Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 Chevrolet 3500

Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2006 Chevrolet 3500.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet 3500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Transmission Fluid Leaking problems
2

Transmission Fluid Leaking problem #1

I noticed pink liquid leaking on 2006 chevy silverado 3500 diesel, 46,000 miles. I only realized it was leaking (pink fluid) because of the snow we recently had. I took it to the dealership expecting it to be covered under the warranty. Dealership quoted $841. 08 before taxes to fix transmission lines. I inquired about warranty and he said it wasn't the engine. I decided to search on line because I thought the transmission was a part of the powertrain and found many, many, many complaints about this same problem. Of course no where near the $ I was quoted. The complaints even are having the same vehicle in multiple times with the same problem. I just wander why nothing has been done about this. How is this not a safety issue?.

Transmission Fluid Leaking problem #2

Chevrolet silverado 3500 diesel pu - I noticed red fluid leaking under the front of the truck. When my mechanic looked at it he said the transmission fluid lines were leaking, along with the power steering line. He had worked on four with the same problem. Had I driven to the dealer, 50 miles away, I could have locked up or burned up my transmission and may have lost my power steering as well. When I spoke with a 15 year service tech at the dealer, he said there is definitely an issue & has been for over 12 months.


Power Train related problems in other Chevrolet 3500 model year vehicles:



3500 Service Bulletins
3500 Safety Recalls