Structure Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 owners have reported 33 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tailgate (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500


Recently reported Structure problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

The Body problem

Leak is causing black mold, creating an unsafe environment inside the vehicle where child is expected and required by law to be buckled right above a black mold infected carpet and behind headrest   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

Excessive paint chipping in places that would not receive normal wear and tear such as side of body and tailgate.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 mph, the front driver's side and passenger's side wheels shuddered when the vehicle drove over a pothole or an object in the roadway. No warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle drifted from side to side and failed to drive in a straight line. The contact, who was an independent mechanic, examined the vehicle and discovered that the subframe separated on both sides behind the   Read details...

The Tailgate Hinge problem

: the contact stated the tailgate support cables fractured without warning while opening the tailgate. The dealer was alerted, but the vehicle was not inspected. There is a NHTSA recall # 06v066000 regarding the tailgate hinge and attachments. The VIN was not included in the recall.   Read details...




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