8 Speed Transmission Recall?

[seamus2154]

Is there anyway we can confirm that we are eligible for this recall of the transmission?

 

 

 

I still have the delayed engagement when I start my vehicle and put from park to drive.

 

My TC was changed due to shuddering and they also reflashed the computer to match new converter. If you google that # I referenced it states the stator shaft must be changed w/ a new check ball. I don't know what that entails, but a dealer tech opening my trans is not what i want if it can be avoided.

[MojoTexas]

I'm new to the forum, but found this thread (and site) by searching for information on this recall.

 

I just purchased my 2016 Sierra last month, and it's at the dealership right now. Supposedly it's going to take several days for them to get a new transmission from GM. The service manager said that it's about a six-hour job, but there's only a couple of their technicians that are really qualified for a big job like completely swapping out the transmission. Needless to say I'm not very thrilled that I've only had the vehicle for five weeks, and I'm having to put it in the shop for roughly a week.

[FishinJ]

I had my TC replaced at the end of June and all my shuttering, vibration and clunking is gone. Since then I have driven from FL to MI and all over. Put on a lot of miles and it drives smoother than ever since the repairs were made.

[Dndodd]

Thanks, Mine only has 1200 miles on it and the transmission has never seemed to be consistent. One minute it seems OK then it acts up as described in the threads. Jerky, Shudders, etc.

[p7m89mm]

Is the slipping and flaring that's discussed the same that has been reported when slowly exiting a turn or hill starting?

 

 

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[JimCost2014]

does anyone know the build date affected, or maybe the site of build?

[camcamaro1991]

I'm new to the forum, but found this thread (and site) by searching for information on this recall.

 

I just purchased my 2016 Sierra last month, and it's at the dealership right now. Supposedly it's going to take several days for them to get a new transmission from GM. The service manager said that it's about a six-hour job, but there's only a couple of their technicians that are really qualified for a big job like completely swapping out the transmission. Needless to say I'm not very thrilled that I've only had the vehicle for five weeks, and I'm having to put it in the shop for roughly a week.

 

Mike who is your home dealership, I got my at Sewell Dallas GMC.

Edited August 5, 2016 by camcamaro1991

[MojoTexas]

 

Mike who is your home dealership, I got my at Sewell Dallas GMC.

 

I bought my Sierra from the GMC dealership in McKinney. I wanted the "All Terrain X" package, and they were the only dealership around that I had exactly what I wanted on the lot.

 

I am curious if they will have to pull all the affected vehicles off the lot and repair them before they sell them. It's my understanding that they're not supposed to sell a vehicle with an outstanding recall in effect. With the 2017 models coming out soon, I think they would be highly motivated to start clearing out the 2016 inventory, and it's going to be tougher to do that if they have to replace the transmissions first.

 

When I dropped mine off yesterday, they said that the standard for replacing a transmission is about six hours. Multiply that by all of the affected vehicles that they still have in inventory...what a mess!

[martinto]

Very interesting situation. I've had my 2016 Sierra w/6.2 and NHT for a few months and have not experienced a problem thus far. Only 3000 miles so far. Did tow a travel trailer over 700 miles with no problem...HOWEVER, I'm heading out on a 6000+ miles cross country road trip towing the travel trailer. I'll be closely watching the 8 speed performance, and trust/hope I don't experience any issues. Rolling the dice!

[George C]

I'm on my third transmissions n in my wife's Yukon Denali. None of the situations no were failures. Clunk for the first, and a stator replacement for the second.

Work was done, and no further issues.

[seamus2154]

Are you saying they changed the whole transmission for each of those issues or repaired them??

[gonzoid]

dont have them touch it unless its bad. IMHO

[seamus2154]

dont have them touch it unless its bad. IMHO

 

I can agree with that. I did have them replace the TC but that is just out and in, figured how could you screw that up? Had no choice as it was shuddering, and clunking. This delayed engagement is not just when cold, mine is doing it, even hot after sitting, just going in a store for a bit. Not eager to have a tech taking apart my trans, but a replacement I am open to, thats why i am asking.

[Badass69]

It will be fine.... I had mine done as my delay was an all the time thing and this helped.

 

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[ChevyRoofer]

It will be fine.... I had mine done as my delay was an all the time thing and this helped.

 

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Did it occur in hot and cold weather? We're at 103 regularly here and I get the delayed engagement every time.

 

Was planning on bringing it into the dealer, just wanted to confirm there hasn't been countless horror stories from this fix.