Dt*: the contact stated while driving the neutral start backup switch gets wet and causes the transmission to lock up. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed of the problem.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado transmission complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to pass another vehicle at 45 MPH, there was a loud noise noticed coming from under the vehicle. The transmission was slipping and the reverse was inoperable. The dealership was alerted.
2001-2002 silverado pickup with allison lct1000 auto-trans. Bulletin 02-07-30-011b I have had this switch fail twice, gm knows of the bulletin but fails to see how dangerous the truck becomes when switch fails. You have variety of shifting problem, and truck lunges into and out of gears as you can not find neutral/park.
2002 silverado parking brake does not hold, rear axle seals were leaking. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer received a recall regarding the parking brake after several attempts of trying to get it repaired. The ABS light illuminated, the dealer replaced the speed sensor. The cd player failed. The complained about a rattle when going over bumps. The dealer tightened the shocks. The tailgate latch was replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated after exiting the vehicle with the engine running and the shifter in the park position, the vehicle began to roll down the driveway. The contact was able to get in the vehicle and stop it. The dealership determined the vehicle was in drive, although the gear position indicated park. The dealership replaced the cable. Updated 2/21/2006 - the shift cable broke causing the vehicle to roll away while a child was still seated in the rear of the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the transfer case punctured internally and the oil drained out when driving around 25mph. The contact heard a knocking noise and took the vehicle to an independent repair shop for inspection. The transfer case was faulty and the repair part was ordered.
Tried to drive truck dec. 28, 2005 had no reverse. By time I could drive to dealers it didn't want to shift in forward gears. Dealer took apart and said some things came apart inside the transmission. Cost me $2000. 2002 silverado only had 45000 miles on it.
My vehicle has sustained two complete transmission failures within 50k miles of usage. The first failure occurred around 25k miles while trying to get out my driveway. The second failure occurred around 50k miles while traveling on a highway at 65 MPH. Luckily, I was able to make it into the breakdown without incident (only because of light traffic conditions). In both cases, the transmission was replaced under warranty service, so I don't have a complaint about that aspect. I do worry about the fact that two transmission failures occurring at around 25k miles apart suggests a pattern of failure.
Dt: the contact stated while driving on the interstate there was severe vibration . He drove slowly to the dealer for inspection while the vibration weakened at a reduced speed. The dealer performed a diagnostic test that produced a code involving the automatic transmission. Upon further inspection, the extension housing of the transmission cracked and was leaking transmission oil. No repairs were performed by the dealer due to the extensive work and expense. The contact scheduled an appointment with a transmission specialist to repair the vehicle.
Dt: the reverse gear went out in the transmission that cost $800.00 to fix. Took vehicle to morris transmission service, and the dealer recommended to them that since the warranty expired they have been after gm to change it because it was the same part that broke every time. It was not a strong enough part for the transmission. This happened around august 4, 2005. *ak
Hello: last week my transmission gave out on my 2002 chevy silverado when I was going down the highway. After a detailed investigation, I have discovered that this is a common problem with this particular transmission, as they have corrected it on the 2003 models. I have 58,000 miles on my vehicle. The sun shell in the transmission "strips" out it's gears due to improper material used for the part. There is a technical bulletin on this matter. It cost me $2300 to have it fixed. Please let me know what I can do. Thanks so much.
Dt: there is recall 05v161000 concerning emergency brake problem on manual transmission vehicle. However, the consumer's vehicle has automatic transmission. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although it has the same emergency brake system on automatic transmission. Realized this problem on september 23, 2005 because of taking the vehicle to get it inspected , and their insistence the emergency brakes will not hold. There was no forewarning for the problem.
Dt: contact owned a 2002 chevrolet silverado. While driving consumer's vehicle began to pass another vehicle. When the vehicle went into passing gear consumer heard a loud noise. Consumer let off the gas and the vehicle shifted into another gear. While taking the vehicle to the garage consumer realized there was no reverse and it was shifting oddly. The service dealer stated the transmission will have to be repaired, but did not know the cause of the transmission failure. There had been no previous problems regarding the transmission and the vehicle has minimal usage. The warranty of the vehicle was for 3 years/36,000 miles, the vehicle has approximately 38,000 miles when this incident occurred.
My 2002 chevrolet silverado z-71 transmission went out with only 45,000 miles on the truck. I had it repaired and was told it is a very common problem with chevrolets and gmc trucks.
Dt: at slow speeds the vehicle would not stop. Brake had to be pumped to stop. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and the hub assembly was replaced on the driver's side front. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller said the problem was getting worse over the last few weeks.
2002 chevy silverado 1500 z71 5.3l transmission sun gear. At 37260 miles the gear failed, my vehicle it did not have reverse, and it would not shift into 2nd gear. I had to have my transmission rebuilt and the transmission shop said that it was a common problem. The cost to me was $1963.00 and if it is a known problem from the manufacturer then it should have been covered by general motors and not me or the other buyers of this model truck. Gm ought to reimburse us for the cost since they were aware of the problem and could have fixed it prior to the problem by recalls.
2002 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 5.3l transmission.sun gear..at 75000 miles the gear failed in a parking garage when I parked my truck I had appox.2 feet between my truck and the wall.when I returned to my vehicle the trucks front bumper was touching the wall.thankfully it wasn't parked so it would have rolled down the ramp. After starting my vehicle it did not have reverse and after getting it out of the ramp it would not shift into 2nd gear.I spoke with the dealer that I had purchased the truck from and he said that it was a common problem.also I talked to other people that have the same transmission and they have had the same problems. I thenk there should be a recall on this because if I had something in tow or the parking brake were to fail it could posibly injure or kill some one if it were to roll away. I had to have my transmission rebuilt and the transmission shop said that it was a common problem and that gm has come out with a revised part that is hardend.
While driving and upon looking into the passenger side mirror one could not see what was coming up on the side shifter. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, consumer was told there was nothing they could do. Also, transmission will intermittently fail. Consumer stated that when driving through water or mud shift lever will freeze up. *ak poor design, mud, snow, ice trapped on to shifter cable and safety switch, then they freeze into position and also causes safety switch to malfunction and go bad.
On the way to my doctor's appt, I noticed that my truck did not shift to 2nd very well, but I parked, and when I was attempting to back out of parking space, the truck would not go into reverse. On the way to dealership (rick hendrix chevrolet), I noticed that it would not shift into 4th (overdrive). When I had the guys check my truck, they told me that the 2nd, 4th and reverse gears had gone out on my truck: a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500 4dr extended cab ls 4wd 5.3ltr engine. Which I have had for 1 year and 6 months. The dealership would not repair it unless I pay $1800! There is currently no recall on this problem, but there is a kit available for the dealership to fix it! There are many complaints I have found on the internet about this specific problem... I am lucky so far...I have not been injured or my 8 y/o daughter who I have full custody of and am concerned about her well being when riding in my vehicle! I guess people have to die in order for a recall to be made by general motors.
Transmission shifts hard... Was taken in and transmision was rebuilt due to unusual wear. Less than 5 months the transmision lost 2nd gear and reverse.
While driving the vehicle making turns left or right consumer could hear a clunking noise. Which sounded like the universal joint. Please provide any further information. *nm dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft. Gm has a bulletin on how to fix this but no recall. *bf
Driving down the road, some loud sound. Can't go in revserse at all. I only have 42000 miles on the truck. The transmission does not shift into 1st gear correctly, and has a hard time shifting into high gears, and the RPM stay high running in the truck. Need a new transmission. Chevrolet dealer that I bought it from call the 800 number for gm and they are paying for the over 3000 payment for a new transmission. Since it should not have broke at that time. Give me a break. I will not buy another gm car in my lifetime.
Consumer complained about transmission problems. Transmission jumped out of gear. Vehicle will have a winding sound then vehicle will stop. Consumer contacted the dealer, who wanted to charge consumer $3,000.00 to repair the defect.
The rear-end in my 2002 chevrolet silverado has failed three times since I bought it. The truck now has almost sixty thousand miles on it but the problem first occured around 36,000. The first two repairs were made at cranberry motors in machias maine. The first was made without incident, but the second repair was not so easily delt with. After much debate, it was paid for by gm. Now some nearly twenty thousand miles later, the rear-end went again. Gm refused to pay for this repair and after another run-around I took my truck elsewhere. (to a mechanic that I knew was reliable and would charge me a fair price.) the rear-end has now been replaced for a third time but I believe that the stock rear-end components are over-priced and unreliable and would like compensation for the most recent repairs, but I know that it will be a fight all the way.
When shifting from park to drive or reverse while applying the brakes a loud clanking noise was head from the rear. Also, the passenger's side seat unexpectedly unraveled. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rear slip yoke of the transmission needed to be replaced.
Transmission failure at 23000 miles. The reaction gear set was replaced under warranty. The mechanics made it sound like this is a common problem and I'm on the third generation part.
Our daughter was driving along us highway 83 approximately 3.5 miles north of junction, texas when the 2002 z71 chevrolet pickup traveling south, unexpectedly and with great force without the driver's control, made a right turn off the roadway causing severe damage to the vehicle and injury. Either defective steering and/or the front passenger side cv joint locked up causing the vehicle to be totalled.*ak vehicle had all current and suggested mainentence by the owner's manual but must have had some type of defect.
2002 chevrolet silverado brake equipment.*mr the consumer had to replace the ear rotors, shoes and hardware. The rear axle fluid was low and discolored. When the rear axle was serviced it was determined that the front axle vent tube was leaking from the oring. The axle vent tube was replaced.
My 2002 chevrolet silverado ext cab 4x4 transmission failed at a repair cost of $1400.00. It had 42,800 miles on it. Final warranty work(36000 miles) was done about 2 months ago. General motors says they won't help me cover repair costs because I traded the vehicle for a new gmc (I no longer had confidence to keep this vehicle since the transmission should have been trouble free for sure for 100,000 miles and I was afraid it could happen again 40,000 miles later. I tried taking good care of this vehicle). Whether I kept the vehicle or not is beside the point. I owned the vehicle at the time of the repairs and expected some financial help from gm.
The vehicle was unable to engage 4 - wheel drive. The dealer stated that the front axle actuator failed.
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