GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Noise
issue4L60-E / 4L65-E clunk on 2-3 upshift or 3-2 downshift (normal condition)Remove
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Known issues4L60-E / 4L65-E clunk on 2-3 upshift or 3-2 downshift (normal condition)1
Manufacturer communication2005–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2018-05-21
2-3 Upshift and 3-2 Downshift Clunk Normal Condition
1Fault
- A clunk noise can be heard on a 2-3 upshift or a 3-2 downshift.
- The condition may be more pronounced on a 4-wheel drive vehicle because of the additional tolerances in the transfer case.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- During a 2-3 upshift the 2-4 band is released and the 3-4 clutch is applied; the timing of this shift can momentarily reverse the torque on the output shaft, which makes the clunk.
- The same torque reversal can occur on a 3-2 downshift, when the 3-4 clutch is released and the 2-4 band applied.
3Correction
Caution
- For 2005 model year fullsize utilities and pickups, refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 05-07-30-012.
- This is a normal condition; no repairs should be attempted.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2014 and prior GM passenger cars and light duty trucks with the 4L60-E, 4L65-E or 4L70-E automatic transmission (RPOs M30, M32, M70).
- Caution:For 2005 model year fullsize utilities and pickups, refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 05-07-30-012.
- Condition:A clunk noise can be heard on a 2-3 upshift or a 3-2 downshift.
- Cause:During a 2-3 upshift the 2-4 band is released and the 3-4 clutch is applied; the timing of this shift can momentarily reverse the torque on the output shaft, which makes the clunk.
- Cause:The same torque reversal can occur on a 3-2 downshift, when the 3-4 clutch is released and the 2-4 band applied.
- Condition:The condition may be more pronounced on a 4-wheel drive vehicle because of the additional tolerances in the transfer case.
- Caution:This is a normal condition; no repairs should be attempted.
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- Remedy
- This information was created to inform the technician that the 2-3 upshift and the 3-2 downshift clunk is caused by the releasing of the 2-4 band and application of the 3-4 clutch assembly during an upshift. Also during a 3-2 downshift, the releasing of the 3-4 clutch during the application of the 2-4 band, can cause torque reversal down the output shaft creating a clunk. This is a normal condition.
