Lockup recall - N242454440

[kerlyb]

Here is the NHTSA report.

 

[dbphillips]

Never buy the first year of a new model.

 

[8mmag]

The last statement seems to indicate that they will cover replacement of the valve body - usually these are handled as an "extended warranty" on that particular component. I know on my 2017 Honda Accord the DRLs fail at such a high rate that Honda sent me a letter a few years back saying they extended the warranty on the DRL to 10 years - unlimited mileage.

Dealers will install new transmission control module software free of charge. This module will monitor valve performance and detect excess wear approximately 10,000 miles before a wheel lock-up condition could occur. If detected, the transmission will shift gears to prevent lock up and a service engine light and reduced propulsion message will display.

GM will also provide a special program to cover the repair of transmissions that the software identifies as having a defective control valve.

Where did your last statement regarding a special TCV replacement program come from?

It IS NOT contained in the recall. From what I can tell all they're doing is a software patch to keep lockup from occurring. It seems to me the repair, at least past the 100K Powertrain warranty is on US, which I find extremely disturbing.