COMPONENT SPOTLIGHT

Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems

391 distinct owner reports with a transmission-specific component in this snapshot.

General power-train reports are not automatically counted as transmission problems. Related recalls and investigations must also name this component; they are not linked by narrative keyword alone.

19 crash reports6 fire reports7 injury reports

Reports by model year

Recall and investigation columns show each year’s full history. A report naming several years can appear in more than one row.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

159 reports with mileage · 232 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What owners actually said

391 reports
1995 model year · Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2000
Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #724580

2000 model year · Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2000
Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE WHILE DRIVING, WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SELECTOR MUST BE PLACED IN PARK, THEN REENGAGED IN DRIVE TO GET IT OUT OF OVERDRIVE. NLM

NHTSA ODI #784699

1999 model year · Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2000
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension

TRUCK HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR REPAIR TOTAL OF 35 DAYS BEFORE 1ST ANNIV. OF OWNERSHIP WITH OVER 20 SEPARATE PROBLEMS, 5 OF WHICH ARE UNRESOLVED TO THIS DATE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER NOW FOR FINAL REPAIR BEFORE TN LEMON LAW CAN BE IMPLEMENTED. WORST AND CURRENT PROBLEMS ARE FRONT END ALIGNMENT (PULLS TO RIGHT), FRONT BRAKE SQUEALING …

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TRUCK HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR REPAIR TOTAL OF 35 DAYS BEFORE 1ST ANNIV. OF OWNERSHIP WITH OVER 20 SEPARATE PROBLEMS, 5 OF WHICH ARE UNRESOLVED TO THIS DATE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER NOW FOR FINAL REPAIR BEFORE TN LEMON LAW CAN BE IMPLEMENTED. WORST AND CURRENT PROBLEMS ARE FRONT END ALIGNMENT (PULLS TO RIGHT), FRONT BRAKE SQUEALING (PADS REPLACED TWICE, ROTORS TURNED ONCE), REAR END VIBRATION AT ANY SPEED AND CLANKING SOUND OVER BUMPS(ALL 4 TIRES, BOTH REAR LEAF SPRING STACKS, ALL 4 SHOCKS REPLACED. ONE SHOCK HAD BROKEN SHAFT) , ENGINE BACKFIRES & KNOCKS AT STARTUP (DEALER REPROGRAMMED COMP. W/NO RESULTS EXCEPT TO IMPROVE POWER, BUT ACCEL. PEDAL STICKS NOW!), TRANS. SLIPS FROM DEAD STOP FOR FEW SECONDS ABOUT ONCE PER WEEK, 4WD TRANSFER CASE SLIPPED IN LOW IN DEEP SNOW (REPLACED FLUID AND DID REPROGRAM. RESULTS??), EXT. CAB POP OUT WINDOWS REPLACED DUE TO POOR FIT (ONE EXPLODED UPON REMOVAL & DEALER HAD TO REPAINT SIDE OF TRUCK. NEW ONES ARE NO BETTER THAN ORIGINALS!), REAR SEAT MISSING RUBBER MOUNTS(DEALER REPLACED, BUT NOW SEAT MAKES POPPING NOISE DUE TO REAR CAB WALL FLEXING!), DRIVE SHAFT MAKES LOUD CLANKING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK(DEALER SAYS THIS NORMAL!). PROBLEMS REPAIRED: REAR BRAKE LINE LOOSE & IN HARMS WAY(MISSING MOUNT REPLACED), STEERING BOX LOOSE AND STEERING COLUMN RATTLED AND LOOSE AROUND ANY TURNS(BOX TIGHTENED AND COLUMN SHAFT REPLACED), DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH STICKING IN DOWN POSIT.(SWITCH REPLACED), ALL DOOR WEATHERSTRIPS AND DRIP RAIL MOLDING LOOSE (REPLACED ALL), REAR LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BROKEN AND REPLACED, DOOR LOCK LEVERS FELL OUT OF BOTH DOORS(REPLACED BOTH). LEMON, LEMON,LEMON!!!!!!!!!!*AK( DOT NUMBER: )

NHTSA ODI #723682

1997 model year · Mileage unknown · May 31, 2000
Power TrainStructureFire

A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE MIDDLE CONSOLE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO MALFUNCTION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #862781

2000 model year · Mileage unknown · May 4, 2000
Power TrainSuspension

THE FRONT END MAKES NOISE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. YH

NHTSA ODI #552121

1999 model year · Mileage unknown · May 2, 2000
Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolinePower Train

FUEL PUMP, BODY CONTROL MODULE AND MAIN COMPUTER HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT START AT ALL. NLM

NHTSA ODI #552055

1996 model year · Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 2000
Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF 3RD. AND 4TH. GEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #859897

1988 model year · Mileage unknown · Apr 5, 2000
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRAVELLING 55MPH VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT, ENGINE REVVED, AND TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. *AK

NHTSA ODI #859749

1999 model year · Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2000
Power Train

WHEN PLACED IN 4WD MODE THE TRUCK MAKES A GROANING/MOANING NOISE AT APPROX 9 MPH ON. IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED THE TRUCK JERKS AND SHUDDERS. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT AND SHEET ICE, WE DRIVE ON BOTH A LOT UP HERE IN ALASKA. I HAVE A LOT OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH 4X4 VEHICLES AND THIS IS ABNORMAL TO THE POINT OF BEING DAN…

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WHEN PLACED IN 4WD MODE THE TRUCK MAKES A GROANING/MOANING NOISE AT APPROX 9 MPH ON. IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED THE TRUCK JERKS AND SHUDDERS. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT AND SHEET ICE, WE DRIVE ON BOTH A LOT UP HERE IN ALASKA. I HAVE A LOT OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH 4X4 VEHICLES AND THIS IS ABNORMAL TO THE POINT OF BEING DANGEROUS. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE CONTACTED GMC. THE SERVICE MGR TOLD ME THAT HE HAD TALKED WITH A "BOB" AT "TAN" AND GOT NO ASSISTANCE, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR ALL 4X4 TRUCKS. THE DEALER AGREES WITH ME THAT THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MINE IS THE THIRD TRUCK IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM, ALL WITH NO HELP FROM GMC. THE DEALERS SOLUTION IS TO NOT USE 4WD UNLESS ABSOLUTELY VITAL. BUT 4WD IS ABSOLUTELY VITAL DRIVING ON THE ROADS HERE IN ALASKA MOST ALL WINTER, AND PART OF SPRING. THE ERRATIC CONTROL FEEL IS VERY BOTHERSOME AND I BELIEVE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! *AK

NHTSA ODI #720772

2000 model year · Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2000
Power Train

FROM PARKED POSITION - WILL DELAY SHIFTING INTO FORWARD OR REVERSE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #720006

Related Official recalls

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05V055000 · Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator

Feb 14, 2005

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING CONDITIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. IF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

Related NHTSA investigations

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No component-matched exact-year investigations in this snapshot.