Issue ID | 545746 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10124889 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 2500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 15/05/04 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I bought a new 2003 chevy express cargo van (2500) in 2003. When this vehicle is under load,traveling on roads with six/seven percent downhill grades,the front end shakes violently. Simply tapping the brakes will not bring it under control,you have to literally slam on the brakes,or take the risk of being tossed off the highway. The vehicle has never been stressed in any way (wrecks,hitting curbs,etc) the dealer is unable to determine the problem. I want a dealership to take it,with me,to a road of my above description and find this problem and fix it. I am positive i am not the only person with this model van,with this problem. I have come very close to eternity in this van because of this malfunction. I have not driven the van in three months because of anxiety with the problem. Dying in a chevy van because of something like this is no part of what i want in my future. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HENDERSONVILLE, TN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/04/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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