1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: complete transmission failure

Filed Jun 15, 2007 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · 00

Transmission failed, had to be replaced at 20,000 miles.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Engine · 39,000 miles · WI

When driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle jerked. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection and the mechanic determined that the transmission failed. *ak the radiator leaked into the transmission. *sc

Filed May 28, 2003 · Transmission · 87,671 miles · IL

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.

Filed Mar 22, 2003 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Body, Seats · 56,000 miles · WA

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.

Filed Jun 29, 2001 · Transmission · FL

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.

Filed Apr 13, 2001 · Airbags, Body · KS

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.

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Consumer was traveling on highway and transmission went out without prior notice, and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. Transmisiion blew.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Transmission · CA

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.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Transmission · CO

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.

Filed May 17, 2000 · Steering, Transmission · FL

The transmission failed. Yh

Filed Apr 7, 2000 · Transmission · WA

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.