I thought GM claimed these things were completely test BEFORE production? Looks like the GM designed Allison is a winner. Sure glad I have my MT CTD.
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posted 08-17-2002 12:53
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Well, I've owned my truck for a little over a month now and have 3270 miles. Have yet to tow anything, just easy driving. Last Monday, the transmission temperature started creeping up on a 12 mile ride back to work after lunch and kept making about 15 degree jumps. By the time I made it to work, the trans temp was about 265 degrees on the edge of redline and it didn't want to shift well as I was pulling into the parking lot. No "trans temp hot" light or engine fan. Let it sit all afternoon, made appointment at the dealer, and then drove it home after work with no problems (dealer didn't seem too concerned...hard to believe). I then started on a short trip and made it about a half mile when it let loose. The service engine soon light came on, the truck couldn't find a gear that it liked, and finally just picked something that felt like second or third. I turned around and limped home.
When the rollback showed up the next morning, the truck wouldn't even move. It just sat there until I turned it on/off a couple of times and finally got it to move the few feet so it was angled right for the rollback. It's at the dealer now.
They tried a pressure switch of some sort (not sure exactly), but that didn't fix it and the new transmission was supposed to be here Friday.
Just thought you guys might be interested. If you don't believe me, I'll give you VIN and dealer info via email (rather not post that stuff).
Funny thing is, I've owned 6 trucks (all Chevy's) over the years. Not one has had a single trans problem. The first one with a true, heavy duty transmission with a real great reputation croaks in the first two months! What a crock.
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2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC LT,
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PanAmJoe
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posted 08-28-2002 19:58
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And then...it's now the 28th! What has happened since?
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BMDMAX
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posted 08-29-2002 15:35
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Sorry to see the trans trashed that early. That being said, at least it happened under warranty. Any trans from any brand can self-destruct early....after all it's only as good as the guy on the line who put it together.
BTW, your truck has a G80 locker, not a limited slip diff.
BMDMAX
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Todd
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posted 08-29-2002 20:57
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Here's the update:
They put the new transmission in and everything was fine for about 70 miles (except for the tranny fluid I had to clean off of just about everything). Then I picked up three sheets of plywood and the trans wouldn't shift any higher than 3rd (no shift indicator box around D or anything else, either). Makes things a little difficult on the freeway!
I limped to a friend's house where I could leave it if I had to. As soon as I put it in reverse, the shift indicator box came back and it's been fine ever since. Took it to the dealer the next day and, of course, got the dreaded "could not duplicate".
I've since put another 400 miles on it with no problems. One thing I have noticed, the trans temp does not go anywhere near as high as it used to. I've yet to see it go above the last hash just before the 200 mark. The last trans would always go to one or two hashes PAST the 200 mark in city driving and sometimes higher.
I'm not having much luck with my dealer. My Duramax has a squeal from about 900-1500 rpm (can hear it in the cab with the windows up to tell you how loud it is). Sounds like it's metal to metal (service writer's words) and is likely pulley related. They were supposed to fix that at the same time but they decided they need to "hear another Duramax first". Of course, they don't have one. I'm supposed to wait until one comes in.
I'm really beginning to wonder if I've got a lemon. Ohio has one of the strongest lemon laws in the nation and I'm thinking on using it if much more happens.
Later.
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2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC LT,
Long Bed, 4x4, Duramax, Allison,
3.73, Locker
Pewter! (again)
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KP
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posted 08-30-2002 22:42
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take it back to the dealer and see if they will trade for a different color.
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2002 GMC 2500HD 4X4 Crew Cab D/A LOADED. Leer topper, Amsoil lubricates/filters.
98 Mazda B2500, AC, AM/FM cass
2000 Ayres S2R 510-T34
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