Vehicle will not go into drive after it sits for a while. Vehicle will start up, but once it goes in drive engine will rev, but no movement. Problem seems to be intermittent. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong with vehicle. Consumer is considering getting a second opinion. *ak when hitting bumps and applying the brakes, there is a noise. Accelerator pedal sticks, dealer replaced the throtle body. Plastic bezel at tailgate handle came off, delaer reinstalled.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado transmission complaints
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Front end has been vibrating since purchase of vehicle, dealer has replaced front end twice/ dashboard twice, and transfer case 3 times. Went to different dealers 11 times. Could not remedy problems. Chevrolet first agreed to buy vehicle back, then changed mind. Independent mechanic felt that problem had to do with driveline. Vehicle was at dealer 85 days first year. Please add additional information.
Vehicle has a vibration in floorboard. Problem has been consistent. The transmission has to be reprogrammed to at least cut down some of vibration.dealer has not yet found a remedy.
Vehicle's rear end locks up when making turns. Took vehicle to dealer 6 times, replaced entire rear end. Vehicle was fine for 5 weeks, then vehicle locked up again. *ak consumer states there is a loud popping sound after starting off, dealer replaced differential case, bearings, and axle seals, problem still occurs.
Abs module continues to run, ABS & brake light on in dash. Many others like this. Chevy has started installing a different unit, but has not recalled the older units that have failed.
When anti lock brake system activates on rough surface brakes go to floor. Abs module failed and ran all time. Consumer pulled fuse out and corrected problem with antilock system. Dealer was aware of some major prolems. Second problem was driveshaft. Rear universal joints came apart while driving at 65mph. It was taken to a driveshaft shop, and they found no signs of grease in joints.
The components on this truck ranging from the engine and drivetrain, windows, streering gear and shafts, e-brake lines, fuel pedal linkage and now the fuel gae itself has been a constant source of problems for me since the turch wes only a few months old ( 8,000 miles). Chevrolet has admitted that they knwon of most of the major problems but has indicated that they are "working on a fix". Yet I have to contiune to drive the vehicle. I need some help.onsta
A piece of metal fell out of steering column. Also, front end needed alignment due to drifting/pulling right/ 4-wd light keeps coming on. When shifting into gear, rear end would pop, and ABS brakes went out when applied. When vehicle is turned off it would still be running. Would restart it and it turned off.
Rear end locking up, and causing internal damage. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Drivetrain binds up, and will also shake and growl when driving at speeds of 35-55 MPH.
While parked on a semi slope vehicle is in 1st gear. Key out of the ignition, and the emergency parking brake activated, but vehicle rolled away unexpectedly which may have caused an injury. Dealer cannot determine the cause. *ak possibly clutch is not a proper size for the vehicle.
Speedometer reads fast.
There is a grinding and clunking noise from differential area.
5 service calls on transmission / replaced twice & still venting fluid
Service department for wheeler chevrolet cannot find the cause for the failures, they said they hoped the problems was fixed, however the right wheelbearing had to be replaced again and the brakes failed because of the rotor locking to the spindle when the bearing wore out after less then 30 miles and I have retained a private company to correct the defect and to see why wheelers could not sole this problem, they told me at one point that I shouldn't worry about the grinding noise the bearing prior to this one was making and to drive as normal as you can see by the low milage I dont drive it and until the saftey issue is resolved I will not allow my family to either.
Transmission completly failed. Explanation from the dealer was metal seperated in the transmission and that they didn't know why.
This is an intermittent problem that occurs unexpectedly. When brake is applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in no braking power. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.*ak the customer is concerned about safety, since the problem could reoccur anytime in the future. Customer had problems with the transmission and rear gears on rear axle.
3rd transmission related failure
Transmission emits an intermittent howling noise during which time torque transfer from engine to drive train is reduced. Noice may last from 10 minutes to 10 hours. Transmission also occasionaly does not engage when starting from a full stop. Dealer first diagnosed as possible faulty transmission pump but did not repair or replace.
Have taken vehicle to dealer 4 times and each time they say nothing is wrong. Consistently called general motors with no response. When driving vehicle must keep hands in 10-10:30 position to keep vehicle straight. Unable at this time to rotate tires thus causing more uneven wearing. One dealer told me this was just normal for cherolet. This is the second z71 in our family and my son had worse problems than mine. At present rate I will be lucky to get 40,000 miles out of tires. Firestone inspected (visual only) and said wear was normal, however you can see splits and cuts in treads already.( dot number: w278wma458 tire size: p265/75r16 )
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Vehicle keeps jumping out of gear. Dealer claims it is due to a defective transmission which has been replaced 3 times. Defect keeps reoccurring. Dealer also claims there is no solution. Transmission will eventually fail.*ak
The transmission does not function properly when towing on a steep grade, engine oscillates rapidly.
While in 4 wheel drive front end binds and comes to a stop when wheels are turned.
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: )
On jan. 17,2000 we were driving through norman,it was foggy, and we hit a slick spot. I over corrected and the truck spun. We hit the crub with the left rear tire and jumped the crub. It looked to be flat but when we tried to pull the truck off the crub and straighten out to put the spare wheel on it would not move or turn. We had it towed to a repair shop who looked at the damage and fixed it. We filed with the insurance because we thought it wasn't covered under warranty. We were told later that the axle should not have bent like it did to begin with. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r16 )
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
I am planning on turning this vehicle in on the lemon law. No safety defect listed witin summary.
The transmission experiences a constant noise in 2nd gear and 3rd, unable to be fixed.
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!
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