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Does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado have transmission problems?

I’m in the market for a new truck and have always driven Chevrolets in the past. I’ve been looking at a used 2012 Chevy Silverado online but read some bad reviews regarding the vehicle's transmission. Does the 2012 Chevy Silverado have transmission problems?

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Kara Vanderbeek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Getting a new car, while exciting, does require some research. The benefit of shopping for used cars is that you’ll be able to find out if the vehicle’s make and model had any manufacturing faults or mechanical issues before making a purchase.
When it comes to the 2012
Chevrolet Silverado
, the transmission has caused drivers some problems in the past, including:
  • Shifting delays
  • Grinding while accelerating
  • Burning smells
  • Whistling sounds
  • Shaking at any speed
Since the transmission delivers power from the motor to your wheels, any problems will cause major hiccups in your vehicle’s performance, which can lead to poor fuel efficiency, or an inability to run at all.
Check with the prior owner to see if they’ve had any of the documented transmission issues with this make of truck. If you go with the Silverado, remember to get it routinely serviced by a professional mechanic.
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