Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
6 way power seat track has developed approximately 1 inch of free play noticeable when braking or accelerating. When I go to the internet to research the safety problem, I note that others have experienced the same problem. I feel that this should be brought to your attention.
Consumer states while turning on the vehicle's head lights the dashboard lights does not come on. Consumer states it's hard to tell what gear you are in. Dealer notified. Ph.
Dashboard has cracked all across from heat underneath it, causing it to be hot to the touch, the dealer is unable to find the problem. Nlm.
This is a systematic issue related to the keyless entry system. In my opinion, the system implies that it will be possible to unlock the vehicle quickly and from some remote position so that entry can be accomplished immediately upon reaching the vehicle. This is, or could be, an important safety issue relating to the welfare of the person trying to exercise the remote unlocking function. However, the remote transmitters can and, by personal experience do, become unsynchronized with the vehicle locks. On the date in question, both my transmitter and the transmitter carried by my wife failed to unlock the truck. It was necessary to use the key to manually unlock the vehicle. While there was no danger at that time, it caused my wife great concern that she could be "caught" in a situation where there actually was danger. Such a "panic" situation would, at best, be excerbated by an unsynchronized remote transmitter; and, at worst, could contribute to a situation resulting in her bodily harm. The owner's manual for the Silverado explains that the remotes will occasionally need to be resynchronized and gives the procedure to be used. Unfortunately, the manual is usually located in the locked vehicle and not available for reference during a time of need. In addition, it takes a few seconds to recognize that the remote did not work, so it gets tried several times before resorting the manual key-entry. In a panic situation, time is at a premium. While none of the foregoing relates to an unsafe vehicle operating condition, in my opinion it could definitely be associated with the wefare of a driver trying to quickly enter the vehicle. In that sense, it becomes a vehicle safety issue.
Vehicle has clunking noise somewhere in rear of drive train when stopping and starting. Have taken it to chev dealer 4 times. First time they replaced the rear spring assys. Noise returned. Next time they lubed the drive shaft coupling. Noise returned. Next time they lubed the drive shaft coupling again. Noise returned. The last time they lubed the rear leaf spring assy. Noise still there. Also reported a rattling noise in the steering to meier chev in sullivan mo. They didn't find any thing wrong. Still have loose noise in steering.
Any time there is a dry surface or bump in the road or rough terrain, the abs is activated. Consumer has contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Truck less than a month old, been in shop over 9 days. Dealership still does not no how to fix problem.
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This vehicle I have described is a lemon. After many attempts by two dealerships this pickup is still messed up. Have contacted Chevrolet several times and even have a claim#990501858. No one with Chevrolet wants to deal with this problem. We have requested manufacture buy-back two months ago. We are no closer to date than we were when we started this process. I am looking for help at ever point trying to get out of this vehicle. There have been other problem than were stated in this form. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated.
No summary listed for abov evehicle. (dot number: vn11ba8 tiresize: 245-75r16).
Vehicle came equipped with a governor, restricting vehicle not to go over 97 mph ,top speed. If it did vehicle would shut down/quit, causing a safety hazard when trying to bypass a vehicle. Owner wants governor to be disconnected by gm.
Adoptive accelerator and brake systems failure.
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