Dt*: the contact stated the service engine soon light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who determined the problem was with the glowplugs. The mechanic determined that the plugs were burned out, and they did not hold a charge like they were supposed to. The vehicle has been taken in for service twice for this problem, and each time more of the plugs were burned out.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado electrical complaints
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Dt:consumer purchased vehicle and noticed that there was an anti-theft system as a feature and the dealer told the consumer that the vehicle did not have this feature. Consumer was driving in skokie a suburb of chicago, when the vehicle shut off and the consumer lost control of vehicle. There was no steering no brakes no control of any kind. All the lights on the instrument panel began to flash. The consumer was able to force enough steering so that she could merge off the road into a driveway and bushes that helped consumer bring vehicle to a stop. Consumer noticed a message that came up on message panel of instrument panel. Message read security, and consumer found later that owners manual said that this message was informing vehicle driver of a security lock, which means that the vehicle shuts down to keep from being stolen. When consumer was towed to dealer, dealer told consumer that fuel pump went out and this engaged the pass lock feature. Consumer feels this is very dangerous and could have had severe consequences. Dealer said the pass lock system could be engaged by other simple ways, like putting the wrong key in the ignition, and there is no way to disable system.
Dt: contact states there is an electrical problem the vehicle shuts off while driving. The contact states it has been to 2 different local service dealers on 4 separate occasions. There has been a different electrical component each time the vehicle has been serviced. The manufacturer will warranty the parts that have been replaced.
Vehicle low on power and would shut down after a full stop. Taken to a authorized repair shop. Found the distributor cap and rotor were a mess. A tune up was done, (at my cost $482.00). Because this is considered a tune up not a warranty issue. (?) my truck only has just over 27,000 miles on it. The repair shop thinks it was cause by the A/C line running from above the distributor cap. I have the old parts.
Distributor cap was replaced on four occasions. Moisture from the air conditioner hose caused it to misfire.
While driving at low speeds the front headlights became dim without warning. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *nm problem was referred to tsb relating to normal function of electrical system. In addition, rattle from rear end. Dealer inspected vehicle and found leaf spring pads worn out. Consumer stated that vehicle has oi leak from front if vehicle. As the dealer inspected vehicle, it was found that front shocks were leaking fluid. Dealer replaced both shocks.
Moisture dripping from an air conditioner hose corroded the distributor cap to the point that the engine would run very roughly and with no power. Dealer replaced the cap, spark plug wires and covered the A/C hose at 22800 miles but the same symptoms started again at 43880 miles.
Vehicle repeatedly stalled while driving,and would not restart for several minutes. *ak
Condensation dripping on my distributor, caused the ignition to fail (distributor cap) was fixed by applying plastic hose to AC line that was dripping on the dist. Cap. (fixed by dealer) but: the hose now routes the water to a spark plug!!!
Vehicle shut down while driving at any speed, in particular when the air conditioner was on. Dealer has replaced three times the cap and rotor.
Consumer states while backing out of the driveway consumer noticed flames coming from the cab of the vehicle. Cause unknown.
The vehicles gauges did not work at all. The dealer inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
While driving 30-35 MPH front end on passenger's side collapsed to ground without warning.
When driving it is nearly impossible to steer and operate horn at the same time.
After vehicle was parked caonsume r saw a light in dashboard. Then, vehicle caught on fire . Please provide more information.
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