Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
05V055000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/2005 to 02/28/2005V (Vehicle)719402/22/2005MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/14/200502/15/2005571102
Defect SummaryCertain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect. under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. if the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
NotesGm recall no. 05023.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
3609A3609B10018537Harsh 1-2 shift, malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0894 stored in pcm. *tt01/05/2006
343910017065No drive in d4 or d3. to include 2005 gmc jimmy. *tt10/21/2005
336910014907To better understand sprag damage an engineering investigation is being conducted. typical symptoms include no forward movement in d4 or d3 shift lever position. movement can be obtained in d2, d1 or reverse. *tt05/11/2005
3335A3335B10014879Investigation of pump area leaks. *tt05/11/2005
3363100148804l60e/4l65e no reverse. *tt05/11/2005
3045A01/01/20043045B100101704485 4484 shudder or bind on turns in 4 hi. *sc11/04/2004
305401/01/200410009665Replacement flexplate may have larger bolt holes than the original flexplate. *tt10/14/2004
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
05073001702/01/2006050730017B100174624l60-e/4l65-e automatic transmission/torque converter clutch (tcc) shudder, water in transmission. *tt11/08/2005
05073001205/01/2005100173554l60-e/4l65-e automatic transmission 2-3 shift clunk. *tt11/03/2005
05073001305/01/2005100173544l60-e/4l65-e automatic transmission second gear start, lack/loss of power when accelerating from a stop. *tt11/03/2005
3438A10017100Tcc surge and/or fluid contamination. *tt10/24/2005
31703170C10010577Harsh 1-2 shift. *eh12/01/2004
31363136A10010080The 4l60e/4l65e automatic transmission slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear. also to include the pontiac gto 2005. *tc11/04/2004
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04060401103/01/200410008667New procedural requirements for powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. *tt08/13/2004
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
PIT-472210/01/200810026804Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. all 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission. *pe12/18/2008
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
020730024A08/01/2005020730024B634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt10/11/2002
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
40304030A10021676New design front axle side bearing adjusters. *kb06/15/2007
30013001A10008872The service information and owners manual do not show a service interval for the 8.6, 9.5, 9.75, 10.5, and 11.5 inch rear axles with or without g80 (locking differential). *tt 2006 all general motors light duty trucks, vans and utilitie08/25/2004
030417001C10/01/2005030417001D10001136Whine noise from rear axle. *tt update. *tt04/17/2003
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
PIP4054A02/01/2008PIP4054B10024345Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008. *pe04/07/2008
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
31363136K10021019Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07. *nj02/22/2007
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
0502302/01/200510015338Shift lever position indicator illumination recall campaign. *tt07/14/2005
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
05-04-21-00301/01/2008050421003C10017464Service 4wd light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 set. *tt updated 10/05/07. *nj inspect wiring harness to transfer case speed sensors, replace wiring harness. updated 7/18/08 *pe11/08/2005
352610016558Intermittent service 4wd light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm. *tt09/22/2005
335110014853Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 or erratic 4wd/awd operation. *tt05/10/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12/12/201068800
 Tl. the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. the contact stated while driving 70 mph the rear differential locked. the contact had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. the mechanic stated the rear differential needs to be replaced. the called the manufacturer regarding the rear differential and they stated they will speak to the dealer regarding the repair. the manufacturer has not made a decision to repair the vehicle . the contact stated the vehicle could have caused a crash while on the highway. the failure mileage was 68,800. jo