Chevy Shake
Just read a few articles about "Chevy Shake". Apparently two 8 speed transmissions and aluminum drive shafts have been ID'd in a class action as the issue. Test drove a really nice truck recently an...
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blofgren wrote:
My wife and I were actually very close to pulling the trigger this week on a 2017 GMC Yukon Denali with the 6.2L and 8 speed auto, and I started to do some reading on them. The "shake" is actually a very common issue on the 8 speed auto and appears to be due to torque converter issues and in some cases due to improper fluid from the factory that costs in the neighbourhood of $600 to do a double flush to remove the fluid and then get the proper fluid into it. In any case, we have decided to pass on it (shame because it's a beautiful truck otherwise) and look for a 2018 and up with the 10 speed auto.
We were close to pulling the trigger on a similar vehicle...and came to a screeching halt after the "shake" episode. And it was a beauty! Looking at buying a Traverse now. Just put a reman tranny in the 2004 truck. I keep joking with DH that we just need to change our perspective... we are "restoring" the 2004 to it's former glory rather than "OMG another $$$$ repair!!!".
Still... even with all the "restoration" we need a second more reliable vehicle.
I spoke to a mechanic about the "chevy shake" and he said that it does happen and it's a real !@#$%^ to deal with at times. He advised to buy new and walk away from the drama. Gotta love the long warranty!!
While I'm at it... I'd like to say that my local dealership is wonderful. They have taken great care of me... service manager, service advisor, tech and loaner/rental people have ALL been great. To have this kind of support is priceless!
