Consumer Complaint Detail
CHEVROLET / SILVERADO 1500 / 2002
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006084733 | Incident Date: Nov, 06 2006 |
| Consumer's City: JONESBOROUGH | Consumer's State: TN |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: SILVERADO 1500 | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Steering |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1GCEK14V62Z | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Nov, 07 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Dec, 31 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle presented permanent to worsening conditions of the steering column. prior warnings included when turning the wheel to the right, the vehicle made a clicking sound and vibration would occur. the steering column gradually became more difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer ten separate occasions for the same repairs concerning the steering. upon examination, the dealer determined that the steering shaft needed lubrication and that the vehicle would need lubrication maintenance every 4,000 miles. also, the interior shaft was worn and the belt was broken. the dealer replaced mount cushions, repaired the bushing and steering gear, and provided steering shaft with a lube kit. prior examinations made by the dealer could not identify the cause of the problem. the left rear tire had a broken belt. updated 12/01/06. *jb |