I will not drive the vehicle any longer after this scary incident. In either first or second gear, the torque converter slips more than it normally would on a takeoff. Complaint Number: 10156089 Incident Date: January 10, 2006 Date Added to File: April 25, 2006 Description of the Complaint: Frequently my 2003 chevy silverado hesitates to pull off after coming to a complete stop. The final problem was with a loss of rear traction. The vehicle was not driven since the incident.
This can be done without depressing the brake pedal. The chevy dealer told me to wait to see what occurs since he had not heard of an allison transmission failing at 50,000 miles which is where the mileage was at when I had the above service done. There are 3 lines total. I have a consistant shifting driveline clunk that only occurs when the transmission upshifts from 2nd to 3rd gear and then downshifts from 3rd to 2nd gear. Once the repair was made under warranty. We were standing about 15 ft from the truck when we heard a loud popping metallic sound.
Guess it needed a reset atfer they plugged in for the emissions. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a response. You can send them E-mails and letters. The vehicle was not repaired. It has a cold air intake, true dual exhaust, and a Superchips programmer. Most often happens at 35mph and 55 mph.
I just did the repair my self because just lost my job the day of the transmission failed and couldn't pay to have it done. I had went to leave and everything was dead no power at all. This can be done without depressing the brake pedal. Typically the transmission does not need to be completely overhauled. Vehicle finally stopped when shifted into park.
I have 60,000 miles on it so the warranty is out. Categories Tags , , , Post navigation. You should want this to be the problem. The power steering fluid was low. Complaint Number: 10036969 Incident Date: July 29, 2003 Date Added to File: September 1, 2003 Description of the Complaint: Transmission failure.
The right headlight went out and turned black. This problem is consistent and occurs everytime attempted. The consumer stated that the brakes failed on inclines. Plain and simple, you have to have the tranny rebuilt. Towed all my toys quite well! Do you know how the starting system works? Complaint Number: 10127418 Incident Date: January 1, 2005 Date Added to File: July 5, 2005 Description of the Complaint: 2003 and up chevrolet silverado 1500 4. Complaint Number: 10045306 Incident Date: September 10, 2003 Date Added to File: November 2, 2003 Description of the Complaint: Clanking in transmission between 1 and 2.
Has been a major factor in two near-collisions when exiting shopping areas and finding no power connected as truck rolls into intersection. The electrical system started acting up. Here is there web site. They also said they had no problems with it but the transmission shop found a service bulletin stating to use a new spacer if you do have problems. I have been calling the phone on the web site, but it just stops ringing. This problem is consistent and occurs everytime attempted.
I was told everytime this is normal operation but was unknown to them prior to me bringing the problem up to them. I have a consistant shifting driveline clunk that only occurs when the transmission upshifts from 2nd to 3rd gear and then downshifts from 3rd to 2nd gear. On the other hand, if this causes the transmission to suddenly lock up. It removes all of the torque converters multiplication factor and increases drivetrain efficiency. The truck was revving at a high rpm, and continued to push forward with the brake pedal pushed as hard as possible. Enter your vehicle info - year , make , model and engine size. Complaint Number: 10105343 Incident Date: August 11, 2003 Date Added to File: December 27, 2004 Description of the Complaint: The front end was replaced twice from a clanking noise, and the vehicle was serviced no less than twenty times.