Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Silverado

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
4

Automatic Transmission problem #1

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that transmission fluid was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,931.

Automatic Transmission problem #2

See attached document for complaint.

Automatic Transmission problem #3

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the shift gear was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed transmission temperature sensor and transmission control module. The transmission wiring harness need replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Automatic Transmission problem #4

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various low speeds, the vehicle shifted hard jerking the vehicle from the rear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission value body and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.


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