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Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Transmission Problems

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#50 of 63 4WD idiot light trouble by my66vette

Sep 11, 2011 (8:25 am)

I see a few forums that resemble my problem but not exactly. So here I go and I hope someone can shed some light on the repair needed. I bought a new 2006 Chevy Colorado in 06. Other than a few things needing repair (front wheel bearings and ABS sensors) it’s been an “Okay” truck. I have 92,000 miles on it now. At the end of last winter my 4WD stopped working. The push buttons would just flash in any position and it would stay in 2WD. All summer it was flashing in the 2WD position. I was moving in 2WD so I didn’t question things.
 
Now that winter is approaching I thought I’d look into fixing the 4WD. My parts guy said it’s probably the Actuator. So I bought it and installed. It seem that it is now going into 2WD, 4IH and 4Low. All seems good except the idiot lights. They stop flashing when in 4Hi & 4Low but keeps flashing in 2WD. Everything seems to be working. Back in the day the fix to this would have been “pull the bulb” Any thoughts out there?

#52 of 63 pos by getta11

Sep 17, 2011 (7:06 pm)

i have a 2005 colorado and for some reason it has now decided to no work properly i have had very few problems with it but now my gear shift wont move any suggestions

#53 of 63 Re: pos [getta11] by gmcustsvc

Sep 19, 2011 (10:38 am)

Replying to: getta11 (Sep 17, 2011 7:06 pm)
getta11,
Have you spoke with a dealer? What kind of concerns are you experiencing? Can you please email me a VIN and description of your experience? I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#54 of 63 Hesitation on right turns by fmagellan

Nov 10, 2011 (7:49 am)

2005 Colorado Crew Cab 4x4 Automatic
 
Hoping someone can shed some light on this problem. My tranny seems to "slip" or "hunt for a gear". I drive the same route to and from work everyday (50-60 mph). What is really odd is that it seems to happen in the same places everyday and they are all on right-bearing turns?? It won't do it in a left-bearing turn. Tach needle flutters up and down (usually 100 - 600 rpm flux). Every once in a while on country roads, when I make a sharp right hand turn and try to accelerate, the truck rpm will spike, truck hesitates to move, drop to a lower gear (or that's at least what it feels like to me) and take off like a rocket (usually chirps the tires when it does this).
 
I 've had this problem since the valve spring/head recall work was done (10000 mi). I have had the dealer look at it with no luck. I had the dealer install a VDR (vehicle data recorder) to try to find the issue. No luck. They even sent a guy with me to ride to experience the problem firsthand (turns out the guy they sent with me was the guy that washes cars at the dealership). Needless to say, that got zero results.
 
If anyone can shed some insight on this problem, please do. The dealer has been zero help to me. I've been a lifelong GM guy. I think it might be time to reconsider.

#55 of 63 Re: Hesitation on right turns [fmagellan] by gmcustsvcsarah

Nov 10, 2011 (9:30 am)

Replying to: fmagellan (Nov 10, 2011 7:49 am)
Fmagellan,
 
I’m sorry to hear about these frustrations you’re experiencing with your Colorado. If you like, Customer Assistance is available to follow up with the dealership you’ve been working with to try to resolve this concern. Please email us with your name/user name, contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN, and your preferred dealership.
 
Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#56 of 63 Re: Hesitation on right turns [gmcustsvcsarah] by fmagellan

Nov 14, 2011 (7:33 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Nov 10, 2011 9:30 am)
I need an email address to send the info to.

#57 of 63 Re: Hesitation on right turns [fmagellan] by gmcustsvcsarah

Nov 14, 2011 (2:17 pm)

Replying to: fmagellan (Nov 14, 2011 7:33 am)
My email information is located on my profile here - please click on my username and you should be able to access that.
 
Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#58 of 63 Transmission problem by golfingeddie1

Feb 22, 2012 (9:31 pm)

My 2008 transmission started making a noise and as you got up to about 50 it wouldnt make the noise. Got home and when i backedin the driveway it made a god awful noise. Called dealer talked to a lady and asked about warranty. She said warranty expired at 60thousand. Had truck towed to shop. Found out need new transmisssion. Luckly for me the dealer called me to ask how my recent trip to shop was. I explained to them the problem with tranny. Luckly it was still under warranty. Had to rent a car til they got it diagnosed. A day later they call and offer me a rental. So i had to pay for one day rental. Always been a chev man but my wife has a ford and not one problem. Every chevy ive had always had something wrong with it.

#59 of 63 Re: Transmission problem [golfingeddie1] by gmcustsvcsarah

Feb 23, 2012 (8:02 am)

Replying to: golfingeddie1 (Feb 22, 2012 9:31 pm)
I hope that the transmission replacement goes well, golfingeddie1! If you have any questions or would like to work with Customer Assistance, please let us know.
 
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

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