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1999 Chevrolet Silverado, [xxx] transmission serviced at 72,000 miles. At 82,000 miles internal failure of transmissions reverse failed completely. Complete replacement of transmission made. Updated 07/16/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Consumer states that the overdrive and reverse gears completely went out. Had vehicle towed. They repaired the transmission at that time. The same thing occurred again, but it caused more damage. Consumer was going to have the transmission replaced.
The transmission was serviced more than four times while under warranty for the vehicle revving and sticking in gear. The vehicle has been maintained as it should have been. The manufacture offered no help. The engine had come on, the fuel gauge did not read correctly, transmission slipped, the C control would not engage and a green and white wire at the pin circuit was loose, and the sensor in the washer jug was bad.
My truck has 68000 miles on it and I am now on my third transmission. I have the 1999 lt model with the 4 speed auto. One failure was while on vacation trans failed while stuck in traffic. It would not hold pressure. Next failure was only 4 months later lost reverse and 1st gear completly car had to be towed again. Now 3rd trans is not shifting correctly something is not right in these transmissions.
- Ellicott City, MD, USA
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I own a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 ext. Cab with a 5.3 engine and have had, what seems to me, to be a strong vibration coming from the torque converter at 40-50 mph. Dealer tells me they can't find any vibration even though the mechanics can feel it when driving it. Also the rear leaf springs clunk going over even the smallest of bumps. Both have happened ever since I purchased the vehicle.
I own two (2) Chevrolet Silverado 4X4's - both have the same issue. Everyday the service 4X4 light comes on. I have taken both trucks to dealerships and they state that the computer is not indicating that light coming on so just ignore it. Just a computer glitch. Other transmission problems is loud clanking when placed in any gear from park.
Good morning, I own a 1999 Silverado, long bed, with an automatic transmission and I am having a few problems, any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated... first the ABS motor continues to run after the engine has been shut off, I had to disconnect the ABS fuse so the battery will not get drained. Second the automatic transmission is shifting hard from 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 3rd, I am forced to shut the engine off for a couple of minutes and when I restart the engine the problem disappear, I have read your safety bulletins and GM is aware of these problems. My truck looks and acts practically like new except for the intermittent transmission problems and the ABS. I had babied my truck since I bought it, and I have owned GM products all my life and I don't think is fair for me to spend thousands of dollars for GM's manufacturing problems... please advice... thanks...!!!
At 33,000 miles, Oct 2002 -approximately 55mph, acted like it was not in gear then the transmission fluid hot light came on. Immediately pulled off to side of road - checked transmission fluid, it checked ok and the light went off. Pulled back onto highway - it was fine. Immediately took to local dealership; they hooked it up to the computer and didn't find anything wrong. In Jan 2003, upon acceleration, around 25-30mph, it acted as though it wouldn't go into 3rd & 4th gear. Same as Oct 2002, but nothing registered on the truck's message center this time. And this time, the problem didn't go away. I took to another local dealer - mechanic drove vehicle and noted the problems. Still, nothing registered on the truck's message center. Mechanic even hooked up the truck to his computer and drove it while it was still failing. To his suprise, nothing registered on his computer either. They overhauled the transmission - replaced 3rd & 4th gear. They adjusted the bill - as if I purchased extended warrenty. Contacted GM - they report there have not been any problems like this with these trucks. "sometimes this happens when people make things -it's unfortunate that it happened to you". after that call - I found this site and found a technical bulletin referring to this same problem. Very disappointed with only having 36,000 miles since March 1999.
Transmission causing vehicle to stall. The first shift solenoid broke and the sencond one cracked, the ABS module failed at 73554 miles causing the ABS pump to remain on, consumer had ABS pump disconnected.
ABS light came on while driving also, when engine was shut off fan kept going. Dealer replaced ABS motor. The rear window on passenger side leaks water. Driver side window rattles when closing door. Driver door squeaks when opening and closing. The front seat belt locks up. The front end was leaking due to front differential vent failure. Wiper blades failed. Driver?S seat would not move due to seat adjuster failure. The ABS light came on because the ABS motor was defective. Transmission was leaking. The battery was leaking and was replaced. The coolant light came on due to a leaking water pump.
Transmission slips at times. The driveshaft acts as if it to is slipping I called GM and told them what was going on.they told me it was the character of the truck, and it cannot be fix I have talked to other owners of that year and they to have the same thing happening to there truck also.
I have had problems with my transmission intermittently slipping when starting to accelrate from a stopped position. This occurs on an infrequest basis and has been happening since I bought the truck. GM has replaced the transmission and the problem still happens. I went back to the dealer who refused to do anything because they could not reproduce the problem. I then contacted GM's corporate office and I was asked to bring my truck in again for them to replace the kickdown cable. The problem still persists today.
ABS system motor continues to run when vehicle is shut off. Vehicle has been repaired by dealer, however problem still exists. A tsb has been issued on vehicle's make and model. Consumer states that the brake now locks up when not pressed. Transmission failed at 62251 miles, reverse, 2nd, and overdrive do not work, dealer has recall on this as long as vehicle is under warrany, the reverse drum shell failed, this part was made soft and is replaced by a harder part.
Vehicle will not go into drive after it sits for a while. Vehicle will start up, but once it goes in drive engine will rev, but no movement. Problem seems to be intermittent. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong with vehicle. Consumer is considering getting a second opinion. When hitting bumps and applying the brakes, there is a noise. Accelerator pedal sticks, dealer replaced the throtle body. Plastic bezel at tailgate handle came off, delaer reinstalled.
Vehicle has a vibration in floorboard. Problem has been consistent. The transmission has to be reprogrammed to at least cut down some of vibration.dealer has not yet found a remedy.
ABS module continues to run, ABS & brake light on in dash. Many others like this. Chevy has started installing a different unit, but has not recalled the older units that have failed.
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- Ocean Park, WA, USA