Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2007010008 | 02/01/2007 | 10021381 | Check transmission control module software and update if necessary (722.9 transmission); update engine control module software as required (m273 engine). *kb | 04/11/2007 | |
| 2006090001 | 09/01/2006 | 10021242 | Coating formation on gear selector actuator motor (ism motor). *kb | 03/26/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 46200 | 1 | |
| 2007 gl 450 does not shift, pulled out in traffic and almost got hit, with small movement 5mph top speed. stop at light on hill and transmission was stuck in neutral. had to shut off engine to re engage took to dealer and they said it was the conductor plate sensor. safety issue? i think so. *tr | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 46200 | ||
| 2007 gl 450 does not shift, pulled out in traffic and almost got hit, with small movement 5mph top speed. stop at light on hill and transmission was stuck in neutral. had to shut off engine to re engage took to dealer and they said it was the conductor plate sensor. safety issue? i think so. | |||
| 01/19/2013 | 62000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle gets stuck in a gear low or high and will not get out of that gear until the car is turned off and then back on. this is a very dangerous situation for a family that is either merging on to the highway or trying to accelerate. this is a problem for these vehicles and makes it very dangerous to drive. you do not know if it is stuck in a gear until you try to accelerate, it either will be in 1st gear or a high gear 5-6? and will accelerate very slowly. *tr | |||
| 01/19/2013 | 62000 | ||
| The vehicle gets stuck in a gear low or high and will not get out of that gear until the car is turned off and then back on. this is a very dangerous situation for a family that is either merging on to the highway or trying to accelerate. this is a problem for these vehicles and makes it very dangerous to drive.you do not know if it is stuck in a gear until you try to accelerate, it either will be in 1st gear or a high gear 5-6? and will accelerate very slowly. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. while driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission seized and the vehicle abruptly came to a halt. the service engine warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the defect was related to internal damage within the transmission. the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that the transmission would need to be replaced due to faulty cam shaft locking. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. while driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission locked and the vehicle abruptly came to a stop. the service engine warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the defect was related to internal damage within the transmission. the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the transmission would need to be replaced due the faulty cam shaft locking. the vehicle was currently being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. js | |||