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 |
| 01599 | 01/01/2004 | 10007237 | 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 030730056 | 11/01/2003 | 10005566 | 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt | 03/04/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 3389 | 10016707 | Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. the encoder motor may also be shorted or the tccm may be dama | 09/28/2005 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Nar 04/28/2003. mr the consumer experienced problems with his vehicle. the vehicle leaked oil, engine idled roughly, coolant system leaked, there was a problem with the dome light, steering, the rear axle, the left rear glass rattled, the air condition, battery, suspension were all inoperative. the fuel filter, mirror transmission seat, seat belts, wipers, alternator, brakes, fuel pump. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Check engine light illuminated after an hour of driving.*mr. the consumer stated when she came to a stop and then proceeded to drive again, the vehicle jerked extremely hard. *jb *nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 97000 | 1 | |
| 1998 suburban w/ 4l60e transmission, shifting hard 1-2 and 2-3. research shows it is a known problem of manufacturer addresses under gm tech serv bulletin 01-07-30-023b. further, internet search indicates that problem is manufacturers design error, and that only permanent fix is to use an aftermarket suppliers re-designed replacement part. currently, i am in the position of having to seek repair at estimated costs ranging from $1800-2800 from local service providers. *ak | |||
| 08/30/2003 | 99400 | 11/15/1999 | |
| The transmission on my 1998 gmc surburban failed. i was told by the dealer and another transmission specialist that this particular problem has been common to the 1997-98 gmc and chevrolet surburbans, tahoes and comparable vehicles. it is not fair to consumers for an auto maker to know about severe problems like this with vehicles and not issue a recall or correct the problem. of the 86 complaints listed on your website for this model, 7 involved and others involved the drivetrain which can be an associated problem. | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 92000 | 0 | 12/19/1997 |
| 1998 gmc suburban transmission problems. our vehicle was special ordered from gmac in 1997. the issues in our transmission started late last summer, 2002. there is a very noticeable bump when starting from a standstill and going from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gears. as stated in other complaints this is our family vehicle transporting or 3 small children. *nlm | |||
| 09/10/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| The vehicles transmission failed abruptly without warning, causing the vehicle to lose speed, the mechanic that rebuilt the transmission reported to the consumer that a technical service bulletin was issued for the problem the consumers vehicle experienced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of repair and the expense of the rental car her family required during the time of repair. nlm | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Began shifting hard from 1-2 and 3-4. does so after driving. can stop and turn off engine and it will stop for a while. i have read many similar complaints. 3 and 4 transmissions have been replaced and same thing occurs after 10-20,000 miles. local dealer says it is a common problem, but gmc will not cover.*ak | |||
| 09/10/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| The vehicles transmission failed abruptly without warning, causing the vehicle to lose speed, the mechanic that rebuilt the transmission reported to the consumer that a technical service bulletin was issued for the problem the consumers vehicle experienced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of repair and the expense of the rental car her family required during the time of repair. nlm | |||
| While driving engine check light illuminates on dash. transmission does not shift. when slowing down transmission will shift into gear very hard. accident occurred. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 09/08/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Transmission failed due to a change in the manufacturing process admitted by gmc. they are aware that on 1997-1999 models of the suburban ( and possibly other gmc models?) the 4l60e transmission will suffer a fatigue failure of the sun gear reaction shell, causing the loss of reverse, 2nd and 4th gears.*ak | |||
| 1 | 03/19/1998 | ||
| When driving at 50 mph the adaptor within the transmission fell down, causing overheating and smoke to fill the passenger compartment. also, passenger's compartment became very hot. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced the transmission. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| Rear axle seals were leaking on both sides. the dealer has replaced the seals also, rear wheel bearings have been replaced twice. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| Rear axle seals were leaking on both sides. the dealer has replaced the seals also, rear wheel bearings have been replaced twice. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Inner cv boots failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/18/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| The transmission failed and was rebuilt, the consumer was asking reimbursment because the problem was created by change in manufacturing process. *yh consumer was informed that other vehicles like these have had problems with losing reverse, 2nd and 4th gears, this being caused by a change in the manufacturing process for the sun gear reaction shell, during production the radius of the area attaching the splines on the shell to the shell housing was reduced, leading to a fatigue failure of the shell. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 04/07/1998 | 1 | 03/07/1998 | |
| Water leaked inside the vehicle, also there was a mold problem, the dealer tried to remedy problem by spraying a chemical inside the vehicle, however the odor was still there, the rear transfer case and door lock was replaced, and the front shoulder belt was readjusted. ts *jb | |||