1997 Chevrolet Van Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“My transmission failed on my 1500 VAN. It suddenly failed to accelerate and I was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. I was informed that the reverse input housing bearing failed and had shredded into metal shards throughout the transmission system. As such, the transmission must be replaced vs. Repaired. $3,000. Failure at 64,920 seems unreasonable for a well maintained vehicle that is driven with care. I'm concerned that the replacement will fail and an accident and injuries may result. I've heard this transmission has a high failure rate. Dt”

“Experienced 2 hard 1st-2nd gear shifts and set trouble code p1870 indicating internal slippage. Dealer recommended replacement, or overhaul. Other research indicates common problem for GM with the 4l60e transmission quite possibly stemming from switching from a cast iron valve body in earlier models to an aluminum valve body in later models of that transmission.”

“Brakes pads are too small for vehicle, causing it to wear out every 15,000 miles, and drums needs to replaced every other time. Dealer claimed this is was normal. Transmission has failed four times. The three knobs for the heater broke. Power steering makes noise and leak due to faulty power steering pump. Front brake makes noise.”

“While driving speedometer reads improperly,problem is intermittent, also brake rotors are faulty, possible manufacturing flaw. Please provide further details.”