Well, it's my turn,,,,

[contender]

I've enjoyed good luck with vehicles for many, many years. My (2) previous trucks,, both never had any major mechanical issues. Both went over 300,000 miles with just minor stuff & good regular maintenance.

Well, my 2021 Chevy Silverado with just 88,000 miles on it,,, and OF COURSE,, out of warranty,,, had the transmission puke out on me yesterday. On my way to get my helper,, I had stopped, put in neutral,, then it just would not engage "Drive."
A few phone calls, a tow truck on the way, and my helper went & got his truck for us to work yesterday.

I'm awaiting the "good news" now. Possibly a $4500 bill.

My helper asked me; "When was the last time you checked the fluid?" I quickly told him that my truck did NOT have a transmission dip-stick to allow me to check it. A "closed" system.

I guess it was my turn to finally have a major mechanical issue with a vehicle.

 

[hittman]

Known problems at GM with transmissions since about 2019 I think. Some say the 10 speeds are worse than the eights.

If it’s got the 6.2 L, that be next.

 

[GunnyGene]

I'd bet it's probably the Trans Control Module ( power control relay), or related wiring.

This is for my jeep, but likely not too different for your truck. The home page will give you specifics for your truck.

https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p0887/

 

[Busterswoodshop]

Count yourself lucky if this is the first time you have ever had a major issue with a vehicle.
As far as the closed system in the transmissions , where you supposedly don't have to check the fluid , I don't care for that.
I do have one truck. A 2010 F150 that has a closed system transmission and also the rearend.
I have never had a problem with it , but I don't like the idea of not being able to check the fluids.

 

[contender]

Well, I've been heard that Ford AND Chevy have been having transmission issues for several years now. The guy at the shop says he could add another building,, because he's doing 5-6 of them weekly.

 

[kentucky yeti]

Well, I've been heard that Ford AND Chevy have been having transmission issues for several years now. The guy at the shop says he could add another building,, because he's doing 5-6 of them weekly.

That’s because they use the same 10-speed transmission. It was a joint venture that hasn’t been the best idea either company had.

 

[blume357]

My work van's went out 3 years ago...at about 150K. Problem I discovered was I had had it serviced 3 weeks before.... and it had not been touched for 75K miles..... in a month or so I've got to take the rebuilt one in for the 30K check up to keep the warranty.....

 

[NC FNS]

I’ve had many types of vehicles over the years, and GM products seem to have had the largest repair bills. Last one was a ‘98 pick-up with the 5.7 vortec that had 3 consecutive repair bills over 3 months that were $600 or more. Convinced me to get a new Honda Ridgeline with monthly payments less than that.

 

[Kevin]

I hate that US made trucks, like GMC, Chevy and Ford only have 3 years 36,000 mile warranties. While foreign trucks, like Toyota have much better warranties. Tacoma is 5 year, 60,000 powertrain warranty.

@contender Good luck getting it fixed.

 

[Cholo]

I believe the powertrain warranties on GM and Ford PU's is 5/60,000, the same as the Toyota. On Ram it's 10/100,000.

It seems contender's truck was out of warranty by mileage, and that sucks

Hope you can get it fixed for less that the $4,500 you think it might be

 

[Kevin]

I believe the powertrain warranties on GM and Ford PU's is 5/60,000, the same as the Toyota. On Ram it's 10/100,000.

It seems contender's truck was out of warranty by mileage, and that sucks

Hope you can get it fixed for less that the $4,500 you think it might be

Wow! I did not know this. Thanks,

 

[Mike J]

Dang, Contender that stinks. I had a close call on that a couple of years ago. My F-150 is a '16. I think that was the last year before they went to the 10 speed transmission. Mine is a 6 speed. I noticed a vibration a couple of years ago. I checked out the wheel bearings, U-joints, etc. looking for the source of it. I couldn't figure it out so I took it to a transmission shop. The owner told me I had torque converter shudder. He said there was a valve in the transmission not functioning properly. The options he offered me were, replacing the torque converter (would have been an expensive band-aid) about $1700 if I recall correctly, I think at the time he quoted me about $4500 for a transmission. He seemed to think that servicing the transmission might take care of it. That was only $350. I opted to try servicing it. Thankfully, that took care of my issue.
The sad part is the government is what causes this crap. Their mandates requiring higher & higher gas mileage is what pushes manufacturers into trying anything they can do to try to hit the mark.

 

[Tensaw]

My wife has 2019 Mustang GT convertible. Transmission went out around 40,000 miles. It was under warranty and Ford replaced it. But the dealership charged us for the fluid.

There are several transmission repair shops around here. Their lots are all full every time I pass them.

 

[Hertervillian]

I’m there with you on good luck with vehicles. I’m also in the trans took a dump camp,

Mine went 110000 having issues for a couple years. It was covered by extended warranty. Dealer advised I run it till it puked or the warranty was close. Thinking was, the second will take me that much further. Had a feeling they wanted me to go away. The time was about up on the warranty, I mentioned I was getting concerned. “Let’s do it next week then” he let me in on his thinking at that point.

Long explanation of why I believe the factory extended warranty is not an option these days. Nobody makes a truck I trust to last forever.

 

[ArizonaTea123]

GM is involved in several lawsuits right now regarding the infamous 8-speed and 10-speed automatic.
I have a 2019 Silverado with the 8-speed and it's having issues.
I plan on changing the valve body with an aftermarket unit. ($850.00)
The Chevy dealer has already done several TCU reflashes and a trans fluid change (different trans fluid, part of a recall campaign) but every now and then it becomes possessed by demonic forces.
It also runs hot. Over 230° in the summer. I plan on putting a trans cooler thermostat bypass on it this week.
The GM autos has trans fluid thermostats that restrict fluid flow to the cooler, and this results in really high temps.
The bypass block us supposed to keep temps below 175°.

 

[blume357]

Here's my one issue with GM... am I the only one that has noticed that the paint on their work/cargo white van's hoods has been peeling off on the last 10 years or more of models? You can spot a chevy or GM van from a 1/4 mile away.

 

[Johnnu2]

TOYOTA....!!!!

J,