I have a 2005 Chevy with less than 50,000 miles on it. I have put less than 10,000 miles on the truck and have had multiple transmission issues. Luckily, I bought an extended warrenty on the truck. My problem is that the extended warranty contract has a $10,000 limit and I have used nearly this entire amount and I am concerned that the truck is still not right.
The dealership has offered to credit me the price I paid for the truck toward a new truck. He is saying that the 2008 Chevy's use the stouter Allison 2000 6 speed transmission and it rated for towing much more than the old 1000 5-speed model.
I may be interested in an upgrade, but would like to move away from an automatic and go back to a manaul transmission. For whatever reason, this dealer does not have any sticks on the lot, but I am hopeful that her can do a dealer swap and get me one.
Getting what you paid for your truck on trade sounds good. Hopefully you don't owe anything on it. I wouldn't pay more than dealer invoice, less rebates on a new one. If your dealer can't make you happy, I bet another dealer can. Good luck.
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2007 Komfort 212
There are very few manual Transmissions made. Most everyone has the Allison which are in the HD trucks. If its a Diesel you have the best Transmission on the market. The Allison has been around a long time and is a proven Transmission. If its a Gas burner, I think you will probably have to order one with the manual. You can go on the GM web site and locate your own Truck, I located the last 3 out of four Trucks we bought myself, and told the Dealership were they could find them and they went and pick them up. I very seldom see a standard transmission on GM trucks. They just don't compare with the Allison. Good Luck with your search. GBY....
First off, you would still have a 1000 series trans, ie a 6 sp instead of a 5 spd version, Yes it is built a bit more stout, ie to handle more torque. The 2000 series show up in the 5500 series trucks. The only difference is the max GVWR allison rates the two at, ie 19500 for the 1000, and 26K for the 2000 series. BOTH are rated at 26K GCWR tho!
As far as a manual GM, as said, you will have to order one, and it will be limited to 540 lb ft of torque! and less HP ie about 310 vs 360 or there abouts for the auto version. IF you do find a manual, it will be a bench seat, no buckets if that is what you want. No leather etc ether. Most will be pretty basic rigs, and have to be a CC or RC, not ext cabs have a manual option, including gas rigs! At least the last time I looked at the order specs. The "ONLY" brand I know of with manuals on the lot, is Dodge. Ford does not sell a lot of manuals either, as most will have the 5 sp torque flight behind the diesels.
In the mean time, do what seems best to you, at least the dealer is trying to work with you and make sure you are satisfied.
marty
05 Chev CC D/A LS Dooley
92 Navistar dump truck, 7.3L 7 sp, 4.33 gears with a Detroit no spin
00 Chev C2500, V5700, 4L80E, 4.10, base truck, no options!
92 Red-e-haul 12K equipment trailer
3 Single axle utility trailers
Well.......we all know what opinions are like. Here's mine. If you are not happy with what you have and can afford to, GET RID OF IT. You will always worry about it letting you down and costing you a mint when you reach your warranty limit. If it's not reliable (in reality or you perceive it that way), it's not worth a plug nickel. Peace of mind means a lot.
Big Sexy and BonBon
2003 Dodge 2500 4x4 Laramie Cummins Auto, Edge EZ, AEM Brute Force, Timbrens, B&W.
2004 35SRV Victory Lane
1998 Harley Road King (Mine)
2003 Harley Road KIng (Hers)
2004 Yamaha Grizzly LE
On the other side of the coin, why have you stuck with the same dealer making repairs? Is this warranty from the dealer only? If not, I'd be on the phone with a GM CSR and have them send me to their biggest truck dealer in the area because that dealer will have several of the GM trans techs with the Allison specialization and should be able to solve your problem. One step further, if you made enough attempts for rebuild/repair, demand a replacement transmission! The certified service replacements will come with warranty.
One small question: are they REPLACING the transmission oil cooler when they do a rebuild. Back flushing that sucker just does not work! Filings can remain trapped in the oil cooler to do the nasty on your new rebuild as soon as the cooler warms up, expands slightly and releases all of those little particles back into the tranny.
Today is just the tomorrow you worried about yesterday!
'04' International 4400 LoPro 310Hp/950FtLbs 10Spd Harley/RV Toter
'05' Mobile Suites 38RL3
'01' Harley Ultra in the bike barn.
Truck is a 2005 Chevy 2500HD. GCVW is about 21,000, less than the max rating. Drive line is a Duramax - Allison with 3.73 gears.
Tranny has always ran hotter than I think is right. They made several repairs on the original tranny and then finally put in a rebuilt unit.
"They just don't compare with the Allison."..... You are right about this one. 50,000 miles on a Allison vs. 500,000 or more with a manual is no comparsion.
As far Allison being the best, they might be good on paper and the best choice for automatics, but in my opinion, they are not even in the same league as a stick shift for long life and reliability. I have 3 hot-shot hauler buddies with half-million miles or more on their trucks, Fords and Dodges, and all of them are manual trannies. My 96 Dodge has over 3/4 million miles and the transmission has not been touched, less a clutch replacement.
If will continue to look for a 2008 with a manual, but I hav enot had any luck yet.
If you want a 2008 GM with the Duramax and a manual transmission,you're out of luck. GM doesn't even offer the manual as an option anymore. The Allison is your only choice.
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