A8 Transmission failure tracking
06-09-2017, 03:25 PM
#22
Racer
I updated the Model column (Z06) I have about 6200 miles with no issues. I drive the car in auto mode and paddle shift mode depending on the type of driving I am doing. If in auto mode I will down shift with the paddles when going into a tight curve to hold the gear I want through the curve. Again no issues with any modes. When driving in traffic going up a steep grade (mountain driving) I use paddle shift mode to keep the transmission from searching for the right gear depending on load. I would say this is the biggest problem with the A8 for me personally...But can be avoided if you use the paddles.
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06-09-2017, 03:47 PM
#23
Instructor
I also updated the model and added a comment in the "No Failure" cell indicating that I'm currently at 12.7K miles error free. Current Mileage might also be helpful for those that aren't seeing any problems.
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06-09-2017, 03:52 PM
#24
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Should there be a choice for shudder and if the transmission fluid triple flush fixed it or not? That's the problem I have and it goes in next Friday to see what they say about it. I don't guess it's a failure, but man is it annoying!
06-09-2017, 03:52 PM
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2016 Z51 Convertible 4,800 miles no failure stills works great
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06-09-2017, 04:07 PM
#26
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2015 Z51 A8 11,800 miles still runs fantastic.
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06-09-2017, 04:08 PM
#27
I would suggest that rather than posting, "mine's great" or "mine sucks," just update your info in the OP's spreadsheet. If you're not there, add yourself.
We don't need to go through endless posts here as we have in the past. The only interest here is in a large data pool, not individual testimonials.
We don't need to go through endless posts here as we have in the past. The only interest here is in a large data pool, not individual testimonials.
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06-09-2017, 05:36 PM
#28
Instructor
I agree Foosh, but I think if there was a column for current mileage with NO problems it would be helpful. This is what people are adding in these recent posts. Along with those additional comments.....
06-09-2017, 05:41 PM
#29
Drifting
It's Google Sheets. You want that app no matter anyway.
06-09-2017, 08:05 PM
#30
Updated mine at 4K miles to TC replacement (preventative: shudder/150rpm fluctuation in V4) at 6K miles. Replaced/fluid flush. Currently 10K miles, 30rpm fluctuation and no shudder in V4.
06-09-2017, 10:12 PM
#31
Melting Slicks
I'll hold off on reporting that in case a change is made to the structure. It would also be good to have a way to report repair dates and part numbers. I think the latter is important because there have been so many revisions on the TC, and I would like to know if the newest one or the flush-only procedure has had any failures.
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06-09-2017, 11:04 PM
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I must have made the Corvette gods happy in some way. Over 25k on my bought in Aug '16 Z and no issues.
06-10-2017, 01:35 AM
#33
Is there a list of definitive dates for the new Torque converter or transmission and fluid revisions? If build date and current mileage was added to the spreadsheet, it might provide helpful info.
06-10-2017, 01:46 AM
#34
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I've been gone all day, lots of activity and comments to go thorough. I'll do that tomorrow and make some changes to the spreadsheet as there are some great suggestions that will make this more helpful. Stay tuned!
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06-10-2017, 08:33 AM
#35
Melting Slicks
I can only tell you that the TC Rev. 3 (#24280631) was available in Dec. 2016, as that was when I first brought my car in for service where this was verified. Some early 2017 cars had the Rev. 2 TC (#24279495) and some of them have already reported problems. My 2015 car (built 12/16/14) had #24273061. I don't know how many times they've revised the fluid, but the new fluid is Mobil 1 HD Low-Viscosity ATF #19353429, or at least that is what was used in my car in early Feb. 2017 for its TC/fluid job.
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06-10-2017, 10:36 AM
#36
Melting Slicks
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OK, I made some changes to the spreadsheet and I'm starting to go through all the comments and the PM's I have. Some folks can't update the sheet themselves, I will do those updates for those that have sent me messages (hopefully today).
In order for the charts to work, in some cases you have to enter the data in the exact choices that I give you in the drop down lists in each cell or use dates formatted the right way, etc.
I've highlighted a couple cells in yellow, if you see that, please correct.
In some cases this may be difficult. For example, HISVETTE put in Re-Flash Trans 3 times in the Failure column. That needs to be either No Failure, Torque Converter or Transmission.
The assumption here is that if you had an issue, something was done (torque converter replacement / flush or transmission work) so there was an identified failure component by the servicing department.
I know there is a warble / shudder issue as well going on and in that case it seems to be rear-end related. I haven't added that to this sheet, but I guess I can. I thought I would initially focus though on transmission related failures, not necessarily issues in general. So for now, if you have not had a transmission or torque converter issue, say no failure.
In order for the charts to work, in some cases you have to enter the data in the exact choices that I give you in the drop down lists in each cell or use dates formatted the right way, etc.
I've highlighted a couple cells in yellow, if you see that, please correct.
In some cases this may be difficult. For example, HISVETTE put in Re-Flash Trans 3 times in the Failure column. That needs to be either No Failure, Torque Converter or Transmission.
The assumption here is that if you had an issue, something was done (torque converter replacement / flush or transmission work) so there was an identified failure component by the servicing department.
I know there is a warble / shudder issue as well going on and in that case it seems to be rear-end related. I haven't added that to this sheet, but I guess I can. I thought I would initially focus though on transmission related failures, not necessarily issues in general. So for now, if you have not had a transmission or torque converter issue, say no failure.
06-10-2017, 11:25 AM
#37
Melting Slicks
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I've added some additional date/mileage columns. Failure, Repair and Current.
06-10-2017, 11:26 AM
#38
Melting Slicks
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No worries, I have you updated.
What model is yours and I'll update that as well.
What model is yours and I'll update that as well.
06-10-2017, 11:32 AM
#39
Melting Slicks
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There needs to be the following change to the overall structure IMHO:
1. Failure is a strong word, and can be interpreted quite differently. For example, some may interpret as a complete replacement of the Torque converter or transmission. I would reword to "Issue'' or "problem", and define as a dealer acknowledged issue, not just "i think there is an issue".
2. Although my TC is failing as well, my main issue at this current moment is the delayed engagement as mentioned above. It's hard to classify as a failure of either as the exact issue has not even been identified by GM yet (the current fixes do not work). At best it's an issue related to the transmission, not the TC as previously thought by the braintrust.
1. Failure is a strong word, and can be interpreted quite differently. For example, some may interpret as a complete replacement of the Torque converter or transmission. I would reword to "Issue'' or "problem", and define as a dealer acknowledged issue, not just "i think there is an issue".
2. Although my TC is failing as well, my main issue at this current moment is the delayed engagement as mentioned above. It's hard to classify as a failure of either as the exact issue has not even been identified by GM yet (the current fixes do not work). At best it's an issue related to the transmission, not the TC as previously thought by the braintrust.
For those that have an issue but have not serviced it yet, or it's in process, etc., the format doesn't really work. But this is looking at it more as a problem resolution tracking as opposed to a symptom / issue tracking.
The data has to be normalized in some way, especially with having mass amounts of people all updating this sheet, so there is some consistency in the results. Tried to do this a little by narrowing choices with drop downs.
Open to suggestions on how to modify the structure to help capture this. I was thinking about adding to the "Failure" column other choices like "X Issue - not resolved" where X could be "shudder, warble, or whatever number of options". But we'd need to define what those are so it could be charted.
Not sure, throwing out ideas.
06-10-2017, 11:33 AM
#40
Melting Slicks
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