Table 1 shows twelve common power train related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (two problems).
While driving transmission exploded, resulting in a vehicle fire. Manufacturer has been notified. When explosion occured there was a bad smell of transmission fluid. After pulling over the vehicle, heavy smoke poured out from under the hood, and the vehicle burnt completely. Read details...
Since purchased from maher Chevrolet in 2001, the "c clip" in the "transfer case" has broken three times and we have never used the 4 wheel drive. This occurs during normal driving! the first time was within months after owning the vehicle. Read details...
Z71 truck transmission failed at 55,000 miles. Gm states that my vehicle is in excellent condition & that there was nothing that I did to cause the failure. Gm service bulletin (doc. #225207) states that the vcm can cause erratic line pressure with the 4l60-e transmission. Read details...