Dt: the contacts complained about electrical problems. The dashboard board gauges were incorrect. This happened every time that the vehicle was in use. Every light on the dashboard came on. The electrical problems have been happening for the past week. Also, he vehicle experienced starting problems. The vehicle sometimes will not start the first time when trying to start it. The contact has to wait about 20 minutes then start the vehicle again. The battery has been checked and it was charging. This has been an intermittent problem for a year. She spoke to gm, and they said to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. She has not taken the vehicle to a dealership at this time.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado electrical complaints
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On 9/22/05 I had smoke coming out of the steering wheel column. On 9/23/05 I brought my 2000 chevrolet silverado to the champion chevrolet dealer for diagnostics. It was determined that the multi function switch p/n 26100839 was damaged and needed replacement. This is a fire hazard and should be recalled by gm. I do have the old damaged switch.
Dt contact states fuel gauge works erratically or not at all. Contact feels it may be a short circuit. The contact would not have the work done because the dealer would not warrant the work.
Engine starts then dies immediately - after waiting for about 15 minutes engine will start. Nothing shows on computer. No service lights come on.
Battery connection leaked battery acid on the braking system tubing.*mr the acid leaking onto the brake lines caused the brakes to fail. The dealer indicated that this was a common problem with these batteries.
While applying the brakes, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the front rotors rusted, and needed to be replaced. *ak the brake problem was continuous front and back since 5958 miles. Chevrolet would not replace the brakes. The calipers were leaking, the security light had come on three times when the vehicle was in motion with the key, the reluctor ring/sensor was out of adjustment caused by rust, and the driveline made a clanking sound. Gm had been made aware of the problems. *sc
Factory battery with side-mounted terminals leaked acid onto wiper fluid well mounted below it causing well to crack and drain. Dealer replaced the wiper well, but recommended I replace the battery as well. I replaced the battery myself (instead of letting the dealership do it) on may 17, but not before the old battery had once again leaked acid and cracked the new wiper fluid well. Old battery casing was not cracked or otherwise damaged; acid appeared to leak directly out of the terminals. This appears to be a design flaw by either AC delco for the battery itself or by gm for not properly isolating the battery from vibration. Furthermore, the foam "diaper" the old battery was wrapped in indicates that gm was aware of a potential leak issue for this battery. The foam does nothing to hinder vibration. Most of my 40000 miles are highway miles, and I seldom go off-roading (unless the potholes on the interstates of sc count). Ak
This occurred on saturday, 1/31/04. Vehicle make: 2500 chevrolet silverado, 3/4 ton, 6' bed, 6l engine description: I had to make a tight right hand turn from a gas station onto the main road in syracuse, new york as opposing traffic was coming at me. After I completed the turn and started to head south on the main four lane road I immediately found out that the power steering was quite rough. Quite rough was not the word for it as there was no power steering! About a block from that point I had to brake and found out that there were no power assisted brakes on the vehicle. No idiot lights came on at all and this presented quite a serious problem especially with the snow plow attached. Both the fluid in the master brake and power steering cylinders were right up to normal levels and the serpentine belt was relatively new and intact! Trust me that I am not happy about this at all from a vehicle that has only 30,000 miles on it and has been plagued with various major problems throughout its somewhat youthful history including two (2) full brake jobs to date. I'm just thankful that no one was hurt including myself. I want this letter to be relayed to the chevrolet zone manager and I would like their input on the issues that have been presented. As a consumer there is no way that both the power steering and brakes should have gone at the same time, plus, the fact that there were no indications of a major problem from the message center or dashboard. There very easily could have been a different ending to this story especially with the type of winter weather and road conditions we have been having as of late here in upstate new york.
While driving at 20 MPH, the consumer noticed that the dash board lights were simultaneously dimming and brightening. The door latches were also popping up and down. The consumer noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. When the consumer opened the hood, the entire compartment was on fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the fire. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.
The interior of the truck caught on fire and the vehicle burned up after being parked for 9 1/2 hours. It was undetermined as to where the fire originated. *nlm chevrolet claimed that there were no problems with the electrical system, air bag, or system diagnostic module (sdm). *scc
When the button for the dome light was pushed, the headlights went off. Dealer was aware of the problem. Ts the incident caused the consumer to run off the road.
Consumer states that if vehicle is not used ever day the battery will die out. Had battery replaced 8 times. Dealership cannot fix problem.
While driving along at any speed vehicle will downshift into second. Dealership has put truck onto a computer system which determined that the ignition switch was the cause. Please describe details.
While driving a fuse blewout, causing fuel system to shut off and vehicle would just cut off. Replaced part, but problem happened again.
Extended stopping distance when applying the brakes, the pedal feels spongy. Dealer stated that there was nothing he could do. *ak brake pedal goes to the floor and the front brakes will not lock up even if the ABS is disconnected. The trucks frame is so thin that the whole truck vibrates when taking off. Consumer states that the horn button has to be pivotted up and the steering wheel has to be at twelve oclock in order for the horn to sound, heat shields rattle under vehicle when traveling over bumps, dealer made adjustments.
There is a wire harness showing from under steering wheel til that has a short circuit and occasionally sparks. Also, this has caused problems with reading fuel indicator/ odometer/ gear indicator/ air conditioner and heater.
Two dealerships have told me dash cluster needs to be replaced.
Experiencing horn problem, unable to activate horn when needed due to hard cover pad. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Engine compartment fire due to a short to ground occurred with in positive battery cable. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer has been notified.*ak
Using automatic light sensor control when lights failed-- 65mph on a dark secondary road- all the lights in the vehicle went out - inside and outside - fortunately it was a straight section of road -- slammed on the brakes and the pickup stopped before it went into the ditch - sure scared my passengers -- had a mercedes mechanic with us and he said he had read a news letter from the mercedes people about gm vehicles having complete electrical failures - he said that the article stated the engine had quit in several cases. The lights did functioned on the manual setting. However, after about 20 minutes we arrived home and the lights still would not function in the "auto sensor" position. I started using the "manual " position at night after the incident-- but, several times I forgot to use the manual setting and the same problem occurred. However, switching immediately to manual restored the lights. It is a bit unnerving having the lights quit -- as we live in western oklahoma and the roads are not as well marked nor lighted like back east. Reported problem to gm customer assistance center -- file number c02315205 -- reported to dealer also -- but - no one else had run into the problem -- they said they checked with their gm contact -- and they had no record of anyone else reporting this problem -- it really sounds like an electrical "contact" problem -- when it get hot or shorts out -- it opens the contact points and the lights go out-- then when it cools -- the auto sensor starts working again. After the first incident--I tried the auto sensor position next morning - the auto sensor worked just like it was supposed to operate. Thus, I could not duplicate the malfunction for the dealer's mechanics.
Horn is extremely hard to push. Took to dealer, and they said it was normal. Consumer took a scale to measure how much pressure it took to blow this horn, and answer was 22 pounds.*ak
While driving in dark dashboard light will not work, and head light switch had to be replaced seven times due to burning up. Also, starter had to be replaced.*ak alternator was also replaced, possible electrical problem.
Our truck was parked in our driveway. We had been home for about 2 hours after driving the truck. It caught fire and exploded. The fire dept said the it started in the dash under the steering column, probably resulting from faulty wiring. We have had this truck for 4 months and it only had 9000 miles on it. We have never had anything go wrong with it until now and this is major. The truck is totally destroyed, another car was damaged and the siding of our house had damage. Are there any other reports of this?
On sept. 9th of this year I had a 2000 chevrolet pickup to catch fire on me as I was driving it to the bank. I live in a very rural area and the roads are curvy. By-standers and the people at the bank were kind enough to have the fire put out before the haysi fire dept. Arrived.
The truck completely burned and the house it was parked at was completely burned also.
Engine light on due to internal failure with evap solenoid, replaced evaporative emission canister purge valve, ignition coil wire open. Nlm
Engine check light came on repeatedly, took to dealer but they could not find a problem. Soon after the vehicle stalled, and was brought back to the dealer. The fuel sending unit and the ignition coil wire were replaced to repair the vehicle.
Around 1:30 a.m. Truck caught fire in driveway while no one was driving vehicle. Fire was so intense, it melted the back window. Dealer said it was somewhere in the dashboard.
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