Transmission Failure problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Three problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2016 Silverado 1500.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2020

Gm has known defect w/ 8l90 transmission systems failing. In July this vehicle was serviced by a gm dealer receiving full transmission flush and preventative maintenance. Ever since (now 60 days) the truck struggles to shift and lurches forward in low gear. Upon taking back to dealer this week, the lone option is a full replacement transmission, nearly $6k of estimated cost. Truck is less than five years old.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that she just purchased the vehicle three months ago and due to the air condition failure she taken the vehicle to herrin-gear Chevrolet dealer, (1685 high st, jackson, ms 39202, (601) 376-9944) and was informed, the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Aw.

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2019

Transmission failure on the highway.




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