Is it cheaper to have a transmission rebuild?

A transmission rebuild will be less costly and not done on the factory level. In addition, you or the mechanic will be putting in new parts like the seals, gaskets, clutch, and bands. The auto repair shop will have to take apart the transmission and clean the parts before considering whether to put them back in or not.

What kind of transmission does a Chevy Silverado have?

2002 chevy Silverado 1500 z71 5. 3l transmission sun gear. At 37260 miles the gear failed, my vehicle it did not have reverse, and it would not shift into 2nd gear. I had to have my transmission rebuilt and the transmission shop said that it was a common problem.

Why did my Chevy Silverado Z-71 transmission go out?

My 2002 Chevrolet Silverado z-71 transmission went out with only 45,000 miles on the truck. I had it repaired and was told it is a very common problem with Chevrolets and GMC trucks. Transmission shifts hard. . . Was taken in and transmision was rebuilt due to unusual wear.

When did the transmission on a 2002 Chevy truck go out?

Original transmission went 19 months after purchase at 34k miles replaced 6/03 2nd transmission went at 57k truck miles/23k rebuilt transmission miles 6/04. 3rd transmission went at 114k truck miles/57k rebuilt transmission miles 1/4/07. The warranty on the third transmission expired Nov 24, 2006 just 41 days after the warranty expired.

Why do I lose gears on my Chevy Silverado?

Another common Silverado transmission problem is the total loss of 3rd and 4th gears. This happens because the discs inside of the 3-4 clutch pack are known to wear out prematurely. To avoid this, Street Smart Transmission installs a High-Energy 3-4 clutch pack In every remanufactured 4L60E transmission.

When did the new Chevy Silverado transmission come out?

The next Chevrolet Silverado transmission came in 2005, with the introduction of the 6-speed 6L80. It featured more advanced electronic controls, and the ability to handle the increased torque found in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation Chevy Silverado 1500.

How much does a 2002 Chevy Silverado cost?

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Is there a warranty on a rebuilt Chevy Silverado?

The overall quality however, is dependent on the skills and experience of the tech rebuilding it. You will typically get a 1-2 year warranty on a rebuilt Chevrolet Silverado transmission, but it may only be honored at certain shops, within a specific region.

Is it cheaper to have a transmission rebuild?