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#30 of 506 Transmission problem by ibis85 Feb 08, 2007 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: jsross44 (Feb 08, 2007 10:10 am) It wasnt that cold this morning where I live. Only about 40 or so. Also, the problem didnt go away once it warmed up. However, when I went out to grab some lunch the transmission was back to normal. Which in a way bothers me more because the problem might be harder to fix if its not a consistent thing that a mechanic can see. This makes me think of a previous post I read in this forum where the problem would go away when the truck was turned off and turned back on again. Also, I forgot to mention that this morning when this problem began my "service engine soon" light came on as well. The transmission problem seems to be gone for the moment but the light remains. Although I'm quite sure the light comes on when theres an emission problem. Either way, its been a bad day for my truck and I wish I knew what the cause was, if any, and how to fix it. Replies to this message: jsross44 (Feb 08, 2007 5:19 pm)
#31 of 506 Transmission problems by jsross44 Feb 08, 2007 (4:30 pm)
Auto Tranny problems are harder to fix when they have mystery problems. My dodge ram 1500 had tranny mystery problems starting at about 34,000 miles just before the warranty was up. The symptoms were slight slipage at about 60 mph, of about 200 rpms several times and then it would stop until i dropped below 60 and then would start over again. I always thought it was the torque converter having problems locking up. It also had problems with erratic shifting in and out of first and second gear when making a turn, it would hunt back and forth between first and second gear several times, plus the problem it had starting out in second gear when it was cold out. I had it back to the dealer about three times over the next few thousand miles, they scoped checked it for trouble codes, and couldn't find any. The tech took it out for test drives and it wouldn't do it. I was told they couldn't do anything untill they diagnosed the problem and swap the faulty part out, but not to worry, they have it on record. So i drove it that way for another couple of years untill it failed and as i mentioned earlier it cost a few bucks to fix it(so much for having the complaints on record). I'm a little nervous about this 2nd to 3rd clunk i get with my silverado transmission occasionally because i've been down this road once before, don't want to go there again. Hope you have better luck finding the problem then i did.
#32 of 506 Re: Transmission problem [ibis85] by jsross44 Feb 08, 2007 (5:19 pm)
Replying to: ibis85 (Feb 08, 2007 12:25 pm) Auto Tranny problems are harder to fix when they have mystery problems. My dodge ram 1500 had tranny mystery problems starting at about 34,000 miles just before the warranty was up. The symptoms were slight slipage at about 60 mph, of about 200 rpms several times and then it would stop until i dropped below 60 and then would start over again. I always thought it was the torque converter having problems locking up. It also had problems with erratic shifting in and out of first and second gear when making a turn, it would hunt back and forth between first and second gear several times, plus the problem it had starting out in second gear when it was cold out. I had it back to the dealer about three times over the next few thousand miles, they scoped checked it for trouble codes, and couldn't find any. The tech took it out for test drives and it wouldn't do it. I was told they couldn't do anything untill they diagnosed the problem and swap the faulty part out, but not to worry, they have it on record. So i drove it that way for another couple of years untill it failed and as i mentioned earlier it cost a few bucks to fix it(so much for having the complaints on record). I'm a little nervous about this 2nd to 3rd clunk i get with my silverado transmission occasionally because i've been down this road once before, don't want to go there again. Hope you have better luck finding the problem then i did.
#33 of 506 Re: 2003 Silverado Z-71 Problem [blaroche] by augustblew Feb 15, 2007 (11:28 am)
Replying to: blaroche (Dec 14, 2006 7:21 pm) To blaroche;  I own a 1999 Silverado Z-71 4x4 bought used, and loved it. Now after 77350miles transmission went,no kind of warning just broke down,managed to get to Clinton Chevy Dealer and was told I need a new trans. They put a new rebuilt in truck gave me 75,000 mile 3year warranty for $3420.00 bucks well the truck made it to 99,925 thats only 22,925 miles but as luck would have it I was over the 3-Year limit by 63Days and was sent on my way Busted Truck and all. So much for customer service. Now before the tranny went the 2nd time the Truck needed a new "REAR" $1200 bucks and lets not forget the Brake lines along the frame rail blew a hole and was unable to stop. Lesson= I WILL NEVER OWN CHEVY TRUCK WHILE I AM ON THIS PLANET! GOOD LUCK TOO YOU A.R.BLEW
#34 of 506 knob on radio by duanef Feb 15, 2007 (4:02 pm)
have a 2004 gmc sierra the knob on the radio seems to be waring out any suggestions.
#35 of 506 transmission problem by rvd24 Feb 15, 2007 (5:52 pm)
have a 2004 gmc sierra the knob on the radio seems to be waring out any suggestions.   ...........you could try singing to yourself.    kidding. i'm trying to laugh. backed out of my parking spot at work today put my 02 silverado in drive and BAM!! had forward gears but man did they whine. pulled into a gas station for a look-see and found out i no longer had reverse. towed to a tranmission shop for the good news. "busted sun gear,common problem".i guess i faired a little better than some of you guys. i've got 95k miles on her and he says about 14-1500 total rebuild.
#36 of 506 2005 Siverado, guality issues by jjl2 Feb 16, 2007 (7:25 am)
Owned GM trucks since I bought my first 2WD HD GMC new in 1977. Always been the Chevy guy in the Ford Chevy debates - trucks, nascar, you name it. My fifth GM truck bought new, June 2005. 1/2 ton Silverado work truck - 4x4, I always have tool boxes, ladder racks and usually plows on-board, that's how I make my living. Newest truck has tranny shift problem, GM is aware, has no fix. It's results in a loud draintrain lash clunk that's make me think the universals are going. Also have the lash in the steering linkage/shaft. It's been greased at the dealership 3 times. GM is aware, there is no fix. The rattle is loud when this happens, feels like the front end is going to fall out, I can feel the vibration through the floor. Also, I have the problem when I roll ahead to stop and back into my driveway, my steering turns hard or not at all, until my truck is in motion. It feels like my tires are touching a curb and can't turn. Again, GM is aware of the problem, claims it is normal. Have also had the truck into the garage on 6 occasions when the check engine light came on. I work my trucks, but am easy on them, got 175,000 miles on my last plow truck without ever touching a front end part or having tranny trouble. Also, what part of Southern Florida did the engineer hail from that designed the no-lift windshield wipers. I can't even fit my snow brush under them. Anybody else have excess quality problems with their newer GM? Replies to this message: jsross44 (Feb 20, 2007 5:05 pm) rcgsilver (Mar 05, 2009 6:33 pm)
#37 of 506 4l60-E Transmission with no reverse by arcaracer Feb 20, 2007 (12:54 pm)
Ok, I have a slight issue, I have a 4l60-E transmission with no reverse, It had reverse when I took the trans out to replace a broken pump. The truck is locked down and will not move even in neutral. It shifts and everything in other gears, what could the problem be? any clues?
#38 of 506 Re: 2005 Siverado, guality issues [jjl2] by jsross44 Feb 20, 2007 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: jjl2 (Feb 16, 2007 7:25 am) I have a 2005 chevy silverado ext.cab, auto transmission with a second to third gear clunk. It happens under a light throttle condition, when I'm on the gas it doesn't seem to do it. Chevy is aware of the problem and they told me the same thing, there's no fix for it. I also had the same problem with a steering wheel rattle when the truck turned 8 months old. If the road was bumpy i would hear and feel the rattling in the steering wheel. Chevy is aware of this problem and there is a fix for it. They replaced the intermediate steering shaft for me, it was covered under the warranty. I haven't had any steering wheel rattles since they replaced that shaft a year and a half ago. They told me they were getting their steering shafts from a different supplier. The battery also went bad and the dealership replaced it when the truck was a year old, that was covered by the warranty to. Other than those three problems its been a great truck. Its a little thirsty, I'm only getting 14.9 mpg in the city with the 5.3 HO.vortec under a light throttle, if i go any lighter on the gas I'll be going backwards. I just installed a K&N filter the other day, and I'm hoping it will get me another two or three mpg. Replies to this message: rcgsilver (Mar 05, 2009 6:33 pm)
#39 of 506 2003 Chevy 1500 HD Transmission trouble by bohunk Feb 10, 2007 (10:14 pm)
When I am at low speeds (aka: parking lots,traffic,etc.) It feels like there's a delay when its going forward or in reverse. The best way I can describe it is, it feels as if its loose or hitting against another part. The feeling does not occur at higher speeds. I would appreciate any info on this matter.   Thanks Replies to this message: brix92 (Feb 11, 2007 11:36 am)

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