2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: complete transmission failure

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Transmission · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the transmission failed to respond properly in the overdrive position. In addition, the transmission temperature warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions where a repair was performed each time. The contact was uncertain of the specific parts that were replaced. The failure recurred and an independent mechanic was diagnosing the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.

Filed Feb 23, 2009 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · MA

Transmission failed while driving. Lost reverse 2nd and 4th. Common problem with poor quality transmission components used by gm. Scum. Anyways, economy is in a recession and I have lots of bills to pay and now this one as well. Thanks. I laugh everytime gm's stock gets lower. They truly deserve it.

Filed Feb 11, 2009 · Fuel system, Transmission · 57,823 miles · WA

Automatic transmission failed at 58000 miles. This truck was never used for towing. The reverse went out backing out the garage. Also, the vent and vapor sensor for the fuel tank failed. I was told there have been many updates for the transmission.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact attempted to place the vehicle into reverse, but it would not move. The transmission failed and was rebuilt; however, it failed again within 2.5 years. The failure mileage was 119,000 and current mileage was 159,000.

Filed May 1, 2008 · Transmission · 41,237 miles · IA · crash

Driving on a city street at 35 MPH, transmission failed (sun shell gear in a4l60e gm transmission). Lost all drive and was bumped from rear, dented bumper only. Towed to a repair shop. Complete transmission replaced.

Filed Sep 16, 2007 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · WA

Transmission of 2002 chevrolet tahoe failed for the second time. 79,000 miles. Had been driving on freeway to destination. 10 yards from destination I put the car in reverse, but reverse did not work. Car in drive suddenly had same whine as when oem transmission broke. Needed 2nd new transmission.

Filed Apr 28, 2007 · Transmission · 23,820 miles · CA

Transmission failure on 02' chevrolet silverado at only 23k miles. Dealer recommends replacement. Many reports of failures on gm vehicles..please help us.

Filed Mar 7, 2007 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · PA

(1) no events noted leading up to the failure. Normal driving conditions were implemented. Proper maintenance and intervals were observed. Warranty had recently expired. Mileage at time of failure was ~49,000 miles. (2) transmission failure occurred leaving family stranded in middle of traffic. After troubleshooting efforts from 2 garages, it was determined the sun reaction gear failed. This failure has no forewarning and is due to inferior quality of materials/parts used in the transmission. This event left my family stuck in traffic until, through trial and error, it was found that 1 gear was left semi-functional. The lack of reverse gear also put my family in danger while attempting to reach a safe area, out of traffic. Gm is aware of the issue as noted in numerous factory technical bulletins and conversations had between manufacturer customer service and myself but are unwilling to make any strides for correcting the issue or compensate for damages. (3) at my expense, the repair options were total replacement of total rebuild of the transmission. We opted to total rebuild for 2 reasons; first - the replacement was only available from gm and it could not be verified if the same issue would exist in the replacement; second - proper rebuild expense was for cost efficient. The original defective part is available.

Filed Jan 28, 2007 · Transmission · 66,200 miles · PA

Heard several things coming from under the car while the automatic transmission was shifting, then a constant whinning sound with no power. Had to have the truck towed. Dealer looked at it and determined it was a transmission failure and the sun gear assembly had to be replaced. Costs were around $1600. The truck only has 66,000 miles and is not quite five years old (2002 chevrolet silverado 1500).

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Transmission · 46,100 miles · LA

1. Normal use of the vehicle. 2.transmission failed, leaving me stranded. 3. Transmission was rebuilt at my cost. There are many parts just like mine at the aamco transmission shop in lake charles, la.