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wilsonz71 Enthusiast

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Something so simple and they can't get it right. Pathetic.

 

 

Don't even get me started junk302. Nobody wants to hear what you have to say. Can you please stop ruining good threads for the rest of us? Thanks in advance.

 

Back on topic, they all do it, not stupid expensive to replace em. No big deal.

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wilsonz71 Enthusiast

wilsonz71

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Anytime, if you'd like I could show you the clear way out of here and to a ford forum? Then again, they probably don't want you either.

General Lee 01 Senior Enthusiast

General Lee 01

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Something so simple and they can't get it right. Pathetic.

 

 

What's pathetic is that YOU don't seem to get it. You've been warned numerous times about posting useless flame-baiting posts exactly like this that contribute absolutely 0% to the disscussion at hand. I could go on and on but I think it's useless by now..... See ya in 7 days! :seeya:

gmtech4 Senior Enthusiast

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i made lots of money changing Allison tranny cooler lines,,

 

i own new toyotas now after leaving the general world .....to have complete ignorance on their problems as i have to much info in my head about GM products

 

my 2 cents ,oddly enough ,i still like the general,,who knew ,lol

 

just read the last post .....bye bye boss302 !!!!

Josh Senior Enthusiast

Josh

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Something so simple and they can't get it right. Pathetic.

 

 

OK, I've seen enough from you.

 

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highspeedvehicle Enthusiast

highspeedvehicle

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Kinda good to know that I'm not the only one with this problem. Thought i was doing something wrong but haven't noticed any drop in the oil level. Guess I've gotta look up a how to on this.

dmar Enthusiast

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Has anyone have one of these weeping trans cooler lines burst or pop off? Or just seep a drop or two. I'd rather not pay $500 to have them replaced at a shop. Also the local trans shop said that just dropping the trans. pan and changing filter is good as long as the fluid looks good. I have 72000 and the fluid still looks decent. Just got the truck used and am doing some basic service.

waumo1 Enthusiast

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Has anyone have one of these weeping trans cooler lines burst or pop off? Or just seep a drop or two. I'd rather not pay $500 to have them replaced at a shop. Also the local trans shop said that just dropping the trans. pan and changing filter is good as long as the fluid looks good. I have 72000 and the fluid still looks decent. Just got the truck used and am doing some basic service.

 

No the ones on my 94 Buick seeped/weeped/dripped for years and never got worse or gave any problem. I sold it in 2009.

 

As for the transmission fluid, as long as it looks and smells OK, I just drop the pan, change filter and add fluid. There is a post/link on here to a method to change all the fluid without any special equipment. You could use that method also.

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rac New Member

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I have a 2010 Yukon, it now has 48K miles. I noticed some trans. oil in drive yesterday as we left. Checked it out this am and found oil on the trans. line connecting to the cooler at the connection of the rubber hose to the steel hose. Went to the dealer, it is out of warranty, he confirmed both lines were leaking. I will be retaining the "DEFECTIVE" parts. Has there been any recalls or safety intervention. The oil is leaking while the engine is running while under pressure and it is not far from the fan. This is not a extremely difficult repair, but there are two lines that need replacing. One was quoted at $100.00 plus, the other around $26.00, and since I don't feel like getting into the repair plus labor, over all cost estimated at $500.00

 

This is not a part with wear and tear like a break lining or wiper blade. It is completely out of the elements and is very apparently a defective transition joint, or defective materials.

 

I see I am not alone in this issue, and would like to start a bunch of chatter to get GM's attention. I see many other complaints about this when the part was well within the warranty period.

 

This is not a drip or two I can ignore, The oil is leaking only while the engine is running, thus a pressurized line subject to complete failure. In 10 minutes warm up this morning, it lost about two table spoons of oil. Driving 60 minutes each way to work each day, could add up to a damaged transmission pretty quickly.

 

I don't object to paying for a part that I have worn out, but I do object to paying for replacing a defective designed product that the company is aware exists.

GMCustomerService Senior Enthusiast

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I have a 2010 Yukon, it now has 48K miles. I noticed some trans. oil in drive yesterday as we left. Checked it out this am and found oil on the trans. line connecting to the cooler at the connection of the rubber hose to the steel hose. Went to the dealer, it is out of warranty, he confirmed both lines were leaking. I will be retaining the "DEFECTIVE" parts. Has there been any recalls or safety intervention. The oil is leaking while the engine is running while under pressure and it is not far from the fan. This is not a extremely difficult repair, but there are two lines that need replacing. One was quoted at $100.00 plus, the other around $26.00, and since I don't feel like getting into the repair plus labor, over all cost estimated at $500.00

 

This is not a part with wear and tear like a break lining or wiper blade. It is completely out of the elements and is very apparently a defective transition joint, or defective materials.

 

I see I am not alone in this issue, and would like to start a bunch of chatter to get GM's attention. I see many other complaints about this when the part was well within the warranty period.

 

This is not a drip or two I can ignore, The oil is leaking only while the engine is running, thus a pressurized line subject to complete failure. In 10 minutes warm up this morning, it lost about two table spoons of oil. Driving 60 minutes each way to work each day, could add up to a damaged transmission pretty quickly.

 

I don't object to paying for a part that I have worn out, but I do object to paying for replacing a defective designed product that the company is aware exists.

 

 

rac,

 

I would be happy to look into this for you. I can check on recalls for you with the last eight of your VIN. Contact me privately with your VIN and more details and I can do some further investigation. Thank you in advance.

 

Tricia, GM Customer Service.

CapitalTruck Senior Enthusiast

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Good luck with getting help out of that...I sense imminent frustration. I ended up replacing mine. Wasn't easiest job in the world, wasn't the worst either. You might just want to bite the bullet and buy the lines an put them in. You'll be able to do it. Again, it wasn' great, but it's doable.

&CDFiXER% Enthusiast

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My 99' Silvy were weeping but very, very slightly. I've seen power steering lines doing the same on just about every vehicle I've owned.

 

govtech4, I am not trying to flame bait here, but based on your knowledge of vehicle maintenance are the Toyota hoses put together differently, appear to be of different material, etc? I ask because Ive made and installed many hydraulic hoses for industrial equipment. Been able to monitor how they stood up year in and year out for years too. Not exactly the same environment as cars/trucks operate in.

 

I am wondering if it is materials used or simply the temperature extremes they see?

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