Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| While vehicle was in reverse it would not engage immediately. when it finally engaged, a thumping noise was heard. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| Once reaching around 15 mph, automatic transmission hesitates, then bangs into gear. please describe details. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 5 | 06/01/1996 | |
| We have also had problems with the right side axle and bearings. also the coil went out, as well as the engine small block - which did not fix the problem - they then had to replace the entire engine. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Rear drive axel always noisy, seal broke 2 times, causing damage to breaks. there is scoring of the drive axle and housing damage. i t has been repaired but i am informed i need a new rear end but that chevrolet does not produce them. nhtsa reports indicate this is a common problem. i do not want to pay 850.00 to relace my used rear end with a used one that will function just as badly. where can i get new reliable repair parts from the factory. do they acknowledge this defect and are they making any compensation. come on this is a 44,000.00 g-20 mark iii conversion van, i would expect a better drive system than this. help please. thank you mrs. shepherd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 09/18/1996 | 3 | 06/11/1996 | |
| Differential ring and pinion gear failure, causing rear end noise. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 03/22/1996 | 4 | 10/24/1995 | |
| When driving differential would make grinding noise. noise was like it was straining when acclelrating and/or braking. *ak consumer had a loss of power had to replace sway bushings, vehicle began to over heat in which thermostat was replaced, consumer complained of noises from rear end but was advised could not duplicate, consumer also complained of a ticking noise but was advised that was normal, also speaker on left side has static unable to be duplicated, noise in brakes when backing up,front door does not close properly makes a bang noise,drive belt squeaking, serpentine belt was replaced, water leaking into vehicle windshield was fitting pooly replaced windshield, vacuum brake booster was replaced,steering wheel vibrates at 40 mph, cigarrette lighter when in use smokes due to ashes on lighter element also ignition coil had to be relaced due to corrosion hydraulic system was replaced .*jb | |||