Chevrolet C1500 owners have reported 46 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's axle shaft seal (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When ever it rains or if I go through the carwash, the transmission shifts very hard. Feels like someone hit you from behind. Seems like when the transmission harness gets wet is when the problem occurs. Read details...
Axle seal worn out. Yh Read details...
Chevy extended cab, 1500 silverado: while driving 45 mph, truck lost complete power, I. E. Engine quit, pwr steering loss, no radio, guages loss pwr. Complete loss of power in traffic. Truck restarted, sputtered, power loss, engine back on line (intermittenly for approximately 1/4 mile). Read details...
While driving transmission caught on fire. Vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Read details...
Complete failure of rear axle assembly. Carrier bearings lost preload. Replacement of ring gear, pinion, axle shafts, carrier bearings, pinion bearings, axle bearings & seals required. This should not have failed at this mileage. Repair cost was $2105. 00. Read details...