G56 truck holds....
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G56 truck holds....
Havent heard anything new from any threads here or anywhere else, but I spoke with my buddy on the inside and he said that there is in fact a mechanical problem with the new G56's. He said that DC is aware of the issue and it is quite a serious problem with no quick fix. They have even considered a recall of all trucks that made it to the streets with the G56. He didnt know any specifics other than what he told me. He did say that it looks like at least another 6-8 week hold until they figure out how to fix the problem, then however long it takes to do the actual fix.
When he finds out something new, he will let me know and I will post an update.
When he finds out something new, he will let me know and I will post an update.
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Just bought my New 05 NV5600 truck last friday. There was a G56 truck sitting on the lot they were trying to sell me. After my insistence that I did not want the G56 and signing the papers for the NV5600 truck I asked what the problems were with the G56. The dealer told me something about the transmission being built out of a solid chunk of aluminum and when the transmission would heat up the aluminum would swell up and cause bearing failure on the tail shaft area. They have a fix for it, it is just going to take time to correct all the ones already produced.
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what is the automatic transmission used on the 2500 Hemi? My boss has one and I will warn him to keep an eye on it if its got the same transmission.
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Originally posted by Fronty Owner
what is the automatic transmission used on the 2500 Hemi? My boss has one and I will warn him to keep an eye on it if its got the same transmission.
what is the automatic transmission used on the 2500 Hemi? My boss has one and I will warn him to keep an eye on it if its got the same transmission.
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Originally posted by Fronty Owner
what is the automatic transmission used on the 2500 Hemi? My boss has one and I will warn him to keep an eye on it if its got the same transmission.
what is the automatic transmission used on the 2500 Hemi? My boss has one and I will warn him to keep an eye on it if its got the same transmission.
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Been reading up on the other forums with the G56 issue. DC isn't saying what the problem is but some believe it's the dual mass flywheel setup. Whatever it is it won't be a quick fix. One person mentioned that on April 8th all orders with the G56 will be cancelled. Another rumor is that the trucks held captive right now by DC will be retrofitted with the NV5600.
Hopefully in the near future more info will be available.
MikeyB
Hopefully in the near future more info will be available.
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Originally posted by MikeyB
Been reading up on the other forums with the G56 issue. DC isn't saying what the problem is but some believe it's the dual mass flywheel setup. Whatever it is it won't be a quick fix. One person mentioned that on April 8th all orders with the G56 will be cancelled. Another rumor is that the trucks held captive right now by DC will be retrofitted with the NV5600.
Hopefully in the near future more info will be available.
Been reading up on the other forums with the G56 issue. DC isn't saying what the problem is but some believe it's the dual mass flywheel setup. Whatever it is it won't be a quick fix. One person mentioned that on April 8th all orders with the G56 will be cancelled. Another rumor is that the trucks held captive right now by DC will be retrofitted with the NV5600.
Hopefully in the near future more info will be available.
I want the 6 speed, but didn't want to order one until I drove one first. Even so, buying one of the first years G56 made me nervous. I test drove a NV5600 last week. They had two, but neither one was equipt close to what I want. (Suddenly, they're looking good, too)
Unless I order (which I planned to do but time is running out) I can only buy off the lot from the 6 New England states, NY & NJ due to the emission issue. Wait until 06....then I'm stuck with a first year sheet metal change that looks like a Dakota. I'm glad I still like my 95 gasser. Now, to drop in a Cummins (12 valve?) and stretch it into a quadcab.
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Originally posted by MikeyB
Another rumor is that the trucks held captive right now by DC will be retrofitted with the NV5600.
Hopefully in the near future more info will be available.
MikeyB
Another rumor is that the trucks held captive right now by DC will be retrofitted with the NV5600.
Hopefully in the near future more info will be available.
MikeyB
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Originally posted by bluebull
The dealer told me something about the transmission being built out of a solid chunk of aluminum and when the transmission would heat up the aluminum would swell up and cause bearing failure on the tail shaft area.
The dealer told me something about the transmission being built out of a solid chunk of aluminum and when the transmission would heat up the aluminum would swell up and cause bearing failure on the tail shaft area.
Very easy to test for that kind of problem.
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Originally posted by 12PACK
I can only buy off the lot from the 6 New England states, NY & NJ due to the emission issue.
I can only buy off the lot from the 6 New England states, NY & NJ due to the emission issue.
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I guess i am lucky. i picked up my truck on the 25th of march. had i waited any longer i may have been without a truck. i must say i love the G56. The clutch and shift feel is every bit as smooth as my 98 Tacoma. i really don't want them to convert them to the NV5600. i test drove a couple of those and missed every other shift and could never find the right gear.