Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3002 | 3002D | 10008802 | 4l60e/4l65e intermittent neutral condition while accelerating from a stop or while driving. *tt 1999-2006 gm cars, light duty trucks and utilities. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 02086 | 01/01/2004 | 10007782 | 4l60e, 4l65e intermittent neutral from a stop or steady speed. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 030730056 | 11/01/2003 | 10005566 | 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt | 03/04/2004 | |
| 00702 | 01/01/2004 | 00702B | 10005476 | Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd or 4th damaged 2-4 band 3-4 clutch on the 4l60e/4l65e automatic transmission. *tt *mj | 03/01/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |||||
| 040420003 | 09/01/2004 | 10011054 | Diagnostic information on rear axle vent hose to avoid moisture/water intrusion. *tt | 12/27/2004 | |
| 3016 | 01/01/2004 | 10008784 | Rear axle water contamination. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3136 | 3136K | 10021019 | Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07. *nj | 02/22/2007 | |
| 01895 | 01/01/2004 | 10006802 | 5sp manual shifter pops out of 2nd, 4th, or reverse gears. *tt | 05/14/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 05/02/2004 | 4000 | 1 | |
| Seems to be binding in drivetrain upon acceleration while turning left or right from a stop. dealer (carmax) found nothing durring test drive or on rack inspection. i did get my concerns documented but no resolution. 4000 miles on truck.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 03/14/2008 | 15777 | 11 | 02/23/2004 |
| Vehicle purchased 2/23/04 new 2004 s-10 club cab - in feb 05 was returned due to coolant leak - both eng. oil cooler hoses replaced. also fuel gauge was erratic they replaced fuel level sensor in tank replaced mileage 15777. at that time the 4wd was not engaging properly but they could not duplicate the problem so no repair was made. march 9, 2005 motor had a ticking noise - a lifter collapsed and replaced along with the intake gasket. there was also a leak - they found the rear extension housing leaking -the rear drive shaft was removed and seal replaced. oct 10, 2005 transmission leak and engine noise under acceleration - rear transfer case output seal replaced and engine pressure check. march 30, 2006 check engine light on and exhaust system rattling - thermostat replaced and catalytic converter. mileage 34,997 june 2007 tail light on right not working - wiring issues repaired twice. november 2007 grinding noise when put into 4wd but once put back into 2wd okay. march 2008 - 4wd making loud noise when engaged and also making continuing noise when in 2wd - found to be transaxle going out. wiper motor guit - replaced. mileage now 74,540 this is where i am now driving with the transaxle going out. love truck size and comfort but to many problems. will probably go with different brand next purchase but only after much research. found many complaints on transaxle issue and feel manufacturer. should take care of this one. *tr | |||