Power Train Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 1,925 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1,606 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission torque converter (46 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Power Train problem

While pulling a 14' enclosed trailer when I left off the gas pedal there was a sudden low growl/vibration coming from the bed area of the truck. I was slowing down for a red light and it started at around 20mph.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-35 mph from a complete stop at a traffic light, the rpms increased to 4,000 before the transmission shifted into gear. The contact was able to drive the vehicle.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle remained stuck in 3rd and in 4th gears upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle contact stated that the vehicle experienced a hard shift while driving.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failure resulting in loss of power. Was not able to accelerate up a interstate incline. With no area to pull over and heavy traffic it almost caused an accident. I restarted the truck and was able to put it in manual mode to 4th gear and made it off the intertstate.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle seized in 4wd mode, causing the steering wheel to become firm and difficult to turn. The 4wd warning light was illuminated.   Read details...




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