Major Problems with Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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| Model Year | Complaints | 
| 2004 Silverado 2500 | 
		          
					
					82
				 
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| 2003 Silverado 2500 | 
		          
					
					102
				 
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| 2002 Silverado 2500 | 
		          
					
					108
				 
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| 2001 Silverado 2500 | 
		          
					
					85
				 
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| 2000 Silverado 2500 | 
		          
					
					114
				 
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| 1999 Silverado 2500 | 
		          
					
					81
				 
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Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems | 
| SERVICE BRAKES  tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that while hauling a trailer at 30 mph...  | 
		     
		          
					
					120 
		     ~ 111331 miles  | 
		     		  
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  purchased the vehicle 2 months later a noise emanated from the engine compartment. i found the power steering pump to...  | 
		     
		          
					
					90 
		     ~ 87493 miles  | 
		     		  
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  when coming to a stop the brakes work fine up to about 10 mph then the brakes seem to release....  | 
		     
		          
					
					39 
		     ~ 43650 miles  | 
		     		  
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  the speedometer in my 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 has begun intermittently showing speeds that vary widely and do not indicate...  | 
		     
		          
					
					29 
		     ~ 93908 miles  | 
		     		  
| INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  i have a 2004 silverado 2500hd(c/k) with 51 000+ miles. this problem has been occurring for several weeks and just...  | 
		     
		          
					
					24 
		     ~ 87986 miles  | 
		     		  
| ENGINE  the bolts are braking off the exhaust manfolds and the manifolds are leaking and the computer is making the truck  | 
		     
		          
					
					22 
		     ~ 109963 miles  | 
		     		  
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES  tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 with goodyear wrangler silent armor tires line size: lt265/75/r16. while driving...  | 
		     
		          
					
					22 
		     ~ 4985 miles  | 
		     		  
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact states he was driving at about 55mph on the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					16 
		     ~ 66372 miles  | 
		     		  
| STEERING  i am experiencing the steering clunk that is associated with chevrolet's trucks. upon turning it in in for service i...  | 
		     
		          
					
					15 
		     ~ 96233 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  this happened in the year 2008. everything was fine but when i woke up the following day the speedometer was...  | 
		     
		          
					
					14 
		     ~ 98525 miles  | 
		     		  
| TIRES  i have owned 4 gmc pickups and have complained 2 times about spare tires mounted under rear frame that have...  | 
		     
		          
					
					13 
		     ~ 44360 miles  | 
		     		  
| POWER TRAIN  bought the truck in october of 2009 took to dealership on 12/17/2009 with complaints mileage of 96 764 of low...  | 
		     
		          
					
					12 
		     ~ 98128 miles  | 
		     		  
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL  this happened in the year 2008. everything was fine but when i woke up the following day the speedometer was...  | 
		     
		          
					
					12 
		     ~ 72505 miles  | 
		     		  
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS  2003 chevy 2500hd truck. brake rotors "severely rusted" as stated by dealer. truck only has 37 500 miles brake pads...  | 
		     
		          
					
					12 
		     ~ 39420 miles  | 
		     		  
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 20 mph and attempting to engage the brakes the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					11 
		     ~ 77145 miles  | 
		     		  
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN  when loading and going around curves automatic transmission will go into neutral with gear shift still in drive. the motor  | 
		     
		          
					
					10 
		     ~ 29755 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM  tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500. while the vehicle was stationary smoke appeared from the engine it...  | 
		     
		          
					
					9 
		     ~ 129428 miles  | 
		     		  
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  noise and exhaust leak. exhaust manifold nuts broke on 2001 chevy 6 liter. engine only has 90 000 miles. repair  | 
		     
		          
					
					8 
		     ~ 72000 miles  | 
		     		  
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  vehicle was parked in the driveway when smoke and flames emitted from under the hood. *ph *jb...  | 
		     
		          
					
					8 
		     ~ 24633 miles  | 
		     		  
| AIR BAGS  tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 25 mph the contact made a left turn and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					7 
		     ~ 65714 miles  | 
		     		  
| WHEELS  i see you have recall on wheel hub assemblies for 2004 chevy silverado i just replace both sides on my...  | 
		     
		          
					
					7 
		     ~ 100023 miles  | 
		     		  
| SUSPENSION  i see you have recall on wheel hub assemblies for 2004 chevy silverado i just replace both sides on my...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 41008 miles  | 
		     		  
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING  dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph power steering was lost and braking became harder. the vehicle was pulled...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 40983 miles  | 
		     		  
| TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN  the transfer case on my chevrolet 2500 hd crew cab has went out for the 2nd time in 2 years...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 84583 miles  | 
		     		  
| PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING  the power steering pump shaft has failed. as a result the vehicle's brakes failed and steering became impossible. please provide  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 35773 miles  | 
		     		  
| BODY > STRUCTURE  traveling on highway when smoke started coming from the dashboard. pulled over and within several minutes the whole truck was  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 65500 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL  bought the truck in october of 2009 took to dealership on 12/17/2009 with complaints mileage of 96 764 of low...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 69168 miles  | 
		     		  
| PARKING BRAKE  tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 30 mph the parking brake cable snapped in half and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 78465 miles  | 
		     		  
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER  dt*: the contact stated when the temperature is below 25 degrees the heater does not blow hot air. the dealership...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 45625 miles  | 
		     		  
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS  while driving at 45-50 mph and upon coming to a three way stop sign brakes failed and consumer collided head...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 35663 miles  | 
		     		  
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  loud hard knocking noise coming from engine at cold start up. then after engine is warmed up after driving and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 4800 miles  | 
		     		  
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  purchased vehicle 8-25-01- brakes where unalbe to stop vehicle. *ak...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5
				 
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| FRONT > SUSPENSION  tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving at an unknown speed the vehicle began to wobble while...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 65976 miles  | 
		     		  
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING  light bulb sockets allow slip-in type bulbs to slip out . gm has not recalled these sockets however they have...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 85000 miles  | 
		     		  
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  2001 gmc truck brake failure/ bad calipers and rotors low mileage truck. *jb...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4
				 
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| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY  replacement of the faulty tail gate on the 2003 chevrolet c2500. *mr gm led the consumer to believe that the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 10137 miles  | 
		     		  
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING  steering wheel prevents consumer from seeing fog light button. there is a dome over ride button. also headlights come on  | 
		     
		          
					
					4
				 
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| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  purchased vehicle 8-25-01- brakes where unalbe to stop vehicle. *ak...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4
				 
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| LINKAGES > STEERING  my 2004 chevy 2500 instrument cluster has issues. on 12-24-07 on a family christmas trip my speedometer stopped working. i...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 75333 miles  | 
		     		  
| SIDEWALL > TIRES  i just noticed the sidewalls of firestone steeltex tires ( size lt245/75r16 at load range e) cracking in a uniform...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 20667 miles  | 
		     		  
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL  dt: 2003 chevrolet 2500 hd truck experienced an engine power reduction. the vehicle operated at a reduced speed. it goes...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 61422 miles  | 
		     		  
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL  the transfer case on my chevrolet 2500 hd crew cab has went out for the 2nd time in 2 years...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 54000 miles  | 
		     		  
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  large intake leak antifreeze leaking into the oil milked oil. when i checked the oil i found this so started...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 71500 miles  | 
		     		  
| POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  while driving at highway speed power steering and the power brakes failed resulting in loss of steering and brakes at  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 13400 miles  | 
		     		  
| LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL  vehicle had a faulty radiator hose and heater hose along with brake problems.*mr. the vehicle was repaired four times to...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 3897 miles  | 
		     		  
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  problems with fuel tank on 2002 k2500 suburban.*mr the fuel tank seal separated from the tank which caused the tank  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 27667 miles  | 
		     		  
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL  purchased the truck from car geeks and they said it was a great truck and we would have no problem...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 25 miles  | 
		     		  
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES  2003 chevy silerado tailgate pops open hard to close and has been fixed 3 times. this is an acciendent waiting...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 77500 miles  | 
		     		  
| TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE  2003 chevy silerado tailgate pops open hard to close and has been fixed 3 times. this is an acciendent waiting...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2
				 
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| TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES  i have owned 4 gmc pickups and have complained 2 times about spare tires mounted under rear frame that have...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 107422 miles  | 
		     		  
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC  abs system activates on left front at slow roll. normal slow stop not safe in traffic. now happens all the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 43750 miles  | 
		     		  
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT  i just bought a used 2001 chevy silverado on 1/29/09 k2500 the abs lights keep coming on and now my...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 99 miles  | 
		     		  
| WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  2002 silverado k2500hd antilock brakes engage under 15 mph. have done this everytime i stopped since i bought it 1/11/08....  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 120350 miles  | 
		     		  
| LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT  on january 2 2008 while driving our 2004 chevy silverado 2500 4x4 on a paved city street the two front...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 8500 miles  | 
		     		  
| INTERIOR LIGHTING  i have a 2003 chev. 2500 4x4 est. cab long box. it has 18000 miles on it. i had to...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 8996 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  today i was told my 2003 chevrolet silverado (diesel crew cab) needed a new transfer case. the vehicle has approximately...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 345200 miles  | 
		     		  
| EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY  the chevrolet hd c2500 pick up truck mirror does not extend far enough to allow for proper vision when towing  | 
		     
		          
					
					2
				 
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| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  dt: the consumer states that 2003 chevrolet c 2500 was having a message on the instrument panel showing reduced engine...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 51876 miles  | 
		     		  
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  while driving consumer noticed smoke coming in from the vents. consumer pulled over and vehicle caught on fire. consumer called...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2
				 
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| INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  while driving injector put fuel into the oil pan. the ses light illuminated. took the vehicle to the dealer. they  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 17000 miles  | 
		     		  
| HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION  2001 chevy 2500 hd trucks ( front wheel hub assemblies) loosing up under normal driving conditions. these are sealed hub...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 20000 miles  | 
		     		  
| LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES  2002 chevrolet c2500-tailgate cables broke with load (person standing on tail gate loading an atv). no injuries sustained however very  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 17000 miles  | 
		     		  
| TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING  the tie rod has broken twice in the last four months. the most recent was on 7/19/2003. vehicle is currently  | 
		     
		          
					
					2
				 
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| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  vehicle was parked when neighbor noticed smoke coming out of the engine area. consumer used fire extinguisher to put out  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 6700 miles  | 
		     		  
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS  g30 braking system malfunctioned causing brake pads to wear out. pads needed to be replaced 4 to 5 times which...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 42500 miles  | 
		     		  
| SEATS  back seat doesn't lock up at all in a stop.seat pushes all the way up to the front. *ak...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 100000 miles  | 
		     		  
| REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY  consumer states that gm has upgraded the extended mirror for towing. gm has informed consumer that the upgrade was in  | 
		     
		          
					
					2
				 
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| RIM > WHEELS  tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 70 mph the rear driver side tire deflated due...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 100000 miles  | 
		     		  
| FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY  tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that the blower motor malfunctioned and would not...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 65500 miles  | 
		     		  
| LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES  tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that the brake pedal was applied and the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 123173 miles  | 
		     		  
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE  complete loss of front brake system while driving. i noted a soft pedal while sitting at a traffic light and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 54688 miles  | 
		     		  
| ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  2004 chevrolet silverado 2500. consumer states problems with replacement alternator *tgw the vehicle caught on fire which may have been  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| STRUCTURE  rusted brakelines have rendered my truck useless until repairs can be afforded because i sure cant get to the abs...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 165000 miles  | 
		     		  
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE  rusted brakelines have rendered my truck useless until repairs can be afforded because i sure cant get to the abs...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 165000 miles  | 
		     		  
| PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES  i just bought a used 2001 chevy silverado on 1/29/09 k2500 the abs lights keep coming on and now my...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 198 miles  | 
		     		  
| VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that the transfer case was designed with a defect....  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 130000 miles  | 
		     		  
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT  the air conditioner blows hot air out of the passenger side vents when the air conditioner is on. this just...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 78000 miles  | 
		     		  
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY  i have had the same problems outlined in the recalls/service bulletins: nhtsa0 6v066000 and nhtsa 05v379000. my vehicle is a...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  vehicle stopped running while driving almost involved in accident since i was going downhill. vehicle would not restart. restarted two...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 60800 miles  | 
		     		  
| ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING  tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 5 mph in reverse the power steering failed. the contact...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 46000 miles  | 
		     		  
| POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING  purchased the vehicle 2 months later a noise emanated from the engine compartment. i found the power steering pump to...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 59698 miles  | 
		     		  
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  we have a 1999 chevy 2500 with approximately 52 000 miles on it. we've noticed all along that the gas...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 52000 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  dt*: the contact stated the vehicle fuel pump failed. the vehicle would not start after sitting for several hours. an...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 72952 miles  | 
		     		  
| INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL  driver side air bag did not activate upon a front end crash that totaled out the vehicle. *nm...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 34500 miles  | 
		     		  
| WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION  dt: the contact heard a strange noise in the front end while turning corners. the vehicle was driven home and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 59000 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER  accelerator sticks gas sending unit goes haywire (goes from full to empty low fuel light coming on. *jb...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 70000 miles  | 
		     		  
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN  i own a 2002 chev k2500hd. i have had several problems but was unaware of this site to report these...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 34000 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION  1999 chevy k2500 failed to start due to the factory passlock/antitheft device...this caused a missed day of work..this same problem...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 64000 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN  dt: the consumer states that 2003 chevrolet c 2500 was having a message on the instrument panel showing reduced engine...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 72862 miles  | 
		     		  
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS  dt: concerns with the driver side seat beat. where the latch comes up through the seat there are 2 steel...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 130000 miles  | 
		     		  
| SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS  i have a 1999 chevrolet c/k 2500 5 speed pickup and the antilock braking system is failing to opert. properly....  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 85000 miles  | 
		     		  
| WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR  while coming to a stop at 6 mph or less abs activated for no reason. no abs light on dash...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 41000 miles  | 
		     		  
| SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY  took vehicle to dealer twice with complaint of parking brake non functional. allowed truck to move fwd. when parked on...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 54000 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR  i own a 1999 chevrolet 2500 hd 4x4. the abs light and brake light will stay on when the abs...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 88480 miles  | 
		     		  
| HUB > WHEELS  i drove my truck under normal driving conditions primarily commuting to and from work (highway miles). at ~ 66 000...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 66000 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE  the emergency brake on my truck has gone out. i have only 36000 miles on the vehicle. i understand there...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 32000 miles  | 
		     		  
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  (1)brake pedal goes to floor slowly (bleeding back through master cylinder system) and pulsation from front brakes at 5 mph:...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 565400 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER  while driving vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. consumer had the vehicle towed...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING  while pulling out of the driveway steering column failed. this caused consumer to lose steering power because the steering shaft  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT  2001 chevy 2500 hd trucks ( front wheel hub assemblies) loosing up under normal driving conditions. these are sealed hub...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 40000 miles  | 
		     		  
| ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR  subject: complaint: (abs product failure -- anti-locked brake system) on 2001 chevy suburban - purchased on may 2003 [xxx] e-mailed...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 30 miles  | 
		     		  
| ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM  the defroster kickes on in the middle of driving since i got this truck. i will be driving down the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 31000 miles  | 
		     		  
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  intermittently dash board lights and gauges will go blank. when the dash board lights go blank consumer cannot determine how  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 20000 miles  | 
		     		  
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN  2003 chevy 2500 truck 6.0 liter engine with standard shift transmission. the truck has an electronic throttle. the throttle has...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| EQUIPMENT  the block heater malfunctioned and caught on fire.*jb...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 28000 miles  | 
		     		  
| CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR  consumer states that while driving and no warning the brake caliper are grinding together causing extend stopping distance. dealer notified.  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS  while driving at 45-50 mph and upon coming to a three way stop sign brakes failed and consumer collided head...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 3000 miles  | 
		     		  
| WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS  while driving at 45-50 mph and upon coming to a three way stop sign brakes failed and consumer collided head...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 3000 miles  | 
		     		  
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  steering wheel prevents consumer from seeing fog light button. there is a dome over ride button. also headlights come on  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE  8.1 liter engine noise. also belt noise belt has been replaced 3-times....  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 1 miles  | 
		     		  
| DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  consumer realized vehicle had a gas consumption problem just one day after purchase dealer has not been able to remedy  | 
		     
		          
					
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| CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN  tie rods ends front left and front right replaced 3 times power steering pump failed and was replaced. *jb...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE  while driving to an assigned work area heard a noise under the bottom of the truck. stopped to inspect the...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS  after replacing orginal drivers side seatbelt the replaced seat belt failed on 9-6-00 the local chevy garage has ordered a  | 
		     
		          
					
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| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE  consumer states that on the drivers side the auto door locks failed and the passanger side had a short circuit.  | 
		     
		          
					
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| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  an electrical short within head light and tail light burned out installations causing insufficient lighting. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  vehicle had a faulty radiator hose and heater hose along with brake problems.*mr. the vehicle was repaired four times to...  | 
		     
		          
					
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FAQ
What year Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is the most reliable?
Speaking of the models produced in the last 6 years, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 models of 1999, 2004, 2001 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.
What year was a bad year for Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 models of 2000 and 2002 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.
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Interior
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Maintenance
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