When do you service the transmission on a 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.8 v8
Most newer transmissions recommend checking the fluid at every oil change. With heavy driving (towing, hauling, mountains, etc.) it should be serviced at 60,000 miles. Regular driving with little towing and hauling, it can easily go 100,000 miles. You can also check the wear by looking at your transmission fluid. If it is very dark and smells "burnt" you should have it serviced and have a tech check for unusual wear and damage.
With a little over 64,000 miles and less than four years of driving the van, while driving on a country back road, I heard a clicking sound and suddenly had no forward movement...only the roar of my engine from pressing the gas pedal. How frustrating and dangerous! Luckily, I did not have any children in the van with me that day. I coasted over to the shoulder as far as the van would coast. I could not get the transmission to engage any gear. I had to be towed!
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