While driving, the brake rotors failed. *ak the center part of the rotor separated.*ts also the transmission, fuel pump and ABS sensor was replaced.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission complaints
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Transmission failure at 87,671 miles lost second gear, reverse gear and overdrive due defective part installed that was not hardened steel as per specialty transmission that did the rebuild of my transmission.
I have a 1997 chevrolet silverado 1500 p/u with 115k miles. The transmission started to make a low roaring noise in low gear and would quiet down as it shifted to a higher gear. Over time the noise got progressively louder and eventually made a clanging sound as I took off from a stop. The noise was louder than I've ever heard, so I drove the truck back home a parked it. I've told friends that I needed another transmission and the more I told the more I realized that there was of the same problems in other chevrolet trucks. This may be coincidence but it's to large of a scale that's costing many people lots of money.
Automatic transmission failed on my 1997 chevy k1500 pickup. Planetary sungear carrier broke. $2,000 to repair. This is a common failure for this model and design of transmission.
The third door on the vehicle did not open, there was a tear in the seats, and the transmission was shifting late and hard, the transmission was eventually replaced at 56,000, consumer stated the transmission failed on the second vehicle at 126,000 miles.
When parking, consumer put vehicle into reverse gear. The vehicle didn't reverse, the engine just accelerated. Consumer put vehicle into drive gear which resulted in vehicle making a clanking noise and hesitated to move forward. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership who indicated that the automatic transmission had blown as a result of the reaction shell brusting. The dealership also indicated that this is a common problem with these model vehcile. Please provide more details. Ts
The federal safety agency#98-v-069-002 transfer cas lock up of transfer cas an occur due to insuficient lubrication. Consumer states has the same problem. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Vehicle never been in a crash, never pulled a load, no tow hith on it, was driving down the highway, heard a weird vibration sound when it happenned, there are other reports of this year transmission failing around 50,000 miles. There is no reason that a transmission should fail on a truck that is not used for heavy use and when chevy says they are built like a rock, as long as you keep it for 36,000 miles when the factory warranty is up?I have the old part, I purchased th vehicle at 41,000 miles, low milleage as far as I am concerned, the gear sheared off , under normal driving conditions and I think it is a faulty part that the manufacturer is making and when replacing it with the same part it is just going to happen again. Totally senseless ! Obviously there is a problem with this main gear assembly and something needs to be done about it. I have never had a problem with a transmission before and they should certainly last longer than 50,000 miles and g.m. Chevrolet should do something to resolve the problem and stand behind their advertising!!!
Transmission began shifting very hard(jerking) from first to second gears and from second to third gear. When this occured the check enging light came on. Dealership told me theyiwould have to rebuild or replace the transmission. I had it replace at a cost of $2000.00 out of my pocket. I showed the dealership my maintenance records to verify the truck had been taken care of and asked for assistance and they refused. I contacted gm customer service and I was told by them "we help only those people who have their vehicles regular service done at dealerships". Meaning that since I did not have my oil changed at the dealership at a cost of approx $30.00 a pop verses half that cost for myself they refuse to help me. The purchase cost of $28,000.00 obvisously not enogh for gm. How "stupid" is this? Look at the complaints on "the complaint station". Gm needs to recall & reinburse us. How do we know the replacement tranny(same as original equipment) won't fail again. Can't afford $2k every 61k miles.
Transmission went out without prior notice. He was traveling on highway when vehicle started jerking, and vehicle had to towed. Dealership was aware of problem.
Truck has had continual problems with major components other than wear and tear. It is not used for normal driving conditions.no safety defect listed.
While driving 50 MPH there was a loud screeching noise, lost transmission. Had vehicle towed to aamco. Found a part inside transmission was faulty, sungear reaction shell. Consumer found out through atra organization.
Transmission went out on consumer while they were driving.*ak bearing splintered, causing metal pieces into transmission oil, the reaction carrier, overrunning clutch, clutch support, over clutch race, and torque converter all failed. Left rear door panel bad, rattle in side door, rear side door repaired, right side doors trim panels become loose, door panles replaced, side door panel rattles. Vehicle having electrical problems, rear tail lights not at same height, left window switch replaced, doors locked with keys in vehicle, interior lights come on while driving, battery failed five times, antitheft light on radio causing it not to work. Air conditioner was blowing hot air and vent would not adjust from side to side. Windows kept getting stuck. Air bag light illuminated. Power steering was noisy, dealer repaired power steering, power steering became noisy again. Rear shoes were replaced. Service engine soon light illuminated.
Transmission went out while consumer was driving. Has not contacted dealer.
Consumer would stop vehicle and start again and transmsission would shift hard to second gear, consumer states it kicked, dealer stated that the problem was the shift actuator in the valve body assembly that's made of an alloy that does not expand/contract correctly within the assembly when hot.
Consumer was traveling on highway and transmission went out without prior notice, and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. Transmisiion blew.
Dealership very helpful with this and several other problems. Seems to be a major problem with this transmission. Look at the following web site http://www.thecomplaintstation.com/g/gm_toc.htm.
After coming to a stop after driving on freeway with transmission hot vehicle will slam hard into 2nd gear upon acceleration from initial stop. Dealers are recommending transmission replacements and or expensive repairs. Numerous web sites show owners complaining about this as early as 40k miles. I have contacted gm but fail to acknowledge any problem even though they have a service bulletin out that states quote: "the condition may be caused by a slip-stick condition between the propeller shaft slip yoke and transfer case output shaft" corporate bulletin # 99-04-21-001 and I believe this to be the case with my and many others vehicles.
Gas gauge malfunctioned and went out which did not indicate the actual fuel reading. Also, when backing up vehicle was making a noise, contacted mechanic. Mechanic said probably there wasn't any grease put in at factory resulting in the universal joints were dry and rusted. Universal joints were replaced.
Transmission failed @ 63k miles - very little towing - mostly city and highway driving. Replacement transmission had several problems and resulted in a 3rd transmission being installed. Concern is that 63k miles is not much for a transmission. Replacement transmission failed and according to multiple dealerships, this is a common problem. In addition to the failed transmissions, when the 1st replacement transmission was installed, 2 bolts that secure the crankshaft were not secured. They came loose while driving, and part of the crankshaft got bent and a zerk broke off. I'm trying to find out if this is a known problem and what recourse I have if it is. Seems to me that if it's a real problem with gm trucks, then I may be inline for some compensation.
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The vehicle has experienced continued intermittent steering problems, which pulls the vehicle unexpectedly, unable to remedy the problem.
The transmission failed. Yh
The clutch rod connects the clutch pedal in master cylinder was missing. Yh
Truck was taken in many times to complain about transmission problems. Only once out of first 3 times did they find the problem. Transmission was replaced with a remanufactured transmission. On or about july 22 of 1998. Now as vehilce is approaching 60,000 mile we are experiancing the same exact problem as we had first encountered with clunking and rough shifting.
I have had numerous problems with my chevrolet truck. At 31,000, miles the rear leaf springs went bad. At 41,000 miles the brake master cylender and pittman arm and idler arm assemblies needed to be replaced. Being that it was over the warranty period, I did not take it to a cheverolet dealer incurring the cost myself. At 49,000 miles the rear u joint needed repair. At this point, I started to believe that there was more to this problem with the truck as these parts do not usually need repair at such low milage. To top it off, at 51,000 the transmission has failed.
The rear seals are leaking, if this is not stopped the grease could leak onto the brakes, causing a defective brake system. *ak the rear axle seals are leaking. If this is not stopped the grease could leak onto the brakes, causing a defective brake system. Dealer has been contacted.
Steering speed sensor replaced to fix oversteer problem; ABS regularly fail to keep wheels from locking up during emergency braking; electronic 4wd transfer case continues to stick in 4high for several minutes after disengaged with button.
The dealership's service advisor at molle chevrolet (816) 229-8800, mark potter, said it would be 7-8 days to have my front differential repaired because they had 7 in line (for the same problem) ahead of mine!!! By the way, I have only had my 4-wd engaged on six or 7 occasions since I purchased it (new) in november of 1996. I have never "4-wheeled" it. I have only engaged 4-wd once in the mud. The other 5-6 times the 4-wd was engaged was in light snow (central missouri). Gm needs to do a recall on this issue.
A mark viii, while driving and pulling a trailer, transmission cooling unit line cracked, causing a transmission leak, spraying transmission fluid onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in a fire on the driver's side of the vehicle which burned the wiring harness. Dealer repaired the wiring harness and replaced the transmission system. Please provide further information.
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