Power Train Problems of Chevrolet K1500

Chevrolet K1500 owners have reported 43 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's driveshaft (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Chevrolet K1500

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failure due to faulty sun shell I'm writing to inform you of a serious transmission problem which needs to be addressed. For the second time in 3 and a half years, I've had a gm 4l60-e transmission rebuilt because of the sun shell shearing off and damaging internal parts inside the   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...

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 Transfer Case problem

I was driving down the highway at 65 mph and my transfer case on my four wheel drive threw itself into 4 low. Which caused my truck to skid out of control . I managed to gain control of my vehicle and pull of onto the shoulder where I disconnected the box that controls the transfer case.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

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