Chevrolet Drivetrain Problems

Drivetrain issues make up roughly 2% of all Chevrolet owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by Silverado owners.

The complaint we hear about most often is rear end clunking in the 2007 Silverado.

Common Chevrolet Drivetrain Problems

  1. Chevy Shake

    When traveling above 35mph, GM's full size trucks and SUVs are experiencing cabin vibrations along with terribly loud noises from buffeting wind that is making owners sick. GM says these vibrations are within their acceptable vibration rang…

    Continue reading article "Chevy Shake" A blurry image of a Silverado that looks like it's bouncing up and down.

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    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

    Continue A blurry image of a Silverado that looks like it's bouncing up and down.

Where Drivetrain Complaints Happen

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

Worst Models

Recent Drivetrain News

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  1. GM is recalling nearly 3,000 SUVs, including the 2018 Equinox, because the front intermediate driveshaft can seperate while the vehicle is in motion.

    In July 2017, an assembly plant discovered a separated front right intermediate driveshaft assembly during manufacturing of a 2018 Terrain SUV. It was confirmed the driveshaft had passed the supplier’s ultrasonic scans that looks for cracks, but then three additional fractured shafts were found at the assembly plant.

    Maybe they need supersonic scans next time.

    keep reading article "2018 Equinox’s Driveshaft Could Break Apart"

  2. KSBH is Kansas City has a story about a frustrated Chevrolet owner who is tired of his truck's excessive vibrations, especially on the highway.

    [Mike] Hollingsworth said the shaking began within weeks of purchasing the truck. Because he bought it new, Hollingsworth said he didn't take it for a test drive ... That was the biggest mistake I made," he said.

    Like many owners, Mr. Hollingsworth is being told by Chevy technicians that the shaking is within what's considered an acceptable range. GM needs to adjust its scale.

    keep reading article "Kansas City Chevy Owner Concerned About Shaking"