Power Train Problems of Chevrolet Express

Chevrolet Express owners have reported 67 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Chevrolet Express

The Power Train problem

-transmission locked - broken output shaft ring gear weld. -yes its available for inspection. -vehicle came to complete stop in middle of freeway as if emergency brake was applied unknowingly. Could be bad if going around corner or downhill -problem confirmed by dealer -no -no warning signs or   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Contact owns 2003 Chevrolet Express g3500 passenger van. The van will accelerate on its own sporadically. This started around 7-20-05. It does it while stopping at stop light and it will also do it while driving on the highway.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the transmission failed and the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact shut off the vehicle and once restarted, the transmission functioned normally however, the failure recurred a few days later.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The rear end went out and the rotors are warped. I had the rear end replaced and the service tech said he had never seen anything like this in his history of working on vehicles. I had just purchased the van Jan. 28th and it had a 60 day warranty.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

The transmission is slipping and I only have 77,000 miles. Is this normal? the van is only a 2013 model.   Read details...




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