Transmission Noise problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Two problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2004

While driving the vehicle made a loud banging noise. The consumer had the u joints replaced, thinking that would correct the problem. Upon starting the vehicle again and taking off, the noise came back. However, the consumer put the vehicle into reverse and the transmission locked up.

2 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2001

Transmission has lost reverse second and fourth gears with no prior problems of noise or motion. Fail to understand how all this can break down so fast and easy.




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