2001 Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

The "service engine soon" signal light indicates something is wrong with the transmission that requires a service costing at least $1000.00 to repair. Without the repair the transmission is susceptible to irratical operation includes stalling in traffic.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CO

Driving down i25 in colorado truck simply quit running was able to restart after pulling over to side of hwy. Has happened multiple times since, often twice a day, one or two time going to work and the same going home. Very often the truck restarts right away, but sometimes it has to set for several minutes before it will restart. The engine quitting problem has happened at various speeds from hwy speeds to slow city driving. It has also happened at times when leaving a stop light or stop sign.

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · MI · fire

There was no fire, but given the yes or no....there very well could have been given the location of the problem. So I had the transmission removed because of an earlier fault with the transmission and a line blow out...and with the transmission removed I could see clearly that the 3 gasoline lines were badly rusted. Given that these lines run from the fuel tank, along the frame than up and over the transfer case and transmission in the area of the muffler as well and than behind the engine to up and over and into the engine,...these gasoline lines were clearly not made of stainless steel and they should be...the extreme danger of a gasoline line leak, explosion and fire is very real. There is no excuse for not having safe fuel lines on these vehicles. I already seen what can happen with chevy's side mounted fuel tanks. I strongly request that ntsb force all vehicle makers to put stainless steel or heat resistant rubber fuel lines on all vehicles in canada/USA and force a recall on all those that don't.

Filed Aug 17, 2013 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · MI

So there I was driving, and I noticed the engine rpms coming up and then going right down...which I have seen when the truck runs hot. A few hours later while still driving (and the rpms thing happen a few times) the engine rpms started to climb and wouldn't stop...I let of the gas, back on...climbing then they redlinedat 7000rpm...then I had no power, I had a transport on my [xxx] and traffic coming the other way at 11pm at night. I had no 4th gear, no 3rd gear....300yds down the road the engine light came on, and I figured I blew the oil pump or water pump. Just missed getting creamed by the transport. Got to the side of the road, popped the hood...looked around...couldn't see anything...coolant was fine, engine oil was fine...got in tried 1st, 1st worked, tried 2nd, 2nd worked, tried 3rd and ...nothing. I drove home in 2nd. Plugged in the code reader, got p0300x2,p0757x2,p1870. Check it out next day...sure enough I blew a transmission line...drain the fluid which was badly burnt...I knew I was screwed...why were the lines not made of stainless steel...and why was/are\is there no low fluid warning light on the transmission fluid!? I got one on the engine oil, gasoline,coolant, windshield washer fluid...none on brakes and none on tranny fluid...this is unacceptable! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 14, 2008 · Transmission · OK

2001 silverado.....my only problem with my truck is the service 4wd light. The problem is the electronic transfer case shift motor. The part runs a little over $100. I can't afford the part right now, but it doesn't affect my daily driving, just when I need 4x4 which isn't often living in oklahoma. Still runs and drives like a brand new truck.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost speed and the gears began to spin. The vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact attempted to switch gears, but the vehicle failed to move. The transmission was diagnosed as the cause of failure and was replaced. The contact stated that a transmission should not fail at 40,000 miles. The current mileage was 42,692 and failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · MO

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 silverado pickup. The contact stated that every 2000 to 3000 miles while driving at 50 MPH the engine would lose power momentarily, and then start back up. The contact would sometimes have to pull over on the road and restart the vehicle. The failure became more and more frequent. He took the vehicle to three or four different dealers, and they could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The contact determined that the failure was due to the ignition and had it repaired, after being told he would be reimbursed the contact has not received the reimbursement. Also the brake light and ABS lights turn on intermittently when driving without applying the brakes. This failure had occurred ten times.*ak the transmission, fuel gauge sending unit, the right power window all had to be replaced. The engine light illuminated. Updated 03/07/07.

Filed Oct 1, 2006 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · NH

Since ownership of vehicle, reverse has not worked properly. Complete failure 9/28. Vehicle when put into reverse, does not move. Vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times. I am being told they will not cover the fix. Vehicle has 52,000 miles on it.

Filed Mar 8, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 18,600 miles · CA · crash

To: subject: owner assistance: p. Adams subject: customer has serious issues mossy chevrolet date: monday, september 19, 2005 4:59 pm to chevrolet: management and customer relations:from: [email protected] sent: saturday, september 17, 2005 10:14 pm subject: gm 2001 firestone steeltex a/t custom alloy wheels w/a/t tires. That makes 8 rims but end result was the tires where firestone lt245/75-16 steeltex a/t. 50psi.load range c spec. Or numbers on tires 108/104rm/s tpc spec.2313 (00 8008) (08162 0r5) (lt245/75-r16) firestone steeltex a/t tires on customers truck where defective and sight of sidewall deformations customer given incorrect response to request before warranty expired it was brought to mossy chevrolet that customer advising service writer of continuous problems with vehicle tires [peeling] gm in their 'commitment to safety' warranties such defects I will be filing for 'reimbursement' claim, along those grounds. May I suggest that you familiarize yourselves with what and how you sell. Denying or misrepresenting any terms of those agreements are fraud. My time was mis-used and wasted along with me and any passengers in vehicle where in unnecessary jeopardy from these practices. [plus the general public] if a serious accident would have occurred. The price of your actions [should have] anything more serious happened (you can't put a price on life) other than me losing the front tire and grinding to a stop on rim is not worth it. Learn this know it.

Filed Dec 26, 2005 · Transmission · 82,800 miles · MI

2001 z71 1500 silverado chevy. The gears in the rear end shattered as I crossed a busy commercial street into on coming traffic. No crash incurred. This truck is just off ext. Warrt. 4year/100,000 mile. The truck has 82,800 miles on it. I have had this truck to the dealer 3 times complaining of a load noise coming from the rear end. This truck has had over 6,000 dollars of warrt. Work. Not to mention what I have put out of my own pocket. I am a self employed person, and without a truck I can not make a living. It has been at a repair shop now for 6 days!! I know I am not the only person out there with the same problem. Gm fix my truck.