Old Recall and TSB Number post
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New source for TSBs............
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Enter specific info as to year, engine, etc.........
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/MaintenanceServlet
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#PIP3932A: Transmission Fluid Leak Slipping Clutch Or Broken Axle Shaft - keywords crack housing shift slip - (Jul 21, 2008)
Subject: Transmission Fluid Leak, Slipping Clutch or Broken Axle Shaft
Models: 2005-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2008 Chevrolet HHR SS
2004-2007 Saturn Ion Redline
Equipped with a 5-Speed Manual Transmission (RPO MU3)
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This PI was superseded to update models and model years. Please discard PIP3932.
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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
Some customers have commented about transmission oil in the clutch housing, slipping clutches or broken axle shafts on this model. An analysis of several of these failures has revealed that the problem is due to excessive front wheel hop during WOT acceleration events.
Excessive wheel hop transmits a torsional shock load into the transmission case. This causes the case to crack and transmission fluid to leak into the clutch housing. See photos below.
Attachment 3411
Attachment 3412
Attachment 3413
Recommendation/Instructions:
Stiffer axle shafts and hardware will change the system harmonics and help prevent wheel hop. These planned changes will not be available until the 2008 model year.
Note: Be advised that failures of this nature are abuse. They are NOT defects in materials or workmanship for which General Motors would be responsible and should not be covered under the terms of the new vehicle warranty. Vehicles with this complaint should be inspected by the dealer and Area Vehicle Manager. A product report should be submitted on each.
#PIP3932A: Transmission Fluid Leak Slipping Clutch Or Broken Axle Shaft - keywords crack housing shift slip - (Jul 21, 2008)
Subject: Transmission Fluid Leak, Slipping Clutch or Broken Axle Shaft
Models: 2005-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2008 Chevrolet HHR SS
2004-2007 Saturn Ion Redline
Equipped with a 5-Speed Manual Transmission (RPO MU3)
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This PI was superseded to update models and model years. Please discard PIP3932.
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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
Some customers have commented about transmission oil in the clutch housing, slipping clutches or broken axle shafts on this model. An analysis of several of these failures has revealed that the problem is due to excessive front wheel hop during WOT acceleration events.
Excessive wheel hop transmits a torsional shock load into the transmission case. This causes the case to crack and transmission fluid to leak into the clutch housing. See photos below.
Attachment 3411
Attachment 3412
Attachment 3413
Recommendation/Instructions:
Stiffer axle shafts and hardware will change the system harmonics and help prevent wheel hop. These planned changes will not be available until the 2008 model year.
Note: Be advised that failures of this nature are abuse. They are NOT defects in materials or workmanship for which General Motors would be responsible and should not be covered under the terms of the new vehicle warranty. Vehicles with this complaint should be inspected by the dealer and Area Vehicle Manager. A product report should be submitted on each.
Talk about lets make something weak and blame the customer. Amazing
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From: Over here
Is this because "Stiffer axle shafts and hardware will change the system harmonics and help prevent wheel hop. These planned changes will not be available until the 2008 model year" ... has been implemented in the HHR?
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Your guess is as good as mine. Someone who works for GM would have to tell us why.
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Joined: 10-05-2007
Posts: 171
From: Port Arthur Texas
This might help
http://www.engine-light-help.com/P00...ine-light.html
Check Engine Light Code P0011
Intake Cam Position Timing Over Advanced
http://www.engine-light-help.com/P00...ine-light.html
Check Engine Light Code P0011
Intake Cam Position Timing Over Advanced
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Joined: 05-06-2008
Posts: 1,076
From: Over here
Some customers may complain that they "still" do not like the normal operational characteristics of the OHB brake system AFTER the EBCM has been reprogrammed. This reprogram does enhance the feel of the OHB system significantly.
GM Engineering is working on developing an additional service repair for vehicles that the customers feel do not provide adequate brake assist after the calibration has been performed per TSB 08-05-22-001.
GM Engineering is working on developing an additional service repair for vehicles that the customers feel do not provide adequate brake assist after the calibration has been performed per TSB 08-05-22-001.
I love how the wording has been vetted by Legal so as to put the onus on owners for "not liking" the brake feel. Slimy bastages, all of them.
