Chevrolet C3500 owners have reported 11 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's axle shaft seal (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's axle assembly (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet C3500. The contact stated that a tire dealer discovered oil on the rear brakes while performing a routine inspection. The contact was driving 50 mph before arriving at the dealer. The dealer stated that the rear drive axle oil seals failed and caused the oil leak. Read details...
Rear axle cracked at 40000 miles, causing wheels to come off the truck. This could cause a fatality. Read details...
While driving the transmission locked up. Read details...
When releasing accelerator pedal vehicle will not slow down and it will maintain speed. Dealer has attempted to fix defect, but was not able to. Presently, dealer claimed it was normal characteristic. Pcm failure cause the vehicle not to slow down when accelerator is released. Read details...
On numerous occasions transmission has failed to engage after coming to a stop. The vehicle has also on numerous occasions surged while easing out into traffic, almost causing accidents. The vehicle also feels like it is being bumped from behind on occasion. Read details...