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    Opel F40 6-Speed Manual Transaxle/Transmission Exchange Program (RPO MT2) #06-07-29-002 - (Feb 3, 2006)
    Opel F40 6-Speed Manual Transaxle/Transmission Exchange Program (RPO MT2)
    2006 Pontiac G6

    with Transmission - Man 6 Spd, Opel, 83 mm, 3.77 1st, 0.62 6th (F40 WR) (RPO MT2)

    This bulletin will cover the F40 6-Speed Manual Transaxle exchange program for the 2006 Pontiac G6. This exchange program will be in effect for approximately the first 12 months of vehicle production.

    This exchange program will be administered by the GM Product Quality Center (PQC). To request an exchange, dealerships are required to call the PQC - not the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). The PQC may refer the dealer technician to TAC if additional diagnosis is required. Prior to calling the PQC, please make sure to complete the "OEM Manual Transmission Exchange Worksheet" referenced at the end of this bulletin. Use of this worksheet will minimize the time spent on the telephone and avoid the need of a second call to the PQC. Guidelines for honoring exchange requests under this program are being strictly enforced.

    Components that may be removed and serviced without exchange of the transaxle are identified in the list below. Any repairs involving transmission components not identified in the table below may require a transmission exchange.

    Please note that this list is subject to change as the program progresses. You will be notified by the PQC consultant if additional transaxle items are considered serviceable.

    Current Serviceable Transaxle Related Components:

    • Seal, Drive Axle
    • Sensor, Vehicle Speed
    • Switch, Back Up Lamp
    • Pin, Clutch Housing Lock
    • Plug, Trans Oil Drain
    • Bolt, Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
    • Bolt, Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
    • Actuator, Clutch Asm
    • Plug, Trans Fluid Fill
    • Control, Shifter Assembly

    All other components of the transmission require assembly replacement at this time.

    Important: Transmission repairs or failures that are caused by components external to the transmission DO NOT fall under the exchange program. For example, transmission oil cooler lines incorrectly installed causing a transmission failure will have to go through GMSPO to obtain a transmission assembly. Also, transmissions needed for insurance repairs have to be obtained from GMSPO. The exchange program is created as a way to identify and correct internal concerns. External components causing a failure do not provide any useful information in improving a transmission. The transmission received from GMSPO will be a new transmission. As normal process, all warranty claims for transmission replacement must be approved through the PQC.

    Exchange Procedure

    A thorough diagnosis must be performed in order to prevent unnecessary component replacements. Refer to "Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle" in SI to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system.
    Prior to calling the PQC, complete the "OEM Transmission Exchange" worksheet referenced at the end of this bulletin
    Contact the PQC to verify that proper diagnosis has been performed. Upon review of the diagnosis, the PQC will establish a case reference number and make arrangements for shipping an exchange unit to your dealership if necessary. DO NOT SHIP A TRANSMISSION TO THE WARRANTY PARTS CENTER (WPC) WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL WPC REQUEST.
    Important: Failure to return the replaced transmission by the due date will result in the dealership being debited the entire warranty claim (parts and labor). The removed unit must be returned complete in the shipping container. For effective engineering analysis, please do not remove or disassemble any components. The only exception to this is the fluid pan, which should be removed to drain the fluid prior to shipping. The pan must be reinstalled after fluid has drained. Dealerships returning transmissions that have been even partially disassembled will be judged as violating this procedure and, as such, will be billed for all materials furnished.

    Warranty Information
    For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

    Labor Operation K2720
    Description Transmission/Transaxle Assembly - Replace
    Labor Time Use Published Labor Operation time
    Parts Allowance $337.50

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  • #2
    All new Transmissions/Transfercases and Engines that are in their 1st year of production are always an exchange only situation due to GM wanting to view failures and the lack of available replacement parts available at that point in time.
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    • #3
      How many people have actually done this?

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      • #4
        I absolutly hate to bump a thread almost a month old... but is there anywhere on the car I can find the build date?
        2007 GMC Sierra ECSB Z71 4x4

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        • #5
          There should be a sticker on the driver's door.

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          • #6
            well it says 10/05, which I find odd because I got the car a week ago. Its weird how long it sat unsold. Now if I remember reading correctly all the cars built during and after january 06 are fine correct? In which case my car is eligable for this fix?
            2007 GMC Sierra ECSB Z71 4x4

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            • #7
              It is supposed to be eligible, but I haven't yet heard of a single person that has managed to get GM to do it. They're going to give you the common line of it being "normal", sadly. My transmission is horrible too, but I haven't even tried to get this done because I haven't heard any positive news yet.

              Let us know if you manage to get it replaced though. It would be awesome to hear some good news.

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              • #8
                well it doesnt shift smooth thats for sure. Does anyone know for sure if the replacement tranny would shift any better? Is it the exact same one or did they try and fix it?
                2007 GMC Sierra ECSB Z71 4x4

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                • #9
                  So I'm not the only one to notice this? Does it also sometimes clunk when coming out of a gear? I thought this transmission wasnt so smooth especially when trying to shift going fast it just isnt smooth at all.
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                  • #10
                    I don't generally go fast in my car to try to save on gas, and even then it likes to shift like crap. When I go between gears, it jerks the motor pretty bad, and I do hear that clunk sometimes when I shift out of gear. I may look into this as mine is an 07, and this problem should have already been fixed...

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Sphinx
                      I don't generally go fast in my car to try to save on gas, and even then it likes to shift like crap. When I go between gears, it jerks the motor pretty bad, and I do hear that clunk sometimes when I shift out of gear. I may look into this as mine is an 07, and this problem should have already been fixed...
                      Do you have a 6 speed manual tranny?
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                      • #12
                        just so you all know the exhange is now over


                        This bulletin is being revised to add a list of serviceable components. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-07-29-002A (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).


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                        Please be advised that the exchange program for the Opel F40 6-Speed Manual transaxle on 2006 G6 vehicles has ended. Serviceable components may now be ordered through the normal process.

                        Current Serviceable Transaxle Related Components
                        • Seal, Drive Axle

                        • Sensor, Vehicle Speed

                        • Switch, Back Up Lamp

                        • Pin, Clutch Housing Lock

                        • Plug, Trans Oil Drain

                        • Bolt, Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

                        • Actuator, Clutch Asm

                        • Plug, Trans Fluid Fill

                        • Control, Shifter Assembly

                        All other components of the transmission require assembly replacement at this time.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Kman
                          Originally posted by Sphinx
                          I don't generally go fast in my car to try to save on gas, and even then it likes to shift like crap. When I go between gears, it jerks the motor pretty bad, and I do hear that clunk sometimes when I shift out of gear. I may look into this as mine is an 07, and this problem should have already been fixed...
                          Do you have a 6 speed manual tranny?
                          Yes I have the 6-Speed manual.

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                          • #14
                            As you have read, the transmission exchange program is over. If you have a problem with your 6 speed manual transmission, take it to your dealer before your warranty expires.

                            This topic will be closed shortly. If you have any reason to leave it open, let me know.
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                            • #15
                              Re: F40 6 Speed Transmission Exchange Program

                              Ultimate thread resurrection... I just started gushing fluid from my transmission and wonder if this could be related. I plan to take the transmission out and replace the seal, as soon as I can find the correct part number for it, and am considering a full rebuild with possible upgrade to internals. Thoughts, opinions, and concerns are welcome but please be polite.
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