2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
13 recalls, 852 complaints - 628 TSBs
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
07E106000 Dec 17, 2007
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more
Consequence
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
07E066000 Aug 28, 2007
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
06E064000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED ... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
06E023000 Mar 13, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
05V161000 Apr 22, 2005
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT ... Read more
05V163000 Apr 22, 2005
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT ... Read more
Consequence
A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-946... Read more
04V225000 May 11, 2004
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES HAVE ONE SEATING POSITION, THE CENTER REAR SEAT, EQUIPPED... Read more
Consequence
THE STANDARD REQUIRES CHILD SEAT LOWER ANCHORAGES IN TWO SEATING POSITIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH THREE REAR SEATING POSITIONS. THE STANDARD CAB AND CARGO VAN VEHICLES, WHICH ONLY HAVE FRONT SEATING POSITIONS, HAVE AN AIR BAG OFF SWITCH TO DISABLE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DO NOT HAVE CHILD RESTRA... Read more
Remedy
TO BRING THE STANDARD CAB AND CARGO VAN VEHICLES INTO COMPLIANCE, DEALERS WILL INJECT EPOXY INTO THE AIR BAG OFF SWITCH TO PREVENT AIR BAG ACTIVATION, RELOCATE THE SWITCH BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THEN INSTALL A COVER OVER THE RESULTING OPENING. THE SUN VISOR LABEL AND OWNER'S MANUAL WILL ALS... Read more
04E022000 Mar 23, 2004
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
AFTERMARKET PICKUP TRUCK OVER-THE-RAIL BEDLINERS MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TOGGLE WING ASSEMBLY USED TO ATTACH THE BEDLINER TO THE TRUCK BED IS NOT ENGAGING FULLY IN THE STAKE POCKET OF THE PICKUP TRUCK.
Consequence
THE BEDLINER CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PICKUP WHILE IT IS MOTION, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING FOLLOWING MOTORISTS OR PEDESTRIANS.
Remedy
DURAKON WILL ISSUE A PRESS RELEASE IN ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS THAT COULD HAVE PURCHASED THE DEFECTIVE BEDLINER. IF YOU PURCHASED EITHER A DURAKON ALLSTAR OF PATRIOT OVERRAIL BEDLINER SINCE AUGUST 1, 2003, FOR 1999 TO 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO OR GMC SIERRA TRUCKS, OR PURCHASED ONE OF THESE P... Read more
04V129000 Mar 17, 2004
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF TH... Read more
Consequence
ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF T... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT... Read more
04V045000 Feb 4, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
Consequence
CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SE... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
03V018000 Jan 23, 2003
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES LACK A CONTINUOUS URETHANE BONDING BEAD BETWEEN THE BODY SURFACE AND THE WINDSHIELD.
Consequence
IN VEHICLES WITH THIS CONDITION, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE, RESEAL, AND REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR G... Read more
Complaint Statistics
852 total complaints
49 crashes 19 fires 30 injuries 5 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 124 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 61 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 46 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 45 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 44 |
| STEERING | 38 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 31 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 29 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 23 |
| TIRES | 21 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 31, 2016
Incident date: Mar 5, 2016
WHILE ROUTINELY DRIVING MY 03 CHEV SILVERADO TRUCK, THE BRAKES FAILED. WHEN I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP AND MOVE TO A SAFE PLACE, I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES WHICH HAD FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. AS A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER, I HAVE EXCELLEN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2016
Incident date: Feb 25, 2016
SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL (GASOLINE) LINES CAUSING LEAK AND POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD (FIRE). SEVERAL FORUMS REPORT BRAKE AND FUEL LINE PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION. GM NOT ADDRESSING THIS KNOWN PROBLEM.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 17, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
BRAKE LINES, GAS LINE, TRANSMISSION FLUID LINES ALL RUSTED/CORRODED BEGINNING AT UNDER 50,000 MILES. * HAD NEAR ACCIDENTS AS THE BRAKE LINES BLEW WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND WAS DECELERATING IN AN ATTEMPT TO COME TO A STOP..PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, I CONTINUED ON (FOOT OFF THE GAS) UNTIL THE TR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
BRAKE LINES, GAS LINE, TRANSMISSION FLUID LINES ALL RUSTED/CORRODED BEGINNING AT UNDER 50,000 MILES. * HAD NEAR ACCIDENTS AS THE BRAKE LINES BLEW WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND WAS DECELERATING IN AN ATTEMPT TO COME TO A STOP..PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, I CONTINUED ON (FOOT OFF THE GAS) UNTIL THE TR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 17, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
BRAKE LINES, GAS LINE, TRANSMISSION FLUID LINES ALL RUSTED/CORRODED BEGINNING AT UNDER 50,000 MILES. * HAD NEAR ACCIDENTS AS THE BRAKE LINES BLEW WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND WAS DECELERATING IN AN ATTEMPT TO COME TO A STOP..PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, I CONTINUED ON (FOOT OFF THE GAS) UNTIL THE TR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 1, 2016
Incident date: Jan 31, 2016
FRONT BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND SPILLED BRAKE FLUID WHILE MOVING AT SLOW SPEED. HAD FRONT BRAKE LINES REPLACED. SIX MONTHS OR SO LATER, REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND SPILLED BRAKE FLUID WHILE MOVING AT SLOW SPEED. HAD REAR BRAKE LINES REPLACED. ABS IS NOW CONTAMINATED AND IS CAUSING ST... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 4, 2016
Incident date: Jan 4, 2016
WHILE DRIVING, THE HEATER BLOWER STOPPED WORKING AND I SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC OR INSULATION. I PULLED OVER AND FIGURED OUT IT WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. LOGICALLY I PULLED THE BOTTOM COVER OFF FROM BELOW THE BLOWER ASSY.(FORMER MECHANIC). SMELL WAS COMING FROM PLUG HARNESS AND RELAY. MELTED WI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 23, 2015
Incident date: Nov 14, 2015
BRAKE LINE RUPTURE.
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 30, 2015
THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKES CORRODED TO THE POINT WHERE THEY BLEW OUT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 5, 2015
Incident date: Oct 22, 2015
ON OCTOBER 22,2015 WHILE DRIVEING ON INTERSTATE 75 THE FUEL PUMP STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND RESULTING IN A NEAR DISASTEROUS SITUATION.RESULTS $751.81 REPAIR COST PLUS TOW. THEN ONE WEEK LATER,OCTOBER 29 2015 AT WILMINGTON PIKE AND INERTSTATE 675 RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LINES BURST AND I NARROWLY AVOIDED A W... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 5, 2015
Incident date: Oct 22, 2015
ON OCTOBER 22,2015 WHILE DRIVEING ON INTERSTATE 75 THE FUEL PUMP STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND RESULTING IN A NEAR DISASTEROUS SITUATION.RESULTS $751.81 REPAIR COST PLUS TOW. THEN ONE WEEK LATER,OCTOBER 29 2015 AT WILMINGTON PIKE AND INERTSTATE 675 RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LINES BURST AND I NARROWLY AVOIDED A W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 4, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 4, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T... Read more
STEERING
Sep 4, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2015
Incident date: May 21, 2015
THIS IS THE SECOND OF THREE FATAL COLLISIONS INVESTIGATED THIS YEAR BY MY OFFICE INVOLVING CHEVROLET PICKUPS THAT CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISIONS. THIS WAS AN OFF SET HEAD ON, PASSENGER SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER IN PICKUP WAS PINNED IN VEHICLE DUE TO CRUSH AND CONSUM... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
1 deaths
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2015
Incident date: May 21, 2015
THIS IS THE SECOND OF THREE FATAL COLLISIONS INVESTIGATED THIS YEAR BY MY OFFICE INVOLVING CHEVROLET PICKUPS THAT CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISIONS. THIS WAS AN OFF SET HEAD ON, PASSENGER SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER IN PICKUP WAS PINNED IN VEHICLE DUE TO CRUSH AND CONSUM... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
1 deaths
ENGINE
Aug 25, 2015
Incident date: May 21, 2015
THIS IS THE SECOND OF THREE FATAL COLLISIONS INVESTIGATED THIS YEAR BY MY OFFICE INVOLVING CHEVROLET PICKUPS THAT CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISIONS. THIS WAS AN OFF SET HEAD ON, PASSENGER SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER IN PICKUP WAS PINNED IN VEHICLE DUE TO CRUSH AND CONSUM... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 30, 2015
Incident date: Jul 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONTACTED STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IN A PANIC SITUATION AND THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR BOARD. *BF
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
CONTACT OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, WHILEDRIVING ATAPPROXIMATED 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDALWAS DEPRESSED IN A PANIC SIITUATION AND THE PEDALWENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR BOARD. 8BF
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 12, 2015
Incident date: Jun 12, 2015
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY WHEN HE NEEDED TO BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN FOR A VEHICLE WHO TURNED ON UP AHEAD WHEN THE BRAKE LINE BLEW. PEDAL IMMEDIATELY WENT SOFT. HE BARELY AVOIDED COLLISION AND HAD TO PULL OFF INTO A NEARBY CHURCH PARKING LOT. NOW WE ARE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 25, 2015
Incident date: May 25, 2015
THE GAUGE CLUSTER IS ALWAYS DRAWING POWER. BATTERY GOES DEAD IF I DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICAL FOR ONE DAY.
SERVICE BRAKES
May 6, 2015
Incident date: Aug 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP BY ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 4, 2015
Incident date: Apr 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM READING ANY OF THE GAUGES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL CONNECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 30, 2015
Incident date: Apr 28, 2015
BRAKE LINE BURST AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. AT ONLY 15 MPH I HAD SOME STOPPING POWER BY PUMPING BRAKE PEDAL AND GOT THE TRUCK STOPPED. THANKFULLY, I HAVE A VERY LONG DRIVEWAY AND WAS STILL ON MY PROPERTY. I WAS PULLING A HEAVY TRAILER AND DO NOT WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED WITH T... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 25, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2015
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR BUG OFTEN DUE TO CORROSION AFTER LESS THAN 1000 MILES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED COVER OVER THE AC LINE AND THAT HAD LITTLE EFFECT. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURE FLAW. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 25, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2015
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR BUG OFTEN DUE TO CORROSION AFTER LESS THAN 1000 MILES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED COVER OVER THE AC LINE AND THAT HAD LITTLE EFFECT. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURE FLAW. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 25, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2015
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR BUG OFTEN DUE TO CORROSION AFTER LESS THAN 1000 MILES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED COVER OVER THE AC LINE AND THAT HAD LITTLE EFFECT. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURE FLAW. *TR
ENGINE
Apr 20, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT M... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 20, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT M... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 26, 2015
Incident date: Mar 24, 2015
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED TO FLOOR AND BRAKES FAILED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT AND ALL FOUR BRAKES FAILED. FORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. TESTING THE BRAKES, I FOUND THERE WAS A LITTLE BRAKING CAPABILITY, BUT VERY LITTLE. I HAVE SINCE FOUND THAT THE BRA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 10, 2015
Incident date: Mar 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, ALL THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AFTER FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 12, 2015
Incident date: Feb 5, 2015
MY WIFE AND I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE TO GO SOMEWHERE AND AS WE STARTED TO MOVE I TRIED TO STOP AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. I APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP. I RETURNED TO MY DRIVEWAY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I CHECKED AND FOUND THAT I HAD NO BRAKE FLUID. I GOT UNDER ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 30, 2015
Incident date: Jan 20, 2015
ON JANUARY 20, 2015, THE BRAKES ON MY CHEVROLET SILVERADO FAILED. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO MAKE A NORMAL TURN, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AROUND THE CORNER FROM MY HOUSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I WAS EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THAT NO CARS WERE COMING THE OTHER WAY & I WAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Jan 10, 2015
BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND WERE REPLACED USING A KIT FROM CHEVROLET AT A COST OF $2330.00. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 10, 2015
Incident date: Jan 10, 2015
WHILE DRIVING ON ROUTE 95 MY BRAKE LINE BROKE. IT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I FOUND THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. GM NEEDS TO RECALL THIS. I HAD TO SWERVE ACROSS TRAFFIC AND DRIVE ON THE GRASS SHOULDER TO COME TO A STOP. VERY VERY SCARY. *TR
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 10, 2015
Incident date: Jun 24, 2013
WAS DRIVING AROUND 35MPH AND STARTED TO PUT THE BRAKES ON TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT THE UPCOMING LIGHT AND THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND I WENT RIGHT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN AND LUCKILY THE LIGHT WAS GREEN. LIMPED DOWN THE STREET... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 7, 2015
Incident date: Feb 19, 2014
WHILE MOVING FORWARD IN LINE AT A DRIVE THROUGH MY BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WHEN STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD BARELY STOP MY TRUCK. BY THE TIME I RETURNED HOME I HAD TO BRAKE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO 4 DIFFERENT MECHANICS WHO WOULD NOT FIX MY BRAKES FOR UNDER $4000 DOLLARS DUE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 31, 2014
Incident date: Dec 27, 2014
THERE WAS A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE COMING TO A STOP SIGN. FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED USING EMERGENCY BRAKE. THERE WAS ALSO NO OTHER VEHICLES AT STOP SIGN OR AT CROSS STREET. WENT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THERE WAS LITTLE OR NO BRAKE PRESSURE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 18, 2014
Incident date: Sep 23, 2014
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RUSTED BRAKE LINES *CN WHEN THE DEALER TESTED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND FIVE BRAKE LINES BURST UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT AREA. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 8, 2014
Incident date: Dec 5, 2014
LOST BRAKES WHILE UNDERWAY - WAS ABLE TO NURSE VEHICLE BACK HOME USING EMERGENCY BRAKE AND GEARING DOWN. EXAMINATION OF BRAKE LINES REVEALED A SMALL HOLE HAD RUSTED THRU ONE OF THE METAL BRAKE LINES !! HAVING TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIR . I HOPE GM WILL FOOT MOST OF THE BILL. THANKS , [XXX]... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 16, 2014
Incident date: Oct 2, 2013
I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN TOWN AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE BRAKE LINE BROKE AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. I SWERVED TO MISS THE CAR INFRONT OF ME BUT HIT HER PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SHE IN TURN HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER. *TR
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 30, 2014
Incident date: Oct 29, 2014
I DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL TO SHIFT THE TRUCK FROM PARK, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR! PUMPING THE BRAKES DID NO GOOD. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, AND BRAKE FLUID WAS RUNNING DOWN FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AREA. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES COMING OUT OF THE ABS MODULES HAD SP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 15, 2014
Incident date: Oct 15, 2014
BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 14, 2014
I WAS COMING TO A STOP TO TURN RIGHT AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR . I HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKES ONLY IF I WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO SWERVE TO MISS THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I BROUGHT TRUCK TO BRAKE SHOP AND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE WAS SPRAYING BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER MY TIRE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Sep 23, 2014
AFTER HAVING MY TRUCK SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE TECH TESTED MY BRAKES & THE BRAKE LINES BURST. AFTER INSPECTION, RUSTED BRAKE LINES, UNDER DRIVERS SEAT, ALL BURST. CAUSING AN EXPENSIVE COST TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES. *TR
ENGINE
Oct 8, 2014
Incident date: Jul 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ON ONE OCCASION, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 5, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2013
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2003 SILVERADO WHEN SHE WAS APPROACHING A BEND IN THE ROAD. SHE WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES, SHE ENDED UP GOING OFF ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE SHE PUT THE SHIFTER INTO PARK AND APPLIED THE EBRAKE. A TOW ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
DRIVING MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO IN THE LEFT LANE OF THE CITY FREEWAY APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. PUSHED BRAKE TO STOP FOR VEHICLES CHANGING LANES AHEAD. BRAKE PEDAL INITIALLY HAD PRESSURE BUT AFTER ABOUT 2 SECONDS WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NEARLY NO PRESSURE AND NO BRAKING EFFECT AT ALL. ... Read more
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ENGINE
Sep 22, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND ONLY WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
628 manufacturer communications from 576 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 92 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 40 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 37 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 36 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 30 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 20 |
| 010000 STEERING | 18 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 16 |
06-03-09-004H
Jul 17, 2017
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
PIT3227M
Feb 8, 2017
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIT3665E
Jan 31, 2017
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIC5953A
Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
03-08-46-004R
Jan 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
03-08-46-004R
Jan 27, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
09-09-40-001C
Aug 3, 2015
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
09-09-40-001C
Aug 3, 2015
150000 SEAT BELTS
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
02-07-30-052J
May 29, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
02-07-30-052J
May 29, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
05-06-04-035E
May 27, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
15-08-44-001A
May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B
May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B
May 15, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
15-08-73-001
Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar? module after Canadian cellular upgrade.
15-08-44-001
Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
07-08-49-020I
Oct 17, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
SB-080604003-C
Sep 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE
SB-080604003-C
Sep 1, 2014
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE
SB-13-05-22-001
Sep 1, 2014
034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE,
SB-13-05-22-001
Sep 1, 2014
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE,
UIB-117
Jul 16, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERAL MOTORS: AN OPTIONAL ENGINE BLOCK HEATER PLUG IN FOR ONBOARD AC POWER AND WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE WILL RESULT IN SHORTING OF WIRES, OVER HEATING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND COMPARTMENT ENGINE FIRES. MODEL 2003-15 EXPRESS CUT AWAY
PIT3227J
Jan 28, 2014
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIT3227J
Jan 28, 2014
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIT5195A
Jan 21, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/
PIP4379K
Oct 9, 2013
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes
PIP4379K
Oct 9, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes
PIT3237G
Oct 1, 2013
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or l
00-03-10-003R
Aug 5, 2013
190000 TIRES
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
PI-0011A
Jun 1, 2013
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASS
PIP4972C
Mar 13, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not move in forward or reverse. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0877 or P2723 set. Technician will need to inspect the v
PIP-4290
Feb 1, 2013
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ENGINE SURGE OR STALL AT STOP AND/OR DTC P0742 POSSIBLE TCC APPLIED. EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON LCT1000 TRANSMISSION RPO M74 OR MW7. *NJ UPDATED 4/22/13. *PE
PIT5195
Jan 23, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/
PIP4138L
Dec 27, 2012
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code
PIP4138L
Dec 27, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code
11-00-89-005C
Dec 17, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
PIP3259J
Dec 17, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician should compare the noise to a like vehicle. Technician will nee
PIT3271F
Dec 12, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271F
Dec 12, 2012
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
10-00-89-017X
Dec 7, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
PIT3330F
Nov 29, 2012
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers may inquire about the availability of the passenger compartment air filter. Dealer should advise the customer starting in 2003 the passenger c
PIT3665C
Nov 6, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665C
Nov 6, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIP5072
Oct 30, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
PIP5072
Oct 30, 2012
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
PIT-3749D
Apr 1, 2012
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB
SB-10240
Jan 1, 2012
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE HVAC BLOWER MAY NOT WORK AT CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OR MAY BECOME INOPERABLE. THERE COULD BE A BURNING SMELL OR SMOKE. *RM UPDATED 4/6/12. *PE
09-09-40-001A
Jan 1, 2012
151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/
09-09-40-001A
Jan 1, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/
SB-10-08-50-003B
Nov 1, 2011
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
PIP-4492P
May 1, 2011
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. *PE UPDATED 3/21/
PIP-4492P
May 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. *PE UPDATED 3/21/
PB-10037A
Apr 1, 2011
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM: ONSTAR IS MAKING INCOMPLETE CALLS WITHOUT THE DRIVER KNOWING. WHEN HAVE A DATA CONNECTION. *RM
050232008
Apr 1, 2011
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
GEAR BOX POWER STEERING PUMP, P/S PERFORMANCE CONCERNS. *NJ UPDATED ON 6/30/2011. *KB
10-00-89-017C
Feb 1, 2011
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM
PIP-4138K
Jan 1, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GM: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS ALSO A MISFIRE OR ENGINE NOISE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE CAUSES. *RM
SB-10-02-33-001
Oct 1, 2010
013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO
SB-10-02-33-001
Oct 1, 2010
010000 STEERING
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO
04039
Dec 1, 2009
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - INJECTORS - REPLACE. *MJ UPDATED 2/21/08. *NJ CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 3/5/10. *PE
3630
Jul 1, 2009
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READINGS/REAR FLOAT ARM STUCK. *TT UPDATED 03-01-07. *KB UPDATED 3/15/10. *PE
3187
Jun 1, 2009
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE LOW POWER WILL NOT GO OVER 2300 RPMS. *EH UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE
030525007
May 1, 2009
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS (CLEAN WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE). *TT UPDATED 10/23/09. *PE
3317
Dec 1, 2008
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE
3317
Dec 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE
08089-B
Nov 1, 2008
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B
Nov 1, 2008
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B
Nov 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
10082002
Oct 8, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE MAY NOT START. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0706, WHICH RELATES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH PERFORMANCE MAY BE STORED. *TT
PIT-4722
Oct 1, 2008
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
GMC: FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES DUE TO CORROSION. ALL 2000-2006 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE LIGHT DUTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *PE
PIT3504D
Sep 5, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON VARIOUS HVAC CONCERNS INCLUDING TEMPERATURE DOORS DEFAULTING TO FULL HOT POSITION OR UNABLE TO OBTAIN DEFROST POSITION. *PE
08-089B
Sep 1, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BUICK\CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
07187A
Sep 1, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME VEHICLES COULD DEVELOP A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR MORE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE NEEDLES MAY STICK, FLUTTER, OR BECOME INOPERATIVE. CSC LETTER
07187
Sep 1, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER GAUGE NEEDLE FUNCTION MAY CAUSE INACCURATE READINGS ON SOME 2003-2004 CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, AND GMC VEHICLES. *NJ UPDATED 2/5
PIT-3046E
Aug 1, 2008
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE
08-089
Jun 1, 2008
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R
3009
May 1, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION VIBRATION OR FRAME BEAMING AT 40 - 60 MPH. *KB UPDATED 8/25/08. *PE
000235003N
Apr 1, 2008
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL AND/OR STEERING COLUMN (REPLACE UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT [I-SHAFT] ASSEMBLY). *PE
PIP4054A
Feb 1, 2008
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
EATON LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CHATTER SHUDDER NOISE ON TURNS, EQUIPPED WITH A LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL RPO G80. *NJ UPDATED 7/17/2008. *PE
07057
Feb 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - ENGINE GLOW PLUG ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 6.6L DIESEL V8 (RPO LB7 - VIN 1) ENGINE & CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS (YF5/NE1) OR CLEAN FUEL EMIS
PIP4054A
Feb 1, 2008
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EATON LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CHATTER SHUDDER NOISE ON TURNS, EQUIPPED WITH A LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL RPO G80. *NJ UPDATED 7/17/2008. *PE
PIP3343
Feb 1, 2008
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
POSSIBLE ENGINE OIL LEAK DUE TO PCV FREEZE-UP, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, AND 6.2 V-8 ENGINES. *NJ
05-04-21-003
Jan 1, 2008
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0374 SET. *TT UPDATED 10/05/07. *NJ INSPECT WIRING HARNESS TO TRANSFER CASE SPEED SENSORS, REPLACE WIRING HARNESS. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE
030310001
Jan 1, 2008
193000 TIRES:BEAD
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT AND/OR EXCESSIVE WHEEL VIBRATION CAUSED BY BEAD SPLITS (REPLACE WHEELS WITH NEW HEAVY DUTY RIM VERSION) *TT *AR UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ
030310001
Jan 1, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT AND/OR EXCESSIVE WHEEL VIBRATION CAUSED BY BEAD SPLITS (REPLACE WHEELS WITH NEW HEAVY DUTY RIM VERSION) *TT *AR UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ
070842013
Sep 1, 2007
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
TURN SIGNAL IN CAMPER STYLE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (RPO DPN) DOES NOT ILLUMINATE TURN SIGNAL FLASH (REPLACE UPPER MIRROR GLASS) *NJ
030309002
Jul 1, 2007
020000 SUSPENSION
REAR LEAF SPRING SLAP OR CLUNK NOISE (REPLACE SPRING INSERTS) *TT UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
030309002
Jul 1, 2007
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
REAR LEAF SPRING SLAP OR CLUNK NOISE (REPLACE SPRING INSERTS) *TT UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
040525002
Jun 1, 2007
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS LIGHT ON, DTC'S C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. (REGROUND EBCM GROUND). *KB
070601009
May 1, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET MISSING THICKNESS GRADE MARKINGS. *KB
030604030
Mar 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
000235003
Feb 1, 2007
010000 STEERING
CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL. *EH UPDATED *EH UPDATED. *KB
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE03049
Opened: Oct 23, 2003 , Closed: Feb 19, 2004
TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE
DURING THE PE, ODIDISCOVERED THAT ONE OR BOTH OF THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES CAN BREAK DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF METAL FATIGUE AT THE POINT WHERE THE CABLE FLEXES WHEN THE LIFT GATE IS OPENED AND CLOSED. CONCURRENTLY, THE STRENGTH OF THE CABLE DEGRADES OVER TIME DUE TO CORROSION OF THE WIRE STRANDS IN T... Read more
RQ99005
Opened: May 11, 1999 , Closed: Nov 27, 2001
STEERING GEAR/GRAME ATTACHING BOLTS
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS.THESE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN CAUSING UNRESPONSIVE STEERING AND EVENTUALLY THE BOLTS MAY BACK OUT OR FRACTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
CHEVROLET SILVERADO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO across all model years (1999, 2016).
156
Total Recalls
10,964
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
865
Reported Crashes
164
Reported Fires
33
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET SILVERADO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 156 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 111 | View |
| 2014 | 14 | 195 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 87 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 91 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 99 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 91 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 103 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 221 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 253 | View |
| 2006 | 10 | 223 | View |
| 2005 | 14 | 361 | View |
| 2004 | 15 | 723 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 13 | 852 | |
| 2002 | 15 | 853 | View |
| 2001 | 15 | 1,048 | View |
| 2000 | 20 | 1,614 | View |
| 1999 | 17 | 2,104 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 335 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 365 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 230 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 331 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 235 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 77 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 51 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 37 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 24 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | View |