Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Im not able to let down the spare. The system dont work properly on most trucks. This is dangerous when on the interstate.
On 7/14 am I had the Chevrolet dealer put 2 new tires and had an alignment done. We left on trip later that day and in a heavy rain storn near jacksonville, ar, without any warning the truck spun out of control on hwy 167s due to severe hydroplaning. The next day I looked at the tires and they were not the same tires as on the rear or as specified by gm. They should have been p245 and they were ms245. I recall when I first looked at the truck when we picked up at the Chevrolet garage that they did not look "new". They were dusty and dirty and did not have the "new tire stipling" that I have seen on other new tires that I have purchased. I later found out by goodyear that the tires should have been put on the rear of the vehicle. I have done a lot of driving in snow and rain and when I notice hydroplaning, I slow down. But in this accident there was no warning. When I first called the checrolet dealer they said that 245 euro tires were put on my truck and they were better than the p245 tires and to contact there lawyer. I think the tires they put on that they sold as new, were taken off of another vehicle and put on my truck . I asked them if they would show me the order, bill of lading, and packing slip ane again they referred me to their lawyer.
Chrome cover of 20" wheel came off and entire wheel was replaced on 1/28/2016. It came off again on Feb . 16. , 2016 while driving.
I have had a vibration issue since getting my second set of replacement rims. I am on my third set of wheels and the vibration is worse. While having a competent dealership diagnose the problem the front wheels fake chrome plastic cap came off on the mechanic while driving it. The other 3 are loose. Gm said they will replace the front wheel but they will not replace the other 3 even though it is still under warranty. This would be the fourth set of wheels in 28000 miles. The first set was replaced at 1000 miles. The vibration issue with these trucks is due to the crappy wheels. Aluminum wheels with a foam laminate with the fake chrome plastic cap somehow adhered to the foam. These are 20" fake chrome clad wheels. I asked the dealer to tow it in and replace the wheels again. I also contacted gm zone office with an employee getting back to me with a prepared statement he did not want to deviate from. I informed him this is a safety issue as I would not want to be the motorcyclist that gets the part in the head when another one comes apart. I could not get an answer from either the dealer or gm as to it being safe or unsafe to drive. I was told the other 3 wheels are at my cost even though it is still under warranty and the truck has a continuous vibration issue. I have attached a photo. There is no possible way to balance something like this. The amount of weights that are attached to each wheel is absurd.