Universal Joint problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Four problems related to universal joint have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Universal Joint problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2005

My Silverado makes a clunking noise when you take off from a dead stop.

2 Universal Joint problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2004

Owner is concerned about noise in the u-joint. Dealer service manager says that a new yoke on the drive shaft is required to fix problem. Service manager also says they have replace a lot of those and is surprised it has not been a recall item.

3 Universal Joint problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2002

Accelerator pedal sticks at first start, consumer has to press down hard to get it to unstick, then vehicle will surge forward. Dealer replaced the throttle body. Consumer adds had to replaced u-joints that were making a squeaking noise.

4 Universal Joint problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2000

Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer four times for noise coming from front suspension. According to dealer noise was caused by a lack of lubrication on driveline.




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