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 | ||
| 3033 | 01/01/2004 | 3033A | 10010278 | Chug, ticking/scraping noise at 30-50 mph on acceleration/deceleration. *tt | 11/09/2004 |
| 3045A | 01/01/2004 | 3045B | 10010170 | 4485 4484 shudder or bind on turns in 4 hi. *sc | 11/04/2004 |
| 3054 | 01/01/2004 | 10009665 | Replacement flexplate may have larger bolt holes than the original flexplate. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 01599 | 01/01/2004 | 10007237 | 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 030421005 | 06/01/2003 | 10006121 | Service 4wd light on, 4wd inoperative, diagnostic trouble codes c0300 and/or c0305 set. *tt | 04/19/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 01410 | 11/18/2003 | 10004214 | Poor performance from a stop in 2wd, auto or 4wd hi. 2003, 2003 cadillac ext also included. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 030730028 | 07/01/2003 | 10002944 | Driveline clunk when stopping. *tt | 10/01/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 030730056 | 11/01/2003 | 10005566 | 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt | 03/04/2004 | |
| 030730020C | 05/01/2005 | 030730020D | 10005578 | Transmission has a harsh 1-2 shift, slipping 1-2 shift followed by a harsh engagement. *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 |
| 030730020A | 06/01/2003 | 030730020 | 10002863 | Transmission has a harsh 1-2 shift, slipping 1-2 shift followed by a harsh engagement. *tt | 09/29/2003 |
| 030730020 | 05/01/2003 | 10002393 | Transmission has a harsh 1-2 shift, slipping 1-2 shift followed by a harsh engagement. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 01483 | 01/01/2004 | 10005496 | Vehicle has no pcm (power train control module) communication with tech 2. sit bulletin 1400427. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020421006 | 07/01/2002 | 634893 | Some customers may comment that the 4wd/awd indicator lights on the selector switch do not work or the 4wd/awd system may be inoperative. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 4030 | 4030A | 10021676 | New design front axle side bearing adjusters. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
| 3364 | 10014953 | Rear axle retainer button breakage. *eh | 05/12/2005 | ||
| 3001 | 3001A | 10008872 | The service information and owners manual do not show a service interval for the 8.6, 9.5, 9.75, 10.5, and 11.5 inch rear axles with or without g80 (locking differential). *tt 2006 all general motors light duty trucks, vans and utilitie | 08/25/2004 | |
| 030419004 | 04/01/2004 | 030419004A | 10004366 | Growl or moan noise coming from front axle. *tt | 12/04/2003 |
| 030418003 | 06/01/2003 | 10002854 | Revised wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal replacement. *tt | 09/26/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 3300 | 3300A | 10013572 | 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement. *eh | 04/21/2005 | |
| 030419003 | 08/01/2003 | 10012557 | Fluid leak from front of vehicle add teflon tape to front axle vent plug threads. *eh | 03/07/2005 | |
| 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) | |||||
| 3665 | 10018926 | 4wd inoperative and possible dtc c0327 stored in the transfer case control module. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
| 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 | |
| 3526 | 10016558 | Intermittent service 4wd light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm. *tt | 09/22/2005 | ||
| 3351 | 10014853 | Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 or erratic 4wd/awd operation. *tt | 05/10/2005 | ||
| 030421001D | 12/01/2003 | 030421001C | 10005166 | 4-wheel drive switch indicator lights flashing, 4-wheel drive inoperative, diagnostic trouble codes c0327, p0836, p0500. *tt | 02/10/2004 |
| 020421006C | 03/01/2004 | 020421006D | 10004357 | Inoperative 4wd/awd lamps, inoperative 4wd/awd system. *tt | 12/04/2003 |
| 01267B | 11/18/2003 | 10004200 | Service 4wd light on no codes besides u1000 codes. service vme. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 01267A | 11/18/2003 | 10004104 | Service 4wd light on, the 4wd is inoperative and no codes besides u1000 codes. service vme. *tt | 11/18/2003 | |
| 030421001C | 06/01/2003 | 030421001B | 10002856 | 4-wheel drive switch indicator lights flashing, 4-wheel drive inoperative, diagnostic trouble codes c0327, p0836, p0500. *tt | 09/29/2003 |
| 030421001 | 02/01/2003 | 10001124 | 4-wheel drive light, 4-wheel drive inoperative, diagnostic trouble codes c0327, p0836, p0500. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
| 020421006A | 10/01/2002 | 020421006 | 10000173 | Inoperative 4wd/awd lamps, inoperative 4wd/awd system. *tt | 02/14/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/17/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| My 2003 chevy tahoe z71 transmission failed while driving. the transmission would not engage at all after the incident. vehicle had approx. 70,000 miles. the transmission was repaired at the gm dealership. i still have the parts available. gm dealer nor the chevy customer service line would acknowledge this as a issue on the tahoe. the incident occurred in a main road with significant traffic - it had the potential to be a safety issue as i was making a left hand turn when the incident occurred. 4l60 transmission. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/17/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| My 2003 chevy tahoe z71 transmission failed while driving. the transmission would not engage at all after the incident. vehicle had approx. 70,000 miles. the transmission was repaired at the gm dealership. i still have the parts available. gm dealer nor the chevy customer service line would acknowledge this as a issue on the tahoe. the incident occurred in a main road with significant traffic - it had the potential to be a safety issue as i was making a left hand turn when the incident occurred. 4l60 transmission. *tr | |||
| 11/29/2008 | 47261 | 1 | 04/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the transmission was slipping. the dealer stated that a new transmission was needed before it failed completely. the failure and current mileages were less than 47,261. updated 12/16/08 *cn updated 12/18/0*jb | |||
| 05/20/2006 | 36000 | 1 | |
| We have problems with the running lights, dash gauges not working properly. now the engines is starting to idle roughly and make noises. we got a notice letting us know that there was a recall on a part that runs all of the dash gauges. some kind of computer thing. i went into the dealership and they told me my car had too many miles to honor the recall and i would have to pay for it!. lets see, we wait long enough for miles to get past 100,000 miles and then they don't have to fix all the vehicles. i can see another tahoe coming down the road and one of the running lights is always out. we have a 2003 tahoe. the dash coating started pealing and they wouldn't cover it being replaced. i had less than 60,000 miles at that time. they said that the extended warranty didn't cover this. the tahoe is shifting real rough at times and will speed up on it's own at times. this shifting happens at least once a day. the gauges don't work at all. (fuel,oil pressure, and sometimes the rpm won't work at all). *tr | |||
| 12/07/2005 | 2 | 06/01/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact stated a device on the transmission broke due to cold temperatures causing the speedometer to be inoperative. the dealer informed the contact there were no recalls and advised her to call the manufacturer. the manufacturer offered no free remedy. *ak | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 10300 | 3 | 05/31/2003 |
| Consumer complained about excessive vibration. nechanic replaced engine mounts/ tansmission, and intermittent steering shaft, but vibration continued. there was no final solution. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 7 | 09/06/2003 | |
| Front passenger seat heater comes on by itself. blinker sensor will tell me that the blinker is on when it isn't. cd/radio lights blink on and off. rear passenger window rolls down by itself. fuel guage does not work properly and will often say it's full when it's empty or it's empty when it's full or half a tank when it is empty. fuel injectors keep clogging up with carbon. transmission failure from stop and delay acceleration while driving. *ak | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| When the key was in the start position, the vehicle was shifted from park. the consumer's 4 year child changed the gear and caused the vehicle to roll into a ditch. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 12/29/2007 | 68 | 1 | 12/27/2006 |
| On 12/27/06 i purchased my chevy tahoe 2003 i had complete 4x4 service on 12/14/06 as recommended by the dealer as required maintenance for 90,000 miles and to maintain the warranty. on 12/29/07 the vehicle was taken in for service for the 4wd service light on and noise when engaged in 4wd. diagnosis: transfer case control module. the dealer will not repair vehicle nor will easy care gold warranty cover repair. i was assured that the vehicle was in excellent shape for at least 2 years. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 16000 | 1 | |
| While the vehicle was in the driveway and key in the accessory mode vehicle was able to come out of gear without applying the brakes. as a result, vehicle rolled forward into a fence. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 9500 | 1 | |
| Child was able to move the gear position indicator. it could be easily moved from drive to neutral without depressing the button on gear shift. dealership was called about the problem. dealership stated that this was a normal condition. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 08/25/2003 | 153 | 5 | 07/11/2003 |
| 1. knocking in front end, intermittent steering shaft is out. i have been on waiting list since september 2003 and still not fixed.(in a wreck this component is what keeps the steering rod from projecting into the cab; per chevrolet mechanic). 2. sept. 2003 transmission: grinding/vibrating sound in the middle of vehicle (think this is my torque converter), neutral position from a complete stop and while driving. been in shop on 2 occasions and still not fixed, mechanic says the vehicle computer doesn't show any problems, so they won't fix it! 3.front differential leaking. jan. 2004 to be fixed when steering shaft gets fixed! 4. passenger heaters come on by themselves. nov. 2003 still not fixed 5. front driver's seat won't hold memory settings. nov. 2003 still not fixed. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 09/21/2004 | 5 | 08/01/2003 | |
| Dt: the vehicle is a 2003 chevrolet tahoe z71 four-wheel drive. the intermediate shaft shakes and rattles to the point of having slack in it. he took vehicle to the dealer and they greased it. the second time they greased it again. the third time the dealership replaced the intermediate shaft because it was on a recall. consumer had to wait a year before they could get the replacement part. the problem has returned even after the part was replaced. the problem was in the same area but, the noise was a little different and it was making a knocking sound. consumer believed that it may be in the front end differential. consumer has not contacted the dealership. also, fuel pump failed. dealership replaced the fuel pump. there were other problems, but consumer felt they were minor. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 12 | |||
| The consumer was informed the passenger air bag sensor wouldn't activate the air bags for 80 pounds or less, but it did when their 62 pound child was in the seat. *ph other problem are as followed: driver's door experienced intermittent rattles, steering vibrations/grinding when turned to left, sunroof leaked heavily when it rained or when going through the car wash, dash lights were inoperative, headlights were inoperative, vehicle did not shift when in 4 wheel drive, window molding was loose, stereo lights flickered, seat memory in the driver's seat would not move to preset memory positions and would not move forward when the ignition key was removed, and the front power window along with the rear passenger window were inoperative. *sc | |||
| 12/16/2003 | 6000 | 1 | |
| While driving at any speed 4-wheel drive disengaged on its own. soon after, consumer engaged the 4-wheel drive and a service 4-wheel drive light came on. when 4-wheel drive light came on 4-wheel drive disengaged. dealer was aware of the problem, but could not resolve it. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 5000 | 20 | 08/06/2003 |
| 4 wheel drive light came on and would not engage. the dealer told the consumer it was a software problem. *la the consumer thought the problem was resolved until a couple of weeks later when he attempted to place the vehicle in reverse and it did not engage. after trying a second time if engaged and the 4-wheel drive light illuminated again and the vehicle failed to go into 4-wheel drive. the consumer was finally told that the manufacturer did not have a fix for the malfunction of the 4-wheel drive. the vehicle had other problems such as a rattling noise coming from the glove compartment, the remote keyless entry was inoperative, there was a thumping sound coming from the drivers side when the consumer made a turn, the emblem fell off the back of the truck, the seat mechanism did not work and there was in the drivers side running board. *jb | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 03/17/2003 | ||
| While driving the veh automatically switches into 4 wheel drive for no reason. then the computer gernerated message center advises to service 4wd. this veh has less than 4000 miles on it and it has done this several times and been in the shop for this also | |||