Info - 1995-2000 Summary of 3T40 Transaxle Technical Information (As of 11/01/00)
| Subject: | 1995-2000 Summary of 3T40 Transaxle Technical Information (as of 11/01/00) |
| Models: | 1995-2000 Chevrolet Cavalier |
| 1995-2000 Pontiac Sunfire |
| with 3T40 Automatic Transmission (RPO MD9) |
1995-2000 Summary of 3T40 Transaxle Technical Information (as of 11/1/00)
P/I numbers represent preliminary information which may not have been validated by GM for accuracy and effectiveness. They may be replaced by bulletins or deleted after a period of time depending on their usefulness. GM dealers should contact GM Technical Assistance. Non-GM dealers only, should call 1-800-260-9377.
Bulletins and P/I's are summarized in the following groups:
| • | Campaigns |
| • | Diagnostic Trouble Codes |
| • | General |
| • | Noise |
| • | Other |
| • | Shifts |
| • | Service Manual Updates |
Bulletin | P/I Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
95-C-64 |
| Campaign: Transaxle Shift Indicator Display May Not Be Visible Due To Instrument Cluster Trim Plate Sag 1995 Pontiac |
98013 |
| Campaign: Slow or No Second to Third Gear Upshift 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire with 3T40 (MD9) and 2.2 L (LN2) |
99039 |
| Campaign: Throttle Valve Cable - Inspect/Replace Certain 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire, equipped with 2.2 L (RPO LN2 ) and 3T40 |
Bulletin | P/I Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
71-65-37 |
| SMU-Section 6E-Revised DTC P0705 Trans Range Switch Circuit, Scan Tool Trans Range PABC Data Table, 1997 J/N/PJJ Car |
00-07-30-019 |
| SES Light Illuminated, DTC P1870 -- Transaxle Component Slipping (Replace TCC Solenoid) |
| A001226 | 99-00 JB Chevrolet Pontiac with 3T40 and DTC P1870 |
| B005664 | 1997 JB Revised Diagnosis for P1870 (Shop Manual Diagnosis for DTC P1870 is Incorrect) |
| B005925 | 96-98 JB 3T40 Diagnosis for P1870 or TCC Operation Incorrect (Pressure Switch Not Shown Under P1870) |
Bulletin | P/I Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
57-02-01 |
| SMU-Section 0-General Information-Dexron® III Transmission Fluid Introduction, 1995 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks |
87-7-3 |
| A/T Oil Cooler Flushing Procedure (Kent-Moore Essential Tool Use Outlined) All THM A/T Models |
00-07-30-009 |
| Current Model Year Goodwrench Transmission Replacement Assembly 1998-2000 Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks |
99-07-30-017 |
| Info On Automatic Trans Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Check Procedures, 1997 and Prior Vehicles with Auto Transmissions |
00-07-30-009 |
| Service Replacement Transmission (SRTA) Identification Tags |
Bulletin | P/I Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
53-60-03 |
| Vibration, Knocking - Tapping Noise When Vehicle is Put Into Reverse (Grind Torque Strut to Engine Mount Bolt) 1994-95 N |
99-07-30-030 |
| Grinding and/or Growling Noise in Park on Incline 1992-99 A, C, E, H, J, L, N, W and U Van w/3T40, 4T60, 4T60E Trans |
Bulletin | P/I Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
63-90-13 |
| Vehicle Speed Surge With Cruise Control Engaged (Replace Cruise Control Module) 1996-97 J Car w/2.2 L Engine (RPO LN2) |
00-07-30-014 |
| Vehicle Slips in Reverse, No Reverse, Slips in D1, or No D1 Range |
99-07-30-014 |
| Transmission Slips or May Not Go Into Reverse (Replace Piston) |
| A000481 | No Reverse or Slips in Reverse Hot or Cold |
| X000688 | 93-95 NB 2.3 L 3T40 Drive Miss Chuggle Intermittently (Repair Chaffed Wires at Automatic Transmission Bracket) |
Bulletin | P/I Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
47-71-36 |
| Delayed or No 2-3 Upshifts Hot (Replace Transaxle Spacerplate) 1995 A Cars with 3T40 Transaxle |
67-71-38 |
| Delayed or No 1-2 Upshift at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) (Replace Govenor) 1995 N Cars W/2.3L Engine and 3T40 Trans |
87-71-66 |
| Delayed, Slow or No Second to Third Gear Upshift (Replace Case Cover Assem or Trans Assem) 98 J Car W/3T40 (RPO MD9) |
| H000856 | Some 1998 JB'S with 3T40 may Exhibit Slow or No 3rd Upshift. Replace Case Cover or Use Reman Assembly After 05/01/98 |
Bulletin | P/I Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
73-71-05 |
| SMU - Section 7A - Revised Procedure for 3T40 TV Cable Adjustment, 1995-96 "A/L", 1995-98 "J" |
87-71-70 |
| SMU - Sections 7/7A - Revised Shift Speed and Line Pressure Tables, 96-98 J/L Cars W/Hydra-Matic 3T40 (RPO MD9) 2.2L (LN2) |
| B005354 | 95-96 JB Service Manual Lists Incorrect Engine Support Tool (Use J28467-360 Along with J28467-A Universal Engine Support) |
