GMC C1500 owners have reported 12 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
1998 extended cab GMC sierra 1/2 ton. Rear differential exploded at 60,000 miles. Transmission was rebuilt and now it is acting up again at 80,000 miles. This truck has never been driven by anyone other than myself. Read details...
The transmission failed without warning. Ph Read details...
Events leading up to the failure are unknnow, at no time was adverse stress or strain placed on this vehicle. The problems began in November 2003 when I lost first gear in my automatic transmission. I dropped the pan to replace the filter and fluid, there were metal roller bearings and metal debree Read details...
On Dec 8, 2003 I was driving at approx. 45 miles per hour when my transmission shifted out of gear and then after a few secounds it shifted into low gear, all on its own. There was a car traveling behind that almost hit me from behind. I pulled over and put my truck in park. Read details...
My dashboard became brittle, and falls apart if you touch it! also my transmission has had to be rebuilt three times. But im only worried about my dash Read details...