Chevrolet 1500 owners have reported 60 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The bolts are broken off in the manifold, after checking you-tube I found this is a problem the gm has chosen to ignore. Read details...
My car is old but it has been running fine, and I keep up with regular maintenance and oil change appointments. I came out of walmart after buying groceries and when I tried to start the car it sounded like it was trying to turn over, but it wouldn't actually start. Read details...
Consumer states that while driving at various speeds and without warning the vehicle will shut off consuner also states that it is hard to restart the vehicle when this occurs. Dealer notified. Nlm Read details...
There was a problem with the engine dying. One occurrence was on 2-15-05. The issue was covered in recall number 05500. The consumer had taken the vehicle in to be repaired on 5-05. On 8-29-05 the problem occurred again. Read details...
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. Read details...