Mechanical Jack problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado

Three problems related to mechanical jack have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Mechanical Jack problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2005

Had the vehicle on the jack and the vehicle fell off the jack, this happened on September 21, 2005. The jack has a small base , it's about 4x5 or 4x6. He contacted the manufacturer, they said to contact NHTSA.

2 Mechanical Jack problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2005

Chevrolet Silverado 2004, inadequate and unsafe bottle jack. The consumer stated the vehicle was too large for a jack that size. The consumer is requesting the manufacturer provide him with an adequate jack.

3 Mechanical Jack problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2004

While placing the jack underneath the vehicle it slipped off. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the jack operated as designed.




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