NVG3500 5-Speed

DrFock352 · August 5, 2003

Anyone else with the NVG3500 tranny have a problem with rattle and grinding noises. At low speeds it is very noisy. Also Theres a steady grinding type noise when in neutral at idle. And when I press in the clutch it stops. Then I let it out and it gets loud again. The dealership already said it was the bearings in the tranny so they replaced them all. Didn't do anything. Plus I don't like my service department so I havn't brough it back since. Just want to knwo if I'm the only one or if it's just a noisy tranny.

k1500chevy97 · August 5, 2003

Both of my NVG 3500s do that noise with the clutch engaged

Colorado Kid · August 5, 2003

My NV-3500 and my Dad's both make some rattles, whining in 1st and 2nd and some syncro noise, but they only grind when we miss a shift.

There is some gear rattle in nuetral that quits in about 5 seconds when you push in the clutch.

Compared to older 4 speeds the NV-3500 is downright smooth, slick and quiet, which is why we've never worried about them. They aren't near as refined as a Honda transaxel, but you don't need to worry about it.

BDBWTE · August 9, 2003

My NV-3500 and my Dad's both make some rattles, whining in 1st and 2nd and some syncro noise, but they only grind when we miss a shift.

There is some gear rattle in nuetral that quits in about 5 seconds when you push in the clutch.

Compared to older 4 speeds the NV-3500 is downright smooth, slick and quiet, which is why we've never worried about them. They aren't near as refined as a Honda transaxel, but you don't need to worry about it.

Rodger that the 5spd are tons better than the 4spds of the 80's the syncros work and they stay in gear it's nice. Better gear spacing except between the dreaded 2nd to 3rd step. My NV4500 is rather loud too not to worry about it. But walk with your head higher because your are one of the few, the proud, the Men...I mean stick shifters...

tmoreau · August 27, 2003

I am always glad to hear there are others out there like me, you know, people who know what that third pedal is for! I love shiftin gears and burning the rears

Anyway, I hear a little noise in neutral with my foot off the clutch and it goes away a few seconds after pushing in the clutch. I dont notice anything while in gear though and wouldnt think it was normal if I did.

I would like to add my problem to this thread though, sometimes when shifting into first gear at a stop sign if I am rolling very slow (1-4mph) or just stopped the shifter gets kicked back at me. It always seems a little tough to get into first gear compared to the other gears at least. I am guessing that the synchro for fist gear is worn? I was thinking about changing to some synthetic fluid also, any recomendations? I have taken to double clutching before downshifting to first at a stop, that makes the shift much smoother. I cant remember if this happens when sitting at a light in N then putting it in first, I think it does sometimes but overall its very rare.

BDBWTE · August 30, 2003

no worries if I don't get my truck into first all the way it will push it out of 1st and 2nd sometimes. I just double clutch and tach the motor a little to help the synros' do their job. Seems that all are trucks have 1st and rev. problems with sticking in gear.

C1500 · February 1, 2004

I have been having the same problems in my 98. The noise is not loud in neutural, but it is when under load (starting form a stop) in 1st & 2nd gear. sometimes in 3rd if under heavy load, It's been doing this for a year & a half. Someone did tell me it's the clutch, but I'm sceptical.

k1500chevy97 · February 2, 2004

I have been having the same problems in my 98. The noise is not loud in neutural, but it is when under load (starting form a stop) in 1st & 2nd gear. sometimes in 3rd if under heavy load, It's been doing this for a year & a half. Someone did tell me it's the clutch, but I'm sceptical.

d**n C1500 I have to say thats a mighty fine truck you got there . great engine / tranny combo too

C1500 · February 3, 2004

Thanks K1500, But all I've done to it is paint the grill to match, & remove all the lables, When this engine goes, I'm thinking of putting a V8 in it.

k1500chevy97 · February 3, 2004

Thanks K1500, But all I've done to it is paint the grill to match, & remove all the lables, When this engine goes, I'm thinking of putting a V8 in it.

You do realize my reasoning behind my last post dont you ?