I Won't Fix This Chevy Silverado

[@scottykilmer]

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[@buildahousewithlaserwoodcu3208]

Hi :)

[@SGTARTFUL]

Scotty I have a 2008 Pathfinder with about 176,000 miles. Just got told that the cooling line cracked/leaked/broke forget exactly my mechanic said it fried my computer and transmission. I have been watching your videos for a few months now and I know you have said that Nissan transmissions are junk. My mechanic said the same thing but it is paid for and in this state of the country I really can’t afford a car payment. What do you think this is going to cost me if I pull the trigger on it. ($4000.00) Thanks in advance, Art Carter Manhein PA

[@jackgahan149]

Hey Scotty how about CHEVY MALIBU MAXX 2004 3.5 V6???😐

[@jacobyo99]

@@jackgahan149 not altogether bad if you can get it super cheap

[@catfishbilly7425]

@@SGTARTFUL Find a used transmission out of a wrecked pathfinder on ebay or save money on the shipping and try to find one locally. Going that route should cost you in the neighborhood of $2000 for the transmission and labor.

[@fortunaredux9479]

Just replace the engine and transmission every once in awhile it’ll last forever.

[@gabrielhernandez7047]

😂

[@JollyFlys]

👍

[@mustafagak2852]

Dont forget to change the body in between every 3rd to 5th engine too

[@kawalaco]

I have done that.

[@mbsnyderc]

No. at 250000 it will still work. it will just shift slower.

[@snorkosaurus]

Customer calling Scotty: So how does it look, is there a problem ? Scotty: Just go watch the video....

[@Panzer67]

I have rough shifts when I eat Mexican food.

[@s3renity690]

Car puns are exhausting.

[@ThomasJones-sz3sx]

@@s3renity690 No Pun Intended!!

[@adamnichols476]

@@s3renity690 yeah but they rev my engine.

[@cesarurzua8234]

& the mexican food you’re eating must be rubios

[@s3renity690]

@@ThomasJones-sz3sx Pun intended!

[@bbru6267]

I learned more about transmissions in 10 minutes in this video than I have in my whole life.

[@devilishirv]

Fr I don’t need to go to mechanic school anymore, I’ll just keep watching scottys videos

[@sloughsharkseh3307]

He really didn't teach anything specific about the transmission. He explained how long they last, and a couple electronic bits here and there. I'm not hating on Scotty, I am just saying there wasn't much in transmission specifics.

[@elcastorgrande]

@@sloughsharkseh3307 I think he did. He made it clear that mechanical wear will not trip trouble codes, because the software writers (employed by the manufacturers) have written the parameters for conditions that will trip codes sufficiently wide, so that substandard performance has to be really substandard before any scantool, no matter how expensive, will actually show that a code-tripping condition exists. That's computer-ese for "they all do that." In other words, garbage in equals garbage out.

[@sloughsharkseh3307]

@@elcastorgrande And I agree, but if that is more than you have ever learned about transmissions in your entire life, then you really knew nothing about them to begin with.

[@joeysanchez5926]

What'd you learn? That transmissions don't last forever???

[@TubeTime123]

I won’t fix this chevy Silverado, because there’s nothing wrong with it

[@cward1954]

How many transmission shops would charge you $300 for a MAP sensor you don't need just because the transmission shifts a little different than normal? Hmm

[@TubeTime123]

@@cward1954 have had (3) Silverado’s all took em to 150k. No map sensors

[@cward1954]

@@TubeTime123 The transmission shop will try to sell you a map sensor whether you need it or not was my point. Many shops are dishonest.

[@fil1329]

@@cward1954 is that a common problem on those year Silverado?

[@cb400fhonda6]

Bcz GMC is POS Omama had to rescue this defunct bancrupt pos with poor tax payers savings What a POS

[@aliqais6885]

I love the explaination so much that i call this guy the Car Doctor

[@douglasmount188]

We call him Car Jesus in our home...

[@simonbelmont1]

Dr. Celica

[@shivamgagad5674]

the coctor ( ͡◉ ͜ʖ ͡◉)

[@outoftime788]

u cant thers alredy one on youtube

[@ianberry5562]

@@shivamgagad5674 oof don’t love that

[@lynch6642]

Drive it when it's cold , mine has a hundred and seventy-five thousand and slipped a little between 2nd and 3rd, not bad yet

[@carlossortoreyes3885]

I get the kick on my 2007 Silverado when going on a flat road and not uphill or downhill. Surprisingly it happens less when it is cold outside

[@abemartinez9623]

RIGGS!

[@mattschmitt9924]

I have 195 k on mine. It has shifted hard into 2nd from first since I bought it at 150 k. Put a load in the bed or a trailer on it and it is smooth as can be.

[@mike-bj4dk]

@@mattschmitt9924 older chevys act that way too

[@ryanthorson3062]

This is exactly what happens in my 09 with 189k. Only when it’s cold out does it shift rough form 1-2. I think the computer must change something with the shift parameters when it’s cold. Once the vehicle gets up to temp and I restart the truck it shifts normal. When the temp is warmer outside it shifts just fine. Even from a cold start. It’s weird.

[@EskimoChild169]

I have a 2012 gmc sierra with the L20 4.8l, and the 4L60 trans. I noticed a "clunk" shift if I slowed for a corner then accelerated just right. I'm the original owner, it was a new vehicle, I took it to the dealer, they test drive it and after I explained, the mechanic knew exactly what I was talking about. He said it was just a quirk of this trans and there was no issue and gmc just hadn't bothered to fix it. 5 years later the truck is running beautifully.

[@greygrizzlyoutdoors1764]

2002 Sierra done 1 motor swap at 498 000km due to head gasket and 1 rear end swap around 600 000km because it was spraying out the top of the diff only while driving I ran it dry without knowing, never left a puddle in the laneway over 700 000km now still original 4l60e

[@ML-lg4ky]

That’s a great engine and transmission. Change the fluid and filters often and it will run forever!

[@davidjames666]

utilizing “new technology” like adding a neodmndym magnet inside the pan makes a HUGE difference!! new fluid cleans, and those micro steel particles floating around in the high pressure fluid can settle in some very bad places. the super magnet catches absolutely everything, and it will never break free and accumulate anywhere. the metal paste will go right past any filter + it keeps the filter and flow free. use a 1 x 3/4 x 1/4 magnet

[@soysizzle200]

@@davidjames666 nice tip! 👍💪

[@kaleclelland1817]

GM are absolute garbage

[@kingofbrutaltheocracy9201]

@@kaleclelland1817 164,000 miles on my 2015 chevy colorado, has only needed a water pump. Took me 1 hour to change it because it mounts like an alternator, cost $65. I get 28mpg highway and have confidence in it.

[@kaleclelland1817]

@@danielmeador1991 Scotty himself will tell you that GM doesn't make quality long lasting vehicles

[@anthonystowe2]

Solid info your sharing out there scotty. I have a 08 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L and bought it new. I've kept it up supreeeemley. It has aaaaaalways shifted hard, about 65% of the time from 1-2nd. I recently had the transmission fully rebuilt, falsely diagnosed due to droning noise from the exhaust; 3 mechanics later... It was upgraded with heavy duty clutch and ring kits, etc. Still runs great. 181,000m. Still has that jerk 1st - 2nd. Just sayin.

[@anthonyanderson464]

I own a 03 z71 with 185k I've had it since 52k have only changed fluid and filter on trans and also no problems with electric shift fwd selector ,truck has been very reliable and I think I will keep her for another 15 years!

[@edwardjohnjeske6147]

It's amazing how I am looking at buying a used Silverado and you have a video for Silversdos just after starting to re-watch you after a long period of forgetting you and others.

[@woodysdrums8083]

Shift solenoids can cause intermittent issues as they are coils the windings break down the core insulation breaks down and they can be stressed thermally. Wire connections both power and grounds can be intermittent as they stress from age and fatigue.. The way to diagnose mechanical wear is to put pressure gauges in the line taps and check.

[@mred7375]

I wonder what his neighbors think. Always in the driveway yelling at a camera. Lol

[@paulwhite6367]

and flooring it up and down the street lol

[@jaydubb5788]

I think about this every time I watch these videos!! Still one of the best mechanics on KZbin though.

[@pookysdad4884]

He talks more than any FOUR native Tennesseeans. 😂

[@WackadoodleMalarkey]

I'm waiting on Dale Gribble to make a cameo

[@terrynorwood9460]

@@paulwhite6367 I bet the cops get called regularly 😂🤣

[@SimonLyJo]

More of these videos please, Scotty! I love learning about automatic transmissions and reading data on the tester!

[@johnk2249]

I miss manual 4wd. I know everything has problems from time to time but electronic 4wd has given me more than a few headaches.

[@hotice8885]

I had a 91 Blazer that was a BLAST

[@vj8452]

The new rams have a manual 4wd lever in the base model

[@leadnsteel1428]

Especially the ford vacuum actuators lol

[@TheDESTROYRR95]

How does it give you a headache?

[@Lray4x4]

@@TheDESTROYRR95 Probably by not working like it should and having problems. Electronic 4x4 is garbage.

[@Godsoldier]

my 2008 Chevy has 312,000 miles with original transmission 4x4, and still shifts good, except one time when cylinder 2 was misfiring then it was shifting real bad, but is all good now. I Love my Chevy is a Beast!!

[@andrewhixson2235]

7:05, Lets talk about the 70's Camaro in the background.

[@garonburwell9008]

what scotty says around 2:29 -2:54 is real and very insightful. bmw is basically the opposite of this only requiring readings to be about 5 percent off before tripping a code.

[@TheKellisunshyne]

"Let's see how it shifts!" Scotty: proceeds to do 45mph in a residential 🤣 REV UP YOUR WHISKEY!!!!

[@carlosgavino6874]

Very funny thank you

[@wigletron2846]

Scotty is 100% right about the transmissions on these trucks. We have gm 2500 vans at my job and the engines last forever but the transmissions seem like they always go out around 150k

[@kellingtonlink956]

I can’t wait to hear the conclusion of this situation. Please keep us updated. Thanks for the video.

[@pedrobergollo3068]

I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 ltz, 5.3 v8 with 144 miles and it has gave me very little problems! It has been very reliable I recommend. But Scotty said in another video that the 07-09 Silverados have the infamous transmission problems so get a 10-13 model.

[@freedomforever6718]

I've got a 2002 Chevy Silverado 4×4 w/a 6.0 engine. 184,000 mi. She runs like a top. I've replaced the radiator, water pump and battery. That's it. The gas gauge is acting up. No problem. I'm happy.

[@midnightdragon5477]

They still made em real good back then! 90s thru early 2000s silverados are solid trucks!

[@rickydavis5541]

@@midnightdragon5477 like dodge and ford trucks in the 90s early 2000s solid trucks still easy to repair don’t deal with computer problems like they do on newer trucks!

[@broeheemed32]

That part about "guys that buy 4X4s beat the crap out of them" needs definition. That applies to guys that do the "monster" thing to them. If you are looking at a 4X4 with stock suspension and stock wheels/tires, those were bought for winter use. Most of the 4X4s in my county are just that...... to get through the snowy/icy winters. I wouldn't be looking at 4X4s on 38" tires and all manner of modifications.... THEN you're looking for trouble.

[@kerrygibbs8198]

Thanks for explaining your thoughts during trouble shooting. This is a big help to me. I use this to build my knowledge. Thank you!!

[@billmay7364]

Thankyou Scotty. I offloaded my Yukon 2019. 2020 Elevation. I'm in a Time Capsule now. 97 GMC 1500 4X4. 95 CHEVY TAHOE Z71. Both Texas Trucks. Low Milage Rust free. I really think your better off. Scotty Observations brought me down this Rabbit Hole. I have friends who have had Transmission problems. AFM problems as well. Glad I made the move. GM are a different Company Today.

[@calvinh.8882]

I've owned a few of them, and it may be acting up when it's cold. I noticed when mine was first started in the morning time during the winter that they would shift weird until they warmed up a little bit. Most of the time when cold they just shifted much harder.

[@waynehowell431]

exactly, just one or two hard shifts in the morning cold, than your fine. I have 202,500 on my 98 silverado, and that has been my experience.

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

Ok thanks, I thought when mine was shifting from 2nd to 3rd all the time like it was slipping into neutral was because I need to warm it up. Please

[@sergiosays446]

I have a brand new 2021 Sierra with 1k miles and when I start it up in the morning it always shifts rough from 1st to 2nd even after a I warm up the engine for a few min, but once the transmission warms up it shifts fine.

[@crazeguy26]

@@sergiosays446 the computer lets the transmission warm up first before uses the adaptions tables. so in the morning is just shifts in to the next gear I notice is feels like the Tow/Haul mode. the Tahoe is the same way.

[@ryanthorson3062]

My 09 Silverado shifts rough from 1-2 only when it’s cold. It has 189k. Once the engine and trans are up to temp I restart the truck and it shifts fine. When it’s warmer outside the truck shifts perfectly fine, even from a cold start. This leads me to believe the computer changes the shift parameters when it’s cold out.

[@bradendeculus7781]

With these trucks the real weak point is the torque converter in the 6l80 that is usually the first thing to go out and send metal into the trans fluid which causes problems with the rest of the trans

[@fatherof4kids]

If they are like my ex-wife the truck is fine it is the driver hearing or feeling things aren't there.

[@mattmayo3539]

Or you buy the extra 4x4 package as insurance for those sticky situations. Saved us plenty of times while pulling the camper. Not everyone rags out the 4x4 on their rigs.

[@edzanjero353]

Scotty, you didn't mention the engine mounts. Could give the same symptom.

[@itsjustrevo]

Stabilitrak, P0300 Random Misfire. Stabilitrak and Traction Control Disables and shift 1st to 2nd gear will hit hard. Once driving stabilitrak enables and traction control enables then it shifts fine. Idle for a minute and the warning come back on and boom the hard shifts are back!

[@ParksNStuffCrew]

Scotty: So now I'll take it through some of my neighbor's yards and try out the traction control. Scotty, after leaving craters of tracks in people's yards: Nope, no problems there, either.

[@marceldion4688]

I bought a 2011 GMC Sierra 4x4 and it has getting the odd clunks since the day I bought it. I now have 106,000 km on it and it still running good other than the odd clunks here and there. I have been a GM man since the early ‘70’s but this will be my last one. The next step for them to make them cheaper will be to use cardboard instead of metal. Rear fenders started to rust after 5 years

[@ryanheriot3612]

Well scotty what you DONT know. Is these 6L80s require transmission fluid changes in 60k intervals. Alot of the times if the transmissions are not serviced at all. Around 160-180k they have torque converter issues. My 08 runs and shifts like new with 240k. General maintenance is a hell of a thing pal.

[@mph5896]

Never checked the fluid level/condition? If the fluid isn't filled with clutch material, I would drop the pan and put a filter in it. Refill with a quality synthetic fluid. Reset taps shift and see how it does. Customer might want to start saving for a trans. That should be a 6l80e, its going to be a pricey rebuild. Like $3k range.

[@michaelhickey8619]

Need to go into mode 6 and check for pending codes, let you look at parts getting ready to fail

[@bobbyquack4908]

Usually the problem is maintenance. Change the Trans filter and change the fluid about every 40k and transmissions last much longer.

[@BA-gn3qb]

Did you hear about the chameleon that couldn't change colors? He had a reptile dysfunction. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ParksNStuffCrew]

Is it bad that I sat there for a minute trying to find the correlation of this joke to cars? :-)

[@terrydavis6132]

Not a problem , he also has a toung that will make up for it , haha haha

[@Scotts_Blocks]

Heard about the crocodile who wore a vest. He was an investigator!

[@terrydavis6132]

That was so dam corny you could shuck it

[@joshuaquick5511]

😂😂

[@SBK27]

I have a 2004 Silverado 172,250, very solid I bought it for $1500 3 weeks ago engine and transmission shift very smooth

[@JamesJones-og3kc]

I love my 2000 Silverado it has 165k and it still runs and Shifts great!

[@jeremiahhuntley4017]

Not even broken in. My 99 GMC Sierra has over 300,000 miles.

[@gustavouribe518]

From 2006 and below where the good Chevys when it reach 200k maybe a new transmission but the motors are strong 5.3 a beast

[@jeremiahhuntley4017]

@@gustavouribe518 I have the 4.8 and it has been perfect for what I need, but the 5.3 probably would have been more fun.

[@juliobarraza1311]

I have a 2014 Chevy Silverado 5.3 z71 and never had a problem! My truck is a beautiful beast.

[@sm0ke661]

I love how he says junkyard and shows a picture of a Chevy dealer P.S i own a Silverado

[@richiet.northeastlos4803]

I own a 2005 Chevy Colorado :(

[@moez462]

My 05 Colorado is still running strong 150k miles. I change oil every 2.5-3k miles

[@MrDrHouse]

Someone doesn't like gm, lol

[@nagtaq07]

I was planning to get Silverado in 2019, but I saw two new Silverados with front axle broken in half within a week. So I bought Toyota 4Runner. I love my 4Runner so far!

[@94SexyStang]

but silverado is WAY more heavy duty.....obviously you didn't need it anyways

[@rocker1889]

LOVE this channel! I swear I learn something new with every video. I could watch these all day long. Wish there was a Scotty Kilmer channel on cable.

[@kitcat2559]

My 99 Silverado is reaching 260k and still shifts without a issue, it burns oil a bit and has a uneven idle but I prefer that than finding the extra 5 missing neutrals

[@jimparker7778]

"Don't worry, that's normal" is part of the memory training at Ford. Never heard that at a GM dealer

[@jimparker7778]

@Scotty Kilmer troll

[@panthersfan8494]

@@jimparker7778 I reported it, make sure u report it too

[@goat504]

@@panthersfan8494 what did they say?

[@trailerparkpirate7348]

@@panthersfan8494 WOKE n BROKE

[@Spinnaker617]

Mine would clunk from a stop when you load the suspension and the torque twist wraps the diff up. The clunk came from the splined end of the driveshaft. Remove driveshaft and grease it. And it'll go away for a short time. I've also heard of people putting a racquetball down inside the splined yoke to get rid of the clunk.

[@jonathanbuffy3522]

I bought a 2013 Silverado used with 70k miles and it didn’t shift right I made the dealership take it back and got a different vehicle

[@randallgreen6746]

My 06 Silverado (purchased new) has 4L60 4 speed automatic, and so far has been bulletproof..Fluid flush every 50-60 thousand miles.

[@JoshuaOverman]

Scotty Kilmer will be remembered as a legend in the car community when he is gone one day.

[@hellomynameisjacob502]

Stfu

[@brian69frmovale76]

In the darkest hole you be well advised not to ....

[@trogdor5196]

hopefully that day is far away.

[@JoshuaOverman]

@@trogdor5196 as long as he stays active and don’t take a break he will still be around a while sitting on the couch all day when you are old kills you he isn’t that old I think he is 68 I’m not sure

[@MadDog-qb8lh]

He will never be gone. He knows how to fix himself!

[@petersmith7140]

Need to do those fluid and filter changes, (no quickie lube machines PLEASE) its not like your 76 impala where you dont do anything for its life. People need to know all this technology needs maintenance

[@tomnekuda3818]

This is part of why my Bronco and Tacoma have 3(count 'em) pedals on the floor. No problems. I used to be a fan of Chevy but quality left on a train to the coast a long time ago...... P.S. When the Starship Enterprise has engine problems I bet Scotty calls you up no matter where in the Galaxy he happens to be, so keep your stash of dilithium crystals fresh.......

[@antoniomontana9430]

I have this same model of 2007 Silverado 1500 LT, but my 4WD shifter is an electronic wheel type of selector to the right of the steering wheel. Needless to say, it's an old truck with over 195K miles on it and yes it does have a rough shift during hard acceleration, but it's a work truck and not my daily driver, so I'm OK with it as long as the transmission isn't slipping or the truck isn't losing acceleration power.

[@davidjames666]

change the fluid with amsoil, and put a neodymium magnet in the pan. it will fix itself.

[@williamsidis5489]

Signature series Amsoil is good for the direct injection also . It helps keep the valves clean with direct injection, but get ready for 100 dollar oil change with a quality filter . It is what it is .

[@davidjames666]

@@williamsidis5489 I was referring to Amsoil heavy duty high temperature transmission fluid. it’s specs exceed the standards

[@williamsidis5489]

@@davidjames666 Yes I know, but there is a period after the clutchs began to wear that changing transmission fluid is counter productive and flushing exacerbates the problem . If trans fluid wasn't changed initially according to manufacture maintenance specifications. The trucks being used for towing and hard use in general would be more suspect of failing clutch material. I do agree if you use higher quality fluids initially ( or before too much wear or damage accur ),they will better protect and perhaps improve mileage.

[@weltonmurray6744]

I have a 2002 I've had it since 13,000 miles now it has 480,000 miles on it no problems with the transmission or engine now I've replaced 3 fuel pumps but a solid truck 5.3 liter.

[@lukedunlap4760]

GREAT explanation of mechanical wear-based vs. electronic failure-based problems!! WTG, Scotty😎

[@ralphalexander2561]

Scotty I have an 04 Silverado 4 wheel drive with a manual 4-wheel drive and I have had some jerky transmission symptoms when I go from like highway speed and I'm stopped and I'm going red light to red light sometimes when you go to take off nobody kind of an odd shift or a jerk but I've got well over them out of miles that he has on his and is still doing fine

[@paulg444]

I love the base Silverado. A fantastic drivetrain.

[@ArtWilborn]

My 2011 two-wheel drive Silverado's transmission started going out around 120K miles. The problem was the flimsy torque converter.

[@adamc8409]

Love that camaro in the background, reminds me if my old z28.

[@theroadking547]

I have a 1999 chevy Silverado Z71 and it has 282,000 plus miles on it. Still get compliments about how well it looks and drives.

[@chicagoman17]

Do a video on active fuel management.

[@kevinyoung947]

2015 4.3 134k miles and running strong just had the struts changed and I’m going to change the spark plugs since they haven’t been but nothing else but oil changes and air filters besides that.

[@TheLizardKing1967]

I wouldn't buy an America car period. That's why i own a 94' Celica with over 340,000 miles on it and no Stupid car payments.

[@MrXcbravo]

I got a 2013 and 2017 Silverado and they are great trucks , off course deactivate the afm v4 mode and regular maintenance and they are good to go

[@anthonyallen9226]

Own a 99 rav4 200k and 05 sequoia with 170k and still running.

[@MannyDelReal]

Nice but was it ever pulling cars boats? Or just treated like a garage queen 😂

[@mikerichardson60]

Not surprising....Toyota quality light years ahead of the domestics

[@wistube1994]

I had an older F150 that was doing exact same thing to me and the problem was associated with the odometer that wasn't working at the beginning of the video and the main problem was the ignition switch ( the key hole) it was dirty. I fix it with same WD40 never happened again for a more then a year until I sold the truck.

[@LifestyleRare]

This guys channel is still going strong I respect it 🤝

[@rticblue2843]

2009 silverado v6 2wd, my transmission is starting to do the same thing. I'm at 151k. About to be done with chevy for good. Scottys got me wanting a used Tacoma

[@rticblue2843]

2nd owner of my truck, got it with 40k. Washed and maintained it's whole life. Runs descent but I can now put my finger through the rear wheel well and the rockers are starting to go. Just disappointed in chevy.

[@jrpeet]

I learn something from you every time

[@lawrenceconstantine7735]

I bought a 2012 2500 HD silverado 97thou miles ran and shifted fine brought my scanner everything looks good so I said I am going to take it to my mechanic took it home and dropped the trans pan, and it was really clean just a tiny bit of metal at the magnet and the trans fluid was not new, and the gasket is re-usable, so I had stopped and picked up filter and fluid put the knew in and when I went back bought the truck for $14,500 to pull my 35'6" camper pulls it like a charm its a 3rd vehicle for me, so I drive it like once a week or plow my driveway when needed. PS this truck sucks the gas with a 6.2L with 410 gears in the rear as I am retired I bounce around town in my Versa 2009 that I put 10 bucks in every 2 weeks.

[@willyjilly9684]

I clicked on this video because of the blue 78 camaro that is in the thumbnail.

[@petroboomn7491]

I have the same truck 2010 4.8 4x4 Silverado. Also shifts sloppy every once ‘n awhile. Did a trans flush and filter change, made it shift much faster but now the occasional odd shift is hard and fast rather than slower and sloppy. One thing I think contributes to transmission wear on these trucks is the poor quality engine, transmission, and transfer case mounts. They where all trashed when I bought mine at 75k miles and all have been since replaced but before they where replaced, the truck lurched and jolted a lot when coming on or off the gas.

[@fdroepman8351]

Good to know! Thanks I'm going to check mine!!

[@brucegaskill1236]

I have a 2018 Silverado and it does the same thing. You just have to hit a certain speed at the right incline and it clunks. Just happens it is just as I leave my house. Never does it anywhere else.

[@anthonymacneil2279]

According to GM it's normal for them to clunk🙄. Have a 2017 with 8 speed and the only way I got rid is with Trifecta tune and Amsoil ATF since new.

[@talkswithalex2006]

Have a 2008 5.3 Sierra and 1st to 2nd it clunked sometimes and the tryan left 2 months ago and I out a 50k miles transmission and 2k miles later and no clunks

[@dcsteve7869]

Check GM TSB 16-NA-175 . The factory Dexron VI fluid wasn't really good for this application and it causes converter shutter and poor shift quality. Flushing the transmission with Mobil 1 LV HP synthetic fluid and a retune usually fixes that problem. The factory retune usually fixes this but as stated Trifecta makes a really good aftermarket tune for these that gives you better performance.

[@brucegaskill1236]

DC.- Thanks but I went with the six speed just because the 8 was experiencing early troubles. I will be keeping an eye on it. It does fall under a bad rear diff concern. Several from Mexico had been adjusted improperly at the factory. Still have a year left under warranty.

[@dcsteve7869]

@@brucegaskill1236 yeah that's just shims though. On your next diff service inspect it for improper wear pattern on the ring gear. If it looks good your probably okay, but if it's not you may be able to catch it in time and just have it readjusted. Saves $$$$. Good luck out there bro

[@phillipkrol3338]

Temps running higher on the silverado needs a thermostat. Also something to take into account it could be a bad ujoint if he's shifting from reverse to a gear.

[@garrettsmith5774]

Love your show Scotty I think this may have been one of the best you've done you explained in detail about the transmission and about how the computers view the cars and their function what starts to come to my mind after watching a couple of these two computers now may not always tell the truth about how the car really is this is either controlled by the manufacturer in the way they build the computers or the fact that sometimes sensors aren't even read because the parameters are too wide but thanks again this is an excellent video

[@gebrazer]

My 2011 Silverado will sometimes down shift from 2nd to 1st at an odd time rounding a turn or something and it can be a bit rough. I’ve owned it since 2014 and it has done it the entire time. I think it’s just how they were designed.

[@Skids2r]

YES! same thing on mine! Always on the slow down and then accelerating again! All the forums say the same thing; "it's just that way".

[@cameron.s.9368]

My 09 is kinda rough 2-3 depending if it's warmed up yet. When it's warmed up it's ok. I drive 90% highway so hopefully it goes a little while

[@budsodastories]

Lucas stop slip is a gm (and dodge) best friend

[@rugeruger]

I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 and has 226,000 miles and never had a transmission problem

[@larryhockenbury6095]

Hey Scotty did you buy the Camaro I seen it in your last two videos sitting out front

[@thebluehero2219]

Guess I’m lucky, I have an 06 Silverado cateye with 257K miles no problems. Only changed a water pump, alternator and a hose!

[@robertemanucci1375]

On the brackets with a calibers the pins how you take them off do you bang them off then you put some grease on and you tap them in I just like to know that please thank you very much let me know

[@alekbeaver4088]

Those 4L60 4 speeds aren’t by any means bad transmissions, but between the 5.3s, and the 4L60s, the 5.3s tend to last longer

[@jeffcombes7358]

The temperature is over 210 little hot

[@rickh9507]

I have the same truck but a 2013 . NO AFMi got 90k on it now. Has been a reliable truck for the last 10 years.

[@MountainSlayers]

Hey Scotty! I have an interview for a collectable car broker job in a couple weeks. This is my dream job. What can I do to prepare for this? What tips can you give me? Love your vids, thanks!!

[@M447DT]

Toyota and Lexus and some Hondas are good EVERYTHING else is trash

[@PuReMoves23]

@@M447DT 😂

[@gerryswift6888]

Don't lie!

[@bagheerab278]

Show up to your job interview in a clean car. My old boss used to have candidates show up in filthy vehicles and wouldn't hire them, saying people who didn't care about their own cars might not care about the customers' cars.

[@adamnichols476]

@@bagheerab278 Its a fairly good bet. He prob wouldnt hire many women lol, their cars are nightmares.

[@ryanwithee225]

I've had a 2005 four wheel drive 1500 Chevy truck that shifted really hard so bad it hurt my back on flat ground didn't matter on flat ground up hill shifted really hard . I always put true dual exhaust on my trucks . And after I did that it shifted smooth as could be very nice smooth . The Y exhaust and the muffler had so much back pressure in it that it cause the shift to slam into gear but after I put dual exhaust with two glass packs like I said it shift like a dream . So you might look into that also

[@erosmontesinos9646]

Hey scotty if you find the problem please tell us because that happened to my dads Land Rover and it would happen in hot days in the cold the transmission would shift smoothly

[@aaronplatt8714]

Mine always runs at that same indicated temp. I think the gauge actually just shows cold/normal/hot. They just put the numbers on it to make it look more realistic and “truck like” rather than C and H

[@jrc0004]

My family and I must be really luck when it comes to GM trucks/SUV's (Tahoe's-Yukons). I have owned a 03 silverado 2500/05 GMC 2500/06 Silverado (148,000before I sold it) and currently 2018 silverado-Wife 2003Tahoe/2006 Tahoe (head on collision in 2011 saved her life-totaled) now a 2016 Yukon. Only real issue was water pump on 03 Tahoe went out with 68k, freak thing. Otherwise I have had no major or expensive problems with any of our GM's. 90% family (cattle ranchers/blue collar peeps) own Silverados/Tahoes, never any major issues, super reliable with many miles. I hear Scotty (love you bro) slam GM, however, the trucks and SUV's with the 5.7's and 5.3's will run for 200k plus k miles and still purr. Change your oil q5k!!

[@TechChamp-x8p]

Hey Scotty, could you please make a video on how to fix the Notification, i am 3 minutes late to watch your video

[@jd8745]

@Scotty Kilmer dingleberry

[@HR-wd6cw]

IDK if I'd say the transmission is the weak link though. In my case, I spent the first 100k miles towing trailers, and the transmission is probably the only good thing that still worked in my truck when I sold it. Fluid was always changed every 60k-70k, heck even the radio burned out before anything else did. Window motor switch burned out. Had an issue where one headlight kept burning out once per year. But the 6-speed transmission at least is a good transmission and can last a long time. Not sure on the 4-speed which that truck probably had, as I think the 4.8L with the 4 speed was standard equipment on the crew cab work trucks. the 5.3L with the 6-speed was an option for the extended and crew cabs (but standard on the LTZ trim level I believe). (Actaully if you got the 5.3L I think you had to get the 6-speed trans). The one thing I did notice with mine is that as the truck aged, things sort of loosened up a bit. Not the transmission, but obviously GM's engines in that era (other than the 6.2L and the 4.3L) were not that great. The 5.3L was probably the worst of the bunch as it had AFM. Some of the later 4.8L's had AFM (i believe they started making it standard on the 2012-2013 model years with AFM on the 5.3 and 4.8). But honestly, I never had problems with my transmission (not saying they're perfect, but everyone I've talked to has said to get the 6-speed... it's more reliable, get s better gas mileage, and lasts longer). Your really gambling, though, with the transmission and an engine rebuild. The lifters (if it has afm) can get stuck without notice and the only proper way to it is to replace them -- there is a procedure to pop them back up, but they'll most likely collapse again. I haven't heard too many bad things about the transmissions in those trucks though. The engines, yeah, I've heard a lot especially the 5.3L like I had. Just go check out some Silverado forums if you don't believe me. Either way, both are expensive repairs (a full lifter job is about $3500--about the same price as a used transmission). But honestly, I lucked out. I sold mine before anything major went wrong (the exhaust manifold bolts did break, but got those fixed for $400). But it's too much of a gamble that I wouldn't buy another one of these trucks (unless it was the standard cab, 2WD with the V6 4.3L engine, which doesn't have AFM). That would be the only Silverado from this era that I would buy.

[@hajrudinkavazovic2231]

My 2005 Silverado 4.3 l can not kill keep going lol 🤟

[@happyday8508]

Hi scotty. I love when you show and explain live data. I am learning a lot.

[@brooklyn7722]

Wish there were more brilliant & honest guys like you for me to take my car to have it looked over or fixed if need be.

[@quik7592]

You are a super mechanic!! Nice videos!!!!

[@csb772]

231,000 My Z71 Avalanche is still strong as can be. Changed the filter and fluid about 25k ago.

[@robertrob4754]

Good videos. Everyday is good to learn a lil more.