I too am having trouble right now with my '06. I had a pinion seal leak at about 2.4k and the clunk started about that time as well. Dealer said it was normal.
Now at 23k, I've had a second pinion seal leak, shifting is very difficult and it has the low-bass noise associated with clutch pack failure. Dealer still says it's normal and that it just needed the differential oil changed.
Unfortunately the next closest dealer is 60 miles away.
I too am having trouble right now with my '06. I had a pinion seal leak at about 2.4k and the clunk started about that time as well. Dealer said it was normal.
Now at 23k, I've had a second pinion seal leak, shifting is very difficult and it has the low-bass noise associated with clutch pack failure. Dealer still says it's normal and that it just needed the differential oil changed.
Unfortunately the next closest dealer is 60 miles away.
Man, that is frustrating. I've been there with several GM service departments.
There ought to be a law against ignorance. -Lumix
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Somehow I overlooked this the first time out the gate...sorry John
no major problems at all with the rear end (Vin 4495)
one bit of drip way-back-when....upon steam-cleaning at the dealership it was revealed to be a vent release issue (overfill)
nothing since. I keep a full sheet of cardboard under the car looking for drips.
After a hard run there might be an isolated drop or two appearing...but nary a puddle.
Like Solli I have a whine...but it's an '06 . The whine is most noticeable after a heavy-duty twisty run. It sets up around 60 mph...eventually you come to ignore it.
Druid (Cool) MERLIN came home 11-15-05 VIN 4495
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I too am having trouble right now with my '06. I had a pinion seal leak at about 2.4k and the clunk started about that time as well. Dealer said it was normal.
Now at 23k, I've had a second pinion seal leak, shifting is very difficult and it has the low-bass noise associated with clutch pack failure. Dealer still says it's normal and that it just needed the differential oil changed.
Unfortunately the next closest dealer is 60 miles away.
The ONLY Clutch Pack issue that I am familiar with is the *grinding/binding* noise at slow speed tight turn.
However ... they were incorrect in stating *It's normal* .. but the current TSB states to change the differential oil.
Some have had the clutch packs replaced after this and the problem was solved.
Some have had to go back for a re-occurring problem and their differential was replaced.
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The ONLY Clutch Pack issue that I am familiar with is the *grinding/binding* noise at slow speed tight turn.
Just picked it up today.
That's exactly the problem I'm having. Low speed, particularly on a tight turn to the right. They said it was normal since you're sitting so close to the differential, but that grinding noise is anything but normal.
And the shifting is still not right. Reverse still locks out quite a bit, and I have to engage the clutch, disengage, re-engage several times to get it to shift.
That's exactly the problem I'm having. Low speed, particularly on a tight turn to the right. They said it was normal since you're sitting so close to the differential, but that grinding noise is anything but normal.
And the shifting is still not right. Reverse still locks out quite a bit, and I have to engage the clutch, disengage, re-engage several times to get it to shift.
Ask them to refer to the TSB regarding the *slow speed grinding/binding* ... it is NOT normal.
As far as the Reverse issue ... what most of us have found is try shifting from 2nd into Reverse. For some reason this seems to *work* best.
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Ask them to refer to the TSB regarding the *slow speed grinding/binding* ... it is NOT normal.
I know. Additionally, the mechanic mentioned that when I had it in there before (at 2k miles) they didn't put the LS additive in, but they put it in now and it doesn't sound as bad. So, it has run from 2k miles to 23k miles without LS additive and still grinds. Ugh.
Maybe I will have to go back to the dealer I bought it from, but here in New Mexico the next closest dealer not associated with the local dealer is 220 miles away, and the dealer I bought it from is 320 miles away. There's one in Texas 60 miles away though.
They still have some other work to do, so maybe they're just trying to get the differential work on separate tickets.
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As far as the Reverse issue ... what most of us have found is try shifting from 2nd into Reverse. For some reason this seems to *work* best.
The shifting in general just doesn't feel right though. Even going into second feels like I'm having to force it. But, thanks for the tip. I'll give it a shot.
I know. Additionally, the mechanic mentioned that when I had it in there before (at 2k miles) they didn't put the LS additive in, but they put it in now and it doesn't sound as bad. So, it has run from 2k miles to 23k miles without LS additive and still grinds. Ugh.
Maybe I will have to go back to the dealer I bought it from, but here in New Mexico the next closest dealer not associated with the local dealer is 220 miles away, and the dealer I bought it from is 320 miles away. There's one in Texas 60 miles away though.
They still have some other work to do, so maybe they're just trying to get the differential work on separate tickets.
The shifting in general just doesn't feel right though. Even going into second feels like I'm having to force it. But, thanks for the tip. I'll give it a shot.
That right there ... no LSD additive put in ... THEY caused the clutch packs to fail IF ,,,, IF they drained the differential then refilled it (as one TSB calls to do) and did NOT put the LSD additive in.
Check ALL your work orders ... if this did indeed occur the your clutch packs are TOASTED. The only thing that they can do now is either replace them OR replace the differential.
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And the shifting is still not right. Reverse still locks out quite a bit, and I have to engage the clutch, disengage, re-engage several times to get it to shift.
That is not that unexpected. Difficutly shifting into reverse, a "blocked" shift per say, is an inherit characteristic with the Aisin transmission. Anything more than, say 20% might be cause to have the car inspected.
Shifting habits, as one could guess, can also effect the frequency.
GM's thoughts on the procedure to follow are:
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1) shift into 1st gear
2) move vehicle forward slight
3) stop and shift into reverse.
Note: By shifting the transmission into reverse while the vehicle is moving will increase the tendency to block-out due to damage of the meshing teeth and would be considered abuse
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Had mine at the dealer 3 times and finally got them to call GM and convince them of replacing the entire carriage. They were originally going to try and replace the clutch packs but found that the gears inside the rear diff were totally worn out at 26k miles. I imagine this differential will last just long enough to put me past my factory warranty. This is the prettiest car I've ever owned, but it's absolutely the worst design and build quality I've ever had by a factor of ten. So far, the steering gears replaced, belt tensioner replaced, extra padding added to driver seat due leather stretching and I only weigh 167 lbs, multiple trips for rear diff with eventual complete replacement, fix leaks around windows due to faulty gasket install at factory, undetermined rattling noise above glove box, and undetermined reason for noisy AC compressor. It's pretty insane given this car is so new and so well taken care of by the owner. I'm likely going to sell it soon before it falls apart.
I'm with Lumix. Had the clunk and rear wheel whine from day 1. Poll results are a joke By my count 134 out of 557 is 23% with clunks. When will GM do something about it. Can't get dealer to own up to anything. 2006 Deep 10K miles.
I'm with Lumix. Had the clunk and rear wheel whine from day 1. Poll results are a joke By my count 134 out of 557 is 23% with clunks. When will GM do something about it. Can't get dealer to own up to anything. 2006 Deep 10K miles.
Meatbird29
NJ
Why would the results be a joke? It is an honest question and there is no reason people shouldn't be giving honest responses. Keep in mind that not everyone has a clunk either. Cars with automatics are less likely to have clunks. Cars built after they installed the torque bar (2007 MY running change) generally have not had clunks. Therefore, a significant number of cars are on the road. Still, if 23% of cars exhibit the problem, that is a LOT of cars to have a problem from any automaker. The numbers I have heard are much less than 23%, but that is the poll result here anyway.
When will GM do something? They did... they redesigned the car with the torque bar to help eliminate the clunk. Unfortunately, this design change is something that cannot be retrofitted to prior cars, which leaves your '06 out. Also unfortunately, I suspect there won't be a fix from GM since the fix they deemed necessary cannot be retrofitted.
I have had seal or gasket leak on my rear diff housing but not a carrier failure. My problem really does not fit any of your choices for the rear diff. But I do have the driveline clunk.
