Exterior Rearview Mirror Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the side rear view mirrors vibrated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined no defect was found and the mirrors were designed that way. Updated 12/5/2006 - the consumer contacted the bbb and shortly afterward he was contacted by gm. Gm agreed that there was a problem and had the dealer replace the mirrors with another style. The new mirrors seem to be performing well.

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Drivers-side outside rear view mirror shakes excessively, rendering it useless. Dealer replaced the mirror, but stated the problem was most likely with the aftermarket bug shield on the hood. After replacement the mirror still shook. I removed the bug shield, which took care of the problem. Dealer stated that a gm bug shield was designed not to cause the disturbance that causes the mirror to shake.

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado cut outs in the exterior side view mirrors causes blind spots. The mirror had to be repositioned each tme the consumer was backing up to see critical areas. Then it had to be repositioned agian for normal driving. Blind spot caused consumer to hit a concrete post when backing.

I have a 2001 cheverolet Silverado 2500 hd ext. Cab. The sideview mirrors have a defective part in the breakaway mechanism that causes them to 'breakaway' completely. This just happened to my passenger side mirror and six months ago happened to the driver side. Whatever piece they used inside the mirror is defective. I've never heard this happeining to any vehicle other that chevy trucks and SUV's from 2000 to 2003.

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Outside rear view mirrors have a blind spot at the rear bumper area. Mirror must be repositioned, for backing, each time to view area, and then repositioned to drive forward.

The power mirror control switch on the driver side shortage out, which rendered the exterior mirrors from operating. The consumer was unable to adjust the mirrors for proper side visibility. Please provide any further information.

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Problems with bugs and debris deflected right into the consumer's face while driving. The left and right door rear view mirrors cause bugs and other debris to be deflected right into the face of whoever is sitting in the driver and passenger seat. The has occurred many times. The consumer has had everything from bug to gravel hit him in the face. The consumer feels the mirrors need to be redesigned.

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I purchased a 2004 Chevrolet 2500hd Silverado duramax in Feb 2004. The exterior mirrors have been vibrating since I have owned it. The dealership has replaced the mirrors once, which did not resolve the issue. They now state that it is a characteristic of the vehicle. I feel this is a safety issue that gm needs to look into instead of ignoring and stating as a characteritic of the vehicle.

The rear view mirrors that were special ordered for the vehicle did not extend far enough to allow for proper vision when towing a eight foot wide trailer. The dealer and the manufacturer informed and they explained that they could not offer a free remedy. Updated 12/7/2005.

Consumer stated that vehicle's extended mirror did not extend far enough as a result, an excessive blind spot was produced. The consumer feels that if the mirror were extended two more inches visibility would be greatly improved.

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The exterior side mirrors on both sides are made of plastic. When the mirrors are wiped scratches appear. Once they are scratched mirrors become useless. Also, consumer complained that the windshield wiper blades don't stay on when the windshield is washed manually.

Passenger side exterior mirror defroster not working.

Consumer states that drivers side mirror caught on fire.

Extended exterior mirror problem with ajusting and creating a blind spot. If a vehicle is almost on the side of consumer's vehicle he would not be able to see that vehicle unless he sticks head out of window. Dealer notifed.

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Exterior mirrors loosen from the housing area which causes the mirrors to move around and vibrate while traveling at 40 mph or more. Also, causes poor visibility. Dealer notified. Replacements of the same type had the same problem. Owner asked dealer to replaced mirrors with a different type.

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There is no rearview on the right side of the vehicle, making it impossible to see what's behind the vehicle when switching lanes to the right. Dealer can't do anything.

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The dealership refused to install a fused jumper harness as stated in the rearview mirror switch recall 03v093000, because the switch was defective.

The right side exterior mirror can not be adjusted to avoid blind spots and left side mirror has unnecessary wide field of vision. Yh.

Side rear view mirrors shake to the point where the view is obstructed when driving at highway speeds. Dealer has replaced the mirrors twice. Problem is still present.