2000 Chevy Truck MAnual Transmiission Failure

BROWNRICK

MEMBER
2000 CHEVROLET TRUCK
V8
2WD
MANUAL
16,100 MILES

A few weeks back I had the clutch replaced on this truck. I was pulling a light single axle trailer with no load on it in 5th gear. The transmission started to make a whining noise and then the truck started to lose power. The clutch petal went to the floor with no resistance. I had the guy who put the clutch in pick up the truck. He said teh clutch was working now but the transmission overheated because I was going down the interstate in 5th. No problem before. Now I'm looking at dumping more money into this truck. Are there used transmissions out there that I may be able to buy. I'm afraid the clutch will go out again now.

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
33,738 POSTS

Time for a second opinion. I don't like to second-guess someone who isn't here to defend his diagnosis, but how do you reconcile a clutch pedal that goes to the floor with a clutch that's working?

If you're going to pull a trailer, you should be using a truck. That's what they're made for. Oh, ... Wait a minute. You WERE using a truck. If it overheated from pulling a dinky trailer, it can't be much of a truck! What would happen if you had to drive up a steep hill every day? I could be wrong, but something doesn't sound right. I don't like what I'm about to suggest because it promotes unnecessary, sometimes unwaranted distrust, but if you're going to have the transmission replaced, I would suggest scratching some identifying marks in the case, then documenting it with photos. Check after the service to see if the transmission was indeed replaced. An unscrupulous mechanic could use the transmission as an excuse to get you to pay for whatever repairs are required. If the new clutch developed a problem, that's why the manufacturer provides a warranty. The shop will get a replacement for free. They will have to cover their labor. That's one of the costs of doing business, and is why they need to make a profit.

If a mistake was made when the service was performed, you will get the best remedial service by being understanding and patient. Everyone makes mistakes now and then and they deserve the chance to fix them. Crabby or argumentative customers will not get the same level of care even though they may still get the problem fixed.

Some people think it shows a character flaw to admit making a mistake. They are wrong.

Caradiodoc