Apparently the front differential has latent defects that causes noise that is first indication of failure. From other complaints this is becoming a problem at 150,000 miles or so. Although mine was still under 100,000 miles when it started. I had the transmission, transfer case, and both differentials serviced with new fluids a year ago. It was apparent then that the front differential was going to be a problem and it was. Now the fix is a used part replacement for $1200 or a rebuild for $2000+. Either way, an expensive repair. As I believed I was keeping up with maintenance that was still now keeping it from failing. NOW I know why we see so many Tundras and Honda trucks on the road today.
Dealer replaced ring gear, pinion gear, and bearing.. No change in the noise level.. dealer now tells me that they may not be able to fix.. this is on top of the drive train vibration that the dealer also tells me is a NORMAL characteristic of extended cab 2 WD pickups manfactured by GM, also which GM refused to do anything about. Turned in a complaint to BBB, which proved to be a total waste of time and money. Will try Lemon Law next..
- Frank H.,
Ruston, LA, US
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Apparently the front differential has latent defects that causes noise that is first indication of failure. From other complaints this is becoming a problem at 150,000 miles or so. Although mine was still under 100,000 miles when it started. I had the transmission, transfer case, and both differentials serviced with new fluids a year ago. It was apparent then that the front differential was going to be a problem and it was. Now the fix is a used part replacement for $1200 or a rebuild for $2000+. Either way, an expensive repair. As I believed I was keeping up with maintenance that was still now keeping it from failing. NOW I know why we see so many Tundras and Honda trucks on the road today.
- Terry W., Littleton, CO, US