Power Train Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 1,804 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 36 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1,488 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission torque converter (45 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

Making turn at slow speed. Possibly transmission slipping and rear tire locking up. Engine light turned on   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly shuddered and jerked before returning to normal functionality.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly shuddered and hesitated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence.   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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