Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 08-07-30-016 | 04/01/2008 | 080730016A | 10025421 | Diagnostic information on mh1, mn8, mt1, m15 transmission slips, will not shift or may overheat, ses/mil may be illuminated, dtcs p0218, p0894 set. *pe updated 8/12/08. *pe | 08/07/2008 |
| 4112 | 04/01/2009 | PIP-4112H | 10023432 | Sag or hesitation on acceleration (normal operating characteristics). equipped w/ gasoline engine and automatic transmission. *nj updated 1/30/08. *nj updated 10/01/08. *pe updated 8/12/09. *pe | 12/11/2007 |
| 4133 | 4133A | 10022769 | Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated. *kb | 09/26/2007 | |
| 3931 | 09/28/2006 | 3931A | 10021018 | No movement when the shift lever is moved to d4 or d3. normal operation when moved to d2 d1 or reverse. *kb updated. *kb | 02/22/2007 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 08-07-30-021 | 04/01/2008 | 10025402 | Loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ipc gauge fluctuation, intermittent door lock cycling, transmission may not shift, dtcs u0073, u0100, u0101, u0102, 70140 (repair backed out terminal in transmission harness co | 08/06/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 4030 | 4030A | 10021676 | New design front axle side bearing adjusters. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 070419001 | 06/01/2007 | 070419001A | 10022472 | Intermittent/inoperative four wheel drive, service 4wd system lamp on and dtc c0378 - front axle switch circuit signal invalid. *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 05-04-21-003 | 01/01/2008 | 050421003C | 10017464 | Service 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 *pe | 11/08/2005 |
| 3424 | 3424A | 10017299 | Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift. *tt | 11/02/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/18/2012 | 138000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet suburban 1500. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the transmission failed. the vehicle was towed to a transmission specialist for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was not a common problem and that they could provide no assistance. the failure mileage was 138,000. kmj | |||
| 10/18/2012 | 138000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet suburban 1500. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the transmission failed. the vehicle was towed to a transmission shop for inspection and they stated that the transmission needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that it was not a common problem and they could not provide no assistance. the failure mileage was 138,000. ap | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 42500 | ||
| Transmission slipping when changing gears. | |||
| 10/03/2010 | 34000 | ||
| I have a 2007 chevrolet 4wd suburban ls that has its transmission rebulit because the truck just won't go. it has 34k plus miles and 42 month old. i wanted to know if this is common on this kind of vehicle and why did it happen. | |||
| 04/02/2008 | 11500 | 1 | |
| Vehicle torque converter slips / disengages on inclines causing the vehicle to roll backwards after trying to proceed after a stop. must be on the gas simultaneously with coming off the brake to prevent rolling backwards into cars or people. happens in drive, third and first. transmission locks in second. torque converter also slips while at idle in gear causing a rough idle situation. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 4000 | 3 | 02/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet suburban 1500. the transmission locks up intermittently at various speeds. as a result, the vehicle becomes difficult to shift. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that unless the failure occurs frequently, they were unable to get an analysis. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the contact has been to two different dealers. chevrolet stated that nothing could be done. the failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 12,500. | |||
| 01/27/2007 | 1 | 01/22/2007 | |
| Fax from congressman on behalf of his constituent , resolving ongoing problems with her 2007 chevrolet suburban. *kb the consumer stated the transmission was slipping. the dealer replaced the transmitter. *jb | |||
| 03/11/2007 | 950 | 1 | 12/29/2006 |
| Stability light and traction control light on saying need serviced, check engine light on, transmission slips from 1st into 2nd, and vehicle makes noise making turns. vehicle taken in for service but mechanic having trouble with codes. vehicle is 07 suburban with 961 miles. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 02/02/2008 | 15997 | 4 | 08/15/2007 |
| Car is rolling backwards when proceeding after being stopped on an incline. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 08/13/2007 | 0 | 20 | 12/30/2006 |
| Intermittent service 4 wheel drive lamp on and code c0378. *jb | |||
| 02/22/2007 | 7005 | 10 | 09/05/2006 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the 4-wheel drive shift indicator reached temperatures in excess of 100 degrees and could cause a burn to the touch. the manufacturer and a chevrolet dealer were aware, and stated that this was normal and there was nothing to repair. the 4-wheel drive indicator was always heated, and the car had a burning smell because of it and got worse while driving. *ak | |||