Driveshaft Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 1

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle made grinding sounds. The contact pulled over on the side of the roadway. Upon inspection, the contact noticed flames coming from the rear differential, and the driveshaft had detached. The contact extinguished the flames with bottled water. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle had detached and the driveshaft had struck the transfer case. The contact was informed that the rear end and transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

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Noticed after purchase that there is vibration like a bad tire 35-42 mph. Vibration felt in seat,console and steering wheel 58-65 mph. Transmission down shifts hard sometimes feels like being bumped from behind,it also hesitates and jerks after letting off the accelerator and accelerating again between 25-45 mph. When accelerating it surges,jerks and stumbles. Sometimes when accelerating the transmission downshifts and hangs in that gear until you let off the accelerator. Under heavy acceleration there is vibration in the power train and the transmission seem noisy. At 25 mph it shutters like the transmission is in to high of a gear under light acceleration. Returned to waldorf Chevrolet where I purchased it and was told they balanced 2 tires and reset the road force,scanned transmission no codes transmission ok after shop foreman road tested for 21 miles no other repairs needed. Picked it up driving home noticed all the problems were still there and after inspection of my wheels noticed that the wheels were balanced still had the old weights still on the wheels with new weights also. Made another appointment this time to have shop foreman (rick) ride with me to show him what it was doing which we did and left my truck again. After 8 days I am told it was ready I was told they did a pico scope test and the driveshaft was being replaced then only tested it was ok. Checked run out on flanges all within specs. Found the right rear tire bad. They put steel wheel from another truck on and road tested with no change. They drove another truck and it rides the same. Even has the shutters on hard acceleration. Said they called gm tac back and they don't see a problem with this. Written documents be sent via mail. Made another appointment.

Takata recall I was traveling down the highway at approximately 75 mph when I was accelerating over an overpass the vehicle began to vibrate with an associated humming noise and after about two seconds after theach vibration started a very loud and violent banging sound came from under the vehicle that was felt from the inside. I immediately steered to the highway shoulder, because I could see metal chunks tumbling from behind the vehicle from my rear view mirror. Once I was on the shoulder I looked under the truck to see the drive shaft had come apart from the transmission with the u-joint still connected on the transmission side. The drive shaft was mangled on the transmission side, and the exhaust was crushed with holes in it. The tool road authority stopped to render aid and kindly towed my vehicle off the tool road to the nearest gas station. Images were taken of the damage, but we're to big in size to upload.

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I was merging onto the highway and just about got up to speed and felt a vibration that within a few seconds got really intense then heard a pop and then several bangs. I thought a tire blew, so as I looked up in my rear view mirror to see if I was clear to get over to the shoulder, I saw my driveshaft cartwheeling about 8 ft. In the air as people behind me were scrambling to avoid from hitting it. Luckily the driveshaft didn't lift the back of the truck into the air, and more importantly it didn't go through someones windshield behind me! it turns out that the knuckle on the rear of the shaft had snapped, violently vibrated and the shaft dropped, ripped apart about a foot behind the transmission and came out from under the truck. The u-joint was still in the differential and a foot of driveshaft was still in the transmission. I had brought my truck to 2 different dealerships for a vibration and clunking noise in the rear when it was new, (1900 miles) both dealers told me "they couldn't duplicate customers concern". . . I'm a mechanic, I've worked at dealerships, this is what they tell people when they don't want the headache of dealing with an issue. After looking driveshaft vibrations up on these specific trucks, I came to realize that it is a common problem with 2014 and 2015 gm full size trucks. This incident could have turned out much worse than it did. . . If you own one of these trucks and notice a vibration at all, get it into the dealer and get it fixed immediately, don't take the chance of hurting your family or someone else!.

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I began to notice severe vibration in the drive train at 55 mph, similar to a washboard effect. In addition, the vehicle down shifted very hard when stopping. I reported this problem to the dealer on this date and they said it was normal operation. In December, of 2014, I tried passing a vehicle and experienced a loud thump in the rear end of the vehicle, I thought the drive shaft was going to fall out. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they could not replicate the issue. I have taken the vehicle to two different dealerships a total of 3 times to address this issue. They both claim this is normal. Now the vibration has gotten worse, it can occur at 40-45, 50-55, and 60 to 65. I have owned gm trucks before and the only time I had an issue like this was when the drive shaft on a 1994 safari van was out of balance had to be re balanced. I have noted several other complaints from other 2014 -15 vehicle owners. This type of operation has to be damaging the gears and transmission. I have called the gm area rep and got an attitude from him. However, I do have another appointment with the selling dealer, (3rd with him, 4th over all) this week. And was told to call the gm rep when I arrive.

Severe vibrations at speeds between 58-70 mph. Vibrations pulsate. Vibrations travel through floor boards steering wheel and gas pedal. Truck was taken to dealership. Tires were rotated and balanced drive shaft was determined to be the problem. New drive shaft was ordered. Drive shaft installed yesterday. The vibrations is worse. Taken back to dealership today. Trip number three truck has only 1400 miles on it. Informed gm. They sent me back to the dealership with no solution.

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft failed and the tires needed to be replaced. In addition, the drive line needed to be aligned. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 600.

2013 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle vibration while driving. The consumer was informed the drive shaft was bent. It was replaced. However, the vibration was still present. The consumer was informed, nothing more could be done.

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Thump after coming to a stop. After about 24,000 miles. I started feeling a light thump from the rear, as if someone bumped me from behind. Over the next few weeks it became very noticeable, so I took it to the dealer for investigation. The 1st time, they said the rear-end had the wrong lube in it & they replaced it. This seem to work for the next several weeks. Then the thump returned lightly at 1st & gradually worsened to a major thump. I returned it to the dealer & this second repair was that the lubed the rear-end & replaced the yoke on the driveshaft. This repair worked for about a week & I started feeling the light thump again. I took it back in again, left it all day & they apparently drove it around the parking lot & couldn't duplicate the problem. One of the service managers rode with me, around the parking lot & the problem wouldn't show up. It has since worsened again & I will take it back in once the problem gets a little worse.

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2004 chevy Silverado xcab 4x4 1500 shutter in rear cab area?replaced drive shaft/now instrument cluster broke/changed out shocks/changed factory tires/will not brake manufactures gmvw+tow package/have sued Chevrolet for $6000/I'll do it again!drivers side steering /shock/tire pounding in 50000 miles highway what next in 2 years.

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: the contact stated the accelerator pedal sticks intermittently at no particular speed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership twice for repairs. However, they did not remedy the problem. Also, there was a problem with the power steering pump. The steering pump fractured which resulted in immediate loss of hydraulic power assist. The hydro-boost power braking was increased after the braking assist was depleted. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v005000, regarding the power steering pump. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs.

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: the contact stated while in motion the transmission slipped and jerked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealer greased the driveshaft with hi-temperature grease on the spleen. At 2000 miles later, while driving at 70 mph, the driveshaft sheared, broke away from the transmission and rear end. The contact lost control of the vehicle. However the vehicle was able to be pulled onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to the local dealership where the dealer replaced the driveshaft and transmission.

While down shifting the u-joints broke and driveshaft separated and fell onto the road. Vehicle was in 4-wheel drive when this occurred. Mechanic replaced both u-joints , added oil, and reinstalled the driveshaft. The problem recurred while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear.

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I own a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2wd lt with towing package. The truck has never towed a vehicle and currently has only 41,835 miles. On December 29, 2003, I was driving home from work when the automatic transmission failed. I really never heard of a transmission failing at 41,000 miles. The truck has the towing package and is heavy duty on the transmission. I never towed a car with this truck or carried less than 500 lbs in the bed. I feel that this problem should be reviewed because I could have been towing a vehicle and going up an incline. I feel that this is serious safety hazard to other drivers on the road. This is not a one time problem, because I have other friends with Silverados that are replacing their transmissions less than 50,000 miles. A transmission by design should last at least 100,000 miles. I have contacted gm about this problem and they say that there is no service bulletins or recall. My incident is isolated and gm is only wiling to replace 50% of the cost. The dealership that I took the truck to had 3 other people with similar problems. I have another local friend with the same problem. . Read more...

Problems with 2000 Chevrolet Silverado rotors, wheels, tailgate strap, drive shaft, and 4-wheel drive. Nar see odi#10037613 es03-006296. At 12000 miles both rear rotors had to be replaced, 2000 miles later both front rotors had to be replaced. A clunking sound was heard in the rear of the vehicle. The consumer believes it either the rear suspension or drive shaft. All four of the vehicle's wheels had to be replaced at 6000 miles because they were rusting. The tailgate strap broke at 17000 miles. When the four wheel drive was engaged there was a growling noise.

Driveshaft broke in half completely. Dealer notified.

Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds and makes a rattling noise in rear of vehicle. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced driveshaft. Problem still reoccurs. Please provide any further information.

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Abs brakes, do not stop. I was going 40mph and a flock of turkey was in the road, I put on my brakes and they went to the floor. Thank god that there was no oncoming traffic. Your brakes are there to stop you, not to go to the floor and travel about another 100 feet. I know there has been alot of complaints about these brakes, and my dealer said my brakes are fine. I guess it will take people getting killed in order for someone to adress this problem. Another problem>>> I have this clucking nosie in the rear of my truck, it sounds like the rear of the truck is going to fall off. A dealer stated that the drive-shaft yolk was dry, they removed drive-shaft and lubed yolk. Problem is worse than it was before. This is a 2001 brand new truck, I should not be having all these problems.

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Clanking noise in driveline and had it to dealer couple of times. They put grease on the driveshaft yoke and took care of problem for a month or so and no it is doing it again and was told by dealer there is a new yoke that is nickel plated. Of course it cost almost $200. 00 and truck is out of warranty. So now I am stuck paying for the repair.

When taking off from a stopped position and coming to a stop there is a deep squeeking sound coming somewhere between the driveshaft and transmission. I was told by chevy garage there was a fix for the extended cab version but not my regular cab truck. It will eventually take money to fix because anything that squeeks is rubbing and will eventually wear out. It was a problem when I reached 15,000 miles and is still a problem and loud aggrevation at 61000 miles. It is even bad enough that when I come to a redlight or a stop sign people think I am beeping my horn at them. It has been four years and 46000 miles later and there is no fix for the vehicle to my knowledge. Plus the tires didnt last 40000 miles the brake line had to be repaired the steering linkage is bad and when I had a cracked window replaced the person showed me that there was no seal placed around the window to keep it from leaking. So long chevy hello Ford.

Transmission slips at times. The driveshaft acts as if it to is slipping I called gm and told them what was going on . They told me it was the character of the truck, and it cannot be fix I have talked to other owners of that year and they to have the same thing happening to there truck also.

While vehicle is being driven driveshaft makes a very loud noise, cause unknown. Consumer fears that driveshaft may fall from vehicle. Dealer can not identify problem.

Vehicle experiencing severe vibration when starting off from a cold start. Problem is due to a defective design of driveshaft. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that they were aware of problem. But, there was no corrective action to this problem at this time. Please feel free to provide further detauls on this matter.

Well first off 1: vibrations at speeds of 40+ the front end feels like it going to fall apart the sterring wheel shakes violently when slowing as the the vibrating is going on, you have to come to a complete stop and put it park and then proceed and it might go away, it's like the driveline or shaft gets out of balance, and the brake barley work its like they are fighting against you putting pressure on them. #2: when you hit a bump with brakes applied the peddal starts pumping back and forth and you can barely stop. #3: front left suspension squeaks and rattles when making a right or left turn its like your shifting the weight and something is looose. #4: transmission clunks when putting into gear from park or into reverse almost as if a u-joint was bad but noise comes from tranny and driveshaft. And when coming to a stop you can feel the tranny down shifting like its just dropping out of gear the whole truck rocks. Well chevy need to do something before someone dies,, after reading the previous complaints I thought I just had a lemon but I see I'm not alone I took the trk to the dealer for the vibration and was told no problem existed but the vibration went away for awhile do they know something and just are told be quiet. Help me I should have got Ford.

When driving between 40-50 mph vehicle vibrates. Can be felt through steering wheel/ gas pedal and seat. Consumer thinks it may be drivetrain related. To dealer 4 times, no remedy. Dealer balanced tires, replaced driveshaft and adjusted suspension.

After having in shop for 6 dys having the driveshaft replaced, 3 dys later, grinding and whining in rear end, differential bad(4th problem in 2. 5 months with this truck!).

Have taken vehicle to dealer 4 times and each time they say nothing is wrong. Consistently called general motors with no response. When driving vehicle must keep hands in 10-10:30 position to keep vehicle straight. Unable at this time to rotate tires thus causing more uneven wearing. One dealer told me this was just normal for cherolet. This is the second z71 in our family and my son had worse problems than mine. At present rate I will be lucky to get 40,000 miles out of tires. Firestone inspected (visual only) and said wear was normal, however you can see splits and cuts in treads already. ( dot number: w278wma458 tire size: p265/75r16 ).

Driving on highway and drive shaft fell off. No warning of problem. Bolts remained in and the shaft just fell out. Tow truck driver said never seen anything like this. 3000 miles on vehicle, bought Aug, 23 1999. Also, had vibration and noise from wind shield, had in shop twice for repair, ended up having to reseal the wind shield, dealer had done 3 simular trucks for the same thing.

Ever since I bought this truck it has been nothing but a problem. From tires ,electric mirrors ,electric windows,clanking/banging drive shaft noise and other little quirks. The only thing that I feel that will last (longer than my payments) is the motor. The dealer of this auto wasn't much better; "they" just said that it was agood thing that I purchased the extended warranty!!!.

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While driving a t45mph a lot of vibrations occurs on passenger's side. The side view mirror would shake. Had vehicle in shop 9 days to correct problem. The tires & rims where checked, balanced & replaced. The driveshaft was also replaced. The problem has since returned.

I took delivery of vehicle on 3-1-99. Noticed front end vibration at 65 mph. Took vehicle back to dealer. I was told it was a goodyear tire problem. They replaced all tires. Problem remained as well as feeling a shaking in the steering on rough or bumpy roads. Took vehicle back to dealer. I was told that it was a drive shaft problem. Shims were placed in the driveshaft. Problem then became much worse. Vibration shook entire vehicle making steering difficult. Took vehicle back to dealer. Shims were removed. Gm knows about multiple problems and their only reply was "in 70 days we might have a fix". In 70 days the driveshaft might come up through the floor of my truck, too. Please look into these problems before someone is killed. Gm sure doesn't care! I have consulted three dealership service departments - two Chevrolet and one GMC. They all admitted to having at least 6 or 7 trucks with these problems. Multiply that by the number of Chevrolet and GMC dealerships in this country and you will see the magnitude of these problems. None of us can take on gm. Please help us. I might suggest that if gm can correct the problems, that they offer a free extended warrantee to all who were affected by these problems.

Popping noise and slack in front drive train - dealer cannot find problem after repeated attempts. Finally found noise problem around dash - windshield is not glued in and could come out at any time - very dissatisfied with purchase. Dealership refuses to try and locate popping noise any further as they have been unable to locate the problem.

Drivetrain binds up, and will also shake and growl when driving at speeds of 35-55 mph.

Ltr fm audrey wissinger (PA) concerned about the problems she experienced with her 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Both front/rear rotors had to be replaced. The old brake linings were replaced with new ones. The rotors were literally falling apart-inferior metal. Dealer stated this was the result of the vehicle not being driven enough. There was a terrible "kluncking" sound in the rear end or drive shaft. This happened in a downshift or upshift. The dealer stated it was normal play in the drivetrain. All four wheels had to be replaced at 6000 miles because they were rusted. Tailgate strap broke at 17000 miles. When the 4-wheel drive was engaged, it made a terrible growling that didn't seem normal.