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I have a 2002 Suburban that since I purchased it in 2002 I have been complaining about the transmission not shifting right. Every time I brought it in it would be in the dealership for less than a day and I would be told that everything is okay. Now my warranty is up and my transmission is broke. I have no reverse, and it does not want to down shift on any forward gear. I called a trans shop in my area and they stated that with Chevy Suburban of my year (give and take 3years both ways) there is a very common problem with the seal in the trans that it wears too soon and trans oil leaks while driving down the road - the owner does not even notice it - because it gets blown away while driving. This to me seems like something that should be fixed by the manufacturer. The fact that when I called the trans shop (atomic transmissions) they new right away what happened.
My 2002 Chevrolet Suburban experienced premature transmission failure. The total cost for the repair is $3000. The truck has never towed a thing, the car is only used to drive children to school etc. It has 64,000 miles and just stopped on a turn in the middle of an intersection.
At 24,000 miles the transmission on our 2002 Suburban failed without warning while driving. It had to be towed to the dealer for a transmission replacement.
My 2002 Suburban had a transmission failure at 46091 miles that required me to purchase a new transmission at a cost of $3200. We were almost in an accident because the vehicle stopped shifting while at highway speeds and barely made it safely to the shoulder. There was no warning or engine light and the transmission appeared fine although it was beyond repair. The fluid level was good and it was not burned. Chevrolet says there is nothing they can do as the warranty is for 3 years and 36000 miles.
January 1, 2006 just after leaving my home, I stopped at a stop sign and when I accelerated from a stop a loud clunk and then a constant whinning sound. I drove the vehicle home the one mile from the stop sign in first gear, the transmission would not shift to second, after returning home the car would not go into reverse either. Transmission failed at 104,000 miles. Repair shop says the transmission shell and other components of the transmission was cracked. The transmission shop states that they have had several customers that have experienced the same problem with this transmission. They would consider this to be a common problem with this type of transmission, a bad design according to the repair shop.
- Stockbridge, GA, USA
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Road side assistance complaint. Mr the consumer stated the vehicle would not start, there was a problem with the transmission and the box for the 4-wheel drive.
Sudden, without warning, transmission failure. No explanation given by dealer other than internal failure with recommendation to replace transmission. Only 45,000 miles and well maintained vehicle.
At 16000 miles the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired under warranty but the same problem recurred while driving 50/55 mph. The consumer stated that the sun gear and planetary gear failed. The consumer was able to drive the car home in 1st and 2nd gear. The vehicle was not taken to dealership.
When driving at any speed vehicle lost acceleration, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic determined that transmission failed.
When the consumer apply his gear shift to park to drive. There is a loud ticking noise coming from underneath and the vehicle willnot move. When gear shift is place in drive or reverse.
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- Glendale Heights, IL, USA