SLAMMING ON BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD STALL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8013011
- Incident
- Feb 2, 2002
AFTER PARKING VEHICLE OWNER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAKY HEAD GASKET. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8004398
RUSTY PLUGGED COOLING SYSTEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 745261
- Incident
- Apr 4, 2000
BrakesHeating & air conditioningEngine+1 more
Filed Apr 23, 2001
THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY BRAKE SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING IN DAMP, FOGGY, SNOWY AND RAINY WEATHER, THE BRAKES GRAB AND FEEL SPONGY, THE DEALER HAS REPALCED THE ROTORS, PADS AND BRAKE BOOSTER. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 560872
- Incident
- Aug 30, 1999
AirbagsBody & structureBrakes+6 more
Filed Apr 13, 2001
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON CONSUMER WHILE THEY WERE DRIVING.*AK BEARING SPLINTERED, CAUSING METAL PIECES INTO TRANSMISSION OIL, THE REACTION CARRIER, OVERRUNNING CLUTCH, CLUTCH SUPPORT, OVER CLUTCH RACE, AND TORQUE CONVERTER ALL FAILED. LEFT REAR DOOR PANEL BAD, RATTLE IN SIDE DOOR, REAR SIDE DOOR REPAIRED, RIGHT SIDE DOORS TRIM PANELS BECOME LOOSE, DOOR PANLES REPLACED, SIDE DOOR PANEL RATTLES. VEHICLE HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, REAR TAIL LIGHTS NOT AT SAME HEIGHT, LEFT WINDOW SWITCH REPLACED, DOORS LOCKED WITH KEYS IN VEHICLE, INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING, BATTERY FAILED FIVE TIMES, ANTITHEFT LIGHT ON RADIO CAUSING IT NOT TO WORK. AIR CONDITIONER WAS BLOWING HOT AIR AND VENT WOULD NOT ADJUST FROM SIDE TO SIDE. WINDOWS KEPT GETTING STUCK. AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. POWER STEERING WAS NOISY, DEALER REPAIRED POWER STEERING, POWER STEERING BECAME NOISY AGAIN. REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 885890
- Incident
- Mar 30, 2001
EngineSteering
Filed Feb 7, 2001
EGR VALVE WAS REPLACED. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 785258
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2000
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Jan 30, 2001
FUEL PUMP FAILED REPLACED AT MY COST BY DEALER.COOLANT HOSE FROM INTAKE TO HEATER FAILED COMMON PROBLEM ALTERNATOR REPLACED AT MY COSTED AT MY COST,COMMON PROBLEM. INTATE LEAK(COOLANT) NOT YET REPAIRED. MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED AT MY COST,PART ONLY AVAILABLE FROM GM.
- NHTSA ID
- 740189
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2000
PLASTIC INTAKE GASKET WEARS OUT BETWEEN 20,000 AND 70,000 MILES REQUIRING MAJOR COSTLY REPAIRS TO ENGINE. SERVICE DEALERS ARE WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT MUST REPLACE THE PLASTIC GASKET WITH A NEW PLASTIC GASKET DESIGNED THE SAME WAY AS ORIGINAL. THE NEW GASKET IS WARRANTIED TO LAST 12,000 MILES ONLY AND WILL WEAR OUT AGAIN AT THE SAME MILEAGE INTERVAL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE REQUIRED AT EACH MILEAGE INTERVAL.
- NHTSA ID
- 738429
- Incident
- Dec 21, 2000
EngineFuel systemSteering+1 more
Filed Jun 2, 2000
THE STEERING CAUSES THE TRUCK TO SWERVE OUT OF DRIVING LANE. THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HWY. WITH NO WARNING. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WOULD WORK INTERMITANTLY WHEN EVER IT FELT LIKE, THIS SAME WIPER MOTOR IS USED ON GMC TRUCKS AND HAS BEEN RECALLED WHY HASN'T IT BE RCALLED ON CHEVROLET TRUCKS, IT'S THE EXACT SAME PART #. ENGINE COOLING LINES LEAKED AT OIL COOLER, DEALER BANNER CHEVROLET CHANGED OIL PAN GASKET , REAR OIL CRANK SEAL AND THEN OIL PAN GASKET AGAIN TO NO AVAIL, BROUGHT TO BRYAN CHEVROLET WHICH IS ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY FIXED THE LEAK TURNED OUT TO BE O RING ON OIL COOLER HOUSING.
- NHTSA ID
- 723488
- Incident
- May 20, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURN OFF, IT IS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO TURN IT BACK ON. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 855176
- Incident
- Jan 18, 2000
EngineTransmission
Filed Jul 20, 1999
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM EXHAUST, FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 842713
- Incident
- Jul 5, 1999
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF. ALSO, SOMETIME'S IT IS HARD TO START THE VEHICLE AND TO KEEP VEHICLE RUNNING. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 841240
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) MJS.
- NHTSA ID
- 545761
- Incident
- Apr 14, 1999
ENGINE COOLING HOSE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF PRESSURE/STEERING, AND OIL TO LEAK ALL OVER ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 838280
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.