Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C1500

One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet C1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1999

Transmission failed due to a valve modulator which regulates transmission fluid to the torque convertor and pump. The transmission failed first starting with the valve,pump,torque convertor,and burned the fluid. The replacement transmission sent is not the same one that came out the vehicle it been modified with a larger oil pan and differnt valve modulator. That in turn helps keep the transmission cooler and more fluid.




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