Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
000730007A02/01/2002000730007629375Subject regarding whine noise in park or neutral, service engine soon or service vehicle soon lamp illumination. *tt04/02/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03073001705/01/200310002394Grind noise or no vehicle movement when shifting into drive or reverse. *tt08/27/2003
010730032B11/01/2004010730032A628928Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak. *tt updated *eh03/25/2002
04060106/04/2001623749Some 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. *slc10/30/2001
26020102/26/2001619245Some vehicles equipped with the 4t65e transmission may experience a condition where the fourth clutch is burnt up. *tt05/21/2001
01010101/01/2001617761Gm powertrain is currently seeking information regarding 4t65e transmissions with a whine noise in park and neutral. *tt03/26/2001
21020102/21/2001617613Subject regarding automatic transmission codes p0741, p0742 - request for information. *tt03/19/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
9907711/01/19996089160Subject regarding voluntary emission recall campaign - evaporative emission system odb-ii diagnostic calibration - reflash pcm. *tt01/13/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
02073004811/02/200210006166Pressure control solenoid replacement for 4t65-e, 4t40-e, and 4t45-e transaxle/transmission.*mr04/23/2004
990730030A04/01/2001990730030619370Owners 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 parking05/24/2001
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
01010101/01/2001619012Gm powertrain is currently seeking information regarding right side (passenger) axle leaks on the 4t65e transmission. *tt05/10/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
000730002B07/01/2002000730002A634985Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt10/11/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/09/20054400012/23/1999
 I to had to have pressure control solenoid in 2000 monte carlo replaced after only 44000 miles.
12/19/2004109/22/2000
 I bought a 2000 monte carlo ss new in sept of 2000, i have 60,000 miles on it. the 4th gear is out of it and i have to have a new transmission put in it which is going to cost me between 1,300.00-1,600.00 to replace and they have to add a add on kit, if they have to add a add on kit what is the problem? i am very disappointed with chevy products. i also have a 89 chevy truck, which i bought used with 50,000 miles and i have had to put a new transmission in it 2 yrs ago, my daughter has a 99 monte carlo and has numerous problems in the last 2 yrs. i owned a 79 chevy truck for 16 yrs which i bought new and never had any problems with it except for normal wear and tear on it. what has happened with the quality of chevrolets? i am very disappointed. i should not be putting in a transmission in a 4 1/2 yr old car. i have taken very good care of the car changing oil,etc when it is due. you pay good money and it doesn't even last till you pay it off. *ak
09/08/2004104/20/2000
 I have experienced the problem described in tsb no. 020730048 - pressure control solenoid replacement for 4t65-e, 4t40-e, and 4t45-e transaxle/transmission (nhtsa item number: 10006166) a little over 2 years ago. i paid to have the solenoid replaced. the replacement is now beginning to fail again. since this is a continuing problem for general motors i feel that a re-design solenoid should be manufactured and installed on these vehicles at no additional cost to the owners.*ak
07/03/20021
 My main complaint is about my trans. i have a 2000 monte carlo the overdrive does not work so i take it to gm they said i had a code stored on my computer and that the problem was a control or pressure regulator. they made the repair, called me and said well we have good news, the code is now gone but your overdrive still does not work .they were willing to negotiate a possible share the cost or they may cover the whole cost depending upon what they found ,yea right i had already spent 500 +, i said no and called gm's customer service .no help there. this problem was detected slightly after my warranty i feel that if a code is listed on the cars computer somehow the driver should be aware of it. i was probably driving with a defective part and not knowing it,causing major damage for who knows how long. the reason i am writing is because i check from time to time hoping to find a recall but every time i check all i find is more complaints on gm's 4t65e in a lot of other cars as well. i also have some of the other problems i see other people complaining about such as front brake and or caliper problems rattling and wearing out prematurely,heater core problems ,they put stop leak in my oil and antifreeze without telling me ,they did give me a ticket on that, about a week or two later they sent me a letter stating they if i paid to have any leaks repaired i may be untitled to refund and yes i now have an oil leak. if this letter can't help me out maybe it can help someone else out. i feel there are plenty of other people you probably have not heard from .than you. *jb
07/05/20041160001
 When the automatic transimission is changed there is a noise in th oil pan. *ak
600001
 When the accelerator pedal was pressed from a complete stop the vehicle moved forward slightly then stalled. vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the automatic transmission had gone bad. the consumer was told that this is a common problem. *nlm
04/15/200343074306/24/2003
 While driving at any speed up hill and with no warning the transmission decelerated even when the consumer's foot was on the accelerator and it was difficult for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified. *ak the transmission leaked fluid and barely moved. the dealer replaced the transmission drive assembly and the extension housing. the transmission slipped and slammed into gear. the dealer replaced the transmission again. *scc *jb
04/01/2001107/31/2000
 Consumer states transmission has experienced problems. *tt
05/01/20010
 Transmission sounded like muffler was gone 20000 miles/ seconds 37111 . transmission has been replaced twice. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
10/31/2000
 Consumer is losing traction on wet pavement, feels like vehicle wants to slide.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
07/13/200467000103/08/2003
 While driving down the road, noticed smoke coming from under hood of my car. pulled into parking lot, opened hood and seen flames coming out of the engine compartment near the front of the motor. fire was put out by a service station attendant located across the street. fire dept and police arrived at scene. trans line leaked fluid onto header pipe which caused the fire. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
09/08/2004104/20/2000
 I have experienced the problem described in tsb no. 020730048 - pressure control solenoid replacement for 4t65-e, 4t40-e, and 4t45-e transaxle/transmission (nhtsa item number: 10006166) a little over 2 years ago. i paid to have the solenoid replaced. the replacement is now beginning to fail again. since this is a continuing problem for general motors i feel that a re-design solenoid should be manufactured and installed on these vehicles at no additional cost to the owners.*ak
11/05/2003650001
 The axle broke while driving at 70 mph. driver was not able to control the vehicle . vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic replaced a main bolt attachment to the suspension because it sheared off.*ak