Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
9671403/25/1996613335Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions. *tt06/21/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BC432195070507/01/199545059Vehicles experiencing occasional harsh reverse engagement concerns. *tw11/01/1995
95111306/01/199545086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw11/01/1995
9551503/01/19953055237Unknown11/01/1995
9551503/01/199539887There may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4th gear on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
 Transmission shifted out of last gear & vehicle would start to vibrate as if going over rumble strips. happens when trying to pass another vehicle. vibrations in transmission would last about 15-25 seconds. *ak
10/18/1996
 Transmission would vibrate at 50mph or higher speeds. happens when its shifting on its own. been to dealer & mechanic drained & replaced transmission fluid. the problem still exists. *ak
110/03/1994
 Driver's/passengers seat beltanchor detached from floor panel; also, loose transmission not shifting properly. *ak
08/01/19941
 Purchased truck new and the transmission need to rebuild. tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
07/31/2002
 After putting vehicle into park and leaving idling for about 15 minutes, and then when turning vehicle off, it started to roll back. consumer had to apply brakes. contacted dealer. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
05/22/1998
 The driveshaft seals kept leaking after being repaired several times. the leakage entered into the tranmission. dealer notified. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
101/01/1995
 U-joint failed.