Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 00773 | 10017190 | 4l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 040731005 | 08/01/2004 | 10011219 | Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment. *tt | 01/11/2005 | |
| 3104A | 3104B | 10009976 | 6-speed shifter rattle growl buzz noise. *sc | 11/02/2004 | |
| 01599 | 01/01/2004 | 10007237 | 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 00822B | 01/01/2004 | 00822C | 10005474 | No 2nd, no 4th and no reverse. to include 2004 light duty automobiles and trucks equipped with 4l60e or 4l65e automatic transmission. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 030730007 | 12/01/2006 | 030730007C | 10021103 | Delayed engagement when shifting into these positions. park into reverse, nuetral into drive, nuetral into reverse, and park into drive. this bulletin includes all 2000 - 2007 gm light duty trucks. *kb | 03/05/2007 |
| 3060 | 3060A | 10009370 | The engine does not stall when performing a p1870 diagnostic test with the tech 2 scan tool or when commanding the torque converter clutch enable solenoid on applications that do not have the p1870 diagnostic test listed. 4l60e or 4l65e tr | 09/27/2004 | |
| 030730056 | 11/01/2003 | 10005566 | 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt | 03/04/2004 | |
| 030730007A | 08/01/2005 | 030730007B | 10005577 | Engagement time of electronically controlled transmissions in general motors vehicles. various models including 2000-2006 all light duty trucks. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| 010730038B | 10/01/2005 | 010730038C | 10005162 | The service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3rd and 4th gear, the transmission does not shift correctly, the transmission feels like it shifts to neutral or a loss of drive occurs. *tt | 02/09/2004 |
| 030730042 | 09/01/2003 | 10004324 | Automatic transmission fluid leak at rear of vehicle. *tt | 12/02/2003 | |
| 010730023B | 03/01/2002 | 010730023A | 634815 | Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010730038 | 12/01/2001 | 010730038D | 628934 | Some customers may comment that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3rd and 4th gear, the transmission does not shift correctly, the transmission feels like it shifts to neutral or a loss of drive occurs. *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 010730023A | 11/01/2001 | 010730023 | 627839 | Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh | 02/25/2002 |
| 010730023 | 06/01/2001 | 622930 | Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et | 10/24/2001 | |
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt | 06/26/2001 | |
| 010730020 | 04/01/2001 | 619715 | Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| 010730012 | 04/01/2001 | 619373 | Information pertaining to the new control valve body, spacer plate and gaskets for the 4l60-e automatic transmission. *tt | 05/24/2001 | |
| 230101 | 01/23/2001 | 618192 | Subject regarding transmission pump area leaks on 4l60e automatic transmissions in trucks equipped with 4.8, 5.3 or 5.7 liter engines. *tt | 04/10/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 020604022 | 05/01/2002 | 634725 | Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming and data line diagnosis using j42236a. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3559 | 09/30/2008 | 3559F | 10016945 | Rear axle chatter shudder on turns. *sc updated. *kb updated 9/30/08. *pe | 10/18/2005 |
| 030420006 | 11/01/2003 | 10005555 | Fluid leak at rear axle. *tt | 03/02/2004 | |
| 030420005 | 09/01/2003 | 10004299 | Release of new rear axle seals. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 01363A | 11/18/2003 | 10004273 | Rear axle side cover oil leak. *tt | 11/24/2003 | |
| 01363 | 11/18/2003 | 10004144 | Rear axle side cover oil leak. *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| 082503 | 08/25/2003 | 10003879 | Fluid leak from the rear axle side left hand side. vme message. *tt | 11/05/2003 | |
| 082903 | 08/29/2003 | 10003888 | Using the correct lock tight product when servicing a rear axle fluid leak from the differential side cover. *tt | 11/05/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3027 | 01/01/2004 | 10008758 | Hard clutch pedal and/or hydraulic system failure after servicing the pressure plate. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 051402 | 05/15/2002 | 636671 | Subject regarding discolored hydraulic clutch fluid. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| 051602 | 05/16/2002 | 636688 | Complaints of the clutch pedal not returning when depressed. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 020420003 | 07/01/2002 | 634897 | Subject regarding revised side cover and gasket replacement (rh) / differential carrier cover and seal replacement - right. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3020 | 01/01/2004 | 10008766 | 6sp manual transmission stuck in fourth gear will not shift out of fourth. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 051002 | 05/10/2002 | 636639 | Customers with the manual transmission option may have concerns with noise whn accelerating from a stop in first. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| 010730036 | 11/01/2001 | 627912 | Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of engine, transmission slipping. *yh | 02/26/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/13/2005 | 7500 | ||
| Rear end chatter noises when turning at low speeds, gm change rearend fluid and added friction modifier and no correction made to problem. now saying it needs new posi clutch packs replaced but no warranty to correct problem | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/03/2004 | 44000 | 1 | |
| Recall 04v060000, while reversing at low speeds vehicle stalled. dealership would not repair the vehicle because the vin was not included. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 09/29/2004 | 28000 | 2 | 04/12/2000 |
| The consumer felt that the remedy for the automatic transmission electronic column lock 04v060000 recall is making it easier for the vehicle to be stolen. when the column lock plate is removed only the transmission shifter is locked. the shifter can be easily unlocked, and without the assistance of the steering lock, the vehicle wasn't secured from theft. the vehicle would like a new remedy found to correct this failure without deactivating the electronic column lock system. *ak *sc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| Transmission fluid leaked from vehicle, rendering vehicle inoperable. dealer has inspected vehicle, and will replace transmission. manufacturer has been notified.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/14/2000 | 1 | 02/28/2000 | |
| Tire pressure gauge always low, would not show if tires too low or over inflated until too late at any speed. abs/active handling system light on, turned engine off 1 mile later light goes off. clutch pedal too stiff. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/28/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Differential seizes and makes noise at speeds up to 50 mph. could result in total lockup and loss of control of vehicle. *ak | |||