Chevy Tahoe Transmission Problems

I recently took an impromptu beach trip with my 100,000 miles + Chevy Tahoe and got stuck in 4 Lo. I took the car to a mechanic and they told me my Transfer Case Motor was shot so I needed to replace it. After many hours of them trying to put the motor on they decided that the transfer case itself was broken which will not allow the actuator to fit correctly. They now say it will cost $1650 to fix the transfer case. Does this sound fishy to anyone? Is there no way to manually shift back to 2WD and save myself $$$? Any help is much appreciated.

#365 of 413 Re: Less than a year after replacing transmission... [amuzjay] by roccob888

Jul 25, 2012 (6:18 am)

Replying to: amuzjay (May 30, 2012 6:24 pm)

Holy Crap! Im about to go to the dealer with the same problem. 59,000 miles! Im sooo pissed this is why I always lease. I knew I shouldnt of bought this piece of junk! I smelling class action law suit!

#366 of 413 Re: Less than a year after replacing transmission... [corrieq] by dmntd

Jul 25, 2012 (4:54 pm)

Replying to: corrieq (May 30, 2012 1:12 pm)

Same thing with my 2005 Tahoe.....tranny did the same thing at 82,500 miles and then just went totally out....cost $3100 along with other issues I am so over Chevy products as soon as I can I am going back to imports.

#367 of 413 2004 Tahoe Transmission /Differential by a_dorn2012

Jul 31, 2012 (7:58 am)

In Feb. 2012 bought this Tahoe from a dealer. 120,000 miles. Have put less than 3,000 miles on it. Transmission went out, cost $3,000.00 + a $260.00 sensor. Towing costs, $400.00. Dealer called last night and said the transmission is fixed but the front differential needs to be replaced, or it will work the transmission too hard and it will break again, Cost, another $2,000.00. UGH! Is this a common Tahoe issue?

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dmntd (Jul 31, 2012 4:35 pm)

#368 of 413 Re: 2004 Tahoe Transmission /Differential [a_dorn2012] by dmntd

Jul 31, 2012 (4:35 pm)

Replying to: a_dorn2012 (Jul 31, 2012 7:58 am)

I cant say for sure its a common issue but I do know I have seen many reports on here saying folks have replaced the tranny several times before they even hit 100k miles. I have not heard anyone having issues with their differential and I am knocking on wood right now that it will not be my next issue with this damn SUV.

#369 of 413 Re: Less than a year after replacing transmission... [amuzjay] by bassman1447

Aug 07, 2012 (3:43 pm)

Replying to: amuzjay (May 30, 2012 6:21 pm)

They could sure use a lesson from Ranger Boats. I hit a pothole in my subdivision last year while pulling my Ranger out. The pothole broke both welds on axle and it rotated up to where tires were rubbing on fiberglass fender. Long story short, 3 yr warranty had expired the YEAR before. I sent them pictures of the hole, my tire, fender and axle. Out of good will and standing behind their product they send me a brand new axle and two new tires. So, if you are looking for a bass boat, Ranger will definitely stand behind their products.

MY 07 Tahoe's transmission just went out with a little over 59k miles, still under the powertrain 100k warranty but time ran out last sept. Guess what, after a lot of wrangling they split the bill with me 60-40 which was appreciated, but for one of their top of the line vehicles to have tranny probs with less than 60k miles doesn't bode well for this vehicle and from what I am seeing a lot of other Tahoe owners are or have had the same problem.

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marka09 (Aug 27, 2012 2:13 pm)

#370 of 413 2000 Tahoe not shifting by adrien1

Aug 23, 2012 (2:57 pm)

I just bought a 2000 tahoe with 235000km on it and now the tranny won't shift by itself. If i shift it myself it works but no overdrive. Does anybody have any suggestions what it could be Any help would be great thanks

#371 of 413 2004 Tahoe transmission won't engage any gears. by juanmg67

Aug 27, 2012 (1:54 pm)

I was coasting down a mountain about 55 MPH when my transmission went out. Then I tried to speed up on a level road and all I saw was the RPMS go up. Now the transmission won�t select any gear even in Park it will roll forward. I checked the shift linkage outside and inside the transmission and everything seem to be working normally. I looked at the level of the fluid before and after engine start and it does not change. (Possible bad pump). Is there anything else I should be checking for before a transmission rebuild? Also I think I can get a 2002 transmission cheap but I don�t know if they are interchangeable

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