Transmission code 1870 slippage failure, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Transmission bangs into 2nd gear. After reading web sites, it appears that this is a prolific problem with any gm transmission in a light duty truck. I've talked to other people in the area, they also experience same problem. Indications from web responses indicate could be electrical oriented by not confirmed. Rebuilding may not provide cure. Gm needs to own up and recall.
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission complaints
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While shifting gear to reverse consumer notice gear engaging .
Auto transmission fail to go into reverse or 2nd or 4th gear making vehicle unmovable.
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Pump bushing pulled out of transmission causing front seal to brake and cover bottom of truck with atf. Limited drive for short duration.
When taking off from a dead stop/stop light/stop sign, etc., & pushed the clutch in at 1500. The idle would stay at rmps. Would take a few seconds or so before clutch kicks in to normal.
Vehicle experiences severe pulling to the right, unable to be rectified after several repair attempts. Mjs
While driving vehicle intermittently will not go into the passing gear. Dealer can not identify the problem.
Transmission failed due to a valve modulator which regulates transmission fluid to the torque convertor and pump. The transmission failed first starting with the valve,pump,torque convertor,and burned the fluid. The replacement transmission sent is not the same one that came out the vehicle it been modified with a larger oil pan and differnt valve modulator.that in turn helps keep the transmission cooler and more fluid.
Defective pump inside valve body of transmission failed, causing engine and torque converter to fail. This could have resulted in loss of control. Please provide further information.
Unknown drivetrain vibrartion between 40 and 45 MPH. Under certin braking conditions it can cause a severe hopping motion and the rear tires to leave the ground.
This vehicl caught fire and burned after transmission problems; hydraulic fluid suspected as source of fire; no one present at time of fire, the owner having gone for help after shutting off the motor and parking the truck.
Rear axle seals failed.
Transmission failed. Yh
Displeased with auto transmission, problem #1, when the transmission shifts from 2nd into 3rd gear it will shift with a very uneasy noise ( like the transmission has a problem shifting into 3rd, this will not happen all the time and the truck can be cold or at normal running temperture for the transmission to shift uneasy. The dealer this problem has been on going for years and their are trying to come up with a quick fix to fix this issue without having to replace my transmission, they did tell me that gm has already replace and rebuilt alot of transmission in the united states for this problem. I have been told by the sales rep. That sold me the truck that he has a flyer from gm with a statment just to the dealer's about this problem. Problem #2 while driving the truck between 41 to 45 MPH the truck will shake cause from the transmission and engine not working together, I went to my local chevrolet dealer and had there service garage drive the truck and he said this was cause from the engine running a 1000 RPM while driving between 41 to 45 MPH and if I didn't like the shaking of the truck, to drive it in 3rd gear and not overdrive so to allow the engine to run at a higher RPM. I paid almost $30,000.00 for this truck, I feel as if I been burnt gm and the term "let a rock" means let a rock like "nogo"
While vehicle was parked and the engine running, four year old daughter was able to switch the gear without applying the brakes. Vehicle rolled out of driveway.
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