Table 1 shows one common diesel fuel system related problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel System problems |
Premature fuel line failure due to excessive corrosion causing spillage of fuel and risk of fire. All underbody fuel lines excessively corroded and developed leaks with fuel spilling on hot exhaust system parts.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would abnormally decrease in speed without warrant and sporadically stall. The failure would occur despite the contacts attempts to depress the accelerator pedal. The dealer replaced a portion of the fuel line with a hydraulic hose yet the failure recurred. The contact stated the fuel lines were collapsing and he was hesitant to drive the vehicle due to the intermittent stalling without warning. There were no further repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle has been to the dealer fifteen times for a variety of failures. There were defective fuel injectors and fuel pumps, the r& r intermediate steering shaft was replaced, and there was an occasional transmission leak. The dealer could not duplicate the leak. The contact ordered a spare tire, but it was never received. He consulted the manufacturer, who only informed him that there were no recalls or issues with his vehicle. The contact also spoke with the state attorney general. The current mileage was 22,000 and failure mileage was approximately 500.