2007-13 Chevy Suburban Shift issues - replace TECHM
April 24th, 2017, 9:36 AM
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2007-13 Chevy Suburban Shift issues - replace TECHM
Bought a 2009 Suburban 1500 with 238K miles this January. Previous owner shared that it would intermittent stall when coming to a stop. And I noticed that shifting from Park to Drive typically took about 1/2 a second. Also - after a long drive - I popped a P0742 code near my house (while I was on the highway). Thankfully - I was able to drive home no problem.
Considered replacing the Pressure film on the pressure film on the TECHM but decided to go with a full replacement after I found that Dorman remanufactured the TECHM with sturdier pressure films.
Bought at RockAuto for $597 - includes free overnight shipping and a $300 core return refund.
For my truck - it was the Dorman 609-003 (Transmission Control Module | Remanufactured Transmission Electro-Hydraulic Control Module | 609-003 | Dorman Products). They have a video showing the entire process - you do need a torx bit to remove the TECHM from the valve body.
Should take 30-45 mins if you have all the tools/materials at hand.
Made a huge improvement for my truck. Shifts into drive immediately now and otherwise shifts smoothly. And no more stalls.
I think for some of you experiencing problems out there the culprit may very well be the TECHM as the OEM films are known to warp with exposed to debris.
Overall - it was $375 (accounting for the $300 core charge refund) and about an hour of my time.
Well worth the money.
Considered replacing the Pressure film on the pressure film on the TECHM but decided to go with a full replacement after I found that Dorman remanufactured the TECHM with sturdier pressure films.
Bought at RockAuto for $597 - includes free overnight shipping and a $300 core return refund.
For my truck - it was the Dorman 609-003 (Transmission Control Module | Remanufactured Transmission Electro-Hydraulic Control Module | 609-003 | Dorman Products). They have a video showing the entire process - you do need a torx bit to remove the TECHM from the valve body.
Should take 30-45 mins if you have all the tools/materials at hand.
Made a huge improvement for my truck. Shifts into drive immediately now and otherwise shifts smoothly. And no more stalls.
I think for some of you experiencing problems out there the culprit may very well be the TECHM as the OEM films are known to warp with exposed to debris.
Overall - it was $375 (accounting for the $300 core charge refund) and about an hour of my time.
Well worth the money.
