Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 00773 | 10017190 | 4l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 040731005 | 08/01/2004 | 10011219 | Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment. *tt | 01/11/2005 | |
| 3104A | 3104B | 10009976 | 6-speed shifter rattle growl buzz noise. *sc | 11/02/2004 | |
| 01599 | 01/01/2004 | 10007237 | 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 00822B | 01/01/2004 | 00822C | 10005474 | No 2nd, no 4th and no reverse. to include 2004 light duty automobiles and trucks equipped with 4l60e or 4l65e automatic transmission. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 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 |
| 3060 | 3060A | 10009370 | The 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 tr | 09/27/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 01432 | 01/01/2003 | 10004412 | Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 030730042 | 09/01/2003 | 10004324 | Automatic transmission fluid leak at rear of vehicle. *tt | 12/02/2003 | |
| 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 |
| 010730043 | 12/01/2001 | 628815 | Subject regarding diagnostic tips for slipping or missing second, third and/or fourth gear. *tt | 03/21/2002 | |
| 010601 | 06/01/2001 | 619765 | Subject regarding an investigation of 2-4 band or 3-4 clutch damage on 4l60e automatic transmission. *tt | 06/28/2001 | |
| 01-601 | 06/01/2001 | 619762 | Subject regarding investigation of harsh shifts on 4l60e automatic transmission. *tt | 06/28/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| 010730020 | 04/01/2001 | 619715 | Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| 230101 | 01/23/2001 | 618192 | Subject regarding transmission pump area leaks on 4l60e automatic transmissions in trucks equipped with 4.8, 5.3 or 5.7 liter engines. *tt | 04/10/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 020604022 | 05/01/2002 | 634725 | Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming and data line diagnosis using j42236a. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 01075 | 01/01/2002 | 628819 | Product emission recall to reprogram uncertified service calibrations. *tt | 03/21/2002 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 3559 | 09/30/2008 | 3559F | 10016945 | Rear axle chatter shudder on turns. *sc updated. *kb updated 9/30/08. *pe | 10/18/2005 |
| 030420006 | 11/01/2003 | 10005555 | Fluid leak at rear axle. *tt | 03/02/2004 | |
| 030420005 | 09/01/2003 | 10004299 | Release of new rear axle seals. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 01363A | 11/18/2003 | 10004273 | Rear axle side cover oil leak. *tt | 11/24/2003 | |
| 01363 | 11/18/2003 | 10004144 | Rear axle side cover oil leak. *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| 082903 | 08/29/2003 | 10003888 | Using the correct lock tight product when servicing a rear axle fluid leak from the differential side cover. *tt | 11/05/2003 | |
| 082503 | 08/25/2003 | 10003879 | Fluid leak from the rear axle side left hand side. vme message. *tt | 11/05/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3027 | 01/01/2004 | 10008758 | Hard clutch pedal and/or hydraulic system failure after servicing the pressure plate. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 051402 | 05/15/2002 | 636671 | Subject regarding discolored hydraulic clutch fluid. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| 051602 | 05/16/2002 | 636688 | Complaints of the clutch pedal not returning when depressed. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 020420003 | 07/01/2002 | 634897 | Subject regarding revised side cover and gasket replacement (rh) / differential carrier cover and seal replacement - right. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3020 | 01/01/2004 | 10008766 | 6sp manual transmission stuck in fourth gear will not shift out of fourth. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 051002 | 05/10/2002 | 636639 | Customers with the manual transmission option may have concerns with noise whn accelerating from a stop in first. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| 040302 | 04/03/2002 | 636473 | Customers may complain of an inoperative reverse lockout, allowing shift to reverse when attempting to make a shift into fifth gear. *tt | 11/08/2002 | |
| 010730036 | 11/01/2001 | 627912 | Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of engine, transmission slipping. *yh | 02/26/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/06/2001 | 1 | 02/10/2001 | |
| 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) | |||
| 05/23/2003 | 16 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 08/16/2004 | 14729 | 3 | |
| Leaky rear axle on 2001 corvette. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 11000 | 1 | 10/28/2000 |
| 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 | |||