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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 01599 | 01/01/2004 | 10007237 | 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 010730002C | 08/01/2003 | 010730002B | 10004354 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt | 12/03/2003 |
| 020421005A | 02/01/2003 | 020421005 | 10001110 | Slips in 4-wheel drive, noise, vibration, leaks, hot odor. *tt | 04/15/2003 |
| 020421005 | 06/01/2002 | 634905 | Some vehicles will not move when 4-wheel drive is requested, noise, shudder, poor performance, transmission / transfer case slips, transmission will not upshift, slips in 4-wheel drive. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-3366-B | 11/01/2011 | 10043185 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| 030730056 | 11/01/2003 | 10005566 | 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt | 03/04/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 010730038 | 12/01/2001 | 010730038D | 628934 | Some customers may comment that 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 | 03/25/2002 |
| 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 - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 3300 | 3300A | 10013572 | 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement. *eh | 04/21/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 990421003C | 08/01/2003 | 990421003B | 10004401 | Front wheels slipping with vehicle in four wheel drive. *tt | 12/05/2003 |
| 990421003B | 04/01/2001 | 990421003A | 619378 | Some owners may comment on a slipping type condition at the front wheels while the vehicle is in four wheel drive (4wd). *tt | 05/24/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 3424 | 3424A | 10017299 | Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift. *tt | 11/02/2005 | |
| 3349 | 10014809 | 4wd inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1026 atc fuse open. *tt | 05/10/2005 | ||
| 3012B | 3012A | 10008806 | The nvg 136 all wheel drive (awd) transfer case and the 236 and 246 nvg selectable transfer cases operating in the auto mode may exhibit a condition of a vibration/shudder during low speed turns such as a parking lot maneuver, up to approxi | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01409 | 11/18/2003 | 10004212 | The nvg 136 all wheel drive (awd) transfer case and the 236 and 246 nvg selectable transfer case shudder on turns. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 990421003 | 06/01/1999 | 606091 | Some owners may comment about a slipping type condition at the front wheels while the vehicle is in four wheel drive (4wd). *tt | 08/06/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 43000 | 1 | |
| The consumer was unable to drive the vehicle in any gear except first gear at 5 mph. due to a failed transmission. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/16/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1999 gmc jimmy. transmission issues. new tranny needs to be rebuilt by 80,000 miles. seats and structure of handles break easily and last for maybe 35,000, new hubs required by 40,000, bail joints fail without warning creating serious road hazards, alternator failure, ujoint failure. all parts replaced between 35,000 and 80,000 to the tune of $11,000 yet no recalls despite mechanics claiming these are recurring problems in these vehicles. never buy a gmc again. *tr | |||
| 09/23/2004 | 88000 | 1 | 01/01/2004 |
| The 4l60e transmission seems to be running hot during warmer summer weather & while driving up hills towing a trailer. the transmission also seems to be shifting rough during warmer summer months too. there is a shudder every once in a while during low speed turning. now there is a noise consistent with a speed around 55 mph. *jb | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 1 | 10/25/2003 | |
| Transmission switches to 4wd hi on its own and will not allow me to switch back. *jb | |||
| 03/27/2002 | 2 | 04/14/2001 | |
| Consumer's vehicle lost reverse, 1st and 3rd gear. *la the consumer stated the transmission failed again. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 2 | ||
| The service engine light and diagnostics indicate internal transmission slip, while driving the vehicle on days when the temperature is above 80 degrees the transmission shifts harshly into second gear when started from a stop, when the temperature is below 70 degrees the transmission runs fine. nlm | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| My son was almost hit by my truck because it keeps popping out of gear in park. this is an accident waiting to happen, and the mechanics that it went to could not find anything wrong. *ak | |||
| 05/11/2000 | 4 | 01/01/1999 | |
| 4 wheel drive indicator switched to 4 wheel drive low on its own. 1st time was | |||
| 09/02/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Consumers has had transmission replaced once for the same problem. however, new transmission is continuing to slip in real hot temperatures. dealer doesn't know the cause. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 07/25/2005 | 80520 | 2 | |
| Transmission fluid coolant lines from transmission to the radiator leaking at the transmission connection steaming flammable transmission fluid onto the hot exhaust system components. connections of lines at the transmission leak due to inadequate allowance for normal movement between the radiator and fixed transmission connection. *nm | |||
| 07/25/2003 | 80520 | 2 | |
| Transmission fluid coolant lines from transmission to the radiator leaking at the tranmission connection streaming flammable transmission fluid onto the hot exhaust system components. connections of lines at the transmission leak due to inadequate allowance for normal movement between the radiator and the transmission. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 543 | 09/02/1999 | |
| I purchased a 1999 gmc jimmy for my daughter. all through the warranty period, there have been problems that still have not been fixed.the brakes have never worked properly, parts inside the vehicle have fallen off, the antenna has fallen off,the electrical system (heating and cooling) has not worked properly,the outside mirrors and windows have not worked properly,the electrical system has buzzed when the radio is on, there has always been a banging noise underneath the vehicle. the left front hub assembly was replaced-didn't correct the probelm-had it replaced again 2 weeks ago-same condition still exists. they finally found the lower and upper ball joints on the passenger side were coming apart-replaced them-but noise (loud sometimes) is still there. have been taking this vehicle in for repairs since i bought it-have been without the vehicle over 30 days in the warranty perioid. now-after breaking down twice again in the last 2 months (a condition i've been trying to have them fix since 11/01) due to no power when i press on the gas-it's going in again. it is 2 hours one-way to the dealer (silviera, healdsburg, ca) for me. i believe they have been trying-but i think this vehicle is really now, and has always been a lemon. the vehicle has only 50,000 miles on it, and it is not dependable (never has been). after all these times in for service-taking a day off work every time to get it to them, i've had it. my daughter (college student) who i bought the vehicle for (i wanted her to have something reliable for college), now uses my car-so she won't get stuck all the time. i am ready to put the lemon law into effect with this vehicle.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle has problem with wheel bearings. once before left was replaced, and recently right was replaced. they would make a growling scrapping noise without touching brakes. *ak the vehicle was vibrating and making noise which increased as speed goes up. the shaft sealwas replaced twice. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle has problem with wheel bearings. once before left was replaced, and recently right was replaced. they would make a growling scrapping noise without touching brakes. *ak the vehicle was vibrating and making noise which increased as speed goes up. the shaft sealwas replaced twice. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 05/16/2004 | 85000 | 2 | 10/15/1999 |
| 1-normal care and maintenance of this vehicle.2-the door hinges failed on both front doors, needing expensive replacement.3-both front hub assemblies failed at 85,000 miles, costing $700.00plus to repair. both failures are unacceptable!*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 96000 | 02/01/2002 | |
| The transmission slips from 2nd to 4th gear and yet the 3 automotive shops can not locate a problem! each one has replaced a part or 2 but they all say it is not the transmission nor the computer but none of them can fix it. i just keep getting passed down to another shop so they can get their $200.00 to $300.00 from me. the dealership i purchased it from will not even call me back to discuss the problem and i had paid an extra $1800.00 for an additional warranty on the vehicle. i will never buy another gmc again! *nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 63676 | 2 | 10/26/2001 |
| 2/2003 front end collapsed on highway travelling at 65mpg due to ball joint failure. brakes and sterring would not work. had to crash into a hill to stop vehicle. ball joints again failing on 7/2005. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 12/04/2006 | 97000 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, there was a thumping noise from underneath the rear of the vehicle, and it was difficult to steer from side to side. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the differential unit failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| 10/17/2000 | 3 | ||
| The engine light illuminated several times, because the air pump froze, the right front wheel bearing, fuel pump, and rear differential bearings were replaced. *ak *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 04/16/2005 | 75020 | 1 | 07/06/2002 |
| 2000 miles after the lower intake manifold gasket was replaced, vehicle spun #6 rod bearing and destroyed the whole engine. gm is aware of thousands of complaints about the leaking intake manifold gasket. often leads to catastrophic engine damage. also found rusted dexcool blocking the hose to the radiator reservoir, which may have contributed to the problem. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/29/2002 | 1 | 07/02/2001 | |
| While in motion, the transmission failed. consumer felt vehicle make a small shudder, approx. 30 seconds later another shudder was felt throughout the vehicle. vehicle was taken to service center where it was determined that the shell fractured inside the transmission causing severe damage. *jg | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 94000 | 1 | 02/15/2003 |
| There are several recalls out on my model of vehicle in which my vehicle has the same symptoms but when i run a check on the year vin it comes back with no recalls. how can i make sure that my repairs should be covered under the recalls. *jb | |||