Transmission does not shift properly in 1st and 2nd gears
2002 Chevrolet Suburban transmission complaints
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Sudden, without warning, transmission failure. No explanation given by dealer other than internal failure with recommendation to replace transmission. Only 45,000 miles and well maintained vehicle.
Noticed noise and vibration when in four wheel drive. Chevy dealer inspected and determined that a plastic plug on front differential had failed and drained all of the oil from differential resulting in failure. Chevy has re-designed the faulty part (obviously as a result of many failures). Front differential assembly was replaced. Car was repeatedly returned for service because of no 4x4 function. Eventually, transfer case was removed and inspected only to discover that clutches were completely destroyed from differential failure. Transfer case assembly was replaced. Suburban had 40,000 miles upon initial failure (4,000 out of warranty). Chevy sent owner a check for $600. Reccomend that all suburban 4x4 owners immediately replace the plastic plug with new design (approx $23 part) or expect failure. Chevy will not accept reponsibility. Old parts are available for inspection.
At 16000 miles the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired under warranty but the same problem recurred while driving 50/55 MPH. The consumer stated that the sun gear and planetary gear failed. The consumer was able to drive the car home in 1st and 2nd gear. The vehicle was not taken to dealership. *nm
When driving at any speed vehicle lost acceleration, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic determined that transmission failed.
Driving on freeway along carpool lane when the car ahead of us stopped to move to the next lane and we all had to stop. I had a good distance from the vehicle in front of me when I hit the brakes. The brakes went all the way to the floor(literally) but still didn't stop until I crashed into the car in front of me. The ABS brakes feels unusual. I also hear a clanking sound on the differential every time I have to decelerate and go back to normal speed or just moving from "park" to "reverse" or from "neutral" to "reverse".
Road side assistance complaint. Mr the consumer stated the vehicle would not start, there was a problem with the transmission and the box for the 4-wheel drive.
This vehicle has been to a dealer for the 2nd time now to rebuild the front differential and it has only 22000 miles on it.
There is a grinding noise and a vibration coming from the bottom of the vehicle when slowing down. Took to dealer and dealer will replace the differentral. Please provide any further information. Ts
The consumers noticed the day that they had purchased the vehicle that the coolant light was on as they test drove. The salesman said that the gasket was loose and will be taken care of. In may of 2002 the coolant light had come on again. The vehicle was taken to the service man and he said that it was hot and the coolant evaporated.
When the consumer apply his gear shift to park to drive. There is a loud ticking noise coming from underneath and the vehicle willnot move. When gear shift is place in drive or reverse.
Oil leaks! Ist oil leak greenish fluid leaking from under engine skid plate. Had that repaired at billings chevrolet, and it is still leaking. Technician said axle seal was leaking. 2nd leak, engine oil leaking onto exhaust pipe which is giving off burning smell in cabin. Repaired once, and it is still leaking. Service was done at anderson chevrolet, menlo ca. ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****761300. *ak
Transmission oil leaking onto the exhaust system creating a burning smell and oil all over the transfer case and transmission as well as the exhaust pipe.
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