1996 Chevrolet Van Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“The bearing inside the reaction carrier was damaged causing damage to carrier, reaction gear, sun gear, thrust washers. All transmission parts had to be replaced. I have saved the damaged parts. I contacted Chevrolet and they told me that since I had over 36,000 miles on my vehicle, is was no longer under warranty, and I would receive no reimbursement for the repair work. I feel that a transmission should last longer than 65,000 miles. I never even towed anything with this VAN. …”

“While parked with no keys in the ignition child accidently put vehicle into gear without applying brakes veehicle rolled forward, and hit a cement beam, injuring parent who was trying to stop the vehicle. Dealer contacted.”

“Prior to complete brake failure on july 29, 2001, there is minimum of nine documented service reports with the dealer for brake problems beginning in may of 1997. To date, this problem still exists. There is severe pulling to the right and wheel vibration upon quick or heavy appliance of brakes. The rear brakes do not work and have not worked properly from the beginning; thus, the front brakes must handle the load. The front brake lining must be replace every six months. The back brake lining has been replaced only once. …”