General Motors is recalling a large number of cars featuring the 4T65E-HD transmission for a host of problems from poor performance to complete failure.
GM admits they have been receiving complaints about the transmission for the better part of the last 10 years, but only recently after consumers have been flooding GM customer care phone lines and social media platforms are they admitting that there is a problem. The recall is limited to only one transmission, the 4T65E-HD which is found in many vehicles dating from 1996 all the way until 2009. The affected vehicles are limited solely to GM’s W-body platform.
The following years, makes and models are included in the recall
2008 – 2009 Buick LaCrosse super, engine code LS4
1996 – 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, engine code L67
1997.5 – 2004 Buick Regal GS/GSE/GSX, engine code L67
1996 – 1999 Buick Riviera, engine code L67
2004 – 2005 Chevrolet Impala SS, engine code L67
2006-2009 Chevrolet Impala SS, engine code LS4
2004 – 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, engine code L67
2006 – 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, engine code LS4
1996 – 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS, engine code L67
1996 – 2003 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI, engine code L67
1997 – 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, engine code L67
2005 – 2008 Pontiac GXP, engine code LS4
General Motors has been inundated with complaints over the years from consumers with a long list of problems. Some issues can be more minor such as rpm surging or a delay when pressing the accelerator. While many others complain of total failure of the transmission. Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by mail with in the next 1-2 weeks if their car is part of the recall.
GM’s plans to remedy the problem include a brand new replacement transmissions installed free of charge by your local dealer. The new transmission features all new updated and upgraded parts to eliminate the slipping, weak shifting and other the many failures associated with the 4T65E-HD. At this point many owners have taken matters into their own hands and paid out of their own pockets for rebuilds, replacements or new parts. General Motors states that as long as you have valid receipts for all work performed/parts purchased then you will be able to get fully reimbursed.