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A/T - Cannot Shift After Driving in Ice/Snow

Bulletin No.: 04-07-30-018B

Date: February 09, 2007

INFORMATION

Subject:
Availability of Transmission Shield to Protect Shift Cable/Manual Shaft Area from Snow and Ice Build-Up On Allison Automatic Transmissions

Models:
2001-2005 Light Duty Trucks

with Allison(R) Automatic Transmission

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to remove 2006 model year vehicles. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-07-30-01 8A (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).

This bulletin is to inform dealers that some vehicles may exhibit an inability to shift the transmission after operating in slush, snow or icy conditions. Investigation may show a build-up of ice on the transmission around the shift cable to manual shaft connection.





A transmission shield that will protect the shift cable/manual shaft area from snow and ice build-up is available through aftermarket automotive parts suppliers.





The transmission shield, P/N 700028, will protect the shift cable/manual shaft area from snow and ice build-up.

Installation of this shield is not considered to be warranty.

Parts Information











This shield is NOT available through GMSPO and must be purchased from a distributor.

Warranty Information





Addition of the shield is NOT a warrantable repair. The information shown is a suggested repair guide only.





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