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Expensive Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 122 repairs.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (38%)
$1000 - $2499 (62%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 79 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 16740 mi $1200 |
Tires replaced but form won’t accept |
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 5000 mi US $2500 |
Electrical surge while driving |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 79000 mi US $1200 |
Busted condensor. Apparently typical for this model/year/odo. |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 68000 mi US $1000 |
Cracked AC condensor |
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 43300 mi US $457 |
Radio shorted out |
| 60000 mi US $3300 |
Lifters gave out. New lifters, plugs, exhaust bolts |
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 83000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced rusted fuel pump/sending unit that was leaking fuel. |
| 53000 mi US $200 |
Power steering pump stopped working. Had it replaced. |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
Power steering stopped working. Diagnosed the problem as a bad PS pump. Bought a replacement pump and installed it myself. Working perfectly now. The pump was previously replaced two years ago by a mechanic that I'm friends with. The replacement part that he used may be to blame for the failure. |
| 133987 mi US $9255 |
Complete replacement of the engine after cylinder 4’s rocker arm failed and destroyed the inside of the engine. Wheel bearing was showing signs of failure. Wheel bearing was replaced. |
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 140000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission went out |
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 87900 mi US $150 |
Warning lights came on for Stabletrack and antilock system. Also had a clicking sound in front wheels. The front wheel bearings were bad and required replacement. Brake lights quit working. Switch on brake pedal was bad. |
| 90000 mi US $135 |
Tire pressure sensor quit working |
| 105000 mi US $600 |
Rear brakes , drum, hydraulic cylinders |
| 112000 mi US $804 |
The truck would not crank. No power went to the starter. Replaced the engine control computer. |
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
| 164000 mi US $150 |
Oil pressure sensor. |
| 177000 mi US $4000 |
bad lifters and valves |
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range
| 168000 mi US $7605 |
Complete engine replacement required due to low oil pressure and valve damage. |
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 100400 mi US $5000 |
Complete engine replacement due to collapsed lifters that caused cam shaft damage. |
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 62000 mi US $1400 |
Check engine light was on. |
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 149000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced upper and lower ball joints on front suspension due to wear. Aligned front end due to parts replacement. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 66000 mi US $2500 |
Active Fuel Management lifter failed in turn wiping out a lobe on the cam shaft. All 16 lifters and cam replaced. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 26000 mi US $3800 |
replaced transmission after failure while towing a trailer |
| 69440 mi C $550 |
Spark plug wire had a hole, which caused the check engine light to come on. I just changed the plugs, I think the mechanic might of broke the wire was he was re ad rei-ing it. They put in a new set of wires and cleared all codes and all good |
| 78120 mi C $300 |
Check engine light, po449 code, replace solenoid Good to go. |
| 85560 mi C $1800 |
complete front suspension, rear drums and shoes replaced, wheel alignment. |
| 52000 mi US $500 |
Driver door lock actuator failed and was replaced |
| 77000 mi US $1000 |
Rear shock was leaking and had to be replaced |
| 96000 mi US $318 |
Replaced alternator & voltage regulator |
| 100100 mi US $255 |
Electrical short. Gauges erratic; radio intermittent; Compass & Outside temp gauge inoperative. Replaced positive battery cable. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 165000 mi US $500 |
Differential went out - repaired by dealer at owner's expense. |
| 165000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission went out immediately upon return. Transmission replaced and went out again a week later. Transmission replaced again, at owner's expense. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 81500 mi C $1700 |
caliper seized |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 55000 mi US $106 |
Brake light sensor, making transmission hard to shift from park when cold. |
| 64500 mi US $1040 |
Interior driver side door indoor handle broken - couldn't open door from inside Passenger side electronic lock broken |
| 84000 mi US $302 |
Check engine light Replaced headlight |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 31000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced all sway bar bushings and both rear shocks. Small leak at transmission pan so had tranny fluid and filter changed while pan was off. Tune up, alignment, radiator fluid changed. |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 52200 mi US $280 |
Accelerator pedal position sensor was defective, placed engine in "reduced engine power" mode. Replaced pedal assembly. Problem corrected. |
| 61800 mi US $459 |
Changed out all shocks. 80K would have been a better interval. Rides like new now. |
| 108000 mi US $388 |
Evap solenoid and harness. |
| 110000 mi US $174 |
Oil pressure gauge erratic. Bad oil pressure sending unit. |
| 115000 mi US $1500 |
3rd and 4th gears gone |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 83714 mi US $118 |
Self repair of Transmission Oil Cooler Lines. One line had small leak (GM Considers normal wear, not under warranty) so I replaced all 3. |
| 98300 mi US $1000 |
Entire Front End rebuilt and new rear shocks. front shocks, springs, bushings, mounts, tie rod ends, links, a-arms, ball joints. Rack and Pinion steering system leaking power steering fluid. Replaced entire system |
| 101000 mi US $100 |
Front axle seal leaking differential oil. Replaced Axle Seal |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 41000 mi US $800 |
Brake booster went out |
| 48000 mi US $750 |
brake booster |
| 63200 mi US $2000 |
Engine used to much oil, bad rings |
| 67500 mi US $700 |
Driver side inside door handle broke and whole door panel had to be replaced |
| 70200 mi US $700 |
Tire system went out |
| 75000 mi US $300 |
seat belt buckle broke |
| 75800 mi US $300 |
Engine started eating oil, about 1 quart every 2500 miles |
| 80000 mi US $150 |
Replace battery |
| 95000 mi US $800 |
Brake booster Air bag went bad Throttle Position Sensor replaced driver side door handle |
| 96000 mi US $600 |
both Throttle position sensors |
| 105000 mi US $850 |
Tires |
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Recharge, not fixed |
| 110000 mi US $250 |
A/C repair [recharge, no permanent fix] |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 72400 mi US $6000 |
Required full engine replacement due to multiple failures, culminating in shreded metal in oil pan Engine swap done at small company but required some gm expertice to solve lingering issue |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 81800 mi US $1208 |
Top of fuel pump and the lines to it had rusted severely and one of the lines had a hole that was venting fuel vapor. The fuel pump and the lines had to be replaced. I could not continue to drive the truck as there was a risk of fire. |
| 48980 mi C $100 |
check tire monitor system, 3rd time in. dealer replaced tire sensor for their cost of part only, no labour. was on warranty previous times in. |
| 61060 mi C $700 |
BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILURE |
| 100440 mi C $300 |
Replaced front swaybar links, replaced upper ball joints |
| 111600 mi C $2300 |
master cylinder failure, ABS module failure, front and rear brakes replaced |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 91000 mi US $100 |
Tire pressure sensors weren't working. Replaced with Dorman sensors. Dorman engineer told me their batteries last 5-7 years. GM's last 10 year or 100,000 miles. Dormans are a fraction of the cost of GM's, so it was a no brainer to use the |
| 115000 mi US $150 |
The voltage indicator dial kept dropping. It seemed somewhat sporadic. I tested the battery, but it was ok. A test on the alternator indicated it wasn't charging enough. So, I bought a new alternator and installed it. |
| 116000 mi US $150 |
Replaced knock sensors, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor. They were all easy except crankshaft sensor. The inner portion had expanded in the opening that it was installed in and had to be drilled, chipped, and pried out. 6 hours. The mounting holes for the splash guard plastic had deteriorated and the splash guard was falling off. I bought an aftermarket guard and replaced the OEM one. Stabilizer bar rubber spacers had deteriorated and caused a clunking noise when turning slowly in tight corners. |
| 122000 mi US $100 |
Alternator went bad |
| 136000 mi US $125 |
Replaced one ignition coil, spark plugs, and spark plug wires |
| 137000 mi US $300 |
replaced battery and alternator |
| 144500 mi US $1500 |
Replace main seal between engine and transmission due to oil drip. Also replaced oil pan gasket due to oil drip. Also replaced transmission fluid gasket and filter as preventative maintenance Small tube was cracked causing a leak in the air intake system. Caused the engine light to illuminate. Repair was to replace with another rubber tube approximately 5 inches long. Mechanic was working on another issue so he did not charge |
| 207000 mi US $200 |
Replaced water pump |
| 212000 mi US $2100 |
Replace rack and pinion, steering shaft, 1 tie rod. Also replaced front crankshaft seal. |
| 79000 mi US $2000 |
transmission blew out an inner seal and had no third or fourth gear |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 110000 mi US $7633 |
Misfire in cylinders 7 and 8. GM said engine needed to be replaced New reman engine cost $7633 at GM dealer |
| 155000 mi US $2800 |
Replaced the transfer case |
| 169000 mi US $543 |
4WD would not engage Replaced the transfer case encoder motor |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 119000 mi US $449 |
EVAP CANISTER |
| 120800 mi US $450 |
brake booster replaced |
| 200000 mi US $5100 |
pads rotors hubs half shafts struts |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 40000 mi US $420000 |
Replaced shocks for rattling in front end. Did not fix problem. |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 22000 mi US $2500 |
$2500 of Factory Warranty for I-Shaft, Tie Rods, bearings, bushings, and linkage on entire front end replaced |
| 57000 mi US $100 |
PO449 Error Code, Replaced with Updated Evap Valve Solenoid Kit from GM. |
| 84000 mi US $200 |
Alternator went dead (was original) |
| 93300 mi US $250 |
Radiator was clogged. Replaced the radiator and flushed the entire cooling system out. |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 26000 mi US $2500 |
Radiator leak. Power steering pump bad, tie rod ends bad. |
| 34000 mi US $450 |
Rotted out transmission cooler lines. |
| 40000 mi US $1700 |
Door handle, $200. Anti-lock brakes, $500. 4WD front hub, $1,000. |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 129800 mi US $1100 |
Blend doors not operating |
| 154000 mi US $1200 |
Front Wheel Bearings, Full Brake job. Replaces all 4 shocks. |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 168300 mi US $6500 |
4wd system would rarely engage, with "Check 4wd" message on dash. 4wd actuators replaced, as well as 4wd switch (again). Vehicle would occasionally shift into 4-low at speeds greater then 30mph Steering gear faulty, no power steering assist when turning right and at low speed (parking lots) |
| 172000 mi US $800 |
Knock sensor under intake needed replacing. Electrical connection corroded due to water collection. Relevant TSB available. |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 52080 mi C $520 |
Left Bearing went on the front driver side wheel. |
| 68480 mi C $1100 |
Four wheel drive sensor needed to be replaced Air bag sensor in front bumper had to be replaced |
| 74900 mi C $900 |
Replaced drivers side wheel bearing Replaced drivers side tie rod end |
| 93620 mi C $1900 |
calipers and front brakes Front left wheel bearing Throttle board |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Steering rack was leaking fluid. Rack was replaced. Leaky gasket on transmission. Gasket replaced. Backlight on a switch in the steering wheel was out. Switch had to be replaced. Rough idle. Dealer claimed that they could not replicate problem, but cleaned fuel injection system anyway. Problem continues. Transmission delays the 1-2 shift too long, leading to a harsh shift. Was told that my truck behaves differently than other similar trucks. |
| 59000 mi US $800 |
Power steering issue. Power steering moaned and groaned. Dealership replaced power steering pump, power steering rack (was replaced in 2008 as well), and intermediate steering shaft (was replaced in 2008 as well), |
| 78000 mi US $250 |
Truck has a two piece driveshaft, the driveshaft center support bearing failed. |
| 85200 mi US $700 |
Rack was leaking fluid and needed replacement. Had to realign front end as well. |
| 95000 mi US $4600 |
Engine replacement. Collapsed lifter. Jasper re-manufactured long block installed. |
| 96000 mi US $135 |
Bad u-joint. Vibrating at over 45mph. Attempt diagnosis of noise/knock from poorly remanufactured Jasper engine. |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
Jasper remanufactured engine with only 2,200 miles failed and had to be replaced under warranty. Not a problem from the shop, engine was bad from Jasper. |
| 105000 mi US $2000 |
Also needed instrument cluster. Internal thermostat actuator and ventilation actuator. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 31000 mi US $29350 |
Steering wheel control button, Horn button, nickel plated drive shaft yoke. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 85000 mi US $2913 |
transmission diagnosed with bad torque converter;torque converter replaced;transmission serviced (flushed & new fluid); now slipping in 2nd & 3rd gear; new transmission installed; done @ dealer when my usual local mechanics couldn't diagnose |
| 93500 mi US $343 |
driver's side A/C changing from cold to hot. started right before warranty expired. driver temp door actuator (motor) replaced |
| 136000 mi US $660 |
Oil pressure sensor replaced because gauge malfunctioning. Dash gauges then fried & module replaced |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 225000 mi US $200 |
Transmission Rebuild Pinion Seal Replaced |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 126000 mi US $2000 |
Original Water pump was leaking and replaced, along with thermostat and coolant. Belts replaced. Right wheel bearing replaced. |
| 137000 mi US $1200 |
The flexplate cracked and had to be replaced. Rear main seal was replaced at the same time. |
| 138000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced shocks and tie rods. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 44000 mi US $360 |
Intermittent sensor in transfer case. |
| 52000 mi US $500 |
Gasket leaking where water pump attaches to engine. |
| 94000 mi US $250 |
Leaky seal front differential, left side. |
| 101000 mi US $500 |
Blown water pump bearing. |
| 104000 mi US $2500 |
Transfer case. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Engine not specified
| 100000 mi US $1300 |
Needed fuel regulator and a few minor things. Replaced alternator and starter, manual transmission. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 71920 mi $1200 |
Replace steering box Replaced parking brake cable |
| 71920 mi $200 |
Battery dead. |
| 1240 mi $2000 |
Rebuilt transmission due to 2nd band and 3-4 clutch failure. Replaced Rotors, Pads, and brake lines. Replaced wheel bearings |
| 76880 mi $150 |
Battery dead after truck has been parked for a week. Not able to recharge battery. New battery installed, correct charge voltage confirmed. Nothing draining battery when ignition is off. Wonder why this truck kill batteries. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 174600 mi US $1400 |
replaced brakes, water pump |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 136000 mi US $500 |
Throttle body replaced because tps went bad. Check engine light came on and power drastically reduced until engine was turned off. Happened twice in one week. |
| 153700 mi US $600 |
Rear brake lines rusted out Air conditioner pump idlers pulley bearings went out. |
| 157200 mi US $1200 |
Abs would activate everytime the truck came to a stop. Front wheel speed sensors were not reading at low speed. Had to replace the front wheel hubs. |
| 169000 mi US $125 |
Speedometer needle stuck at max. Had the guage cluster rebuilt with new stepper motors and new light bulbs installed in display. |
| 184200 mi US $2000 |
Ticking noise from transfer case. Had to have transfer case rebuilt. |
| 186200 mi US $200 |
Starter went out. |
| 193000 mi US $300 |
Fuel lines had rusted out and needed replaced. |
| 217000 mi US $200 |
4wd activation motor wire dropped down and wrapped around driveshaft. Had to replace shift motor because wires were ripped up. |
| 225000 mi US $200 |
Oil cooler line corroded and had a hole, leaking oil. Replaced lines. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 152200 mi US $188 |
Wheel bearing drivers side & lower steering shaft bearing replaced for the 3 time in 30,xxx miles |
| 152900 mi US $234 |
Rear axle seal & bearing drivers side failed, no reason other than it wanted to. New Timken bearings & seals installed both sides less than a year ago. |
| 153000 mi US $320 |
Fuel injectors failing resulting in poor fuel mileage and excessive fuel consumption. Truck had hard time starting as injectors were in the "open" position at key start dumping to much fuel into the motor. |
| 159000 mi US $408 |
Back pressure tests by 2 local shops indicated possible catalytic converter issues. Repeated trouble codes for failing O2 sensors. Replaced both catalytic converters & 4 O2 sensors. Problem resolved truck running normal again |
| 166500 mi US $1000 |
Brake line failure, rusted out typical GM garbage. Replaced all metal lines, master cylinder, front rotors, pads, calipers with brackets. Bled entire system with new fluid. Check engine lite on fuel system, fuel vapor sensor. |
| 167000 mi US $110 |
Truck continues to have brake issues. Took back to mechanic to re-bleed the system. Found more air in lines after 4 uses of the Snap on tool to bleed even the ABS pump. |
| 177000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission lost 1st & 3rd planetary gears. Current issue with replacement torque converters. Correct part # on box WRONG part in box. 10 days & 4 transmissions before the problem was found. |
| 179000 mi US $160 |
Starter wire corroded off. Required new starter due to other wire terminal being rusted in place. |
| 184900 mi US $2270 |
The stock & original heads were leaking coolant down into the exhaust. This caused the truck to loose power & throw O2 sensor codes from the passenger pre and post cat. Replaced all gaskets, plugs wires, knock sensors and wiring. New set of complete aluminum heads installed. |
| 189000 mi US $180 |
Driver front wheel bearing was humming, also noticed it pulling a bit to drivers side. Alternator bearing was seizing, removed part and spun by hand by pulley hard grinding noise and difficult to spin. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 158400 mi US $1200 |
Brake lines and calipers both had leaks. Brakes failed at ~65 MPH :( |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 154100 mi US $2000 |
Tie rods in an out, ball joints, shocks, brakes, tires. exhaust system Battery, alternator. Four o2 sensors, pcv valve, map sensor, belts all tension pulleys an idle, spark plugs, water pump, intake manifold gasket. bulbs headliner |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 250000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission failed. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 173000 mi US $2600 |
Rack and Pinion leaking fluid |
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 162000 mi US $1500 |
Frame broken and had to be welded |
| 84000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission rebuild |
| 103000 mi US $150 |
Drivers side front bearing & brakes |
| 105000 mi US $450 |
Front bearing replacement, also did the brakes. |
| 85760 mi C $700 |
Brake line failed because of rust, both rear calipers replaced because of seized bleeders. Also replaced rear shocks, AC tensioner, AC belt. |
| 90400 mi C $950 |
Transmission lines replaced due to rust some brake lines replaced due to rust |
| 92480 mi C $216 |
Rear flex hose failed |
| 93620 mi C $1200 |
Axle bearings failed. No damage to main pinion or spider gears. |
| 100120 mi C $610 |
Water pump leaking. Water pump replaced. Fuel line rusted and leaking. Mechanic replaced portion of line that was leaking. |
| 210800 mi US $3000 |
Rear seal had to be replaced. Fuel pump went out getting on the freeway |
| 217900 mi US $500 |
ABS and brake lights on. Replaced a front hub assembly. |
| 220000 mi US $250 |
Front Passenger wheel hub replaced. ABS and brake lights still on, dealership said it was my e.c.m and that it's not important. It shouldn't affect anything. A week later my brakes locked up and I went sideways... I was doing less than 30mph. |
| 255000 mi US $2000 |
Took it to aamco in Moreno Valley and they replaced the transmission for $2000 and this transmission is messed up too!!! |
| 257200 mi US $400 |
Instrument cluster went out |
| 162000 mi US $800 |
Fuel pump quit. |
| 256000 mi US $150 |
Replaced alternator. |
| 235800 mi US $790 |
Fuel level indicator erratic. Fuel level sensor replaced. |
| 278000 mi US $200 |
New front wheel bearings. |
| 300000 mi US $2800 |
Rebuild transmission |
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 165000 mi US $1050 |
horn and blinkers not reliable windshield wiper fluid hoses broken side mirror on driver's side is loose driver's window severely scratched rewire trailer light hookup |
| 189000 mi US $272 |
trash in the "squirrel cage" u joints worn |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 110360 mi C $250 |
backing plates for parking brake replaced due to rust |
| 110980 mi C $250 |
Heater blend door motor replaced |
| 124000 mi C $560 |
transmission lines to rad had to be replaced |
| 124700 mi C $2800 |
Transmission failed due to fluid leak |
| 147560 mi C $680 |
replaced all brake lines |
| 155680 mi C $240 |
O2 sensor replaced |
| 177940 mi C $200 |
heater control actuator replaced |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 221000 mi US $3000 |
Total transmission failure in all gears |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
270-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 274000 mi US $1500 |
rear main seal leaking, oil pan leaking, find carbon build up in and arouind oil pick up tube. |
| 318000 mi US $400 |
Spider gear replace |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 159000 mi US $125 |
Oil leak at "rear main" area. Was told by 2 mechanics that it wasn't the rear main but a surface that GM had "glued together" in back of the rear main. Many full size GM trucks of this vintage have "minor" oil leaks there Was a little hard starting after warm-up. Mechanic replace "fuel sensor" part (not sure of name). 2nd time in 159,000 miles. Cost $125.00 P/L |
| 160500 mi US $600 |
Replace fuel pump. $450 parts, $150 labot replaced driver's side power window motor. $300 p/l |
| 161800 mi US $2400 |
At 178,580 miles I had a new transmission installed. In other words, I got 178,580 miles out of the original transmission. |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 163000 mi US $250 |
Replaced leaky valve cover gaskets |
| 166500 mi US $1400 |
Bad battery, starter, Neutral Safety Switch, harness for NSS. Bad crankshaft wiring harness. |
| 194000 mi US $180 |
Fuel pump died. Replaced fuel pump. |
| 260000 mi US $1300 |
Transmission went. Replaced transmission. Blew heads. Truck out of service. Replaced with 02 tahoe |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 286000 mi US $16000 |
Wire between starter solenoid and starter motor corroded in two. Not the trucks fault, just salt from iowa winters. Could have repaired the cable, but replaced assembly to prevent future problems |
| 214000 mi US $500 |
Replaced both catalytic converters and all four oxygen sensors |
| 217000 mi US $1200 |
Complete rebuild with new torque converter |
| 218000 mi US $250 |
Door latch and lock on drivers side disintegrated. Had to cut out exterior door handle and rebuild the guts of the door. |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 184000 mi US $500 |
experiencing brake surge/shaking, replaced rear rotors and pads and right rear caliper, found right rear rotor inner webbing failure causing problem. passenger door window stopped operating. replaced motor with discount motor on-line, motor failed after one week, purchased motor and regulator from dealer, problem resolved. replaced fuel pump, pump still operating but making a high "whine" noise. |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 133000 mi US $1700 |
Needed driver's side CV axle replaced. In shop found bad wheel bearings, tie rods, lower ball joints. Replaced all, also replaced all 4 worn out tires with new. |
| 154700 mi US $200 |
One of the front brake lines blew out on me during a panic stop and I had to replumb the entire front half of the truck. |
| 178000 mi US $100 |
Rear brake line rotted out. Had to repalce all rear hard lines. |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
270-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $800 |
Fuel pump failed while driving. The truck was towed to a shop and the pump was replaced. |
| 79500 mi US $2500 |
Engine developed a coolant leak through one of the head gaskets. Heads needed to be removed to fix. Additionally, large portions of brake line were replaced due to rusting. |
| 87000 mi US $250 |
Emergency brake would not hold the truck on a hill. The cables had stretched too far to be adjusted. |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 180000 mi US $2800 |
same problem as always. check engine light comes on truck starts to cut out. running real rough and dies, will not start, has to be towed. let sit for a couple of days and will run good for awhile. then starts all over again.. |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 66000 mi US $2000 |
Had to replace the entire fuel system. This included the injectors. |
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 124100 mi US $200 |
Radiator had small leak at one of the side seals. Changed radiator and all hoses, along with new coolant. 1 month later had to change fitting on heater core that broke; include it here because I should have changed it along with hoses. |
| 127000 mi US $1200 |
Eaton G80 Locker (aka Gov-Lock) started to stay locked when it shouldn't and thus would stay locked on turns and make the rear wheel hop. Unit had a cracked carrier which needed to be replaced. Replaced with Eaton TrueTrac. |
| 147000 mi US $850 |
Inner tie rod ends along with steering rack that was leaking a little fluid from the end seals. Outer tie rid ends changed as well. |
| 231402 mi US $975 |
Rear main seal was leaking; seal pack replaced |
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