Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners have reported 296 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (169 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Transmission has locked up briefly during decelerations, has been making grinding noises, has high transmission fluid temperatures, hard shifts during acceleration and deceleration, and has slipped during acceleration. Read details...
Gm has a desgin flaw on the trans cooler lines and steering lines that cause the to leak. Gm will not address to date. This occures on the 2500hd and 3500hd duramax pickups the lines have only three crimps and start to leak in cold weather. Read details...
Severe shake when braking at high speeds, fuel tank failed (vehicle was spewing diesel) - it took 3 months to get a new tank, transfer case has failed multiple times. We have been having these problems since the day we picked up the truck. I have service records showing all the repairs. Read details...
The vehicle's tcm has apparently failed as evidenced by cel code "u0101", low power ("limp mode"), hard shifting, no gear selection indicator, and extremely slow acceleration. Vehicle is currently available for inspection, but will be receiving a replacement tcm soon. Read details...
Transmission coolant line from the transmission to trans cooler leaking at crimp on hose leaks and then brake completely causing trans fluid to be lost and lost of vehicle use Read details...