When driving at low speeds vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado engine complaints
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Srartup, rough run, won't go over 20mph, won't accelerate above that until warm engine.
Engine tapping noise when vehicle first started in the morning, dealer and gmc contacted on several occasions, vehicle still tapping, I will make my fourth trip to the dealer soon.
Engine has a noticable miss at idle.
There is a very strange odor in the passenger's compartment, cause unknown. *ak consumer believes that odor come in the vent system at openings both ends of hood seal.
Accelerator or throttle hangs up from dead stop, causing the vehicle to lunge upon acceleration - fuel gauge goes to full mark will not move until fuel tank is almost empty - engine has a sound like the valves are rattling after vehicle has set for 30 minutes or more - vehicle has a bad miss in the engine as if it will stop running this is intermittent most noticeably on inclement days - exhaust has a loud hum at 35 to 45 MPH and any time you accelerate to pass or merge into traffic.( dot number: 029056 tire size: p22570r16 )
Every morning when starting vehicle up engine makes noise, and big cloud of smoke comes through the tail pipe.
Will return vehicle to dealer for repairs. No safety defect listed in the summary.
The passenger seat has been fixed 3 times, and still becomes loose...the seat belt is connected to the seat back.....the steering wheel/box has been in for repairs 4 times, and only thing found is loose bolts, the exaust system was replaced 2 times, and found to be out of alignment on the 4th time in
Vehicle cuts off while driving. Vehicle has to come to a complete stop before it will start again, which is hard on the highway in heavy traffic. Under acceleration makes jerking motion and a softer jerking motion while driving. *ak
Intermittently while applying the brakes power steering becomes inoperative which may result in loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Dealer has tried 4 times to repair this problem, but of no avail. Meanwhile dealer replaced gear steering box/power steering pump, and the cooling coil and hoses.
Fuel sensor failed. Yh
While traveling 30-35 MPH vehicle started missing without indication/engine stalled, causing consumer to lose power steering, resulting in an accident. Please provide further informaton.
Constant loud ticking noise from left side of engine/underbody. Only audible while truck is in gear and under accelleration. Suspect faulty catalytic converter or manifold to exhaust seals. If leaking, could pose health threat. Dealership and chevrolet advised. So far, response is that is the way it was designed. Noise is simply engine harmonics passing through tailpipe. I disagree
Would smell anti-freeze inside of vehicle. Coming through the vents. This caused problem with respiration. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic took dashboard apart to repair leakage on passenger's side. Repaired the leaking problem. Now the leakage has returned.
Engine pings or has spark knock under acceleration or while towing a trailer. Also a spark knock when starting after being warmed up. Transmission will not stay in one gear while towing even on leavel road . Has had no luck with dealer . Dealer always states ( could not duplicate customers concern.) a g.m. Tech. Rep road tested this vehicle and stated all parameters are within factory specs.
Started up the vehicle and was running rough when out on the highway, vehicle just stopped. Had to be towed to the dealer. Had been diagnosed that the #3 and #4 engine cylinders had misfired. Also, replaced the fuel injectors #3 and #4, and spark plugs. Several days later the same problem. This time the #4 engine cylinder again failed. Contaminated fuel, replaced the fuel pump. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Exhaust: sounds like exhaust leak when accelerating from approx 4omph, dealer said it was smog pump. Drive shaft: clunking sound from rear of vehicle on take off, dealer said it was drive shaft and was normal. Transmission: shifting hard from 1st to 2nd and sometimes to 3rd. Windshield: clacking noise coming from windshield area at 50+MPH. Dealer said it was trim and replaced it 3 times, not fixed.
The air pump valve is causing a whining noise in the engine .dealer cannot determine defect.
Truck makes engine noise (best described as exhaust noise and/or spark knock and/or ping) that is mainly audible between 1000 - 2000 RPM, and is loudest at 45 - 55 MPH under light acceleration going uphill.
Clattering noise from engine (left side) when accelerating ,steer left -right noise goes up and down, dip in road noise disappears - can't get help from dealer - lots of people complaining gm has no tsb for this.we need help getting gm to listen and fix the problem....
After stopping in driveway, heater hose disconnected from firewall losing lg qty of coolant
Computerized engine design does not include monitoring engine coolant temperature for appropriate cyclic function and indicating proper thermostat protection, poor performance. Mjs
While driving and releasing the gas pedal the vehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown. *ak
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