2003 Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 99,201 miles · CA

I purchased my chevy silverado truck in 2003 new off the lot at [xxx] in roseville california. Within a couple years, I made a left hand turn at an intersection and lost power. I nearly hit a homeless man with a shopping cart, as I came up over a sidewalk. I called chevy and got towed back in. They told me it was a solenoid? They fixed it and that was that. A year later, I am driving down a busy major street and make a left turn. As turning I lose power and my truck dies. Cars behind me honking. Light changes to red and cars still behind me. Now other lights are green. I turn my key again and it turns on and I get out of the way. I have 4 teenagers in my truck with me screaming. I take my truck to [xxx] and they test drive. Nothing happens. They say there is nothing to fix. Couldn't get it to die on them. A year later, make a u turn on busy street. It dies and loses power. I have no brakes and no steering. Cars honking. Again take it to [xxx]. Nothing. A year later, taking a car load of women out to dinner and drinks. All hard working mothers. I am the only non drinker. At midnight I am taking the women home. U-turn at intersection, and truck dies. Again. No brakes or steering. Scared women. Turn it over and it goes. I take my truck to [xxx]. They have just moved to another building down the street. All my records of ignition problems gone. They have no idea where any of them went. They test drive. Nothing. They have yet to fix anything on it. It hasn't done it in over a year. But no telling when it does happen. It just happens. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 3, 2011 · Brakes, Transmission · 68,100 miles · CA · crash

My 2003 chevy silverado goes into gear with out pressing on the brake, also the truck will go into gear with out the keys in the ignition. The e-brake is also defective, the e-brake does not hold the truck. My 2 yrs old son was sitting in the truck on 9/20/2011 when the truck went into gear. I live on a incline my truck rolled down the hill while I was chasing the truck on foot, the truck finally came to a stop when it hit a 98 toyota tacoma which was parked in the drive way across the street. The e-brake was set , the keys were not in the truck, the truck was not running! My son could have killed himself or someone else due to the fact the truck is not safe!

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · OH

Had to replace a flexplat twice on 2003 chevrolet 1500hd (4x4). First one at 43,000 miles, the second one was at 78,000 miles. Chevrolet would not help on either one. They also said they had no problems with it but the transmission shop found a service bulletin stating to use a new spacer if you do have problems.

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Brakes, Transmission · 60,000 miles · OR

Tl*- the contact has a 2003 chevrolet silverado with a current odometer of 60,000 miles. On 5-13-04 the brakes failed. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. On 10-17-04 the transmission failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they told the contact that the failure was due to the vehicle hauling items, but the vehicle did not have a hitch to haul anything.

Filed May 24, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 38,000 miles · GA

We all need to contact gm at www.chevrolet.com and complain. I purchased my 2003 chevy 2500 hd in nov. 2005. It had 32000 miles on it. The warranty ran out at 36000 and when I hit 38000 miles the problems started. The electrical system started acting up. I had went to leave and everything was dead no power at all. I would jump it and then it was fine for the first couple of times. The last time I jumped it, it cranked but I had no power it wouldn't move in drive or reverse and all the gauges went crazy. I disconnected the battery waited a minute and reconnected it and everything was working fine again. A week later the speed odometer went crazy and wouldn't go back to zero. Now starting a few weeks ago the drive train is making a loud clanking noise and the rear wheels are wanting to lock up when I try to start off. These problems don't occur every time, but the drive train noise is getting worse from all the feedback I see on this web site I feel I would waste my time contacting gm. All of us chevy owners with problems needs to contact gm every day about our $30,000 and $40,000 dollar hunk of scrap metal. I hope mine will burn and I will not ever buy another chevrolet product again. Here is there web site www.chevrolet.com. I have been calling the phone # on the web site, but it just stops ringing. You can send them e-mails and letters.

Filed Apr 25, 2006 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · LA

Frequently my 2003 chevy silverado hesitates to pull off after coming to a complete stop. I've taken it to two dealerships for the problem with the transmission. They state it is a problem with the computer programming which has the transmission pulling off in second gear instead of first and they have no solution for this problem, just keep driving.

Filed Mar 28, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 14,301 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH and below, the steering allowed too much play and maneuvered loosely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering shaft. However, the problem still exists. The rack and pinion had a slight leak. The consumer has had numerous components replaced on the vehicle such as wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arms, steering gear, shocks, steering linkages, coils springs, wheel hubs steering column and the power steering gear. The intermediate shaft was replaced three times and lubricated the last time. The consumer was told the steering design was flawed, which contains a looseness that can't seem to be corrected. The transmission hesitated at times. The dealer stated the clutches were burnt and glazed. The tires were exhibiting premature wear. Updated 08/02/06. *jb updated 04/16/08

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Engine, Steering · 36,500 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated intermittently, when the outside conditions are cold the steering is stiff. This occurs at any speed. The problem is worse when the brake pedal is depressed and turning the steering wheel. The dealership replaced the valve in the power steering. This has not corrected the problem. There is a technical service bulletin, #10013533, regarding this, but no repair available. The water pump gasket was replaced. The transfer case bearings were replaced. Updated 03/22/06.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 600 miles · OH

Dt: the consumer complained about several problems. While driving he had trouble shifting from first gear. The dealer reprogrammed the engine control module and the transmission module control. The vehicle was still shifting hard, and the rpms revved. The replacement of the aforementioned did not remedy the transmission problem. The second problem was with the brake light coming on the cluster assembly. The service dealer replaced it, and it seemed to work well at this time. The third problem was with a noise in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the gear kit, two gaskets, case, the rear differential carrier assembly, carrier gears, and shims. The noise was still heard. The dealer recommended that the contact install carpet to cut down on the noise. The final problem was with a loss of rear traction. The dealer has been unsuccessful in identifying the root of the traction problem.*ak the cruise control stopped working. Updatd 11/29/05.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · NJ

The locking rear axle on my chevrolet silverado 2500hd does not release when entering a turn or intersection from a stop, causing the vehicle to continue forward and fight steering in the proper direction. I have had several near head on collisions with opposing traffic upon finally completing the turn. Chevrolet inspected the rear axle and installed a lubricant additive at approximately 10000 miles but the problem still exists. I have spoken with other owners of the same make,model,and year vehicle who have similar problems.