2000 GMC Sierra transmission problems

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle intermittently fails to shift into third and fourth gears. When the shifter fails the digital gauges fail to illuminate. The vehicle shifts normally after a short period of time. Upon inspection the independent repair shop was unable to determine the cause of the failure.

Filed Feb 11, 2006 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · NC

Truck drive train makes clunk noise when I first start off from a stop, also in reverse. When I stop at a red light it feels like someone just hit me from behind. It started at about 39000 miles and has been getting progressively worse and now it has worn out the bushing in the tail shaft of the transmission ,wow $32000 dollars for this truck and nothing but problems .I am truly scared of this truck please help.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · MI

Dt: the contact received the federal safety agency recall 05v379000 concerning the anti -lock brake system. He took the vehicle to the dealership, and they performed the recall repairs. The ABS light was still on, and the ABS did not work. While driving for short periods of time the consumer experienced brake failure. This resulted in extended stopping distance. He contacted the dealership and manufacturer, but the problem was not covered by the recall.*ak the consumer had difficulty shifting into 3rd gear. Updated 12/07/05.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · NY

Dt: the contact stated the transmission failed while driving. The vehicle would not go into reverse. After getting the vehicle home he had it towed to a transmission shop. They found there was a crack in an internal hub. This caused a loss of oil pressure, and lubrication. They replaced all damaged parts. There have been no problems since.

Filed Jun 14, 2005 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · OR

January 27, 2005, my truck was taken to dealership d/t loud metal grinding in the left front wheel(driver's side). The brakes and rotors were replaced. The sound continued and was taken back to dealership february 2, 2005 and the bearing was "cleaned out". May 7, 2005 while driving on interstate the left front wheel felt like I hit something. When I got off the interstate there was a burning smell. Rounding a curve at 25 MPH the hub and then the axel broke. The truck was not drivable and was towed by aaa to the dealership. It was repaired and I was told it was d/t the after-market wheels.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · WI

The pump driveshaft fractured, causing immediate loss of power steering and power brakes. While on the internet, owner discovered that the same year/make and model was being recalled for this defect. Owner later contacted the manufacturer. However this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · MI

Vehicle had a difficult time stopping when the driver stepped on the brake pedal. Took vehicle to the dealer for check up, and results indicated that hubs and brakes needed to be replaced.*ak brakes failed to stop the vehicle at 5 MPH. The emergency brake had to be used to stop the vehicle.

Filed Mar 20, 2004 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · OH

Heard a whining noise and wouldn't shift properly. It would only move very slowly forward and would not go into reverse.

Filed Nov 30, 2003 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · OH

Transmission failed. No reverse. Reaction shell gear teeth stripped out. Common problem with 4l60e transmissions. Only 52000 miles. Went out with no warning.

Filed Nov 11, 2003 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · MI

2000 2wd sierra - sun gear shell defective from mfg (known problem) (1) total transimission failure - rebuild. (2) total transmission failure - rebuild.