Transmission Noise Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado owners have reported 18 problems related to transmission noise (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Noise problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 05/10/2006

: the contact stated while attempting to back into a parking space there was a whining noise present from the transmission of the vehicle. The vehicle was put into drive and driven 50 yards and then placed into park. While in park the whining noise persisted and the speedometer went from 0 to 20. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection who determined the transmission needs replaced. Updated 5/23/2006 -.

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2 Transmission Noise problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 03/11/2005

While driving, pulled out on to the highway, and consumer heard a loud noise. Then, consumer pulled into a driveway to turn the vehicle around, and found out that had no reverse because transmission failed.

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3 Transmission Noise problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

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.

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4 Transmission Noise problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 12/18/2003

While driving consumer heard a loud popping noise, transmission failed. There was a part within the transmission called a sun shield. The first time transmission failed at 83000 miles, and then again at 135, 000 miles.

5 Transmission Noise problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 10/06/2003

While driving and making left or right turns steering made a noise. Also, brakes and transmission problems. Dealer notified.

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6 Transmission Noise problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/11/2003

The front end was replaced twice from a clanking noise, and the vehicle was serviced no less than twenty times. Vehicle was taken to another dealer, and it was discovered the transmission bolts were loose. The clanking sound was gone.

7 Transmission Noise problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 03/28/2003

Transmission clunks when decelerating and accelerating from stop. Spline lubed first time and reduced loudness of clunk but within 300 miles noise was back.

8 Transmission Noise problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/16/2003

Transmission bangs into second gear and a loud clunking sound is heard,took vehicle back to dealers 3 times and was told that this is normal condition for the vehicle and no repairs are to be made also that the noise is worse on the four wheel drive models. Ts.

9 Transmission Noise problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

There is a problem with transmission. Vehicle has trouble moving at times. Also, a loud noise comes from transimission when consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

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10 Transmission Noise problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

Consumer was in traffic and without prior warning heard a thumping noise coming from front end of vehicle. Then, vehicle shutoff. Vehicle was towed. Dealership mechanic told consumer that he needed to replace transmission.

11 Transmission Noise problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

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.

12 Transmission Noise problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 05/15/2001

Manual transmission locked in gear. Emerg. Brk. Cable will not adjust. Abs module has noise. Stopped by removing fuse, abs feature not functioning. Trans failed in Feb. 2003 @ 65k miles. Repair made by valencia Chevrolet in valencia calif. Cost was handled by a extended service warranty. Cost to me after a lot of heated negotiation was 85. 00. The agency wanted me to authorize a new trans. And clutch. Cost: 3600. 00 the emergency brake cable failed @21k miles in 2001, the abs module failed @42k miles. In 2002. Neither brake item has been repaired. Valencia Chevrolet wants 2300. 00 to repair the abs problem, no quote to repair brake cable.

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13 Transmission Noise problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 03/10/2000

This is the second transmission that failed at 10,000 miles on replacement. Exact thing happend loud noise lost forward gears and reverse and forward came back without reverse. This vehicle has never been used to tow.

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14 Transmission Noise problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Consumer was traveling on highway and heard a noise. Was able to pull over to shoulders. Vehicle was towed to dealership, and mechanic told him that transmission needed to be replaced.

15 Transmission Noise problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 09/20/1999

When driving at any speed the steering wheel will go from different lanes, and there is vibration wihtin the steering wheel. Glove compartment won't close all the way, and the engine check light won't go off. Also, there is a knocking noise coming from the transmission when shfiting from 3rd to 4th gear vehicle had been into the shop two times, and the dealer can't determine the cause.

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16 Transmission Noise problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Abs: while braking over semi-rough/rough surface, brakes seem to slip or disengage, causing extreme vibration. Transmission: while pulling trailer or accelerating uphill, excessive vibration occurs. Steering: while speeds 45 mph+, moderate vibration in front-end and sterring column. Suspension: while tiurning wheels maximum left or right, or driving over uneven surfaces, hear a clicking noise in front-end. Rear window: latch does not securely tighten window causing excessive wind noise.

17 Transmission Noise problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

The transmission experiences a constant noise in 2nd gear and 3rd, unable to be fixed.

18 Transmission Noise problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

While driving a loud noise occurred following locking up of transmission cause unknown. Please give any further details.


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