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00Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

00Silverado4x4

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For all of us 4L60e trans owners,

 

As I have driven my truck for almost 7 years now I have noted that I can actually feel and see (tach gage) when my trans downshifts to low gear upon stopping. Since it has always done this I never worried about as it doesn't seem to affect anything. My only other experience with this specific trans was my previous Sonoma (2004) which I don't remember this happening. So what I am wondering is if other 4L60e trans owners have noticed this on their vehicle (trucks or cars)? It's not a violent downshift but it is noticeable, but only when normal or slow stopping. It doesn't do this in quick/panic stopping (or just don't notice because I'm trying to avoid an accident or the red light snuck up on me.)

 

I don't think it's a problem, just something that came to mind one day.

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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yeah after driving and owning many 4L60's it seems they all do it, just the nature of the beast

 

 

and as the trans gets worn out, it gets rougher and rougher, at about 140k i feel it pretty good now

00Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

00Silverado4x4

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06SierraZ71,

 

Looks like you have some good experiences here. Let me know if you need anything in the future. Thank you.

 

Tricia, GM Customer Service.

Thanks Tricia, yes I've had some really good experience with all the GM products I've owned. Everytime I've strayed away, I'm reminded why I should stay where I am. The Sierra is currently at 104k miles and couldn't be happier. I honestly feel this is the truck that I'll be teaching my daughter to drive in...several years from now.

GMCustomerService Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks Tricia, yes I've had some really good experience with all the GM products I've owned. Everytime I've strayed away, I'm reminded why I should stay where I am. The Sierra is currently at 104k miles and couldn't be happier. I honestly feel this is the truck that I'll be teaching my daughter to drive in...several years from now.

 

Thank you for the reply. It is good to hear such positive feedback. We appreciate the loyalty. Let me know if you need anything in the future.

 

Tricia, GM Customer Service.

aflesch Enthusiast

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My 09 does it very noticably. It's kind of annoying. It isn't anything a BBP tune won't take care of though.

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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look in the glove box on the sticker, If you have code M30 its the 4L60E

aflesch Enthusiast

aflesch

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There should only be one code that starts with M. That is your transmission. Find out what it is an use the RPO Code Lookup on the Main Page to see what you have.

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