Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 060730023 | 09/01/2006 | 10020766 | 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. replace complete second clutch assembly. *kb | 01/08/2007 | |
| 3102 | 3102B | 10010237 | Service vme 01-04 vehicle equipped with 4t65e automatic transmission 4t65e transmission valve body inspection procedure. (to include 2004 pontiac aztec) *sc all 2001 - 2006 passenger vehicles with 4t65e transaxle. *tt | 11/05/2004 | |
| 01432 | 01/01/2003 | 10004412 | Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 00704A | 11/18/2003 | 10004213 | The 4t65e automatic transmission may exhibit a condition of a harsh garage shift into reverse or drive on a cold start. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 030730017 | 05/01/2003 | 10002394 | Grind noise or no vehicle movement when shifting into drive or reverse. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| 010730032B | 11/01/2004 | 010730032A | 628928 | Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak. *tt updated *eh | 03/25/2002 |
| 040601 | 06/04/2001 | 623749 | Some vehicles may experience no forward, delayed forward, or the transmission may lock up in reverse intermittently, some vehicles will not move when placed in reverse intermittently. *slc | 10/30/2001 | |
| 4T65E | 06/20/2001 | 623439 | Information regarding certain models including the 2001 buick rendezvous automatic transmission input sun gear thrust bearing. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| 010730014 | 04/01/2001 | 619376 | Some onwers may comment on one or several delayed shifts, slips, flares or extended shifts during cold operation. *tt | 05/24/2001 | |
| 260201 | 02/26/2001 | 619245 | Some vehicles equipped with the 4t65e transmission may experience a condition where the fourth clutch is burnt up. *tt | 05/21/2001 | |
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 617760 | Gm powertrain is currently seeking information regarding codes p0716 / p0717 on the 4t65e transmission. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 617761 | Gm powertrain is currently seeking information regarding 4t65e transmissions with a whine noise in park and neutral. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 01609 | 01/01/2004 | 10007138 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0650 set after pcm (powertrain control module) replacement. *tt | 05/27/2004 | |
| 4T65E | 02/17/2001 | 618105 | Subject regarding automatic transmission codes p0741, p0742 - third reuest for info. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||||
| 010730017 | 04/01/2001 | 619356 | Some owners may comment that the transmission range selector lever is difficult to move / shift. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 4T65E | 01/01/2001 | 623474 | Information regarding automatic transmission torque converter oil seal, a request for information. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 020730048 | 11/02/2002 | 10006166 | Pressure control solenoid replacement for 4t65-e, 4t40-e, and 4t45-e transaxle/transmission.*mr | 04/23/2004 | |
| 990730030A | 04/01/2001 | 990730030 | 619370 | Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking | 05/24/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 000730002B | 07/01/2002 | 000730002A | 634985 | Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| 020730013 | 02/01/2004 | 020730013A | 631267 | Incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of engine, transmission slipping, ses lamp illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes p0756 and p0757. *slc update. *tt | 05/21/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 55000 | ||
| The transmission had to be totally rebuilt due to a failure of the tarrington bearing which in turn caused the whole inside of the transmission to get chewed up and all the internal parts had to be replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/14/2007 | 2 | ||
| Brake system / abs braking system failed/ abs light illuminated. replaced abs hub system. *tr | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 25000 | 1 | |
| 2001 buick century with 25,000 miles, needed to have entire transmission replaced. some slippage a week before, then two stop signs, slippage, then horrible grinding. when mechanic tore down transmission, shards of metal were found. word from the shop was that they had never seen this model at 25,000 miles, usually see this model around 40,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 05/16/2006 | 73108 | 1 | |
| 2001 century transmission problems. *ts while coming out of a parking lot, the consumer discovered the vehicle would not move forward. *jb | |||
| 12/30/2004 | 83000 | 2 | 11/22/2000 |
| Transmission slipping. hard shifts in all gears. transmission had been rebuilt at dealership in november 2002 after it had totally went out at 46000 mile and going out again at 83000. *ak | |||
| 11/10/2004 | 2 | ||
| While pulling out of a driveway a loud clanking noise was heard coming from the front. also, dashboard light flashed on and off intermittently . consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the bearing sheared off the transmission. battery and transmission needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 29000 | 2 | |
| While driving vehicle stopped accelerating. then, started shaking. vehicle was towed to the dealership. the bearing between the sun gear failed, and caused sun gears to strip, creating metal contamination through out the transmission. the sun gear assembly and transmission were replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/11/2004 | 25000 | 1 | |
| While driving uphill transmission down shifted. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| When vehicle is on a hill in drive gear, vehicle will roll backwards, unless brake is applied.*scc | |||
| 05/28/2002 | 1 | 03/28/2002 | |
| When changing gears vehicle really feels rough. consumer can feel transmission moving like something is broken. *ak.when in first and reverse gear the vehicle will not hold on grade at idle. the engine races and disengages itself from the transmission and thunks into gear. the engine feels funny when resuming acceleration from coast speed as though it is moving on mounts. the engine feels as if it will cut off. there is a whine from the engine compartment. the engine cabin containers are impossible to open. steering column and casing gives slight movement during acceleration and braking. this was partially corrected by replacement of the ball joint tie rod end (right side). there are exhaust fumes being emmitted into the cabin. possible defect with the catalytic convertor. the oil drain plug shows signs of leaking. also, the brakes seem under powered. consumer would like information of possible recalls on parts mentioned above, also the windshiled washer fluid disappears after filling. jg | |||
| 03/11/2002 | 1 | 02/25/2001 | |
| Consumer states when engine is on and on an incline in drive, consumer has to keep foot on brake or vehicle will roll backards. when coming up to a stop at a stop sign vehicle rolls back until you press brake, and when vehicle is in reverse it will go forward, dealer stated this was normal. *nlm *yd | |||
| 06/27/2001 | 2 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Engine starts - brake pedal does not depress, gear shift indicator moves on prndl indicator but transmission does not appear to engage - cause - improperly sealed. jan 04 2002 - with milage of 7199 - transmission seemed to lock p after putting in parks then trying to take off park again - cause : shift lever clearance too tight. replaced part #26056013 whick took 2 weeks to replace. this was 2 problems on a new car both involving the transmission which seems very unusual. *ak | |||
| 11/09/2001 | 3 | 07/31/2001 | |
| Vehicle cannot be parked on a incline in a nose down position due to the fact that automatic transmission in reverse can not hold weight of vehicle, once the car started and emergency brake was removed,consumers foot had to be applied to gas pedal, and one to brake pedal in order to keep car from moving, dealer has been contacted, and stated that was normal, two weeks after purchase problem occurred, resulting in a thousand dollars damage done to vehicle. *ak *yd | |||
| When vehicle is on an incline it will roll backward when brakes are released. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 04/23/2007 | 99000 | 1 | 11/12/2000 |
| Lost ability to read position of gear selection (prndl) on instrument cluster and odometer readings on 2001 buick century custom. this was an electronic prndl and odometer display. it was like shifting the transmission blind folded. safety. *ak | |||
| 05/29/2002 | 28997 | 3 | 05/29/2002 |
| While in motion there was a thumping noise emmiting from the right front tire. the steering wheel locked and the key would not return it to it's normal postion. also there is a problem with the brakes, also the gear would not shift out of park.*jg *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 04/20/2002 | 5 | 11/01/2000 | |
| I was parked on a hill facing forward or up hill when i took off the parking brake and put the car in drive it went sliding fast down the hill...luckily no one was behind me. i reported this to browns buick and they said it was normal. a feature to save gas. i called another buick dealer in alexandria va. and they said it was normal and it was a feature that epa required amd something to do with fuel economy. i told them i did not have amanual transmission and thought this was a severe problem and it should not have gone back ...maybe a little i could deal with but not just roll back so fast and that i had to brake to stop i wasn't in neutral and i do not have a clutch. i bouth a automatic for a reson and wanted a better answer. i called buick headquaters and they called the dealer i bought the car from and they made an appointment for me to take it in on apr. 25 at 1:30 p.m. the service manager told me it was normal after he drove the car and let it roll on a hhill. he said i had to put on the gas right away. i mentioned i thought that this was a real problem for safety reasons and i was nevere told that the car would do this and that it does not say that in the manual. he was telling me that it was approved by the national safety transportation people and it had to do with fuel economy. i told him i would not have bought the car if i had known this and i bought a v-6 which is not the best with fuel economy and that that was not an issue to me. i called buick headquaters again when i came home at 7 p.m. the person i spoke to mr.richard peres said that it was normal and a safety feature. now i have safety, epa and fuel economy as reasons for my car rolling back while in drive.!!! i was also told all gm cars made in the last 5 years do this. is this true? i think it is a safety problem if people are driving around and not always on hills and come to find out out of the blue that your car will not go forward while in drive...unless you immediately hit the gas.i would | |||