Silverado 5 speed - Grind into second - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Joe_L · 10-26-2009, 06:28 PM

Hey Guys,

I recently bought a 1999 Silverado 4x4 with the 4.8L and a 5 speed manual. It's a great truck for the price and age. The truck has been well taken care of but with any used vehicle there is always an issue that appears with time.

My problem is intermittent. On a cold start up (starting into winter here) the first time I shift into second gear I get a grind... hard to put into gear. For the rest of my drive there is no issue (I drive a split of city and highway to work, so I am doing quite a few starts and stops ). Also, if I go back out and the truck is still warm there is no issue. Has anyone else had this issue? Or any idea's and where to troubleshoot? Or is it a common problem with age and I just need to be more patient on the warm up in the morning?

**truckdude239** · 10-27-2009, 07:20 AM

change the gear oil or the synco's are goin out

10-26-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
Joe_L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sudbury ON, Canada Posts: 1	Silverado 5 speed - Grind into second Hey Guys, I recently bought a 1999 Silverado 4x4 with the 4.8L and a 5 speed manual. It's a great truck for the price and age. The truck has been well taken care of but with any used vehicle there is always an issue that appears with time. My problem is intermittent. On a cold start up (starting into winter here) the first time I shift into second gear I get a grind... hard to put into gear. For the rest of my drive there is no issue (I drive a split of city and highway to work, so I am doing quite a few starts and stops ). Also, if I go back out and the truck is still warm there is no issue. Has anyone else had this issue? Or any idea's and where to troubleshoot? Or is it a common problem with age and I just need to be more patient on the warm up in the morning? Last edited by Joe_L; 10-26-2009 at 09:16 PM.

10-27-2009, 07:20 AM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,227	Re: Silverado 5 speed - Grind into second change the gear oil or the synco's are goin out __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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