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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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Default 2000 C5 Rear diff leaking again--What the???

My 2000 vert's rear diff is leaking for the third time. Luckily I have the GM warranty but this is getting old. Has anyone else had this problem and how was it repaired once and for all....if it was. Thanks.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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Mine leaked once, I had a shop (non-dealership) do the work (replaced all seals) and never had any issues at all.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Mine leaked too. There's a TSB on leaky tranny seals. Seems to start when the weather is very cold. Had mine replaced and hasn't done it since.. also hasn't been cold since then either.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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One time fix at the dealer, has not reoccured ( on wood) about $400 to repair leak left side.
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I did have the diff leak but they repaired it using the new seal and no problem since.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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I heard that the seals had been redesigned a time or two, I would have your dealer talk to GM before they did anything, to ensure the dealer is using the latest parts and methods to resolve it.
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