Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3609A | 3609B | 10018537 | Harsh 1-2 shift, malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0894 stored in pcm. *tt | 01/05/2006 | |
| 3568 | 10017417 | Slip condition in 1st, 2nd 3rd or 4th/damaged forward clucth, 2-4 band 3-4 clutch. 2006 all cadillac, chevrolet, gmc, buick, and chevrolet full and mid-sized trucks and utilities. *tt | 11/07/2005 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 030730007 | 12/01/2006 | 030730007C | 10021103 | Delayed engagement when shifting into these positions. park into reverse, nuetral into drive, nuetral into reverse, and park into drive. this bulletin includes all 2000 - 2007 gm light duty trucks. *kb | 03/05/2007 |
| 3931 | 09/28/2006 | 3931A | 10021018 | No movement when the shift lever is moved to d4 or d3. normal operation when moved to d2 d1 or reverse. *kb updated. *kb | 02/22/2007 |
| 050730018 | 08/01/2005 | 10017382 | 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 shift and torque converter clutch (tcc) characteristics during cold weather operation on 4l60-e, 4l80-e or allison transmissions. 2005-2006 buick, cadillac, chevrolet and gmc light duty trucks. *tt | 11/04/2005 | |
| 3391 | 3568 | 10016706 | 4l60e/4l65e automatic transmission may experience a condition of distressed transmission fluid and/or slipping, late or missed shifts in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| 3170 | 3170C | 10010577 | Harsh 1-2 shift. *eh | 12/01/2004 | |
| 3136 | 3136A | 10010080 | The 4l60e/4l65e automatic transmission slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear. also to include the pontiac gto 2005. *tc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 030730007A | 08/01/2005 | 030730007B | 10005577 | Engagement time of electronically controlled transmissions in general motors vehicles. various models including 2000-2006 all light duty trucks. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| 030730043 | 05/01/2006 | 030730043A | 10004325 | Information regarding automatic transmission shift lock control function. various models including 2004 and prior passenger cars and trucks. *tt updating to 2007 and prior passenger cars and trucks. *kb | 12/02/2003 |
| 010730036D | 10/01/2005 | 010730036E | 10000758 | Diagnostic tips for diagnostic trouble code p0756. 2006 and prior passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. *tt | 03/28/2003 |
| 010730042 | 05/01/2006 | 010730042D | 628811 | Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise that can be heard on a 2-3 upshift on 2002 and prior light duty trucks. *tt update. 2007 and prior passenger cars and light duty trucks. *kb | 03/21/2002 |
| 010730030A | 10/01/2005 | 010730030B | 627729 | Diagnostic information on harsh 1-2 upshift. 2001-2002 passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. *yh to include 2003-2006 passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. *tt | 02/15/2002 |
| 010730002D | 09/01/2005 | 010730002E | 619393 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster inoperative. *tt updated *eh 2006 and prior gm passenger cars and light duty trucks. *sc | 05/29/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| PIT-4722 | 10/01/2008 | 10026804 | Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. all 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission. *pe | 12/18/2008 | |
| 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 - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3521B | 10019860 | Rear axle whine or growl. *ak | 05/05/2006 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 09-04-21-005D | 01/01/2011 | 10037687 | Gm: the service 4wd light is on and a trouble code is set. this is a software problem. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| 09-04-21-005D | 01/01/2011 | 10037687 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 4283 | 12/01/2007 | 10023742 | Front wheel driveshaft disengagement from front axle. *nj | 01/29/2008 | |
| 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) | |||||
| 050421006 | 09/01/2005 | 10017573 | Service four wheel drive (4wd) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b0790, b2725, c0359. *tt | 11/10/2005 | |
| 3424 | 3424A | 10017299 | Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift. *tt | 11/02/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/18/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hummer h3. while parked with the brake pedal depressed, the contact placed the gear shifter into drive but the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised that the plastic fork in the power train transfer case would have to be replaced with an upgraded version. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/12/2009 | 21000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owned a 2006 hummer h3. while driving 15-20 mph the front drive shaft broke. he coasted to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. he stated the dealer advised him that the front drive shaft needed replacing. the dealer refused to repair the vehicle because of the number of times the vehicle had come in for this failure. the contact stated he no longer owns the vehicle but feels its unsafe to be on the road. the failure mileage was 21,000 the current mileage was unknown. vwb | |||
| 07/01/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 hummer h3. while driving approximately 1 mph backing out of her garage the vehicle stayed in four wheel drive mode. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and she was told that they was a crack in the transfer case. the vehicle has not been repaired. she took the vehicle to two repair shops and has an estimate of between $1,200 and $2,500. the failure was daily. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 125,390. vwb | |||
| 08/23/2008 | 14916 | 1 | |
| Purchased a 2006 hummer h3 from the seller in this complaint. i paid exactly $23,250 all cash for this vehicle. he actually drove the vehicle to new jersey from mass. to my residence. the vehicle appeared to be in excellent condition, as it only had 14k miles when i bought it only 3-month's ago. one would hardly think of hidden issues at that mileage. in any event, i have had repairs to the rear and front differential, as it had a leak and the front end was out of alignment. the most disturbing thing was this seller lied to me and misrepresented the true or actual condition of the vehicle. unfortunately which would surface after he left with my $23,250 in cash! i would e-mail the seller and told him he misrepresented himself and the condition of the vehicle and how he apparently abused it. more importantly, i discovered excessive rust underneath this vehicle. because these conditions were not divulged to me by mr. johnson, i am having a hard time selling the vehicle that practically cleaned out all of my savings. he claimed this truck was garaged kept and that he did no off road riding. this apparently is totally untrue, as the car would not have as much rust as it is loaded with for a 2006! so, can you tell me what recourse, i may have as a the buyer, besides hiring a private attorney who i can't afford, as i am on permanent disability. there must i something my i can pursue under any state or federal consumer laws, especially, since the vehicle is still under warranty by general motors.. i should also add that i am having difficulty with a local hummer dealer royal hummer in florham park, who seemed reluctant to address the many issues i am having with this hummer! i would also appreciate if you can forward this complaint to general motors corporation, in michigan, as they should know i am having difficulty with dealers wanting to honor,as they should, any warranty work! i am prepared to file every complaint i could to get restitution for this apparent. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2006 | 35 | 1 | 06/08/2006 |
| Nuisance - key stuck intermittently in ignition upon turning off. safety problem - key can always be removed with transmission in any gear position. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 12/07/2010 | 79021 | ||
| I have a 2006 hummer h3 with app. 79,000 miles on it.. i was driving to work on the highway and halfway there, i started to get a really bad vibration and loud humming noise coming from the driveline. it starts at about 40 mph and comes and goes every few seconds. its worse when i hit the gas pedal.. the universal joints have already been replaced due to cracked universal joints for some odd reason.. the top end of the engine had just been rebuilt 2 weeks ago as well due to sticking exhaust valves. this truck is babied and has never been off- road. mainly highway miles only.. i just had it aligned. all the fluid levels are correct. all the driveshafts are tight and nothing seems to be loose.. no modifications have bben done to it.. very unsafe to drive because something could lock up and make you lose control of vehichle.. this will be the 6th time i've had it in the shop for problems... | |||
| 02/19/2007 | 2750 | 13 | 06/28/2006 |
| I have two 2006 h3 hummers both with the 5 speed manual transmission. upon acceleration from a stopped position in first gear, depressing the clutch for the shift into 2nd gear the engine rpms revs to about 4000 and stays there. shifting into 2nd gear & releasing the clutch the rpms drop back down. accelerating to about 3000-3500 rpms, depressing the clutch, again the rpms climb to around 4000 and stays there. the same thing occurs during up shifts ... this has happened no less than 7 times on one h3 and 5 times on the other h3. the hummer dealer can find no stored codes, and can not duplicate this. gm has been notified, but nothing has been done to repair this problem because the dealer can not supply defect codes. this has been going on since august '06 with no end in sight. i have asked the ecu be either reflashed or replaced and was told it was too costly to just put parts in without any codes. i believe the software could be corrupted. and is not aware anything is wrong. thus there are no codes. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 08/25/2005 | 2150 | 1 | 07/29/2005 |
| Dt: the contact states while driving the front differential ring gear fell apart. the manufacturer was contacted. they repaired the vehicle and have now voided the vehicle warranty. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 7000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed on the highway, the vehicle mysteriously sucked up a garage bag. the bag wrapped around the driveshaft. the vehicle was taken to the dealership which determined the driveshaft needed replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/05/2008 | 11832 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hummer h3. on may 23, 2008, while driving 35 mph, the contact attempted to downshift and noticed that the transmission made a rubbling sound. the transmission stopped functioning and the vehicle suddenly pulled to the left. the vehicle was towed to a gmc dealer and they stated that the clutch assembly exploded. the vehicle was serviced and the contact did not notice any differences prior to the failure. while driving 55 mph, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. the contact had to downshift and apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the brake line had cracked on both sides of the vehicle. the contact was not in a crash, but the vehicle was serviced for the failure. the current mileage was 12,500 and failure mileage was 11,832. | |||