Transmission Failure Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

I've noticed since the first month of owner ship back in 2018, that something was wrong with my transmission. I own a 2017 chevy Silverado with the 8 speed transmission. Not only had it been discouraging, it's disturbing, and possibly even unsafe. From 1st to 2nd gear there is a hard shift in the transmission. And the same problem is from 2nd to 1st gear. The vehicle makes a loud clunk and it jerks simultaneously. The fact I spent $50,000 on this truck brand new and have got nowhere with the problem is outrageous. I always believe it is a safety concern, because the vehicle will move it radically. When I brought it to my dealership they said it was �left in 4 wheel drive� ridiculous lies. And if that was the case why did they �update the transmission computer. � regardless, all of these problems from gm have been swept under the rug. The problem has never stopped. I've gotten replies from service representatives at the dealership saying �they all do that� or �it's fine� so tired of getting nowhere. Gm should be replacing every single 8 speed transmission. I am worried that my transmission will fail at any time. New vehicles should not drive like this.

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Well maintained vehicle with less that 78k miles and transmission failing. Gm should be forced to step up and pay for the repairs. Vehicle is a lemon. Have replaced and fixed multiple other issues. 3 door lock actuators gone out. . . 2 times fixed fuel system vapor canister. . . Passenger window switch failed. . . Cruise not working. . .

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On Feb 21st 2013 my transmission broke and it lost 2nd, 4th, and reverse, but was still drivable. I took it to a local independent transmission shop and they said it was a well-known problem. After doing extensive research I found that gm has known about this weak sun gear shell since at least 1998. The problem is that gm didn't remove the faulty parts from their inventory, although they updated the part sometime in2000 gm mixed the new parts in with the old so that their statistics would show that not all 4l60e transmissions failed. Transmission rebuilders say you can only tell the faulty shell from the updated version by the serial number inside the faulty sun gear shell. Many engineering accomplishments in transmissions have been made in the past two decades with materials and lubricants. There is absolutely no reason for such a massive gm transmission failure. What makes it so bad after the ten dollar part fails gm charges $3,000 for a rebuilt transmission. If the faulty sun gear shell was replaced before total failure the price is less than $1,000. I watched as my transmission was being rebuilt and there was no visible wear on any other parts. It looked like brand new except this faulty sun gear shell. If this problem is so widely known for so many years throughout the industry why wasn’t there a forced recall? if there was just one related death the government would have been all over this, what a shame. I for one would like some of my money back, now knowing that gm fraudulently covered up this massive problem.

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Transmission failure at 53,000 miles. Vehicle engine runs high rpm but fails to shift, especially from 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealer says it will have to be replaced. The problem is dangerous, especially in city traffic where trying to negotiate at traffic light is a hit or miss proposition.

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While driving my 02 Silverado z71 (49900 miles) on the freeway at 65/75 mph, I noticed that the truck was slowing down and my foot was still on the gas pedal. The tachometer jumped to 6000-7000 rpm and I was going at 30-40 mph. My truck got towed to a chevy dealer and cost me 3600. 00 to install a new/reman transmission. The dealer could not specify why the transmission failed.

I request that your agency investigate an irresponsible and intentional action on the part of the general motors corporation (gm) to purposely install an inferior/defective sun shell spline in the transmission of countless trucks and suvã‚??s. When substantiated, I request that your agency take action to force gm to take responsibility for this action, conduct a recall campaign, and reimburse consumers that have already had to pay for these expensive repairs out of their pockets. I own a 2002, 1500 Silverado, z-71 truck VIN 1gcek19t72e174205 with 52,600 miles. On may 3, 2006 the transmission failed with reverse, 2nd and 4th gears not functioning. Upon internal inspection at the local aamoco transmission repair shop it was determined that the failure was caused by an inferior/defective sun shell spline. The transmission expert at the shop stated that this was a common problem in gm trucks and that it was known by gm and as a result a new stronger sun shell spline had been installed, after supplies of the inferior/defective parts were exhausted. I did further research on the web and was able to confirm the transmission shopã‚??s statements with many complaints found by gm truck owners for the same premature and expensive transmission failures. It is very obvious from the experiences of other gm truck owners that gm does not intend to stand behind their products that are out of warranty due an inferior/defective part that appears to have been knowingly installed. The cost for rebuilding my transmission was $2951. 75, which I have had to pay for out of pocket. Your attention this mater is greatly appreciated.

2002 chevy Silverado 1500 - at 23,000 miles the transmission failed and was rebuilt/replaced at a gm dealership in pennsylvania - at 53,000 mile transmission failed and was replaced at a transmission shop due to being out of warrenty (that's a suprise) the trany shop found that the gm dealership had not even replaced all of the bolts in the transmission. The cost was $1500. 00 plus a rental car during the repair process. I can see that this seems to be an ongoing problem with the transmission. My concern is that if my wife is driving and the transmission fails again. Gm should have more than enough information to do a recall on the transmission.

My vehicle has sustained two complete transmission failures within 50k miles of usage. The first failure occurred around 25k miles while trying to get out my driveway. The second failure occurred around 50k miles while traveling on a highway at 65 mph. Luckily, I was able to make it into the breakdown without incident (only because of light traffic conditions). In both cases, the transmission was replaced under warranty service, so I don't have a complaint about that aspect. I do worry about the fact that two transmission failures occurring at around 25k miles apart suggests a pattern of failure.

Transmission failed at 77,200 miles. Transmission was replaced at owner's expense. Dealership stated that there was no reason for the transmission to fail at that mileage unless the truck was used on a farm or consistently used for heavy towing. The truck was not used on a farm and was used for towing (a boat and 2 snowmobilies) about 10 times per year.

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- the contact has a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado with a current odometer of 60,000 miles. On 5-13-04 the brakes failed. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. On 10-17-04 the transmission failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they told the contact that the failure was due to the vehicle hauling items, but the vehicle did not have a hitch to haul anything.

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Transmission failure at 23000 miles. The reaction gear set was replaced under warranty. The mechanics made it sound like this is a common problem and I'm on the third generation part.

While shifting gears transmission failed to go in reverse. Consumer was unable to move the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced due to a worn out parts.

My 2002 Chevrolet Silverado ext cab 4x4 transmission failed at a repair cost of $1400. 00. It had 42,800 miles on it. Final warranty work(36000 miles) was done about 2 months ago. General motors says they won't help me cover repair costs because I traded the vehicle for a new GMC (I no longer had confidence to keep this vehicle since the transmission should have been trouble free for sure for 100,000 miles and I was afraid it could happen again 40,000 miles later. I tried taking good care of this vehicle). Whether I kept the vehicle or not is beside the point. I owned the vehicle at the time of the repairs and expected some financial help from gm.

Transmission failure.

The transmission failed. The manufacturer shared the cost of the bill.

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The automatic transmission failed.

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The transmission failed and was repalced, however the second transmission had problems as well.

While driving at any speed and without warning transmission failed, causing vehicle not to accelerate. Dealer notified. Ts.

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. Although the bulletins are for tech. Info only, this service bulletin documents a known pre-existing defect that can "lead" to premature transmission failure due to the vcm communicating intermittent, erratic, unstable line pressure. The bulletin addresses the problem & potential "failure or damage" versus being informative & tools needed for the job. Because consumers are not notified of bulletins, they end-up paying for these repairs out of pocket, never knowing they stem from factory defects & could be repaired for little or nothing. Notification precludes additional problems & expense that could be covered by the warranty or hidden warranty (so called good will program).

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I was told that transmission failed because a modifacation was not made . Why was I not notified ?.

Transmission completly failed. Explanation from the dealer was metal seperated in the transmission and that they didn't know why.

3rd transmission related failure.

The transmission failed twice since the vehicle was purchased. The transmission has been replaced at 10k miles and 20k miles respectively.

Abs system motor continues to run when vehicle is shut off. Vehicle has been repaired by dealer, however problem still exists. A TSB has been issued on vehicle's make and model. Consumer states that the brake now locks up when not pressed. Transmission failed at 62251 miles, reverse, 2nd, and overdrive do not work, dealer has recall on this as long as vehicle is under warrany, the reverse drum shell failed, this part was made soft and is replaced by a harder part.

Transmission failed prematurely. Yh.