NHTSA Complaint #11518758 — 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11518758 |
| Vehicle | 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
2021, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Crew-Cab, 6.6L Gas Engine. At @ 25k miles, the "Service 4WD" light came on dash. It later started a grinding noise/sound within the front axle transfer case. Was told they had a problem with moisture intrusion into the transfer case and it would cause corrosion to sensor. Truck was taken to dealership and in shop for @ 1 week or so. After repair was completed, less than 3k miles later, it happened again. Same problem ("Service 4WD"), same noises, same diagnoses. Truck was taken back to the dealership. This time, repairs were more extensive and the wiring harness was replaced. I was traveling with work yesterday (34,458 miles on truck now) and the "Service 4WD" light came on again. I've contacted the dealership to schedule a time at the end of week or early Saturday to take the truck back again. While reviewing other complaints, I noticed a similar problem where the customer indicated the "Service Tow System" light was coming on. It too was allegedly caused from moisture intrusion. I'm currently over 3 hours from home through the end of the week. I'm hoping the truck will make it home without creating a catastrophe on the Interstate between here and there.
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