NHTSA ID Number: 11007789
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5974D
TSB/Document Date: 2024-09-14
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission 1-2-3-4-5-6 snap rings out of round causing code p0746 or p0747.
Bulletin No.: PIP5974D
Published date: 08/30/2024
Preliminary Information
PIP5974D GF8 8T65 Or GF9 9T45/50/60/65 Transmission 1-2-3-4-5-6
Clutch Snap Ring Popout Causing SES / DTC Code P0746 P0747
Models
Brand:
Model:
Model Years:
Buick
Encore GX
2024 - 2025
Buick
Enclave
2024
Cadillac XT4
2024
Cadillac XT5
2024
Cadillac XT6
2024
Chevrolet Blazer
2024
Chevrolet Trailblazer
2024 - 2025
Chevrolet Traverse Limited 2023 - 2024
Chevrolet Traverse
2024
GMC
Acadia
2024
GMC
Terrain
2024
Involved
Region or
Country
Condition
VIN:
Engine: Transmissions:
from to
All
All All
M3F
All
All All
M3W
All
All All
M3H
All
All All
M3G M3W
All
All All
M3G M3W
All
All All
M3T M3V
All
All All
M3F
All
All All
M3V
All
All All
MF8
All
All All
MF8
All
All All
M3U
North America, Japan, South Korea, Europe, Palestine, Middle East
Some Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with the GF8
8T65 or GF9 9T45/50/60/65 automatic transmission may experience: a
SES light on with code P0746 or P0747.
This may be accompanied by no drive or slipping drive condition.
These transmissions will be built between 10/1/2023 and 4/2/2024
Julian date between 23 274 and 24 093
The transmission concern could be caused by an out of round snap
rings: (594) 1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Spring Retaining Ring or (599) 1-2-3-4-5-6
Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring
Cause
Correction:
Check transmission Julian build date.
If the transmission is built between 10/1/2023 and 4/2/2024; Julian date between 23 274
and 24 093 and the vehicle comes in with a code P0746 or P0747 and the code resets on a
short test drive or the vehicle slips in drive, the transmission will need to be disassembled
and inspected for damage.
*NOTE: Do not replace the Control valve body assembly (Valve body) or Control valve
solenoid body assembly (Solenoid body) as these are not related to the concern.
The following parts will need to be replaced:
(590)1-Reverse and 1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Piston Housing
(591)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Piston Inner Seal
(592)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Piston
(593)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Piston Return Spring
(594)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Spring Retaining Ring
(595)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Plate - Wave
(596)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Plate
(597)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Plate - Friction
(598)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Backing Plate
(599)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring
(600)1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Piston Seal
Please follow SI procedures for repairs and all other recommendations for 1 time use
components (gaskets, seals or bolts).
Note for reference if needed for extra info there is a video of the GF9 repair on Center of
Learning course number / name:
Course 57560.01V Transmission Unit Repair: 9-Speed Clutch Replacement
Note: Engineering is still researching the concern and the info will be updated if needed.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the Powertrain coverage, use the following labor operation.
Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for
coverage information.
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
8465262
1-Reverse and 1-2-3-4-5-6 Clutch Piston
Housing Overhaul
Use published labor
for your vehicle
Version History
Version
5
Modified
04/29/2024 - Created on.
05/06/2024 - Updated parts in correction section.
05/24/2024 - Updated to add Acadia and Traverse with
GF8 and added info of repair video.
07/11/2024 - Updated to add 2023 Traverse and
2025 Encore and Trailblazer.
08/30/2024 - Updated Julian end date.
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