New Transmission @ 3600 Miles

Txnolebd · October 29, 2015

If ordering one today, I'd get another 8 speed.

Hey it sounds like a crap shoot. If you got a good one I understand. I was one of those early ecoboost owners who never had a lick of trouble in 3 1/2 years while others were going through hell with theirs.

Tattooo · October 29, 2015

Im looking forward to the 8 speed

...... I read alot of good things

redwngr · October 29, 2015

Hey it sounds like a crap shoot. If you got a good one I understand. I was one of those early ecoboost owners who never had a lick of trouble in 3 1/2 years while others were going through hell with theirs.

Mine hasn't been 'perfect', but I really like the way it works when towing.

(not as nice as Dmax/allision combo, but I no longer need that much towing capacity)

Graphic · October 30, 2015

I'm really starting to feel like cutting ties with gm. I guess I will let them put the new tranny in and go from there.

That's what I did after months or run around from the dealer and GM, but I had different issues. In less than 24 hours they have a new transmission coming for you? To me that's a pretty good effort on their part. Might want to let it play out, if you have the patience.

Txnolebd · October 30, 2015

That's what I did after months or run around from the dealer and GM, but I had different issues. In less than 24 hours they have a new transmission coming for you? To me that's a pretty good effort on their part. Might want to let it play out, if you have the patience.

I'm extremely happy with my dealership just discouraged with the product. I do like my truck a lot so I'm gonna see how the new transmission does, but if it starts acting up again it will be gone. The only vehicles I have had trouble with through the years have been my gm's. I had two lifters replaced in my '09 Silverado. I do know all manufacturers have issues but when it's with the driveline it's a bigger deal to me. I will definitely keep you guys updated.

Tattooo · October 30, 2015

I certainly will let you know how it goes and good luck with your situation as well!

The dealer reached out and got my buyback approved in 1 day

I'm very pleased so far....working on a 16 now where I pay the difference in msrp

Txnolebd · October 30, 2015

The dealer reached out and got my buyback approved in 1 day

I'm very pleased so far....working on a 16 now where I pay the difference in msrp

Wow that was quick! Definitely still some good dealerships out there!

Tattooo · October 30, 2015

I know..... I was told it takes weeks to go through GMs legal dept etc.... I'm not going to get excited until it's done

Front Runner · October 30, 2015

I'm not a huge fan of the 8 speed but I'm thankful there are no problems with mine. Personally, I'd prefer the 6.2 with the 6 speed tranny.

Tattooo · October 30, 2015

What dont you like about the 8 speed ?

Z45 · October 30, 2015

6,000 miles and no problems with mine....

galliher_nc · October 30, 2015

I'm not a huge fan of the 8 speed but I'm thankful there are no problems with mine. Personally, I'd prefer the 6.2 with the 6 speed tranny.

No you wouldn't. My 6-speed shifted like crap. My 8-speed is 1000x smoother.

Tattooo · October 30, 2015

God to hear

Badass69 · October 31, 2015

For the small amount of 8 speed problems I have read about I am happy my truck has one over the 6L80E/6L90E..... I hated that transmission when I first drove one back in 07 and after driving a 2015 5.3 3.42 geared rental truck with one still hate it today lol. Tuning makes them okay but it's retarded you have to tune something because after this long GM still can't.

It sucks to have issues but like with anything it's luck of the draw. I mean reading this forum you would think they all vibrate..... well I haven't come across one yet that does or anyone local complaining of it either so...... lol.