[Soon2be 21SS]

I just spent about 30 minutes on the phone with my Chevy dealer about the TCM recall. He kept saying he could do absolutely nothing because the fix has not yet been finished. He said he can’t even do the software update notifying me that there are 10,000 miles left before potential lock up. I said there are people on this form that have indicated they have had the software update that predicts 10,000 miles before wheel lockup problem. I understood from this forum that there have been a few people that have had the software update performed notifying you about 10,000 miles before possible problems. Is that correct? There are some of you that have had that software enhancement performed, it is just that they don’t have the parts available yet to replace the defective parts? It appears that GM has really crapped in the bed on this one.

[DamonZ28]

Originally Posted by Soon2be 21SS

He said he can’t even do the software update notifying me that there are 10,000 miles left before potential lock up.

My dealer said the same thing. I didn't push it, although maybe I should.

[NashZL1]

I had the BCM update done three days ago.

The transmission recall "fix" in not yet available. We'll be contacted when it is according to the letter and the dealer.

[Soon2be 21SS]

I am still confused by the fact that I have read a few people on the forum here have had the transmission fix software update to be able to show if you are within 10,000 miles of a potential problem. Have these people just misunderstood what was done to their car

[fj5gtx]

Originally Posted by Soon2be 21SS

I am still confused by the fact that I have read a few people on the forum here have had the transmission fix software update to be able to show if you are within 10,000 miles of a potential problem. Have these people just misunderstood what was done to their car

See receipt attached.

[Soon2be 21SS]

Thank you for this. This is exactly the type of proof I can show my dealer. GM has really done it to the bed by creating this confusion. Thanks again for your proof.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by Roddrz

My aha moment was after the resonator cracked and GM would only replace with the OEM part, even though I brought along to the shop a x-over pipe that improved the design.

The resonator problem is a known issue and would just crack again from high temperatures.
I was thankful, we agreed with each other and I left to fix the problem.

If you DIY Next Gen's upgrade, after removing all of the bolts when the valve body is on the bench then flip the valve body over, then separate the halves to avoid all of the check balls falling out.

Take pictures and follow the Next Gen instructions. BTW, I have met with Next Gen to improve instructions which they said should be available next week.

However, the pictures in the previous post, should support you with the majority of ambiguity I encountered.

Discard the GM gaskets and replace with Next Gen's.

The retainers insert inside of the clips.

I have no reason to believe GM would cover, most, anything on my car. Given - some of that are because of mods', and while I haven't had many bad experiences, 99% of the time, they damage something. eh

THANKS FOR THOSE TIPS!!! I really scrutinized that video, and feel a little more comfortable. I, definitely, used your pics' in conjunction and am crossing my fingers I can put it all together when the time comes.

[wang970305]

Originally Posted by fj5gtx

See receipt attached.

I am curious if TCM update would also flash your ECM back to stock tune...

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by wang970305

I am curious if TCM update would also flash your ECM back to stock tune...

Only the BCM and TCM anything on the ECM is not touched...

[wang970305]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Only the BCM and TCM anything on the ECM is not touched...

Appreciate the response. I was asking a local tuner about retuning the car, he said he can update my TCM as well because he has GM software. But he would need to flash both TCM and ECM..

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Only the BCM and TCM anything on the ECM is not touched...

Well, the TCM and the ECM have several common and interdependent settings (the platform is torque model based), so even though they're physically separate modules, one can't trivially assume that an update would only flash one but not the other. Possible, but not guaranteed... more info from GM would be more than welcome.

[highside907]

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

My dealer said the same thing. I didn't push it, although maybe I should.

Both local dealers in my area said they could not do the update yet as it wasn't available for my particular VIN. One dealer showed me on the computer screen. The recall was there but not available as of yet. I'm not sure when they will notify everyone who can't get it done yet.

[Soon2be 21SS]

Since they have to cover at least 50,000 Camaros comma they are probably waiting until they have at least 25% of the parts manufactured before they start sending out the letters to all of us. In the meantime, as evidenced by the receipt sent in above, they are probably fixing the squeaky wheels as they come along. The regional representative is supposed to call me about this according to my dealer. This squeaky wheel is not going away so easily.

[highside907]

Originally Posted by Soon2be 21SS

Since they have to cover at least 50,000 Camaros comma they are probably waiting until they have at least 25% of the parts manufactured before they start sending out the letters to all of us. In the meantime, as evidenced by the receipt sent in above, they are probably fixing the squeaky wheels as they come along. The regional representative is supposed to call me about this according to my dealer. This squeaky wheel is not going away so easily.

The receipt above was for the software update. No hard parts involved, yet.