Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet C3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Battery problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor problems |
Intermittently brakes will go all the way to the floor. It has been to dealer 7 times for same problem. Parts have been changed, but problem seems to resurface. Consumer states 4 way emergency flashers do not always work must fiddle with switch or turn signal to operate, battery will not show green eye, water is leaking left side top and right side of drivers side windshield, and front end and steering shimmy at 30-40 mph.
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.
While driving, approximately 70 mph, the truck shuts down completely. No power brakes no power steering, no power anything. After 5 to 10 seconds truck starts back up on its own, sometimes. Very dangerous when hauling a heavy load. This happened more than once, was intermittent and varied in frequency. I changed crank sensor and problem has not occurred. Gm dealerships where not very helpful.