Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 01715 | 01/01/2004 | 01715A | 10006247 | 4t65e transmission fluid leak from the reverse servo cover in cold weather. *tt | 04/26/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 08-07-30-002 | 01/01/2008 | 10025561 | Information on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtcs p0741, p0742, p0757, p842, harsh shifts or slips. *pe update 6/11/10. *pe | 08/21/2008 | |
| 080730002 | 03/01/2008 | 080730002A | 10025065 | Informational on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtcs p0741, p0742, p0757, p842, harsh shifts or slips. *pe | 07/08/2008 |
| 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 | |
| 020730013D | 05/01/2005 | 020720013E | 10012152 | Incorrect transmission shifts poor engine performance harsh 1-2 upshifts slips 1st and reverse torque converter clutch stuck off on diagnostic trouble code p0730, p0756, p0757, p0741, p0742. *eh *tt | 02/15/2005 |
| 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 | |
| 09132002 | 09/13/2002 | 10009450 | This service vme concerns 2003 vehicles equipped with 4t65e transmission which exhibits diagnostic trouble code p0742 with no other codes stored and harsh up shift and/or tcc shutter on decel. *tt | 09/30/2004 | |
| 01232004 | 01/23/2004 | 10009104 | Transmission fluid leak from reverse servo cover at ambient temperatures. transmission fluid may be detected on the lower pain rail or case side. most leak reports have been found during predelivery inspection. gm voicemail express. *tt | 09/10/2004 | |
| 020730039E | 08/01/2005 | 020730039F | 10004756 | Firm transmission shifts, shudder/chuggle, transmission won't downshift on deceleration, service engine soon light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0742 set. *tt update. *tt | 01/06/2004 |
| 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 | |
| 020730039C | 06/01/2003 | 020730039B | 10002840 | Firm transmission shifts, shudder/chuggle, transmission won't downshift on deceleration, service engine soon light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0742 set. *tt | 09/26/2003 |
| 020730039A | 12/01/2002 | 020730039 | 10000773 | Firm transmission shifts, shudder/chuggle, transmission won't downshift on deceleration, service engine soon light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0742 set. *tt | 03/31/2003 |
| 020730039 | 10/01/2002 | 10000185 | Information to dealers regarding service bulletin 020730039 - firm transmission shifts, shudder / chuggle, transmission won't downshift on deceleration, service engine soon light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0742 set. *tt | 02/14/2003 | |
| 020730039 | 10/01/2002 | 10000184 | Firm transmission shifts, shudder / chuggle, transmission won't downshift on deceleration, service engine soon light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0742 set. *tt | 02/14/2003 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/06/2011 | 57000 | ||
| Just purchased 2003 chevrolet monte carlo ls 2d today, vehicle has has 1st gear engagement (slips), when pulling off from stationary position vehicle will lose power then jerk/clunk forward like being hit from behind only occurs when pulling off from stand still position or making turns, also noticed dash board panel is separating from airbag compartment and glue/foam showing | |||
| 04/10/2003 | 34000 | ||
| The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that when pulling off from a stationary position the vehicle will drag and then jerk forward like you have been hit from behind. the dealer has not been able to find out what is causing the problem even though they have seen the problem on other vehicles. the problem does not happen while driving; this is a failure that only occurs you | |||
| 08/15/2008 | 84569 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. while driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud snap similar to the sound of a rubber band. the vehicle then lost all power and shut off on its own. the contact managed to pull off the road. a diagnostic indicated that the transmission lines had ruptured. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic at the pit stop and it was confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 84,569 and current mileage was 104,000. | |||
| 07/07/2003 | 3000 | 06/06/2003 | |
| Transmission delayed first gear engagement (slips). defective pressure valve replaced by dealership per service bulletin. *jb | |||
| 09/29/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2002 | |
| Constant hard up-shift / downshift action unless continual power applied. possibly a torque converter lock-up. mr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 36000 | 1 | 04/03/2003 |
| Car began having a hard shift in all gears at 41,000 miles, 5,000 miles out of 3 year/36,000 bumper to bumper warranty. the high mileage on my vehicle is due to extensive highway travel to and from work. the problem diagnosed was a leaking transmission coolant line, defective torque convertor clutch sylenoid, and a defective pressure control sylenoid. it was also noted that upon manufacturing a wire to the transmission was crimped. all parts had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 36000 | 1 | 04/03/2003 |
| Car began having a hard shift in all gears at 41,000 miles, 5,000 miles out of 3 year/36,000 bumper to bumper warranty. the high mileage on my vehicle is due to extensive highway travel to and from work. the problem diagnosed was a leaking transmission coolant line, defective torque convertor clutch sylenoid, and a defective pressure control sylenoid. it was also noted that upon manufacturing a wire to the transmission was crimped. all parts had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 36000 | 1 | 04/03/2003 |
| Car began having a hard shift in all gears at 41,000 miles, 5,000 miles out of 3 year/36,000 bumper to bumper warranty. the high mileage on my vehicle is due to extensive highway travel to and from work. the problem diagnosed was a leaking transmission coolant line, defective torque convertor clutch sylenoid, and a defective pressure control sylenoid. it was also noted that upon manufacturing a wire to the transmission was crimped. all parts had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 09/27/2005 | 41500 | 1 | |
| While driving the car to work, heard a clunk-grind sound on a right turn. drove to work anyway on the freeway - about 15 minutes. when pulling into my parking spot, turning right, the clunk-grind sound appeared again and then just made a grinding sound. after having the car towed to a chevy dealer, was told it was a broken right-front axle. the dealer is currently repairing, but the car is less than two full years old and has only 41,500 miles. i called chevorlet customer service and they are picking up almost 50% of the $600 repair bill. thank goodness this didn't break while i was driving 75 mph. on the freeway!*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 103000 | ||
| 2003 monte carlo ss. new problem, but occurs every time this sequence of events is followed. traction control light on dash comes on after backing up with steering wheel turned, then shifting to drive and moving forward. light is accompanied by growling sound from front end. pavement is dry, so there is no valid traction issue. light turns off after 5 - 10 seconds and growling sound disappears. have not had vehicle checked out by chevrolet yet, but i see a huge expense coming. appears to be a common problem on the monte carlo / impala based on various website reports. seems chevrolet should have some responsibility here. | |||