Power Train Related Problems of the 2002 Chevrolet K1500

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet K1500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet K1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
2
Driveshaft problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2002 Chevrolet K1500

The Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission of 2002 Chevrolet tahoe failed for the second time. 79,000 miles. Had been driving on freeway to destination. 10 yards from destination I put the car in reverse, but reverse did not work. Car in drive suddenly had same whine as when oem transmission broke. Needed 2nd new transmission.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Crested a small hill to see a red light with three cars in line. I depressed brake pedal, which went to the floor. The vehicle was stopped using the parking brake after swerving into empty lane of oncoming traffic in order to avoid hitting the line of cars from behind.   Read details...


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