Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 2 problems related to mechanical jack (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the Silverado 1500.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The mechanical jack that was equipped with the vehicle cannot be used as instructed in the operation manual. It poses a great danger if attempted to be used manually. The contact went to the dealer for instructions and they provided alternative locations to place the jack in addition to how it should be used. The contact disagrees with the instructions and cannot use the jack in the recommended manner. He called general motors and they called the dealer; however, neither one plans to take corrective action and close the case since no one was reportedly killed by the issue. The failure mileage was 350. Updated 02/24/09. The consumer stated the jack cannot fit between the leaf spring shackle and shock absorber. Updated 02/24/09.
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The contact stated, the directions for changing a tire indicated there was a pad on the axle, for the positioning of the tire jack. There was not a pad on the axle as indicated, leaving no safe location to position the tire jack. Updated 09/13/06.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Radio/tape Cd Player problems | |
| Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problems | |
| Adaptive Equipment problems | |
| Owners/service Manual problems | |
| Electrical Jack problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Mechanical Jack problems |