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HOLY CRAPPER ... I guess I should've posted this link earlier. :noway: This place would ship a completely overhauled one (stage II) for around that price ... and they'll take 500HP all day!

 

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/4l60e.htm#Level%202

 

 

Well, at least you'll be back up and running soon. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

 

 

yeah i found a site with ones for $1580 shipped with a 5yr warranty but the problem is i just moved to az and we dont know any mechanic friends here like we did when we lived up in utah.. or i would have..

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Yeah, in that case it's money well spent.

 

Even though this is the type of work I've done my whole life, there's lots of times I wish I could just pay someone to do it. :lol: Modern vehicles can be SUPER frustrating, at least for me. I've been transitioning more to lawn equipment. It's super easy money.

 

 

I used to live in Phoenix, AZ 15 years ago - I miss that place every day .... especially while I sit here in 4' of snow, and a "warm" day today of 29°. I should have never left, but all my friends and family are up here in the Northeast. Broke my heart to leave, but, you gotta do what you gotta do. In the end it was the right choice. Enjoy your time out there - there's no place like it in the USA, and your cars/trucks will LAST(no rust) just about forever with upkeep. :cheers:

gmtech4 Senior Enthusiast

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THE COST OF REPAIRS JUST PAID: $2591 will have my Tahoe back on Wednesday

 

Was it a full rebuild ? I hope so , not a bad price , what warranty did ya get ? 1 yr 12k miles ?

 

Nice pic Jess , cutie !!!

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My truck went in today to my GM dealer up the road. I know I probably could have found it cheaper going elsewhere, but I've had good luck and a good relationship with them. They quoted me $3100 for a rebuild tranny as mine was indeed on its way out. I don't understand why since I never tow with the damn thing and I've only got 82,000 miles on it. Quite frustrating to be honest. They said it should be done tomorrow as they had everything including the tranny in stock. After this I don't know that I'm going to buy another GM vehicle...

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Easy brother Rob - she's married ... :lol::cheers:

 

 

 

 

Yeah Jeff that's a sucky situation. Lucky for me, the driveline in my truck has been the only good part of my truck, although it clunks at light pedal on the 1-2 upshift, and burns oil worse than some of my 30+ year old vehicles I've owned in the past. Everything else has failed though - brakes right off the showroom floor ... lower ball joints at 38k miles, more interior squeaks and rattles than my 12 year old 266k mile K1500 I sold prior .....

 

I certainly won't be buying new again, I can tell you that much.

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My truck went in today to my GM dealer up the road. I know I probably could have found it cheaper going elsewhere, but I've had good luck and a good relationship with them. They quoted me $3100 for a rebuild tranny as mine was indeed on its way out. I don't understand why since I never tow with the damn thing and I've only got 82,000 miles on it. Quite frustrating to be honest. They said it should be done tomorrow as they had everything including the tranny in stock. After this I don't know that I'm going to buy another GM vehicle...

 

You have a 3 yr warranty on that new tranny , you are among the zillion people that have had their 3-4 clutch poop the bed including ME .... THATS RIGHT MEEEE , lol I bought my 93 c10 with 500,000 km on it , the 3-4 clutch crapped out after I put my 85 6.2 diesel in it , I bought a SRTA before I left GM lol for the discount lol

 

You are not alone is my point bud , but being gun shy is why I own toyotas now and to many new trucks on my hoist as a GM tech back in 08 when I darted to my gov job lol

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Was it a full rebuild ? I hope so , not a bad price , what warranty did ya get ? 1 yr 12k miles ?

 

Nice pic Jess , cutie !!!

 

3 years 50k warranty on entire tranny

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My truck went in today to my GM dealer up the road. I know I probably could have found it cheaper going elsewhere, but I've had good luck and a good relationship with them. They quoted me $3100 for a rebuild tranny as mine was indeed on its way out. I don't understand why since I never tow with the damn thing and I've only got 82,000 miles on it. Quite frustrating to be honest. They said it should be done tomorrow as they had everything including the tranny in stock. After this I don't know that I'm going to buy another GM vehicle...

 

 

well at least you are getting it fixed before it goes out on you down the highway like it did me lol had to drive home 30-40mph all the way home in a 70mph zone... about 30 miles.. that sucked.

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Got my truck back this afternoon. First thing I did was take it out for a spin around town. Seems good. Went to get onto the highway and it did the same exact thing it did when I dropped it off. I drove directly back and the tech went for a ride with me. He knew what I was talking about as soon as it did it. He blamed it on not clearing the adapts, so he did that and told me to give it a week. Even after the clear it is still doing it. I don't have much faith that the problem is the transmission if a brand new one (reman) is doing the same thing...

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Got my truck back this afternoon. First thing I did was take it out for a spin around town. Seems good. Went to get onto the highway and it did the same exact thing it did when I dropped it off. I drove directly back and the tech went for a ride with me. He knew what I was talking about as soon as it did it. He blamed it on not clearing the adapts, so he did that and told me to give it a week. Even after the clear it is still doing it. I don't have much faith that the problem is the transmission if a brand new one (reman) is doing the same thing...

 

uh oh.... i just got my tahoe back today im taking it out for a spin in the next hour ill let you know if i feel it like i did before...

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aamco did a amazing job not a problem was completely smooth.. they want me to go back in 10 days just so they can make sure everything is ok.. and i get a tranny flush every year now from them for $60 badass.. i must say

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Glad yours is all fixed up! Mine is still doing the same thing. I'll be going back next week if it continues. I have also reached out to GM Customer Service/support and they are contacting the dealership. We'll see what comes of that.

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aamco did a amazing job not a problem was completely smooth.. they want me to go back in 10 days just so they can make sure everything is ok.. and i get a tranny flush every year now from them for $60 badass.. i must say

Flushes are a wallet/purse flush only Jess , pan drop and filter and refill is all that is required

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Glad yours is all fixed up! Mine is still doing the same thing. I'll be going back next week if it continues. I have also reached out to GM Customer Service/support and they are contacting the dealership. We'll see what comes of that.

 

Did they show you the clutch plate did they show you your transmission apart before they put it together? i dont let anyone do anything unless i see it.. before something is done..

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