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Chevrolet Avalanche Transmission Problems

159 messages,  Last post on May 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

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#150 of 159 Re: Extremely disappointed in GM!! [kkowalski] by gmcustsvc

Feb 14, 2013 (10:01 am)

Replying to: kkowalski (Feb 13, 2013 1:44 pm)
kkowalski,
 
There is a replacement parts warranty of 3 years/100,000 miles on transmissions. If you have any further questions, we can be reached at socialmediagm.com (include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and a summary of the situation so far).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#151 of 159 Re: Extremely disappointed in GM!! [gmcustsvc] by walsh73

Feb 14, 2013 (11:40 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Feb 14, 2013 10:01 am)
Not that it should go out before 100,000 but at least you got 94,XXX our of your vehicle, ours did not even make it to 30,000 miles. We got the transmission replaced end of October and it doesn't matter who you contact, it is worthless they will not assist you. Too bad so sad your warrenty is up sorry we put a junk transmission in that model but now you still get to pay for it. They have the worst customer service and we have made it known to anyone that will listen. Right now as we go on the lot looking for a new car we still continue to inform people about our experience and we will not touch another Chevy for the very reason no car that was taken care of like ours, not used to tow and did not last us 30,000 miles without the most major expense of any of our vehicles and two are over 10 years old! Pathetic!

#152 of 159 Re: Bad lifters and transmissions [jpinela] by gmcustsvc

Feb 15, 2013 (6:50 am)

Replying to: jpinela (Feb 13, 2013 9:30 pm)
I see in an earlier post that your dealership was going to work with you to have repair work done on your Avalanche, jpinela. Did everything work out okay?
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#153 of 159 Avalenche Transmission Problem by citydude

Mar 22, 2013 (4:37 pm)

I have a 2005 Avalenche. I have read all the postings but none directly address my issue. With the 2 wheel button engaged, the transmission will work for a bit, then I loose all gears. If I select the Auto 4 wheel button, the transmission will work fine and has never slipped out of gear. Does anyone have a suggestion regarding what is going on? Thanks

#154 of 159 Re: Avalenche Transmission Problem [citydude] by kcram HOST

Mar 22, 2013 (7:31 pm)

Replying to: citydude (Mar 22, 2013 4:37 pm)
That certainly sounds like your transfer case is failing and acting in a neutral state when in 2WD. In Auto-4WD, both driveshafts are engaged and you feel the trans working, but you may actually be sending power only to the front axle.
 
kcram - Pickups/Wagons/Vans+Minivans Host

#155 of 159 Tranny ?? for Avy LT by deanosavy

Mar 21, 2013 (11:11 am)

#156 of 159 Tranny ?? for Avy LT by deanosavy

Mar 21, 2013 (11:11 am)

I have an 05 Chevy Avalanche now on the second tranny outage. Found a 4L60E at a good price that was going into an 01 Silverado and with shift kit, racing clutches (red stage)and stall convertor (2800 stall),corvette billet servos. I am being told this is a much more aggressive tranny and will not be anything like the stock one and eill be a totally different ride, but I wont have to worry about it going out. So my question is this a good call and what are the ups and downs if any??

#157 of 159 Re: Tranny ?? for Avy LT [deanosavy] by jwayman

May 11, 2013 (12:55 pm)

Replying to: deanosavy (Mar 21, 2013 11:11 am)
I'll join the club. My 2006 Av with 87,000 now needs a new transmission. This is the third GM truck that I've owned that needed a new transmission before 90,000 miles. This will also be the last GM vehicle that I ever own.

#159 of 159 Tranny Rebuild, Thanks by wallace14

May 20, 2013 (11:40 am)

First off, thanks to everyone who posted on this forum with Avalanche tranny problems and GM customer support.
 
My transmission went at 86,000 on my 2007 Avalanche. Pulling out from a stop sign I heard the loud "thud" lost overdrive, and limped home with manual shifting. I took it to the dealer, they quoted 3300 for a rebuild, 3800 for a replacement.
 
I phoned GM Customer Support, we spoke several times throughout the process, and they ended up paying for the rebuild less a $900 deductible which I was responsible to pay.
 
So while it still sucks the transmission went at 86K, at least GM made the effort to pay for some of it rather than making me foot the entire bill for a faulty part.
 
So thanks again to everyone for the information.

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