I bought a 2002 chevy silverado in oct 2001. I have been the only owner and driver of this vehicle. My complaint is that since I have had this vehicle I have had the left rear differental axles seals and brake pads replaced 4 times and the right rear seal and brake pads once. The problem started when the vehicle had 15,682 miles , second time at 26,252, third time at 32,727 and the fourth time at 65,624. When I took the vehicle back for the third time I was told that the seals were fine and that I probably needed the pvc value, fuel and air filters changed. They changed everything and charged me for the work. Within 3 weeks I went to another chevy dealer who stated that the axles did need replacing. They did the work that should have been done 3 weeks earlier. When I went to the first dealer about being reimbursed for work that should not have been done I got blown off. I now have paid over $500 for a reocciring problem which seems to be a defect. I have contacted general motors and even though they have talked to me I feel that I am getting nowhere. What is it going to take? Me having an accident because my brakes get fluid leaked on them . I trailer my horse with this truck and god forbid anything happen when I am trailering. Then are they going to listen and do something about this?
2002 Chevrolet Silverado transmission complaints
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Air conditioner (A/C) line runs over the top of the distributor, causing condensation in the distributor. When this occurs, it results in engine misfiring and vehicle stalling. At 22,000 miles transmission went out. *ak
Allison automatic transmission nsbu switch failure. Two other people in shop with same problem at same time. Dealer service writer and other mechanics state problem is very common and part should be recalled.
Many of the problems took several times in the shop to fix. The castrophic failures in the engine & transmission have never been fixed. The truck has lunging, dead spots & surges & the transmission clunks (shifts hard, jerky) the auto may or may not accelerate on demand & will later accelerate when you need to apply the brakes.
Consumer complained about a transmission problem. The transmission would only move into third gear. The neutral safety switch was defective as per owner.*ak the consumer had the switch replaced.
While driving driver's side front tire blew out, causing the wheel to lock. The 4-wheel drive will no longer properly operate.
Loss of reverse and transmission at 54,000 miles. Started out going into 1st and 2nd very hard now this.
2002 chevy duramax diesel with allison transmission engine surging, lunging & dead spots when you try to accelerate or brake. Transmission clunks & also jerks the vehicle. Dangerous in parking areas & when trying to accelerate onto incoming traffic where is often has daily catastrophic failure.
Consumer stated while traveling with 4-wheel drive on and without any indication two wheel drive would engage, resulting into poor tracking.
The front axle seal failed prematurely. *jb the consumer stated the intermediate steering shaft failed. *scc
Transmission clunks when decelerating and accelerating from stop. Spline lubed first time and reduced loudness of clunk but within 300 miles noise was back.
Loss of reverse, second and fourth gears completely in automatic transmission.
The transmission failed twice since the vehicle was purchased. The transmission has been replaced at 10k miles and 20k miles respectively.
Vehicle drivetrain makes 3 noises - #1 - cracking noise when shifting forward to reverse. #2 - clunking noise when slowing and then re-accelerating. #3 - when upshifting & downshifting vehicle drivetrain clunks.
Transmission slips during the 1-2 up shift at moderate throttle input causing a distinctive clunk and could be a possible safety concern on two wheel drive vehicles on slippery roads, where as vehicle loss of control could occur when transmission engages. Vehicle returned to dealer twice with concern, one attempt to fix with replacement of transmission output shaft. This did not help.
Consumer noticed that while driving down hill in snow he was unable to down shift vehicle because the gear shift was stuck due to ice.
The drive train was defective, when the vehicle reached a speed of 70 MPH it lost power and had become uncontrollable. *jb there was a slippage in the drive train, made excessive noise when shifting up or down, and is easy to come apart. On several occasions, the transmission appeared to lose contact with the rear end. (alt no. For the consumer daytime is: 334‑301‑9766) scc
(2)2002 silverado hd's( 4x4) with 5600 & 5800 odometer readings. When backing up vehicles at approx. 7 miles per hr and letting off the accelerator pedal a single clunking noise comes from the rear of the vehicle.dealer cannot figure out what the clunking noise is.
Vehicle rolled back while in park. Truck was found against the house with the doors locked and still in park. Emergency brake is typically engaged because it is parked on a slope drive but it was found disengaged. While being towed it also rolled while loading onto the tow truck. Again, it was in park with the emergency brake engaged. Vehicle was looked at by two separate service departments with no cause found. Damage was done to the truck and the home but since gm could not duplicate the problem we are responsible for all damages. Will most likely get rid of the vehicle (trading it in at same dealer who sold and serviced it) because we do not feel safe leaving the vehicle unattended. Ts
When slowing down for a stop, consumer states' there is a grinding noise and a vibration coming from the bottom of vehicle. Please provide any further information. Ts
Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds and makes a rattling noise in rear of vehicle. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced driveshaft. Problem still reoccurs. Please provide any further information.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
While accelerating from a stop transmission hesitates and then jerks into gear. Dealer has inspected vehicle, but could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information.
There have been repair attempts none have been fully sucessful. No safety defect listed.
Transmission slips after taking off from a complete stop, causing engine to rev up, transmission clunks into gear, causing truck to lurch forward.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Allison transmission problem: while in overdrive with a towing load going uphill, the transmission will downshift in or out of cruise control, causing the engine to increase speed up to the danger zone of 3300rpm . The vehicle was checked by the listed dealer, whom noted that general motors has no correction available for the downshifting and engine racing in overdrive. This complaint is to register this observation with my vehicle.
With cruise/speed control set/on transmission repeatedly downshifts below 4th. And 3rd. Gears into 2nd. And 1st. Gears causing erratic acceleration, excessive vibration and fatally high engine r.p.m. Revving at highway speeds.
Driver's side axle has gotten too rusty and is becoming corroded. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.
Gearshift linkage loosened preventing transmission to go into park.
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