Chevrolet Silverado 3500 owners have reported 96 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (66 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The engine cooler has a know defect that gm has put out service bulletins for. The engine cooler is cracking, mixing oil and antifreeze that is creating a sludge that runs thru the entire system. Gm wants techs to attempt to clean/flush the engine before they approve a new engine to be ordered Read details...
VIN: [xxx] make/model/year: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd, duramax l5p, allison 10l1000 recall: n242454440 / n242454441 (NHTSA 24v797) description: vehicle had n242454440 completed may 2026 (tcm software update for harsh shift / wheel lockup). Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact replaced both transmission lines at there expense. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that that they were unwilling to repair the failure. Read details...
Truck had a vibration in 4wd when accelerating since purchased new in September 2018. Found excessive metal on transfer case magnetic drain plug. After several warranty visits to multiple dealership service departments that denied any warranty issue existed, I paid out of pocket to have a reputable Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that oil began leaking from the transmission cooling lines while driving 35 mph. The contact called the dealer regarding the leak and the dealer advised that because the vehicle was outside of warranty and there were no recalls Read details...