2003 Chevrolet Silverado LS review from North America
"I'll never buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At approximately 50K miles I noticed an oil leak from the transfer case. I took it to the dealer in my area who diagnosed a faulty top seal on the transfer case, and charged me $500 for the repair as the vehicle was no longer in warranty. Two weeks and less than 1000 miles later, I noticed the same area was leaking. I took it back to the dealer and the technician told me "you have pinholes in the side of your case, it's like a flaw in the casting". They told me they would clean it off and apply a layer of JB Weld to it to seal it up. Well 3000 miles later guess what, it still leaks. GM customer care and the dealer told me I need a new case and they would gladly pay "half of the repair" ($875 would be my half). I feel it's a mfr defect, they know it is, they should pay for it all.
General comments?
It has been a great truck, my third new Chevy
Lots of power
OK mileage for a 4WD
Very roomy interior
Rides better than my wife's Sebring Lxi.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.3 gas Automatic |
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| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 125 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2007 |