Chevy Trucks - 4Wheel Drive Problems

[BigSandyRookie]

A couple of years ago, i bought a 2002 Silverado Z71 4X4. Never used the 4wheel drive much and, last year, it didn't work when i was stuck on a boat ramp! (after being pulled up the ramp by a Toyota!!) I finally decided to have it fixed a couple of months ago, and.....over $1,000 in PARTS later, it still leaks fluid and doesn't work right!!!!! I hated to post this as I know the Ford/Dodge fans will say :p, but I was wondering if this is isolated to my truck or common with this model???

[beenfishin?]

Don't know, I drive FORD! Just kidding, couldn't resist, but I do drive a ford. I have not heard anything about them having problems. Hope you get it all straightend out.

[Daniel]

I have a friend that had a Blazer that had that problem
One Chevy dealer wanted a ton of $ to fix it.
He took it to an independent shop and paid like $20.00,
It was a vacuum line that came loose

[CrappiePappy]

might have a chuckle at your expense .... but, what are the Toyota guys gonna say :p (it could get ugly :D )

Seriously though ... do an online search for your truck's problem. Any recurring problem that's specific to one brand/model is gonna be all over the web.

I'm a first time pickup truck owner, so I don't have enough experience with them to make any comments of value. Currently driving a 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 (4x2)

... cp

[Don G]

Big Sandy, I drove Chevys for 52 years...Never had but 1 problem with 4-wheel drive and that was a $20.00 solanoid switch that engaged the 4WD..Chevys are not known for 4WD problems...I did, however, have numerous problems with a 2007 Silverado....2 major safety problems which made me buy a:::


TOYOTA

Just had to do it...:D

[Fisherman_Wantabe]

I have and always will drive GM if they make it thur all this. But most of the time problems with Chevy & GMC 4 wheel drive problems come from not using it. You have to engage it ever so often to keep it all lubed up. I have owned a lot of them with no problems, just to need to engege the 4 wheel drive about once a month to keep it working. Just my 2 cents.

[robbor]

I have an 1989 chevy and they used a heated actuator to engauge the 4 wheel on the front axle. Basically its heats up and cause a plunger to push a lever in the fron axle. Ive replace mine two times. It can be annoying when and if it quits on you. It would have been nice to have a manual backup so if it fails craw under ,flip lever and go. Thearetically you could have a plug machined so if it fails, just unscrew the actuator screw in the plug and your in 4 wheel. My chevy never wants to shift while running, ive had the transfer case removed and checked, still doenst work right. I turn off the truck and try to let of roll slightly as i **** it then restart and go.

[crappieseeker]

fisherman wantabe i think is on the money here. I dont know anything about it, however a mechanic told me one time that you had to use the 4 wheel drive or engage it ever so often or it would not work right.

[yzcajunman]

if it leaks and still doesnt work it should be under warranty!!!!
jmho! remember in these days and times people are trying to retain their customer base!!!!


YZ

[Eager Beaver]

Use it or loose it as the old saying goes. It is like the AC on your vehicle. It should be run once a month to keep everything lubed up and working. It may sound funny but up here in the north country we need to run the AC at least a couple times in the winter to keep it working properly, even with a foot or two of snow on the ground and 0 temp outside.