Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
00773100171904l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit. *tt10/27/2005
04073100508/01/200410011219Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment. *tt01/11/2005
3104A3104B100099766-speed shifter rattle growl buzz noise. *sc11/02/2004
0159901/01/2004100072374l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt06/04/2004
00822B01/01/200400822C10005474No 2nd, no 4th and no reverse. to include 2004 light duty automobiles and trucks equipped with 4l60e or 4l65e automatic transmission. *tt02/27/2004
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03073000712/01/2006030730007C10021103Delayed 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. *kb03/05/2007
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
030730007A08/01/2005030730007B10005577Engagement time of electronically controlled transmissions in general motors vehicles. various models including 2000-2006 all light duty trucks. *tt03/04/2004
03073005611/01/2003100055664l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt03/04/2004
010730038B10/01/2005010730038C10005162The 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. *tt02/09/2004
0143201/01/200310004412Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance. *tt12/05/2003
03073004209/01/200310004324Automatic transmission fluid leak at rear of vehicle. *tt12/02/2003
01073003812/01/2001010730038D628934Some 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. *tt03/25/2002
01073004312/01/2001628815Subject regarding diagnostic tips for slipping or missing second, third and/or fourth gear. *tt03/21/2002
01060106/01/2001619765Subject regarding an investigation of 2-4 band or 3-4 clutch damage on 4l60e automatic transmission. *tt06/28/2001
01-60106/01/2001619762Subject regarding investigation of harsh shifts on 4l60e automatic transmission. *tt06/28/2001
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
01073002004/01/2001619715Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt06/25/2001
01073001204/01/2001619373Information pertaining to the new control valve body, spacer plate and gaskets for the 4l60-e automatic transmission. *tt05/24/2001
23010101/23/2001618192Subject regarding transmission pump area leaks on 4l60e automatic transmissions in trucks equipped with 4.8, 5.3 or 5.7 liter engines. *tt04/10/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
02060402205/01/2002634725Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming and data line diagnosis using j42236a. *tt10/07/2002
0107501/01/2002628819Product emission recall to reprogram uncertified service calibrations. *tt03/21/2002
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
355909/30/20083559F10016945Rear axle chatter shudder on turns. *sc updated. *kb updated 9/30/08. *pe10/18/2005
03042000611/01/200310005555Fluid leak at rear axle. *tt03/02/2004
03042000509/01/200310004299Release of new rear axle seals. *tt12/01/2003
01363A11/18/200310004273Rear axle side cover oil leak. *tt11/24/2003
0136311/18/200310004144Rear axle side cover oil leak. *tt11/20/2003
08290308/29/200310003888Using the correct lock tight product when servicing a rear axle fluid leak from the differential side cover. *tt11/05/2003
08250308/25/200310003879Fluid leak from the rear axle side left hand side. vme message. *tt11/05/2003
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
302701/01/200410008758Hard clutch pedal and/or hydraulic system failure after servicing the pressure plate. *tt08/23/2004
05140205/15/2002636671Subject regarding discolored hydraulic clutch fluid. *tt11/12/2002
05160205/16/2002636688Complaints of the clutch pedal not returning when depressed. *tt11/12/2002
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
02042000307/01/2002634897Subject regarding revised side cover and gasket replacement (rh) / differential carrier cover and seal replacement - right. *tt10/10/2002
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
302001/01/2004100087666sp manual transmission stuck in fourth gear will not shift out of fourth. *tt08/23/2004
05100205/10/2002636639Customers with the manual transmission option may have concerns with noise whn accelerating from a stop in first. *tt11/12/2002
04030204/03/2002636473Customers may complain of an inoperative reverse lockout, allowing shift to reverse when attempting to make a shift into fifth gear. *tt11/08/2002
01073003611/01/2001627912Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of engine, transmission slipping. *yh02/26/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/06/2001102/10/2001
 There is a total loss in acceleration power due to transmission line not being installed properly. consumer was told this by an mechanic at the dealership.*ak while driving, consumer noticed a puff of smoke followed by a loss of acceleration, the only response while pressing the accelerator was high rpm's, dealer is refusing to refund the purchase price or exchange the vehicle without a substantial financial penalty. *slc
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
05/23/200316
 Nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumers vehicle was in need of numerous repairs. voluntary emission recall- reprogram the powertrain control module. excessive engine oil consumption. engine knocking noise. fuel gauge dropped to empty, driver seat is coming apart, steering column lock. air conditioner has a bad odor. inability to lock car doors. radio produces loud static, and speakers rattle. headlights have a bad battery and the rear view mirror doesn't dim. *cb *jb
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
08/16/2004147293
 Leaky rear axle on 2001 corvette. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
03/01/200511000110/28/2000
 Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2001 chevrolet corvette z06. the contact heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a repair shop. the mechanic diagnosed that the rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. the contact has the faulty part. the failure mileage 11,000. the contact has the repair invoice. *ak updated 05/04/07. *jb the consumer provided additional information glassroots motor magazine stating the vehicle is prone to axel seal failure. updated 06/29/07 *tr
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
10/01/2001
 Standard transmission; vehicle will try to go into reverse at high rpms while consumer is driving. contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything. *ak