Power Train Problems of Chevrolet Express 3500

Chevrolet Express 3500 owners have reported 5 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 power train (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission noise (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Express 3500


Recently reported Power Train problems of Chevrolet Express 3500

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. After the transmission was replaced, the vehicle was unable to shift gears. The contact mentioned that the vehicle also lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

2006 chevy Express 3500 cargo van with duramax engine and 4l80 transmission made a 'whining' noise at slow speeds since it was brand new. At about 31,000 miles I finally convinced the dealership something was wrong with it. It had some kind of bad bearing at the rear of transmission.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I got an huge bang and jerk when starting off from a stand still. The 2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 with 6 litre engine, only had just 30,112 km on it when this first started to happen. It has not been heavily used. No towing or heavy loads.   Read details...




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