Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 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 | |
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 02086 | 01/01/2004 | 10007782 | 4l60e, 4l65e intermittent neutral from a stop or steady speed. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| 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 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 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 |
| 010730023B | 03/01/2002 | 010730023A | 634815 | Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 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 |
| 010730023A | 11/01/2001 | 010730023 | 627839 | Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh | 02/25/2002 |
| 010730023 | 06/01/2001 | 622930 | Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et | 10/24/2001 | |
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt | 06/26/2001 | |
| 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 |
| 010730012 | 04/01/2001 | 619373 | Information pertaining to the new control valve body, spacer plate and gaskets for the 4l60-e automatic transmission. *tt | 05/24/2001 | |
| 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 |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619035 | This message discusses diagnosis and repair of transfer case shutter. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| 291100 | 11/29/2000 | 616395 | Some vehicles may exhibit a low speed shutter or vibration during tight left or right turns like you'd make in a parking lot at speeds of up to five miles per hour on dry pavement. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| 990421005 | 08/01/1999 | 607584 | Transfer case vibration (shudder) during tight turning maneuvers at vehicle speeds of up to 5 km/h (5 mph) on dry pavement. *tt | 09/29/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 000730022B | 12/01/2004 | 000730022C | 618141 | A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh | 04/05/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 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 | |
| 990421005 | 12/01/2005 | 990421005E | 10000081 | Transfer case shudder. *tt | 02/12/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/06/2012 | 1 | ||
| I am writing this complaint because i have come across some issues with my transmission and cruise control. i got to looking into it and seen where there were some recalls for the same problems on the same year model of my vehicle. i have called around and they are telling me because of my vin number they cant do anything, but it is the same year model and i am having the same issues. the service engine light wont go off, it wont shift into overdrive, it doesn't shift right, it feels like it shifts into neutral on its on. sometimes it feels like it doesn't register it being in drive when i go to take off, seems like it has a rough idle, and the cruise control does not work anymore. i would like something to be done about this because i need my vehicle fixed. ## vin passed ## oldsmobile bravada 1999 ##. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 117000 | ||
| Transmission failed. transmission shop has seen numerous problems with 1999 gmc transmissions. they said that gmc knows that the 1999 transmission is weak. problem started out with the car not wanting to shift into second. the car eventually lost 4th and reverse. | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 65000 | ||
| Paint is progressively peeling off the luggage rack. bodyshop commented "it doesn't look like it was coated/sealed properly, this shouldn't be happening." transmission: driving on hwy car started smoking out exhaust, exited hwy and car shifted "hard" from stop thru acceleration. got to aamco shop, they scanned and got an "1870 code". upon inspection discovered the pump assy was "chewed up and burnt steel." fluid was being forced out the filler tube and the fluid was black. i was told there was a high danger that the fluid could have ignited. i had absolutely no warning signs that something was wrong with the transmission until the car started smoking. i am a street driver, never have towed or gone off roading in this vehicle so no undue stress or wear has been put on the trans. the response i get from the finance company and the dealer is "it's bad luck, a fluke, etc. and the car isn't under warranty." i am going to perservere in my efforts to get gm involved and hopefully they will do the right thing. | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 47000 | ||
| Transmission shutter, failure of dash controls, replaced ignition switch 46800 miles brakes out twice in 4 months paint on luggage rack chipping 54562 at 70 mph on cruise shifted by self tolow gear back to high gear then back to low replaced tranny | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/19/2006 | 82000 | 1 | 08/05/2004 |
| Transmission reaction sun shell failure occurred when entering highway at legal speed. avoided accident, but condition is extremely dangerous and somewhat common to all gm 4l60e transmissions. dealer diagnosed failure and stated that this was a common failure in this transmission due to a defective design of the reaction sun shell. part is improperly welded/heat-treated. gm has redesigned the part and offers goodwill repairs at their discretion. gm decided that my dealer-maintained vehicle was not worthy of a goodwill repair?, although the service manager recommended transmission replacement due to the pristine condition of my vehicle. cost $2152 to repair, but how many accidents or deaths has this event caused over the last ten years? i would believe at least one and gm has escaped the recall this part failure deserves. car has been maintained by dealer in accordance with required intervals. transmission flush is not recommended until 100,000 miles, but this vehicle has had fluid flushes; by the dealer, @ 35k and 78k. failure occurred 4 months after service @ 82k.*jb | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 56000 | 1 | 01/03/1999 |
| Automatic transmission failed. it cost $1,400 to rebuild.*ak | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 40120 | 3 | 02/13/2000 |
| I have a 1999 oldsmobile bravada of which i have just found out there is a tsb on its transmission stuck in 3rd gear/reverse reaction shell brakage. i have inquired with gmc and a local dealership and neither told me of this. my vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it and according to the tsb, oldsmobile service personnel is required to repair it free of charge but they have offered me a 50/50 split. i feel this is unacceptable. my car is still considered brand new even though my 36,000/3yr warranty is up and with the amount of miles it has on it, it should not be having a transmission problem. i did not read about a warranty clause related to the tsb and feel oldsmoble is not honoring the tsb as it is stated. i have been told by both oldsmobile and the dealership repair to my vehicle is imperative.*ak | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 1 | 04/20/2002 | |
| The transmission failed.*jb...*ak | |||
| 12/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 55mph, rear wheels felt as if they locked, vehicle began to fishtail or swerve in rear end. the vehicle accelerated over the median and hit an oncoming vehicle. neither drivers side nor passengers side airbags deployed. *ak consumer states that the roads were wet and it felt as though the rear tire hit a water pocket, consumer states that vehicles brake or awd system failed also due to the skid marks, there were four injuries in the accident. *slc | |||
| 07/03/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| The horn has failed to work for the last seven month; on july 3, 2000, the gear shift lever remained stuck after starting the engine, preventing the ability to put the car into drive. the dealer fixed the problem. on august 3, 2000, the gear shift was stuck again. the dealer kept the car for a week fixing the problem. the car was returned on august 11, 2000; and that evening the gear shift was stuck again. this is a third incident in a month. the owner is unable to use the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1999 | |||
| When taking off from a stop at 60 mph, transmission slips and chatters . also, when in reverse after applying the gas pedal, vehicle continues to accelerate two to three seconds, even with foot on the brakes. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 01/09/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Truck has a severe shudder especially noticeable on slow speed turns. according to dealer gm has recommended replacement of transfer case fluid with a not yet manufactured product. problem is more noticeable as mileage increases. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Severe vibration in vehicle at speeds of 60 mph and up. dealer thinks it may be in the drive axle or cluth assembly, but oldsmobile will not let him do anything to the vehicle because they don't think it will help. oldsmobile knows about the problem, but was not open about the problem when discussed at the time the car was new. just now finding out it is not the tires as i was lead to believe. dealer has replaced all four tires.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 12/02/2001 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| 1. the oil cooling lines were leaking. i feel that they should not fail at only 76,000 miles. 2. the pinion seal has failed twice. this appears to be a manufacturer's defect.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 5 | 03/30/1999 | ||
| The vehicle vibrates while driving at highway speeds, dealer has changed and balanced tires (5 times), changed transfer case oil, problem still exists due to possible tranfer case or suspension failure.*et | |||