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Chevrolet Silverado HD repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (3%)

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Chevrolet Silverado HD transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (26%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

2560 mi Recall for rear hub nut loose 

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

41500 mi Rear differential bearings. 
14000 mi After owning truck for one month, had experienced surging/low frequency vibration at highway speeds. Dealer tech and service manager drove numerous times, but could not determine cause. I then received a recall, in which GM needed to reflash some software to fix an issue with the particulate filter in the transmission. This fixed the surging issue, although the TSB did not reference any issues associated with it. 

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

177000 mi

US $100
Replace 4wd actuator 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

117000 mi

US $1200
Transmission Control Module OOS 
77000 mi

US $960
Truck went into limp mode. Torque converter wouldn't lock up. Transmission wouldn't shift. ABS and Brake warning lights came on. Tow Haul mode was disabled. Manual shifting was disabled. Transmission Control Module was replaced. 

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

56000 mi

US $400
Fluid leak. Replaced the transmission cooler line. 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Engine not specified

79000 mi

US $975
All hoses replaced after a leak of transmission fluid occurred. 

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Engine not specified

115000 mi

US $120
Rear differential cover rusted through allowing oil to escape. Was found during spring cleaning so was not driven with low oil. Replaced cover, gasket and fluid. Undercoated new cover after installation. 
110000 mi Highway vibration 

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

177000 mi

US $200
Replaced leaking transmission cooler line 
112000 mi

US $1000
Leaking transmission cooler line. Replaced line. Replaced serpentine belt. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Engine not specified

172620 mi

C $3840
Rear end was replaced. Locked up while driving. Gears and housing were damaged beyond repair. 
53940 mi

C $300
Rear wheel seals 
89000 mi

US $980
Transfer case rear output seal leaking, left rear axle seal. 
94000 mi

US $125
Replace universal joint. 
57000 mi Transmission rebuilt and replacement of planetary gears. 
76100 mi

US $600
Transfer case electronic servo motor for 4WD gear selection 
124000 mi

US $1100
Driveline support bearing worn; replaced 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

123000 mi

US $2500
Axle seal also leaking. Seal was stuck in there, had to be machined out. Replaced both axle seals. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

124145 mi

US $278
Left rear axle seal 

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2004.5 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Engine not specified

142640 mi

C $200
Transmission too warm towing 
189720 mi

C $1400
Wear through spot on transfer case. Transfer case replaced with upgraded case. Axel seals 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

146000 mi

US $1800
Transmission lines replaced 
155000 mi

US $150
ATF leak, was a hose that needed to be replaced. 
124000 mi

US $1200
U-joints, replaced one that was failing and two others that were on their way. Normal wear/use. 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

116180 mi

C $6065
Also a new transfer case was put in. This was the 2nd transfer case put in. It was replaced previously at 127,000 km. 
140120 mi

C $425
4wheel drive actuator motor replaced. 
143079 mi

C $1696
replaced both U-joints on driveshaft, and rear pinion yoke, seal and nut squealing and clunking from left front wheel. left front wheel bearing hub and cv shaft needing replacing 
106181 mi

US $200
Replaced both front CV axles. Passenger side outer boot was torn and throwing grease. 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

137000 mi

US $200
Replaced all u joints and carrier bearing 
147000 mi

US $800
Transmission output seal. 
148000 mi

US $1000
Replace bearings and seals in rear diff 

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Engine not specified

54100 mi

US $1150
4 wheel drive lockup module failed 

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

56000 mi

US $10
Rear diff has been rumbling for a while, ever since oil change and adding friction modifier at 50K. Finally decided to try friction modifier other than GM spec (CRC)and it worked wonders. Diff is like new again. Don't trust GM spec modifier. 
117900 mi

US $1800
replaced several parts in the transfer case 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

167000 mi

US $20
transfer case front output shaft seal was leaking -- replaced 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

55200 mi

US $30
Shifter linkage bolt loosened and fell out. 

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Chevrolet Silverado HD Transmission Problems

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