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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #858489

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 09, 2000.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . HAPPENED TO BE TURNING AROUND IN A PARKING LOT, PULLED OUT INTO THE HIGHWAY WITH BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC, FELT POWER STEERING JUMP. THEN, THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES, EVEN AT A LOW SPEED 5MPH. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP VEHICLE WAS WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. *AK *ML.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GBJK34J4YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in BALLSTON SPA, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990831. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #858489

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 09, 2000.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . HAPPENED TO BE TURNING AROUND IN A PARKING LOT, PULLED OUT INTO THE HIGHWAY WITH BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC, FELT POWER STEERING JUMP. THEN, THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES, EVEN AT A LOW SPEED 5MPH. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP VEHICLE WAS WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. *AK *ML.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GBJK34J4YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in BALLSTON SPA, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990831. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Linkage Column Shift

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #872291

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2000.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT . VEHICLE DOESN'T HOLD WHEN BACKING DOWN HILLS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. IT HAS NO HOLD FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *AK THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE DENIES THAT HE WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM EVENTHOUGH HE REMEMBER TEST DRIVING IT. *YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK34R74R. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in WATERBURY, VT. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #877210

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 27, 2000.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . REAR BRAKES WERE EXCESSIVELY WEARING OUT EVERY 3-4,000 MILES. BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR. WOULD HAVE NO REAR BRAKES WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LACK OF REAR BRAKES, ON ONE OCCASION DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE METAL TO METAL, THE BRAKE PADS WERE SCORCHED, MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, AND THE BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE WAS REPLACED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VIN INDICATED A TOW TRUCK, BUT VEHICLE WAS NOT HEAVY ENOUGH TO BE TOW TRUCK. MANUFACTURER COULD NOT GIVE EXPLAINATION FOR LABELING OF TOW TRUCK. IT COULD NOT BE USED AS A TOW TRUCK.BRAKES WOULD CONTINUE TO WEAR OUT DUE TO NOT BEING HEAVY ENOUGH, ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S EXPLANATION. *AK CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A FIX TO THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM OR A PRO-RATED REPLACEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GBJC34R2YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in BUFFALO, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Tires Sidewall

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #884539

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 29, 2000.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES:SIDEWALL . ORIGINAL TIRES ON A CHEVROLET, K3500, 2000, DOT AD11DOA449, AMERI 500 TR LT245/7516M+S LOAD RANGE E. SIDEWALLS DEVELOPED LARGE BUBBLES ABOUT 5 INCHES IN DIAMETER ON TWO REAR TIRES.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FOUR OF THE ORIGINAL GENERAL TIRES ON VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK33J4YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in PLACIDA, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20000204. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Tires Tread/belt

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #745037

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 03, 2001.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 10 ON MAY 3, 2001. AT FIRST WE COULD NOT SEE ANY VISIBLE PROBLEM SO WE SLOWED OUR SPEED TO WELL UNDER 50 MPH. WE TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE STORE AND THE TREAD SEPARATION IS NOW VERY OBVIOUS. THE FIRESTONE STORE SAID THEY WILL REPLACE TIRE WITH ANOTHER FIRESTONE TIRE BUT THEY CLAIM THE STEELTEX TIRE IS SAFE AND DOES NOT HAVE TREAD SEPARATION PROBLEMS. THIS VEHICLE IS A GM CUTWAY, MADE INTO A CLASS B MOTOR HOME BY ROADTREK (HOME AND PARK OF CANADA). IT IS ONE YEAR OLD AND HAS ORIGINAL FIRESTONE TIRES. WE HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OFFROAD, OVER MEDIANS, CURBS OR SHOULDERS (THIS IS WHAT FIRESTONE HAS PREVIOUSLY CLAIMED WAS PROBLEM WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLES USING STEELTEX TIRES). WE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BUT THE TV IN THE MOTOR HOME QUIT WORKING AS A RESULT OF THE VIBRATING.*AK (DOT NUMBER: DN11BIA299 TIRESIZE: LT24575R16).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GBHG31R8Y1. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in IRVINE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Suspension Front

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #562502

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 24, 2001.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING IT TO PULL TO THE LEFT. NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK33J9YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in ALTUS, AR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010223. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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CHEVROLET K3500 Power Train

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #562502

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2001.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE CLUTCH MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN LET OUT, AND SLIPPING UNDER LOAD, THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE SLAVE CYLINDER SHAFT WAS WORN CAUSING THROW OUT BEARING TO WOBBLE AND MAKE NOISE, THROUGH OUT BEARING ALSO SCORED, DEALER REPLACED PRESSURE PLATE, CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY AND SLAVE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, CONSUMER ALSO STATES VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT FROM REVERSE.NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK33J9YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in ALTUS, AR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010223. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #562502

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2001.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT BRAKES SQUEAK AND THE PEDAL FEELS LIKE IT IS LOOSING VACUUM. NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK33J9YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in ALTUS, AR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010223. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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CHEVROLET K3500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #562502

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2001.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER WHEN GOING UPHILL UNDER LOAD AND THE ENGINE IS LOOSING OIL. NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK33J9YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in ALTUS, AR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010223. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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CHEVROLET K3500 Tires

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #752162

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2001.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES . WE PURCHASED THIS CHEVROLET DUALLY TRUCK IN NOV 00. THE TWO FRONT TIRES HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR AND WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AFTER TWO WEEKS OF TRYING TO LOCATE THEM. WE HAVE FOUND THAT GOODYEAR NO LONGER MAKES THESE TIRES. THE TRUCK WAS MFG 03/00 AND THE TIRES HAVE A DOT # THAT INDICATED THE TIRES WERE MFG 07/00. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENTS SHOULD WE HAVE A BLOWOUT. UNDERSTAND A CLASS ACTION SUIT WAS FILED DEC 01 RE THESE TIRES. CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS GIVEN US THE RUNAROUND FOR THE LAST FOUR WEEKS AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THESE DEFECTIVE TIRES (TOTAL OF 7 ON THE TRUCK). I DON'T BELIEVE THE TRUCK SAT FOR FOUR MONTHS WITH NO TIRES IN THE BEGINNING. ALSO SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE TOTAL LACK OF ASSISTANCE WITH CHEV CUSTOMER SERVICE, NO RETURN CALLS, LACK OF RESEARCH AND IN GENERAL, A COMPLETE RUNAROUND OVER A PERIOD OF FOUR WEEKS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: MK1L TIRESIZE: 225/75R16).Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK39J0YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in HINESVILLE, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #8015620

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2002.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . WHILE DRIVING, AND IF VEHICLE HIT A BUMP ANTI LOCK BRAKES WILL ACTIVATE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULSATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK33F6YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in STOCKBRIDGE, MI. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Steering Linkages

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10047982

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2003.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING:LINKAGES . THE STEERING LINKAGES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE PRODUCED A VIOLENT SHAKING MOTION. RECAL 00V054000 WAS ISSUED; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25000 miles. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in INDEPENDENCE, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Tires Tread/belt

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10056711

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2003.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . 2000 CHEVY K3500,I HAVE HAD 5 TIRES REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY TREAD SEPERATION. NONE OF THEM HAD THE TREAD COME COMPLETELY OFF DUE TO THE FACT THAT I AM A SHOP FOREMAN/TECHNICIAN WITH 25 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS AND MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE RELIGIOUSLY. PRESSURE WAS ADJUSTED TO 65 FRONT AND REAR WHEN TOWING. 65 FRONT AND 50 REAR WHEN USING AS A DAILY DRIVER. NONE OF THESE TIRES HAD PUNCTURE REPAIRS DURING THIER USE. THEY ALL SEPERATED IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE, THE OUTSIDE TWO ROWS OF TREAD IS WERE IT WOULD START. FRONT OR BACK IT DIDNT MATTER. THE TRUCK WOULD DEVELOPE A VIBRATION AND I WOULD BRING IT IN AND HAVE THE TIRES CHECKED.THEY WERE AMERITRAC 550 AS 245/75R16. I HAVE WITTNESSED MANY TIRES OF THIS SIZE AND BRAND DEVELOPE THE EXACT SAME CONDITION AND MANY OF THEM WILL BLOWOUT AND DAMAGE THE VEHICLES SEVERLY. I FINALLY REPLACED ALL OF THEM WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND BECAUSE I DIDNT FEEL CONFIDENT THAT THEY WERE SAFE TO TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN ON. I RETAINED THE TIRES THAT CAME OFF WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE ONE THAT HAD SEPERATED FOR THE LAST TIME. I WORK FOR ONE OF THOUSANDS OF GM DEALERS ACROSSED THE COUNTRY AND I AM SHOCKED AT THE NUMBER OF TIRES THAT WE SEE WITH DEFECTS. MY CURRENT POSITION IS SHOPFOREMAN AND YES I AM IN CHARGE OF THE TIRE DEPARTMENT. THE OTHER BRAND THAT I SEE ALOT OF WITH COMPLETE TREAD SEPERATION AND THE TIRE IS STILL HOLDING AIR IS THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX 245/75R16. I AM NOTE SURE HOW ALL THE POLITICS WORK BETWEEN THE TIRE MAN. AND THE AUTO MAN. BUT IT SURE SEEMS THAT ALOT OF THIS MUST BE GOING UNCHECKED BY THE AGENCIES THAT ARE REGULATING DEFECTS. I WRITE AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK33JXYF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in GILBERT, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000815. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Pads

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10080898

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2000.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS . I PURCHASED A NEW 2000 CHEVY 3500 4 DOOR DULLY. IT NOW HAS 67,000 MILES. THE TRUCK HAS WORN OUT SEVEN SETS OF BRAKES AND AT THIS MOMENT IT NEEDS THE 8TH SET PLUS THE FRONT ROTORS ARE CRACKED FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. EVEN WITH NEW BRAKE PADS THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP AS IT SHOULD YOU MUST DRIVE IT LIKE YOUR DRIVING IN SNOW. I SELDOM DRIVE IT OVER 55 MILES PER HOUR UNLESS I AM ON THE OPEN ROAD WITH NO CARS IN SIGHT. I HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS JUST SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS. BUT THAT IS A RESULT ONLY OF MY DEFENSIVE DRIVING HABITS. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FOR HEAVY HAULING BUT THE TRUCK WON'T STOP ITSELF MUCH LESS A LOADED TRAILER. THE DEALER WAS HAPPY TO PUT NEW BRAKES ON AS LONG AS THE GENERAL WAS PAYING THE BILL BUT NOW THAT THE 3 YEARS 36,000 HAS EXPIRED IT'S JUST ME AND MY CHECK BOOK. *LA .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in RUTLEDGE, TN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001010. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10080898

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2000.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . I PURCHASED A NEW 2000 CHEVY 3500 4 DOOR DULLY. IT NOW HAS 67,000 MILES. THE TRUCK HAS WORN OUT SEVEN SETS OF BRAKES AND AT THIS MOMENT IT NEEDS THE 8TH SET PLUS THE FRONT ROTORS ARE CRACKED FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. EVEN WITH NEW BRAKE PADS THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP AS IT SHOULD YOU MUST DRIVE IT LIKE YOUR DRIVING IN SNOW. I SELDOM DRIVE IT OVER 55 MILES PER HOUR UNLESS I AM ON THE OPEN ROAD WITH NO CARS IN SIGHT. I HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS JUST SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS. BUT THAT IS A RESULT ONLY OF MY DEFENSIVE DRIVING HABITS. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FOR HEAVY HAULING BUT THE TRUCK WON'T STOP ITSELF MUCH LESS A LOADED TRAILER. THE DEALER WAS HAPPY TO PUT NEW BRAKES ON AS LONG AS THE GENERAL WAS PAYING THE BILL BUT NOW THAT THE 3 YEARS 36,000 HAS EXPIRED IT'S JUST ME AND MY CHECK BOOK. *LA .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in RUTLEDGE, TN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001010. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Exterior Lighting Hazard Flashing Warning Lights Switch

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10110164

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2004.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH . 4 WAYS (FLASHER SWITCH) BREAKS LEAVING YOU WITHOUT EMERGENCY FLASHERS. *JB.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK33F5YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in MACUNGIE, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001024. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: SCHEITHAUER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215 536 4080 . DEALER'S CITY: QUAKERTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 18951 .
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10123752

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2005.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER . DT: PROBLEMS BEGAN ABOUT MARCH 2005, WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. FRONT BRAKES ARE GRABBING, AND CALIPERS STAY SHUT. WHEN DRIVER HITS THE BRAKES HARD CALIPERS LOCK. AND WHEN MAKING TURNS A NOISE IS HEARD, A GRINDING NOISE. IN LAST 4 MONTHS BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS CAUSED WHEN THIS OCCURS. NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, AFTER REMOVAL,THE PADS WERE CHEWED UP. NOT WORN, BUT DAMAGED. OWNER REPLACED BRAKES. *AK.Mileage was 67700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCGC33J2YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in CATOOSA, OK. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LITHIA DODGE . DEALER'S CITY: BROKEN ARROW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OK.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Pads

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10123752

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2005.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS . DT: PROBLEMS BEGAN ABOUT MARCH 2005, WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. FRONT BRAKES ARE GRABBING, AND CALIPERS STAY SHUT. WHEN DRIVER HITS THE BRAKES HARD CALIPERS LOCK. AND WHEN MAKING TURNS A NOISE IS HEARD, A GRINDING NOISE. IN LAST 4 MONTHS BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS CAUSED WHEN THIS OCCURS. NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, AFTER REMOVAL,THE PADS WERE CHEWED UP. NOT WORN, BUT DAMAGED. OWNER REPLACED BRAKES. *AK.Mileage was 67700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCGC33J2YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in CATOOSA, OK. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LITHIA DODGE . DEALER'S CITY: BROKEN ARROW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OK.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10123752

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2005.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . DT: PROBLEMS BEGAN ABOUT MARCH 2005, WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. FRONT BRAKES ARE GRABBING, AND CALIPERS STAY SHUT. WHEN DRIVER HITS THE BRAKES HARD CALIPERS LOCK. AND WHEN MAKING TURNS A NOISE IS HEARD, A GRINDING NOISE. IN LAST 4 MONTHS BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS CAUSED WHEN THIS OCCURS. NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, AFTER REMOVAL,THE PADS WERE CHEWED UP. NOT WORN, BUT DAMAGED. OWNER REPLACED BRAKES. *AK.Mileage was 67700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCGC33J2YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in CATOOSA, OK. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LITHIA DODGE . DEALER'S CITY: BROKEN ARROW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OK.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Tires

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10233420

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2008.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET K3500. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER IS NANKANG, BRAND NAME IS GEO TRAC, AND TIRE LINE IS LT/225/75/R16 (NA). UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FOUR OUT OF THE SIX HAD CRACKS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SIDEWALL. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE TIRES. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,300. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,803.UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW UPDATED 09/19/08. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72803 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK39J1YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in FLAT ROCK, NC. Vehicle was purchased on 20061202. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BEATY CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 865-693-7712 . DEALER'S CITY: KNOXVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37922 .
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10259133

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2008.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET K3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ABS ACTIVATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE MOVING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI LOCK). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58,000. UPDATED 03/12/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/13/09. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK34R9YR. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in HILTON, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DOAN CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: SPENCERPORT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 14559 .
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CHEVROLET K3500 Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10393556

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2003.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET K3500. THE CONTACT STATED THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FIFTEEN TIMES AND THE PASSENGER SIDE HANDLE TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THE BARREL WHERE THE SPRING MOUNTED AROUND THE HANDLE BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ENTIRE DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM AND DOOR HANDLE WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS FRAGILE AND WOULD CONTINUE TO BREAK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 161,000. UPDATED 5/9/11 *CN.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK34R1YR. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in BUSSEY, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10426774

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2011.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET K3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. .Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK34J0YR. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in MUSKEGON, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10429258

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 07, 2011.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TIME 15:30. ROAD CONDITIONS: DRY. NO CLOUDS. INCIDENT: SLOWING TO A STOP AT PEDESTRIAN CROSSING, THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED AT APPROXIMATELY 8 MPH. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND LURCHED FORWARD INTO PEDESTRIANS. CONDITION REPLICATES THE ABS FAILURES IN SIMILAR VEHICLES THAT ARE UNDER RECALL; DEALER INDICATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL BUT HAS SAME ISSUE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 145000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK3419YR. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in GALENA, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 8 mph.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Structure Body

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10445108

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2011.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET K3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE FAILURE AS THE CONTACT DESCRIBED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000. .Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GBJK34J3YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in ELGIN, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET K3500 Service Brakes

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 Safety Review #10462177

CHEVROLET K3500 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 16, 2012.CHEVROLET K3500 2000, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . WHILE TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON MD ROUTE 4, UPPER MARLBORO, MD, THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED TO YELLOW AS I WAS APPROACHING DOWERHOUSE ROAD INTERSECTION. I APPLIED MY BRAKES TO STOP AND THE PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED A FEW INCHES. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE AND THE BRAKE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND I LOST ALL BRAKE PEDAL USE. I BLEW MY HORN AS I WENT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AS THE LIGHT TURNED RED. I PUMPED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. I APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THAT SLOWED MY VEHICLE AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED IT. UPON RETURNING MY VEHICLE TO MY RESIDENCE, EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE REAR METALLIC BRAKE LINE ALONG THE LEFT FRAME RAIL HAD RUSTED OR CORRODED THROUGH WHERE THE PLASTIC ANTI CHAFFING CLIP ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE LINE. FURTHER EXAM REVEALED THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD ALSO FAILED. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED OR CORRODED AT THE FRONT CENTER PLASTIC CLIP ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CROSSMEMBER. THIS WAS A SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH BRAKE LINES FROM THE SAME BRAKING EVENT. ALTHOUGH MY VEHICLE IS A MODEL YEAR 2000, IT HAS ONLY 34,250 ORIGINAL MILES AND IS SELDOM USED IN THE WINTER TIME. IT IS PRIMARILY USED TO TOW MY BOAT AN AVERAGE OF 15 MILES ROUND TRIP TO THE BOAT RAMP. IT HAS NEVER BEEN IMMERSED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCHK33J4YF. Chevrolet K3500 2000 problem was reported in OWINGS, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet K3500 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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