Major Problems with Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

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Model Year Complaints
2004 Silverado 2500HD
219
2003 Silverado 2500HD
282
2002 Silverado 2500HD
241
2001 Silverado 2500HD
230

Worst 3 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD complaints

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 3 Mileage: 37000 miles

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD SEAT BELTS Victims: 3 Mileage: 58000 miles

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 2 Mileage: 105000 miles

Browse Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 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...
243
~ 122222 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
purchased the vehicle 2 months later a noise emanated from the engine compartment. i found the power steering pump to...
160
~ 78144 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the speedometer in my 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 has begun intermittently showing speeds that vary widely and do not indicate...
63
~ 88996 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...
63
~ 77913 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...
50
~ 72359 miles
ENGINE
the bolts are braking off the exhaust manfolds and the manifolds are leaking and the computer is making the truck
42
~ 114429 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...
32
~ 71855 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
my 2004 silverado 2500hd has developed the following brake concern for the past year. when stopping as the truck slows...
32
~ 53077 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
i have a set of mastercraft courser a/t (cooper tires). the dot # is 3dyu 0705 2g13l. two weeks ago...
31
~ 18201 miles
STEERING
i am experiencing the steering clunk that is associated with chevrolet's trucks. upon turning it in in for service i...
27
~ 107870 miles
TIRES
i have owned 4 gmc pickups and have complained 2 times about spare tires mounted under rear frame that have...
23
~ 63590 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
this happened in the year 2008. everything was fine but when i woke up the following day the speedometer was...
20
~ 79569 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...
19
~ 96003 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...
19
~ 74157 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl*- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 with a failure mileage of 21 566. while driving the at...
19
~ 36402 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
17
~ 44551 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
this happened in the year 2008. everything was fine but when i woke up the following day the speedometer was...
16
~ 71232 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd diesel. the contact stated while driving the check engine light...
16
~ 25113 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500. while the vehicle was stationary smoke appeared from the engine it...
12
~ 120482 miles
SUSPENSION
i see you have recall on wheel hub assemblies for 2004 chevy silverado i just replace both sides on my...
12
~ 26758 miles
WHEELS
i see you have recall on wheel hub assemblies for 2004 chevy silverado i just replace both sides on my...
12
~ 81095 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
gm pick up trucks have what in my opinion is a safety issue with instrument clusters failing. one can be...
11
~ 76350 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
traveling on highway when smoke started coming from the dashboard. pulled over and within several minutes the whole truck was
10
~ 63400 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN
injectors number 2 and 7 loose connector and oil pump rubbing through transfer case on chevy silverado hd2500 traveling down...
9
~ 84155 miles
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 25 mph the contact made a left turn and...
8
~ 90385 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...
8
~ 9611 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
three exhaust manifold bolts head snapped off resulting in dangerous exhaust being expelled under the hood. *tr...
7
~ 79031 miles
PARKING BRAKE
tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 30 mph the parking brake cable snapped in half and...
7
~ 74838 miles
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...
7
~ 18718 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving at an unknown speed the vehicle began to wobble while...
6
~ 85589 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
abs system activates on left front at slow roll. normal slow stop not safe in traffic. now happens all the...
5
~ 51308 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
light bulb sockets allow slip-in type bulbs to slip out . gm has not recalled these sockets however they have...
5
~ 112012 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION
there was a bumping noise noted coming from the left front wheel. the truck was taken to the dealer for...
5
~ 47733 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
i just noticed the sidewalls of firestone steeltex tires ( size lt245/75r16 at load range e) cracking in a uniform...
5
~ 17537 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
injectors number 2 and 7 loose connector and oil pump rubbing through transfer case on chevy silverado hd2500 traveling down...
5
~ 23917 miles
SEAT BELTS
consumer complaint concerning transmission failures on 2003 silverado. *ts the transmission fluid was burnt the reverse gear was inoperable and...
5
~ 155612 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
5
~ 20792 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
5
~ 55053 miles
STRUCTURE
depressed brake pedal while hooking to trailer preparing to haul farm equipment. the pedal went to the floor and i...
4
~ 150875 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2004 silverado 2500 hd abs kicks in at slow speeds. now abs light and brake light are always on and
4
~ 115486 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
i have a 2002 chevy silverado 2500 hd truck. the steering wheel column steering shaft. and intermediate shaft make...
4
~ 3498 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...
4
~ 94115 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl*the contact observed that the right front wheel bearing on the 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd was damaged. the dealer...
4
~ 52713 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
purchased vehicle 8-25-01- brakes where unalbe to stop vehicle. *ak...
4
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
purchased the truck from car geeks and they said it was a great truck and we would have no problem...
3
~ 25 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
3
~ 16571 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...
3
~ 9568 miles
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
~ 76000 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. while driving uphill at 55 mph the engine failed without warning....
3
~ 156428 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
(1) i was in a tight turn. i had just hauled 2 tons of feed from a feed mill 30...
3
~ 15064 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
i was driving down the freeway going 70 mph on my way to work during rush hour traffic in the...
3
~ 86893 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...
3
~ 111437 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
~ 81000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
consumer complaint concerning transmission failures on 2003 silverado. *ts the transmission fluid was burnt the reverse gear was inoperable and...
3
~ 62219 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...
3
~ 13333 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
RIM > WHEELS
tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 70 mph the rear driver side tire deflated due...
2
~ 95833 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 chevrolet silverado 2500hd. consumer states gauges stopped working and the bolts on the manifold were defective. *tgw ...
2
~ 88000 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
~ 41239 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
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
~ 86567 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact own a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd. the contact stated that the brake lines fuel lines fuel straps...
2
~ 62000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE
i filed a complaint in 2009 with the nhtsa and have yet to hear anything from the agency regarding this...
2
~ 58073 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...
2
~ 77500 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
day time running lights / left and right signal bulbs light fixture over heating causing signal bulb orange tint to...
2
~ 6754 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brake failure 2004 silverado 2500hd duramax. hydro boost exploded which renders limited steering and brakes. this known problem 05v043000 04v045000...
2
~ 63307 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
bearing in front axles came apart. causing metals to go through all of the front differential drivetrain. complete front drivetrain...
2
~ 34000 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
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
tl* - the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. while driving the speedometer will give faulty readings. at one point...
2
~ 64667 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
(1) i was in a tight turn. i had just hauled 2 tons of feed from a feed mill 30...
2
~ 43408 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers intermittently worked. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who determined the windshield...
2
~ 70950 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2001 gmc truck brake failure/ bad calipers and rotors low mileage truck. *jb...
2
~ 9879 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY
left rear-axle seal has blown a total of 4 times. the brakes were soaked with axle fluid each time and...
2
~ 47251 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
~ 12500 miles
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
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
consumer complaint concerning transmission failures on 2003 silverado. *ts the transmission fluid was burnt the reverse gear was inoperable and...
2
~ 54385 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
rear end noise clunk/bang in off hiway use dealer states operates as designed taken truck in 3 times no resolve
2
~ 42000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
purchased vehicle 8-25-01- brakes where unalbe to stop vehicle. *ak...
2
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
SEATS
2003 silverado drivers seat heater turns on by itself after start up and becomes a dangerous distraction to keep turning...
1
~ 139000 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
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
severe corrosion of the brake lines leading from the abs unit to all four wheels resulted complete failure of the...
1
~ 116000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
traveling at 65 mph brakes all of a sudden the brakes were applied w/o applying them loss of steering control...
1
~ 141311 miles
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i was on a state road doing 50 mph leaving my town and went to turn and my brake pedal...
1
~ 157400 miles
EQUIPMENT
gm you have got to be kidding me!!!! if i was on the side of the highway with my boat...
1
~ 75000 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
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
wiring on heater blower motor overheated and melted wire casing putting smoke into the cab and looks like possible small...
1
~ 89000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
i own a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd 8.1 liter v8. in the past 4 months the vehicle completely would...
1
~ 133533 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
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
i have a 2001 chevrolet 2500hd 8.1l with 120k miles. truck runs great but my engine will just shut off....
1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
day time running lights / left and right signal bulbs light fixture over heating causing signal bulb orange tint to...
1
~ 40525 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
day time running lights / left and right signal bulbs light fixture over heating causing signal bulb orange tint to...
1
~ 40525 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2003 chevrolet silverado brake problem. contact states brakes pulsated in rear rotors. brake were heavily corroded and dealer replaced rear...
1
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
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING
2002 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd. steering box failure. vehicle has had a "clunking" noise in the gear box since new...
1
~ 38000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING
after having the intermediate steering shaft replaced twice because of steering clunk the 3rd replacement was a newly designed shaft...
1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
when right hand turn signal is turned on the 4-way hazard lights flash. *tr...
1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
engine will fail to start. second time with problem 10/21/06. replaced fuse to crank relay fuse blows immediately. made the
1
~ 43000 miles
TRAILER HITCHES
i'm concerned about the poor quality of the hitch receivers in the silverado 2500hd trucks put on the street by...
1
~ 13800 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled over a dozen times....
1
~ 50000 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
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers intermittently worked. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who determined the windshield...
1
~ 66900 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers intermittently worked. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who determined the windshield...
1
~ 66900 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop driving 5 mph and applying the brakes the anti- lock brake system...
1
~ 75000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop driving 5 mph and applying the brakes the anti- lock brake system...
1
~ 75000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop driving 5 mph and applying the brakes the anti- lock brake system...
1
~ 75000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop driving 5 mph and applying the brakes the anti- lock brake system...
1
~ 75000 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
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
we have a 2001 chevy 2500 hd truck and have also had issues with a faulty fuel gauge where it...
1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
at 35000 miles the check engine light came on and the dealer replaced parts with the gas tank/fuel line due...
1
~ 34985 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
weld attaching right upper control arm mounts to frame cracked completely through. i am original owner. vehicle never in crash...
1
~ 160000 miles
HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE > PARKING BRAKE
unwanted anti-lock brake system (abs) during low speed braking applications. which could result in a crash. recall number:05v379000. *jb...
1
~ 20012 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
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
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
chevy 2500hd year 2003 i fill a bump each time i stop and put off in my truck. it fill
1
~ 160000 miles
VISIBILITY
consumer complaint concerning transmission failures on 2003 silverado. *ts the transmission fluid was burnt the reverse gear was inoperable and...
1
~ 54385 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
consumer complaint concerning transmission failures on 2003 silverado. *ts the transmission fluid was burnt the reverse gear was inoperable and...
1
~ 54385 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
axle nut came loose on right front of my 2001 chevy 2500 hd severely affected handling wheel could have fallen
1
~ 88000 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
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving consumer noticed smoke coming in from the vents. consumer pulled over and vehicle caught on fire. consumer called...
1
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
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING
power steering & power brakes lock up. *la...
1
~ 37422 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
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
consumer states gearshift will not disengage causing the gearshift to fail. *ak ...
1
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
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
1
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
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
1
~ 13400 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
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
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
1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE
8.1 liter engine noise. also belt noise belt has been replaced 3-times....
1
~ 1 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...
1
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...
1
~ 3690 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
1

FAQ

What year Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 4 years, Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD models of 2004, 2001, 2002 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD models of 2003 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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Tool box

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