2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) Problems

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February 13, 2006 · 92,000 miles
Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Routine maintenance revealed a leak in the transfer case. This lead to discover a small hole in the case. This is caused by a part defect that breaks over time. Usually around 85,000 to 105,000 miles. The part is an "anti-rattle clip" that prevents the inner pump from of course rattling. When this part breaks, the pump then rubs a hole from the inside out. If this is not caught in time, the lubricating oil would run…
ODI 10151286
August 8, 2005 · 34,000 miles
Differential Unit · Injectors · Latch · Parking Brake · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
I own a 2002 chev k2500hd. I have had several problems, but was unaware of this site to report these problems until now. First, the dryer switch on the ac went bad @ 34k. Second,@ 65k i had to replace the front left wheel hub assembly as talked about in one of the other complaints i read. Third, @ 95k my transfer case developed a leak and i lost all the fluid. A chevrolet mechanic showed me a transfer case that had…
ODI 10132114
February 1, 2004 · 6,000 miles
Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Pump retaining pin on the transfer case failed, permitting the pump to wear a hole in the transfer case with sudden release of the engine oil. Chevrolet is not claiming knowledge. *jb
ODI 10104338