Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 040730034 | 08/01/2004 | 10011216 | Service engine soon (ses) light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741, torque converter clutch (tcc) excessive slip, transaxle chuggle, slip/surge. *tt | 01/11/2005 | |
| 020730015 | 04/01/2002 | 634954 | Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p0713. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 060730023 | 09/01/2006 | 10020766 | 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. replace complete second clutch assembly. *kb | 01/08/2007 | |
| 020730013D | 05/01/2005 | 020720013E | 10012152 | Incorrect transmission shifts poor engine performance harsh 1-2 upshifts slips 1st and reverse torque converter clutch stuck off on diagnostic trouble code p0730, p0756, p0757, p0741, p0742. *eh *tt | 02/15/2005 |
| 3102 | 3102B | 10010237 | Service vme 01-04 vehicle equipped with 4t65e automatic transmission 4t65e transmission valve body inspection procedure. (to include 2004 pontiac aztec) *sc all 2001 - 2006 passenger vehicles with 4t65e transaxle. *tt | 11/05/2004 | |
| 020730039E | 08/01/2005 | 020730039F | 10004756 | Firm transmission shifts, shudder/chuggle, transmission won't downshift on deceleration, service engine soon light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0742 set. *tt update. *tt | 01/06/2004 |
| 01432 | 01/01/2003 | 10004412 | Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 00704A | 11/18/2003 | 10004213 | The 4t65e automatic transmission may exhibit a condition of a harsh garage shift into reverse or drive on a cold start. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 180102 | 01/18/2002 | 629705 | Some owners may experience a 4-3 downshift bump under acceleration. *tt | 04/05/2002 | |
| 010730009B | 02/01/2002 | 010730009A | 629368 | Subject regarding no power on heavy acceleration or 1-2 shift concerns-delays,slips,flares, diagnostic trouble code p0731 and/or diagnostic trouble code p0732 set. *yd | 04/02/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 150202 | 02/15/2002 | 629801 | Subject regarding customer complaints of spike in the tcc solenoid, with diagnostic trouble codes set. *tt | 04/08/2002 | |
| 4T65E | 01/01/2001 | 623474 | Information regarding automatic transmission torque converter oil seal, a request for information. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 000730002B | 07/01/2002 | 000730002A | 634985 | Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| 020730013 | 02/01/2004 | 020730013A | 631267 | Incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of engine, transmission slipping, ses lamp illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes p0756 and p0757. *slc update. *tt | 05/21/2002 |
| 4T80E | 01/01/2001 | 625055 | Subject regarding a request for information on transmission concerns. *jg | 11/16/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 26750 | 4 | 09/23/2002 |
| Clunking noise in front end/undercarraige, on turns or bumps, can be felt in steering, since 15000 miles (noticed sometime after imploded gas tank replacement). four dealers worked on at least 10 times - replaced steering gear, lubed intermediate shaft, replaced strut bearings, replaced intermediate shaft, replaced rear shock - still clunks over bumps and steering grinding noise is back since intermediate shaft replacement. after steering gear replacement at 26750, severe vibration was noticed; took four attemts (3 dealers) to make acceptable finally at 36137. headlamps flicker intermittently, generator replaced at 30311, 4 dealers say is normal. fuel filler door still sticks intermittently, at least 3 repair attempts. car does not feel safe with front end/steering/underbody clunking - feels like some component(s) is defective or prematurely worn out - each dealer made repair attempt, then when unsuccessful said vehicle was normal. one dealer never roadtested vehicle. last dealer mechanic said needed rack, service manager said vehicle was normal. 43000 miles now - gm area service manager refuses to do any further repairs.*ak | |||