My wonderful introduction to the Chevy family

wacnstac · February 19, 2020

Brand new Silverado LT TB. 1000 miles. At this point I usually do an early oil change. Sure am glad I crawled under there. I found a leaky transmission. Seems it is leaking at the seal. Lovely. This is my introduction to Chevy after 30 years of Ford trucks!

CamGTP · February 19, 2020

Cool beans man.

DuRsT · February 19, 2020

Oof. Recently came over from Ford myself, they all have issues.

slj2008 · February 19, 2020

Welcome

bshort · February 19, 2020

I can find you a broke down Ford post on another page if it would make you feel happier?

wacnstac · February 19, 2020

Yeap, I have had problems with Fords as well but nothing like a leaky transmission at 1000 miles.

The leak appears to be at the gasket holding the two pieces of the tranny together. It has soaked the frame cross member under the tranny and the skid plat.

Can't tell how much as leaked as there is no dip stick!

Edited February 19, 2020 by wacnstac

Thomcat · February 19, 2020

12 hours ago, wacnstac said:

Brand new Silverado LT TB. 1000 miles. At this point I usually do an early oil change. Sure am glad I crawled under there. I found a leaky transmission. Seems it is leaking at the seal. Lovely. This is my introduction to Chevy after 30 years of Ford trucks!

My .02

If a small drip not hitting the ground or just wet area....my advice is don't go crazy and take immediately top the dealer. Of course a hevy drip reuirees immediate attention.On many new cars not uncommon to gewt a little seepage until the seal wears in. I suggest you clean and wipe and check in 500 miles and then see if it continues to leak/seep. If so then a warranty repair.

Dealers get paid their standard rate for warranty repairs and would be happy to tear it apart for replacement and maybe screw up something else doing so. And if an 8 speed also brings up the topic of checking and topping off fluid. If vehicle mfg date on driver door body tag is 3/19 or later it has the new Mobil1 fluid and should be topped off only with Mobil1....if earlier DextronVI, might wish to ask for a complete refill with the Mobil1 to avoid possible future problems.

https://gm-techlink.com/?p=11127

DuRsT · February 19, 2020

20 minutes ago, wacnstac said:

Yeap, I have had problems with Fords as well but nothing like a leaky transmission at 1000 miles.

The leak appears to be at the gasket holding the two pieces of the tranny together. It has soaked the frame cross member under the tranny and the skid plat.

Can't tell how much as leaked as there is no dip stick!

I've definitely had my share of issues with Ford, but have to agree it was never at 1000 miles.

TXGREEK · February 19, 2020

Brand new Silverado LT TB. 1000 miles. At this point I usually do an early oil change. Sure am glad I crawled under there. I found a leaky transmission. Seems it is leaking at the seal. Lovely. This is my introduction to Chevy after 30 years of Ford trucks!

I’ve had them all and they’re all the same, mass produced equipment but one thing is certain, GM has better looking vehicles. GM may have its problems but it’s all fixable. One good thing came out of this, you got to meet your service department and not just for an oil change. I’m sure it’ll work itself out, good luck and enjoy your new GM Truck.

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snork · February 19, 2020

Ford/Chevrolet same 10 spd trans

wacnstac · February 19, 2020

Yeap, co-developed but I understand they are made by their own facilities.

wacnstac · February 19, 2020

2 hours ago, Thomcat said:

My .02

If a small drip not hitting the ground or just wet area....my advice is don't go crazy and take immediately top the dealer. Of course a hevy drip reuirees immediate attention.On many new cars not uncommon to gewt a little seepage until the seal wears in. I suggest you clean and wipe and check in 500 miles and then see if it continues to leak/seep. If so then a warranty repair.

Dealers get paid their standard rate for warranty repairs and would be happy to tear it apart for replacement and maybe screw up something else doing so. And if an 8 speed also brings up the topic of checking and topping off fluid. If vehicle mfg date on driver door body tag is 3/19 or later it has the new Mobil1 fluid and should be topped off only with Mobil1....if earlier DextronVI, might wish to ask for a complete refill with the Mobil1 to avoid possible future problems.

https://gm-techlink.com/?p=11127

Is is a 10 speed manufactured 9/19. The whole skid plate and frame cross member where wet with red trans fluid. I might tend to agree with you but since there is no way for me to add or check trans fluid and I care about my garage floor, I'm taking it in.

diyer2 · February 19, 2020

"there is no way for me to add or check trans fluid"

Really?

How do you think the dealer or a mechanic services the trans.

I'm not trying to to bust your balls but you came on here to complain and then you mention the f word.

Your leak is covered under warranty.

So explain why you came here in the first place.

TXGREEK · February 19, 2020

What year is your truck?

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TXGREEK · February 19, 2020

"there is no way for me to add or check trans fluid"
Really?
How do you think the dealer or a mechanic services the trans.
I'm not trying to to bust your balls but you came on here to complain and then you mention the f word.
Your leak is covered under warranty.
So explain why you came here in the first place.

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You are busting his balls and the only one doing so. I see nothing wrong with joining this forum and viewing his concerns.

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