Tl*- the contact's vehicle had a coolant leak and cracked heads. The contact stated that general motors wasaware of this problem. There was a service bulletin already posted. The contact stated that he took vehicle into dealership for a pressure check, and dealership found that all of the leaks were on the inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that general motors was refusing to service his vehicle because itwas out of warranty, even though they have service bulletin released regarding this problem. *ak updated 01/31/07.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints
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Dt: the vehicle is a 2004 gm chevrolet k1500 z71 extend cab 4x4. Anti lock brakes were defective. When consumer applied pressure to the ABS they did not hold. On 2-11-05 he took vehicle to the dealer to be repaired, and they did nothing to fix the issue. While driving on 6-23/24-05 the ABS did not hold , causing consumer's vehicle to lightly bump another vehicle. When consumer contacted the manufacturer they told him to take it to city chevrolet. He took it to them on 7-5-05 ,and he still has not gotten it back yet. Consumer found that there was a recall in november . 2004 in canada concerning corrosion in the ABS brakes. The vehicle he owned was manufactured by general motors in canada ltd.. *ak there is a special order part that was not immediately available in dealer inventory for the inoperative brakes. Vehicle downshifts at highway speeds to 2nd gear. Engine surges while driving and the brake pedal is hard to push down and doesn't stop well.
Annoying expansion sound from muffler/exhaust system when vehicle is stopped and parked for about 15 minutes. No fix for problem yet.
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