Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
97120177717A12/01/199754010Experiencing a slip and/or dtc p1870 at 70-90 km/h (45-55 mph) when the tcc applies. *yc03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
30603060A10009370The engine does not stall when performing a p1870 diagnostic test with the tech 2 scan tool or when commanding the torque converter clutch enable solenoid on applications that do not have the p1870 diagnostic test listed. 4l60e or 4l65e tr09/27/2004
03073005611/01/2003100055664l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt03/04/2004
010730023B03/01/2002010730023A634815Some 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. *tt10/09/2002
010730023A11/01/2001010730023627839Information 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) *yh02/25/2002
01073002306/01/2001622930Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et10/24/2001
01073002105/01/2001619742This 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. *tt06/26/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
020730024A08/01/2005020730024B634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt10/11/2002
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
000730022B12/01/2004000730022C618141A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh04/05/2001
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
318810010619Driveshaft ping ting clang snap or click noise. *eh12/02/2004
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
302001/01/2004100087666sp manual transmission stuck in fourth gear will not shift out of fourth. *tt08/23/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
05/01/1998106/01/1997
 Transmission failed. mjs
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
06/30/1999406/01/1999
 There has been whining in rear-end and a roaring in front end. i have had car in shop 9 different times for rear end problems,the driveshaft has had to be replaced,power window failures,headlight failure
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
05/18/1999
 Vehicle experiencing premature front wheel bearing wearing out at 39,000 miles. dealer notified, and will not repair unless repair charges go to consumer. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
105/23/1998
 Rear differential makes noise, unable to fix properly.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
03/28/1998403/01/1998
 Car has been in shop 4 times for massive oil leaks. car does not shift well, will not engage into second and reverse. the component above brake interferes with braking. your foot hits the component above the brake and makes you panic and feel like you cannot find the brake.