GVWR: Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
Make: CHEVROLET
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id: 984
Model: Silverado
Model Year: 2004
Other Engine Info: Iron
Plant City: Pontiac
Plant Company Name: Gm Truck Group
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: Michigan
Series: 3500
Trim: 1 Ton
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2001
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THROUGH A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND THE FUEL TANK, WHICH WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 01/05/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THIS MALFUNCTION HAS ALSO CAUSED THE LEFT REAR REAR BRAKE CALIPER TO FAIL. THE CALIPER HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. UPDATED 02/08/2013*JS
2004
SUSPENSION:REAR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE REAR AXLE SEAL LEAKED AND CONTAMINATED THE REAR BRAKES, ROTORS, AND PADS. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,583. UPDATED 10/16/08 *BF UPDATED 10/20/08. *JB