Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V139000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1994 to 10/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 36641 | 08/10/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/26/1995 | 07/27/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The transmission shift-cable lock clip can back out of its installed position resulting in a loss of cable adjustment. when the shift lever is placed in the park position, the park indicator light may not illuminate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicle can move unintentionally if the driver does not notice that the indicator light is not on and does not apply the parking brake. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: powertrain; automatic transmission.vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with m30/mt1 automatic transmissions.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V026000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 13853 | 02/24/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/16/1995 | 02/21/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. if the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: automatic transmission; cooling unit and lines.vehicle description: pickup trucks and vans equipped with 4l80-e automatic transmission.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-810-456-4547. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| When vehicle is turned on and being driven the speedometer and tachometer fails to register at all, once speed reaches 30 to 40 mph the vehicle performs normally but the speedometer and tachometer still doesn't work . this problem happens intermittently. *ak *nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/06/2004 | 146329 | 3 | 01/07/1995 |
| While driving consumer noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. suddenly vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak the consumer has replace three transmissions in this vehicle. this last failure caused transmission fluid to leak onto the hot exhaust pipe nearly causing a fire. *nm | |||
| 01/22/2002 | 2 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Ignition system failed twice. when this happens the transmission does not shift properly, and remains in 2nd gear. the speedomoter doesn't work and the brakes lock up. the shift indicator light also goes out. i contacted two local gm dealers. both machanics knew exactly what was wrong, as they have many come in larely with this same problem. they knew the exact price and time it takes to put the part in because they have done so many of them lately. in fact, one of the mechanics replied that he is surprised they haven't recalled this part yet. he's replaced so many of them.*ak | |||
| 04/14/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving gauges started to work erratically. pulled over, and noticed something leaking under car. took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was a crack in casing. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1999 | |||
| During winter vehicle shifts hard into first gear. also, has a jerking motion when starting vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Tranmission replaced by pitre, under warranty. second transmission failed this summer. reason? cracked housing. nothing wrong with mechanical. i contacted gm and they would do nothing. i had to replace the transmission once again. the vehicle has not been in a collision. i feel the housing is faulity. now the a/c unit failed. i will never buy another gmc product. | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Transmission locks up on occasions. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Every week in this month a transmission had to be replaced because the transmission will not accelerate over 35 mph. *ak consumer also stated that starter was replaced as well as the torque converter.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 07/24/1998 | |||
| The transmission cooling line is rusted through, causing transmission fluid to leak out of the truck. took truck to the dealer, but they weren't able to repair the problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| 4 wheel drive failed, fixed but failed again. | |||
| 04/23/1996 | |||
| The transmission shift indicater can be moved without keys being in the ignition switch.please describe. *ak | |||