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#160 of 444 Re: 2007 Impala Transmission Problems by buicklover

Jul 02, 2009 (5:29 am)

Replying to: planner007 (Jun 30, 2009 3:22 pm)
Bulletin No.: 06-07-30-018
 
Date: August 17, 2006
 
TECHNICAL
 
Subject:
4T65-E Launch Shudder on Acceleration, Lack of Power After 1-2 Upshift (Inspect and Replace 4th Clutch Piston and Friction Plates)
 
Models:
2006 Buick Allure (Canada Only), LaCrosse, Lucerne, Rendezvous, Terraza
2006 Chevrolet Impala, Malibu SS, Malibu Maxx SS, Monte Carlo, Uplander
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, Montana SV6, G6 GTP
2006 Saturn Relay
 
with 4T65-E Automatic Transmission (RPOs MN7, M15, M76)
 
Condition
 
Some customers may comment on a low speed shudder upon acceleration, usually in the 0-32 km/h (0-20 mph) range. The customer may also comment on lack of power after a 1-2 gear upshift.
 
Cause
 
The cause of this condition may be due to a binding 4th clutch piston.
 
Correction
Inspect the 4th clutch piston, the seals and fiber plates. The plates may show signs of excessive heat in the center of the plate. The fiber plates may also show signs of heat in the adjacent area. Normal plates are heat treated and have a slightly dark appearance.
 
Replace the 4th clutch piston, seals and fiber plates as necessary. Refer to the Transmission/Transaxle section of SI.

#161 of 444 Re: 2007 Impala Transmission Problems [buicklover] by level

Jul 04, 2009 (8:32 am)

Replying to: buicklover (Jul 02, 2009 5:29 am)
Thanks, sounds very useful.

#162 of 444 2002 Impala 3.8 liter transmission problem by sulacet

Jul 25, 2009 (11:11 pm)

When my car starts, it will shift into all the gears just fine. The problem comes when its supposed to shift from first to second. It revs extremely high, and doesn't grab second gear, and drops into neutral. When I pulled the codes at Autozone, it said Torque Converter. I was just needing to make sure that this is the part I actually need, and its not something else before I buy it. I also replaced the filter, and had no teeth or metal in the pan.

#163 of 444 Re: 2007 Impala Transmission Problems -NHTSA [planner007] by walkgirl

Aug 08, 2009 (10:18 am)

Replying to: planner007 (Jun 30, 2009 3:22 pm)
I have the exact same problem. My '07 Impala currently has 60,000 miles and this transmission/clutch problem started around 35k miles. The car does several random things. The car can be hot or cold, weather hot or cold and when stopped at a light and accelerating from the light, the RPMs will get up to around 2k before it 'pops' into gear and lurches forward. I have almost rear ended cars in front of me. And I don't even try to jump out into traffic any more because I never know if I'll have a car under me. I find that by pumping the accelerator several times, that it will cause the gears to engage. It also shutters at times, almost as if when driving a manual transmission you start out in 2nd gear instead of first. My local dealer can NEVER get these problems to duplicate, which in their opinion means it doesn't happen. They even suggested that maybe it was my driving style causing my traction control to engage and that was what I was feeling. No lights on the dash, no codes at the dealer, no duplication at the dealer. Has anybody found the answer yet?? Have had multiple other problems with this car from early on. Headlights flashing dim/bright; vibrating noise in front tweeter that goes away when turn signal turned on; bad gaskets on door; bad key fob - all defects eventually found and fixed at local dealer, but never right away.

#164 of 444 transmission and electrical issues w impala ls 06 by cmarquez1

Aug 23, 2009 (9:14 pm)

Same problem here. Okay where should I start this car has way too many problems. When I just bought the car out of the dealer I felt it jerk like the week later it was just a couple times so I didn't panic. I called the "it's ok you have a warranty" so it didn't happen anymore for a while getting straight to the point transmission went out and a piece broke and I had metal all in the transmission 3400 to fix. Finally came up with the money then now 2 weeks later my car is acting up again still jerkin when I press on the gas if I'm at a stop then take off it will kick you can even hear the tires screech the road,battery dies quickly, and its having electrical problems so I have to take it back to the shop

#165 of 444 Re: P0742 and a 1811code on a 03 Chevy Imapala with 113K [pkreed98] by kward1718

Sep 07, 2009 (4:13 pm)

Replying to: pkreed98 (Oct 04, 2008 8:58 am)
I know its been a while.. But my problem was a bad Solenoid. I had all three replaced for about 768$, and my car has been running fine since. Every place I went told me i needed a new transmission but all that was nonsense. I hope you got that taken care of.

#166 of 444 Re: 2002 Impala 3.8 liter transmission problem [sulacet] by kward1718

Sep 07, 2009 (4:18 pm)

Replying to: sulacet (Jul 25, 2009 11:11 pm)
Hey I had the same issue on my 03 Chevy impala, it was a bad Solenoid. These things are common in this car. ZEvery shop told me I needed a new transmission, which was bull.. I got all of my solenoids replaced and my car has been fine since. That was in November of 08 I got it fixed.

#167 of 444 Re: 2006 Chevy Impala LT tranny issues [tra9105] by kward1718

Sep 07, 2009 (4:19 pm)

Replying to: tra9105 (May 26, 2009 6:50 pm)
Hey I had the same issue on my 03 Chevy impala, it was a bad Solenoid. These things are common in this car. ZEvery shop told me I needed a new transmission, which was bull.. I got all of my solenoids replaced and my car has been fine since. That was in November of 08 I got it fixed.

#168 of 444 Re: 2007 Impala Transmission Problems -NHTSA [walkgirl] by kward1718

Sep 07, 2009 (4:20 pm)

Replying to: walkgirl (Aug 08, 2009 10:18 am)
Hey I had the same issue on my 03 Chevy impala, it was a bad Solenoid. These things are common in this car. ZEvery shop told me I needed a new transmission, which was bull.. I got all of my solenoids replaced and my car has been fine since. That was in November of 08 I got it fixed.

#169 of 444 Re: transmission and electrical issues w impala ls 06 [cmarquez1] by kward1718

Sep 07, 2009 (4:21 pm)

Replying to: cmarquez1 (Aug 23, 2009 9:14 pm)
Hey I had the same issue on my 03 Chevy impala, it was a bad Solenoid. These things are common in this car. ZEvery shop told me I needed a new transmission, which was bull.. I got all of my solenoids replaced and my car has been fine since. That was in November of 08 I got it fixed.

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