I was driving my 04 Chevy Z71 Step side, when I went from a stop to around 25 mph. The transmission went into a neutral gear, causing the engine to rev up to 3500 rpm and then engaging the transmission. I have 56,000 miles on my truck. It is in great condition, well maintained. It was 10 degrees out yesterday.I was able to return home and parked it.
This Truck is horrible. 80,230 I had the transmission lines replaced. At 86,000 I had the transmission cooling pump replaced. At 90,400 I need a new transmission. I have no third gear?! I have had 6 Chevys in my life and NEVER again will I own a Chevy. GREAT JOB GM!!!!
Update from Jun 28, 2011: United car care does not want to pay for the repairs. Still waiting and waiting
Transmission started slipping to the point where I couldn't get to highway speeds. Dealership said it was out of warranty so I took it to a local place. Paid $1200 and the slipping was fixed but then sometime later it turned into a hard shift problem after getting off the freeway. The latter problem still exists and I'm looking for similar stories to get some Idea what it might be before I take it back to the transmission shop again. (this is 1 of 2 very costly problems with this truck that happened just outside of warranty - truck was not abused and the transmission problem began at 60k miles).
when leaving a stop light I would hit the gas and nothing would happen, then the tranny would slam into gear and I'd take off, the dealer reprogrammed it and its been fine ever since.
- Bear S.,
tacoma, wa, US
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I was driving my 04 Chevy Z71 Step side, when I went from a stop to around 25 mph. The transmission went into a neutral gear, causing the engine to rev up to 3500 rpm and then engaging the transmission. I have 56,000 miles on my truck. It is in great condition, well maintained. It was 10 degrees out yesterday.I was able to return home and parked it.
- Gary B., East Stroudsburg, PA, US