Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Express.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems |
Transmission started to slip when changing gears. The transmission only had 39000 miles on it. I took the van into taylor chev. And was told that they needed me to authorize $1000 in labor costs for diagnostics. I contacted GMC to explain that I felt that they should pickup a all or a portion of the cost. GMC told me that they don't show any records that routine maintenance had been preformed because it was done by an outside source and "that doesn't count". I picked up my van and took it to a transmission shop where I was informed that this is a common problem with the 4l60e transmission. The bearing is not hardened properly and is designed to last for about 40000 miles. The total cost out of my pocket for shabby workmanship on GMC's part was $1678. 00, which is about $1500. 00 less that the dealer told me it was going to cost. I would like to see something done about this.
2000 Chevrolet Express van, problems with intermittent downshifting from gear 4 to gear 3 for no apparent reason. Transmission has been serviced properly. No abuse ever and mileage too low for transmission troubles. 74000 miles.
Nar 1/15/2003. The consumer stated the vehicle had an intermittent deceleration problem. At times, there was no engine hold back when the gas pedal was released, at other times, the deceleration was good when the pedal was released. There was a good hold back when going down a hill with the cruise control set, but if it was not set, the vehicle appeared to be in free wheeling mode, which allowed the vehicle to pick up an excessive amount of speed. The operation of the vehicle happens for no apparent reason and sometimes the mode lasted for several months . The dealer attributed the change as the coast mode of the transmission.