Chevrolet C/k 3500 owners have reported 4 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's transfer case (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission column shift (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Transfer Case problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems | |
| Clutch problems |
Transfer case failure due to faulty design. Oil pump in transfer case rubs a hole in the case and dumps all the lubricant on the highway. Then the case ends up destroying itself. Hundreds of these failures are occurring. Mine happened at 83,000 miles. Read details...
The vehicle has always been hard to shift. While shifting from reverse to drive the automatic transmission controller( metal piece inside steering column attached to linkage) broke in half, also the threaded piece that it was bolted to broke, it is all made of a soft type metal. Read details...
Steering problems. Since my truck was new I have had problems with the power steering. I have intermittent loss of power steering, particularly when going at low speed. Sometimes there is also unintended power assist that pulls the car in the opposite direction. Read details...