Cost to rebuild tranny 97' Z71???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kxmotox247 · 08-26-2003, 04:09 PM

Hey...
What's a ballpark figure on the cost to pull, rebuild and replace my automatic transmission in my 1997' Z71?
My tranny went out after only 92,000 miles. This truck has been taken care of too. No serious 4' wheelin either. I've had the fluid flushed once.
Supposedly, I blew the planetary gearing. Driving home on friday, the truck's motor reved and it felt like the tranny slipped. Then the noise started. It sounded like a supercharger whine. I only drove the truck for 2 miles from the time I noticed there might be a problem. Later that night, when I tried to move it around, i had no reverse. This is pissing me off. I've been meticulous about taking care of this truck and then this.

What is a reasonable price to pay to have the work done? I want a warranty.

gldevall · 08-26-2003, 05:03 PM

Easily $1500.00

kxmotox247 · 08-26-2003, 05:22 PM

The price I've been quoted is $1448 with 6 month 6,000 mi warranty. That makes me feel a little better but I'm still sick about having the tranny go bad in the first place.
Thanks for the info!

**bigunde** · 08-26-2003, 11:47 PM

mine was $2000 installed at a gm dealer with a 3 yr 50,000 mile warranty.1998 z 71

kxmotox247 · 08-27-2003, 08:22 AM

bigunde...
How many miles were on your truck when it went bad?

I wish the warranty offered was a little longer. It scares me because there was no indication that I even had any tranny problems.

*steve wilburn* · 08-27-2003, 01:06 PM

IN MY 88 THE TRAN WENT OUT ,I HAD THE CHEV DEALER PUT IN A N EW 700R4 IN A CRATE FOR 1295 WITH A 3 YEAR 50,000 MILE WARRANTY THEN IT WENT OUT WITH 1 MONTH LEFT ON THE WARRANTY. SO IM ON #3 now.
Ihad my truck back in 4 hours.

**bigunde** · 08-27-2003, 03:36 PM

Mine had 145k and did the EXACT same thing your did and had the exact same failure.It sucks but i pull a trailer alot and needed the warranty.

Burnsman · 08-27-2003, 04:17 PM

I own a machine shop and have 4 chevy shop trucks. This year has been hell. I have replaced trannies on every single one. 1992 1 ton flatbed w/ 106K miles ($1670), 1993 3/4 ton pickup w/ 94K miles ($1670), 1993 1 ton flatbed w/ 67K miles ($1670), 2000 S-10 w/ 42K miles ($2600). GM ate some of the last one (cost me about $1800). Needless to say, my next truck will be a ford. The first three trucks I bought rebuilt trannies. The S-10 got one of GM's new trannies with 50K mile warranty (although it went back last week to get new tranny lines that were junk to the tune of $308).

slvrd1991 · 08-27-2003, 07:26 PM

mine went out and i had 150,000 on it the after i brought it to a shop the charged 1,000 to rebuilt it with 6/6,000 warranty but it went out at 7,000 and a year later now i replaced it with a custom tranny for 450.00 with 1 year warranty and it will break your neck it shifts so hard.

ACP427 · 09-01-2003, 01:58 PM

yeah $ 1500 don't sound bad I paid $1000 to a buddy of mine , He says it usually $ 1600 or more depending on what parts you fried ! Just make sure you get a new torque converter and those kevlar bands , and it should hold up better , A cooler is also a good idea. good luck !

Smooth68 · 09-03-2003, 01:58 PM

I just sucked it up and went $2400 at the local chevy dealer - a bit higher but comes with a 3 year 50,000 mile warrenty. Plus its a NEW tranny not a rebuilt one.

jays68yak · 09-04-2003, 06:29 PM

Mine went out at about 130. Cost me $200, the rest of the $1800 was covered by the extended warranty that I had gotten on the truck when I bought it.

I have been told from several people that GM trannys go out around 90000. So who knows.

Smooth68 · 09-04-2003, 10:47 PM

Yep, mine was right around 92.XXX when it went south.

apstguy · 09-04-2003, 11:05 PM

'85 TH700R4 w/ 138,000 still going strong. Of course I only have about 160hp and 240 torque going through it.

frost89434 · 09-11-2003, 02:04 AM

Mine was 97000 anyone have any idea on how much a rebuild kit to do i you self cost or any ideas????? and just like everyone else no warning and was across town it was a slow go getting home. but mine went today 9/10/03

kxmotox247 · 09-11-2003, 08:13 AM

frost89434
That sucks! They told me it was the planetary gears that went out. You'll have to tell us what's wrong with yours when you find out.
I just recently saw someone driving a 97-98 Z71 the other day who had "Powered by GM's disposable tranmission" written in big letters across the back window of the truck. I wish I had talked to them but it sounds like it happened to them too.
I still think it's amazing that mine went out like that. Absolutely no warning whatsoever.

1998c1500 · 09-11-2003, 11:04 AM

sounds like everyone here should add a trans cooler or 4

frost89434 · 09-11-2003, 11:09 AM

wish i would have known tha prior.

1998c1500 · 09-11-2003, 11:13 AM

i just started pulling a boat and added one, but it looks to me that it would be helpful for any vehicle, especially in hot weather climates.

jays68yak · 09-11-2003, 12:37 PM

I think I might add one. Sounds like a good idea.

1998c1500 · 09-11-2003, 02:46 PM

cheap insurance for your tranny. I might add one to my wifes Acura also. Texas gets pretty hot and they say the life of your tranny falls drastically as the heat climbs above 175 degrees. Hell it's 100 degrees outside as it is now.

08-26-2003, 04:09 PM	#1
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,396	Cost to rebuild tranny 97' Z71???? Hey... What's a ballpark figure on the cost to pull, rebuild and replace my automatic transmission in my 1997' Z71? My tranny went out after only 92,000 miles. This truck has been taken care of too. No serious 4' wheelin either. I've had the fluid flushed once. Supposedly, I blew the planetary gearing. Driving home on friday, the truck's motor reved and it felt like the tranny slipped. Then the noise started. It sounded like a supercharger whine. I only drove the truck for 2 miles from the time I noticed there might be a problem. Later that night, when I tried to move it around, i had no reverse. This is pissing me off. I've been meticulous about taking care of this truck and then this. What is a reasonable price to pay to have the work done? I want a warranty. __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

08-26-2003, 05:03 PM	#2
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Easily $1500.00 __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

08-27-2003, 08:22 AM	#5
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,396	bigunde... How many miles were on your truck when it went bad? I wish the warranty offered was a little longer. It scares me because there was no indication that I even had any tranny problems. __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

08-27-2003, 04:17 PM	#8
Burnsman Chevy Freak Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Meadville, Pa. Posts: 2,804	Truck trannies I own a machine shop and have 4 chevy shop trucks. This year has been hell. I have replaced trannies on every single one. 1992 1 ton flatbed w/ 106K miles ($1670), 1993 3/4 ton pickup w/ 94K miles ($1670), 1993 1 ton flatbed w/ 67K miles ($1670), 2000 S-10 w/ 42K miles ($2600). GM ate some of the last one (cost me about $1800). Needless to say, my next truck will be a ford. The first three trucks I bought rebuilt trannies. The S-10 got one of GM's new trannies with 50K mile warranty (although it went back last week to get new tranny lines that were junk to the tune of $308). __________________ 69 GMC SWB, 350 70 Chevy LWB, 350 55 chevy gasser, 461 73 Camaro, 496 67 RS Camaro, 406 64 Chevelle, 588 71 Nova, 565 67 Camaro, 461

09-01-2003, 01:58 PM	#10
ACP427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Syracuse, NY Posts: 160	trans rebuild yeah $ 1500 don't sound bad I paid $1000 to a buddy of mine , He says it usually $ 1600 or more depending on what parts you fried ! Just make sure you get a new torque converter and those kevlar bands , and it should hold up better , A cooler is also a good idea. good luck !

08-26-2003, 05:22 PM	#3
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,396	The price I've been quoted is $1448 with 6 month 6,000 mi warranty. That makes me feel a little better but I'm still sick about having the tranny go bad in the first place. Thanks for the info! __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

08-26-2003, 11:47 PM	#4
bigunde Rusty Rockerfeller Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Georgia Posts: 1,631	mine was $2000 installed at a gm dealer with a 3 yr 50,000 mile warranty.1998 z 71

08-27-2003, 01:06 PM	#6
steve wilburn Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: toney ala Posts: 19	IN MY 88 THE TRAN WENT OUT ,I HAD THE CHEV DEALER PUT IN A N EW 700R4 IN A CRATE FOR 1295 WITH A 3 YEAR 50,000 MILE WARRANTY THEN IT WENT OUT WITH 1 MONTH LEFT ON THE WARRANTY. SO IM ON #3 now. Ihad my truck back in 4 hours.

08-27-2003, 03:36 PM	#7
bigunde Rusty Rockerfeller Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Georgia Posts: 1,631	Mine had 145k and did the EXACT same thing your did and had the exact same failure.It sucks but i pull a trailer alot and needed the warranty.

08-27-2003, 07:26 PM	#9
slvrd1991 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fl Posts: 28	mine went out and i had 150,000 on it the after i brought it to a shop the charged 1,000 to rebuilt it with 6/6,000 warranty but it went out at 7,000 and a year later now i replaced it with a custom tranny for 450.00 with 1 year warranty and it will break your neck it shifts so hard.

09-03-2003, 01:58 PM	#11
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I just sucked it up and went $2400 at the local chevy dealer - a bit higher but comes with a 3 year 50,000 mile warrenty. Plus its a NEW tranny not a rebuilt one. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

09-04-2003, 06:29 PM	#12
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	Mine went out at about 130. Cost me $200, the rest of the $1800 was covered by the extended warranty that I had gotten on the truck when I bought it. I have been told from several people that GM trannys go out around 90000. So who knows. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

09-04-2003, 10:47 PM	#13
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Yep, mine was right around 92.XXX when it went south. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

09-04-2003, 11:05 PM	#14
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	'85 TH700R4 w/ 138,000 still going strong. Of course I only have about 160hp and 240 torque going through it. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

09-11-2003, 02:04 AM	#15
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Mine was 97000 anyone have any idea on how much a rebuild kit to do i you self cost or any ideas????? and just like everyone else no warning and was across town it was a slow go getting home. but mine went today 9/10/03 __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada



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09-11-2003, 08:13 AM	#16
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,396	frost89434 That sucks! They told me it was the planetary gears that went out. You'll have to tell us what's wrong with yours when you find out. I just recently saw someone driving a 97-98 Z71 the other day who had "Powered by GM's disposable tranmission" written in big letters across the back window of the truck. I wish I had talked to them but it sounds like it happened to them too. I still think it's amazing that mine went out like that. Absolutely no warning whatsoever. __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

09-11-2003, 11:04 AM	#17
1998c1500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 200	sounds like everyone here should add a trans cooler or 4

09-11-2003, 11:09 AM	#18
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	wish i would have known tha prior. __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

09-11-2003, 11:13 AM	#19
1998c1500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 200	i just started pulling a boat and added one, but it looks to me that it would be helpful for any vehicle, especially in hot weather climates. __________________ 1965 C10 1967 Camaro 1998 C1500 2011 Colorado W/T

09-11-2003, 12:37 PM	#20
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	I think I might add one. Sounds like a good idea. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

09-11-2003, 02:46 PM	#21
1998c1500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 200	cheap insurance for your tranny. I might add one to my wifes Acura also. Texas gets pretty hot and they say the life of your tranny falls drastically as the heat climbs above 175 degrees. Hell it's 100 degrees outside as it is now. __________________ 1965 C10 1967 Camaro 1998 C1500 2011 Colorado W/T

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