GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Make: CHEVROLET
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id: 984
Model: Silverado
Model Year: 2001
Other Engine Info: Iron
Plant City: Oshawa Truck
Plant Company Name: NA-Canada - Truck
Plant Country: Canada
Plant State: Ontario
Series: 1500
Trim: 1/2 Ton
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2010
STRUCTURE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO C1500. HIS FINGER BECAME LODGED IN A HOLE INSIDE THE BED OF THE TRUCK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE SIDE STEPPING ON THE REAR TIRE AND PLACING HIS HAND ON THE BED RAIL AND CUT HIS FINGER. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 375.
2001
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
GRADUAL FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKE. PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE IN PLACE WHILE JACKING OR IN GEAR WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PROVIDED NO EMERGENCY BRAKING. NO ACTION TAKEN TO CORRECT. A RECALL WAS PRESENT FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES WERE IDENTICAL. *AK