Dt: about 3 or 4 moths ago, there was a light that came on in vehicle that said transmission fluid hot. This happened on the interstate. Also, there was a vehicle warning light that instructed driver to pull over and let vehicle idle. Owner took it to dealer, who reported that there was more than normal metal shavings in the transmission fluid pan, and that the clutch could be going out. Then, dealer changed fluid and filter, and instructed the owner that he could continue driving it until it absolutely had to be repaired. The owner continued driving the vehicle, and has hard shifting. Owner called the dealership, who reported that could be a symptom of the computer trying to compensate fort he transmission which was failing. Then on the 12th of july 2005 the message came on again transmission fluid hot. Then owner contacted gm directly, who tried to sell the owner a new truck, but offered no assistance to owner with transmission problem. The vehicle was going to be repaired. The vehicle was regularly serviced with some service records available. There were no other major issues with the truck.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado transmission complaints
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Transmission failed at 77,200 miles. Transmission was replaced at owner's expense. Dealership stated that there was no reason for the transmission to fail at that mileage unless the truck was used on a farm or consistently used for heavy towing. The truck was not used on a farm and was used for towing (a boat and 2 snowmobilies) about 10 times per year.
Transmission clunks into gear..had it seviced but they dont know how to fix it we have two silverado trucks doing the same thing
Dt: contact states at low speeds when the brakes are applied the vehicle lurches forward. When going at faster speeds and the brakes are applied vehicle jerks. This happens especially during the winter. The service dealer stated it was the hubs. *ak consumer adds the recall to replace the steering pump has made the brakes fail constantly at low speed and has caused jerking at high speeds. *tt
Truck woulc clunk and front end would jump when putting into gear and and turning. Truck was towed to dealership in fear that it would break down. Rear differential assembly replaced with used rear-end.
Rubbing and metallic noise coming from back of truck. Louder noicse and vibration. All 3 u-joints and center support bearing replaced.
While driving, pulled out on to the highway, and consumer heard a loud noise. Then, consumer pulled into a driveway to turn the vehicle around, and found out that had no reverse because transmission failed.
I noticed that the transfer case was leaking fliud. The truck was going in for a recall in the steerinng pump. So I asked the dealer to check where the leak was coming from. The dealer called me and told me that the transfer case had a small hole in it and it would be $1,200.00 to fix it. I brought the truck home and looked at the transfer case myself. The transfer case did have a small hole in it. I was going to put some jb weld on the hole for the time being. Until I could afford to have the transfer case fixed. When I touched the hole with my finger I noticed that the transfer case had really weak medal in that area like when it was made it was not made right. I have been talking to gm about the problem they are tring to decide if the transfer case failure is there fault or if the truck has been beat on. I have only used the 4wd one time in the last 9 months that I have owned the truck the people that had it before me took really good care of the truck. I am really upset that chevrolet's do not last more then 5 years.
I have a 2000 silverado with 4.8 & a manual transmission. Started hearing noise with clutch disengaged & in neutral. Dealer says bearings in trans are shot . Vehicle has only 67,000 miles. I've changed the fluids religiously on this vehicle never towed anything. I never heard of a manual trans failing this early. Dealer says that sometimes you get a bad one.
While driving consumer heard a loud popping noise, transmission failed. There was a part within the transmission called a sun shield. The first time transmission failed at 83000 miles, and then again at 135, 000 miles.
While applying the brakes, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the front rotors rusted, and needed to be replaced. *ak the brake problem was continuous front and back since 5958 miles. Chevrolet would not replace the brakes. The calipers were leaking, the security light had come on three times when the vehicle was in motion with the key, the reluctor ring/sensor was out of adjustment caused by rust, and the driveline made a clanking sound. Gm had been made aware of the problems. *sc
While driving 65 MPH vehicle stalled. The dealership repaired the PCM fuse once but the problem recurred. *ak
Truck shifted into 3rd gear for no reason then would not shift back into 4th while on the highway almost causing me to be rearended. I purchased a this gm certified vehicle four month ago thinking I was getting a better than average vehicle. I spoke to a transmission shop and they said they they get a lot of the same problems and I would like general motors to repair it since they haven't fixed this problem with the 4l60 e transmission in the last 11 or so years they've used it.
While shifting gears transmission failed to go in reverse. Consumer was unable to move the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced due to a worn out parts.
When taking off from a stopped position and coming to a stop there is a deep squeeking sound coming somewhere between the driveshaft and transmission. I was told by chevy garage there was a fix for the extended cab version but not my regular cab truck. It will eventually take money to fix because anything that squeeks is rubbing and will eventually wear out. It was a problem when I reached 15,000 miles and is still a problem and loud aggrevation at 61000 miles. It is even bad enough that when I come to a redlight or a stop sign people think I am beeping my horn at them. It has been four years and 46000 miles later and there is no fix for the vehicle to my knowledge. Plus the tires didnt last 40000 miles the brake line had to be repaired the steering linkage is bad and when I had a cracked window replaced the person showed me that there was no seal placed around the window to keep it from leaking. So long chevy hello ford.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, and dealer informed consumer that the transfer case failed.
At 36,900 miles I had the rear and front pinion berrings replaced on my drive train. I also replaced the tires which were worn out. The vehicle is not driven much (4.5 years old) as indicated by the mileage. I also experienced my accelorator being "stiff" when I attempt to depress it. I think gm needs to look into their shoddy transmission components. I also had the rear seal replaced at approximately 10,000 miles.
Drivetrain "clunk or thunk" as the dealer called it. I have a 2000 chevy silverado z71 4x4 truck. I noticed the clunking about 2 weeks after owning the truck. The dealer replaced the yoke but the problem still persisted. The tech acknowledged the problem but said it was normal for a 4-wheel drive. That is wrong, I have talked to many people that have 4x4 trucks and they do not have this sound when stopping and starting. I have talked with people that own 1999-2001 chevy's and most of them have this clunking. My motor also knocks when it is started. The dealer tech said as long as the knock stops in a given time, that is also normal. In cold weather it knocks right up to the time limit, so nothing can be done about it. If you try to drive it shortly after this time, the condition is worse. Again, the tech said that is normal. This is the same on the 1999-2001 trucks. This is outrageous for a $30,000 vehicle to have these types of problems. I am afraid there will be failures after the warranty period is up. There is a bulletin from chevrolet that says these things are normal so I am assuming any chevy dealer will say the same thing.
Owner is concerned about noise in the u-joint. Dealer service manager says that a new yoke on the drive shaft is required to fix problem. Service manager also says they have replace a lot of those and is surprised it has not been a recall item.
While driving vehicle slams hard into gear. Engine check light either comes on before or after this occurs. Dealership serviced vehicle 4 times but the problem still exists.
I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado 2wd lt with towing package. The truck has never towed a vehicle and currently has only 41,835 miles. On december 29, 2003, I was driving home from work when the automatic transmission failed. I really never heard of a transmission failing at 41,000 miles. The truck has the towing package and is heavy duty on the transmission. I never towed a car with this truck or carried less than 500 lbs in the bed. I feel that this problem should be reviewed because I could have been towing a vehicle and going up an incline. I feel that this is serious safety hazard to other drivers on the road. This is not a one time problem, because I have other friends with silverados that are replacing their transmissions less than 50,000 miles. A transmission by design should last at least 100,000 miles. I have contacted gm about this problem and they say that there is no service bulletins or recall. My incident is isolated and gm is only wiling to replace 50% of the cost. The dealership that I took the truck to had 3 other people with similar problems. I have another local friend with the same problem. This is isolated??? Http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gm_silverado_transmission.html this is a serious hazard to other drivers on the road today. The cost of a new transmission from the dealer is $2400 and gm is willing to reimburse you 50% of that cost. The cost is so overinflated that this is not a fix. Local shops will charge you to rebuild the transmission for around $1200. I think gm, just wants to make money on these transmissions. There is a service bulletin describing a problem with the driveshaft causing a clunking noise. Gm failed to fix this problem and it causing these auto transmissions to fail prematurely. My guess is that the driveshaft is not the correct length and is moving back and forth thus causing a clunking noise. Over a period of time this would cause the transmission to fail.
The driver started up the vehicle while pressing down accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed the yoke to the transmission need replacing.
Problems with steering, gas pedal sticks, speedometer rattles when it's cold, rear doors are hard to latch when it's cold, heating and ventilation system and lights blew out, speaker blewout.*mr cc: the federal safety agency
Ongoing problem for rough idle, from the time the vehicle was purchased new. Several dealers told me it was normal, another said it was problem with the 5.3 liter; however, nothing to worry about. Fuel injectors have been cleaned several times. Now vehicle out of warranty. After vehicle is up to operating temperature and is shut off and remains for approximately half hour, upon restarting, vehicle "tumbles." I contacted chevrolet customer service who provided me with an extended warranty on the engine and they have "washed there hands" of any other problems they may occur. My complaint is the rough idle has always been present, and now the "tumbling" is being caused as a result of the prior problem. This vehicle has been in service numerous times and the problem has not been diagnosed by chevrolet. Do any service bulletins exist for a similar problem as this? File #1-89542103 & 1-89542103. Automatic transmission was another issue that was addressed while under warranty. Now, tcc valve is sticking causing a delayed gear engagement. Again, sorry but your vehicle is out of warranty.
Clanking noise in driveline and had it to dealer couple of times. They put grease on the driveshaft yoke and took care of problem for a month or so and no it is doing it again and was told by dealer there is a new yoke that is nickel plated. Of course it cost almost $200.00 and truck is out of warranty. So now I am stuck paying for the repair.
Service 4wd indicator message light on, but when scanned no codes are present. 4wd functions in all ranges and once ignition is turned off and restarted message is cleared. It will come on again in approximately 5 minutes, and sometimes a it will pass before it goes on again.
My 2000 chevy silverado with 75000 miles transmision would not shift from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. The 3rd and 4th gear plate is burned out because chevy makes this part of a plastic resin instead of a aluminum plate.
While driving my truck on the freeway, the transmission did not shift higher than 2nd gear, while in (d). I have to slow down and drive off the freeway. This vehicle had all the scheduled services at my local dealer and this truck was driven like a car, no towing, no hauling. But, at 49k the transmission locks up. This is unacceptable for a $29k truck that is 3 yrs. Old! Right now the service charge is $800 and that is to pull the transmission to find out what is wrong.
Ltr fm audrey wissinger (pa) concerned about the problems she experienced with her 2000 chevrolet silverado pickup truck.*mr both front/rear rotors had to be replaced. The old brake linings were replaced with new ones. The rotors were literally falling apart-inferior metal. Dealer stated this was the result of the vehicle not being driven enough. There was a terrible "kluncking" sound in the rear end or drive shaft. This happened in a downshift or upshift. The dealer stated it was normal play in the drivetrain. All four wheels had to be replaced at 6000 miles because they were rusted. Tailgate strap broke at 17000 miles. When the 4-wheel drive was engaged, it made a terrible growling that didn't seem normal. *ph
Problems with 2000 chevrolet silverado rotors, wheels, tailgate strap, drive shaft, and 4-wheel drive.*mr nar see odi#10037613 es03-006296. At 12000 miles both rear rotors had to be replaced, 2000 miles later both front rotors had to be replaced. A clunking sound was heard in the rear of the vehicle. The consumer believes it either the rear suspension or drive shaft. All four of the vehicle's wheels had to be replaced at 6000 miles because they were rusting. The tailgate strap broke at 17000 miles. When the four wheel drive was engaged there was a growling noise.
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