4th transmission failure in 4 years. On the last rebuild, I had the dealership repair the defective wire harness per the tsb but apparently it did not help. The dealership and chevrolet both say it is not their problem but I think there is a defect and it is their problem.
1996 Chevrolet Tahoe: complete transmission failure
5 of the 283 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Transmission failed 4 times at approximately. 80000, 98000,119000, and 153000 miles. Although truck has high mileage, it is mostly hi-way. Light towing use - 5,000lb boat, 5,000 horse trailer. Little 4x4 use. All replacements done by gm dealer. Did not work correctly after last transmission replacement - had to put back in shop. They changed an electrical harness.
This is the 2nd time within a 2 years that transmission went out 1 year 7 months after I purchased a new transmission. This is the 3rd transmission with a 5 years period. Never hauled anything, normal driving on regular roads. Never been on a dirt road.
Transmission failed as left parking space at low speed by making a loud rattling sound. Lost power to the wheels. Dealer confirms complete transmission failure and need to replace at cost of $2,000. This vehicle has not had heavy use and should not have a transmission failure until at least 100,000 miles instead of 44,000 miles. Warranty is 36,000 and no extended warranty purchased. I have checked recall and service bulletin database and found nothing to help me negotiate with manufacturer. If you know of relevant information, please inform. Thanks.
Transmission failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- 4WD models with noise, vibration on dry pavement
- Poor performance from a stop in 2WD, auto or 4WD hi
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing)
- Manual transmission rattle noise at idle (install conventional flywheel)
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe?
5 of 283 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
Wipers 35Brake failure 21ABS 16Headlights 11No deployment 9Fuel pump 9Stalling 8Door locks 6Overheating 6Power steering loss 6Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5
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