To Slackjaw 07... Your response mirrors what my dealer SM said. Insists there aren't any tranny's in the system to be rebuilt. I also agree, it will likely be well past warranty before I see another problem.
Dealer didn't call yesterday so must still be waiting for new one to come in. Hate hitting another weekend without my truck. My grandmother always said " Patience is a virtue"
I must be virtuous. Ha...
My dealer here in Houston did not even offer a new transmission. The senior tech explained that some of the trucks with the problems even had the problem after the transmissions were changed. I have over 3700 miles and still have the issue so I do not believe that it will "go away with time". I hope that the issue has truly been found and the fixes will be implemented ASAP. We bought 2 Tundras due to the safety, reliability, and technology advancements over the other big 3 trucks. I have been assured by Toyota owners of other vehicles that Toyota "WILL" take good care of us.
My dealer here in Houston did not even offer a new transmission. The senior tech explained that some of the trucks with the problems even had the problem after the transmissions were changed. I have over 3700 miles and still have the issue so I do not believe that it will "go away with time". I hope that the issue has truly been found and the fixes will be implemented ASAP. We bought 2 Tundras due to the safety, reliability, and technology advancements over the other big 3 trucks. I have been assured by Toyota owners of other vehicles that Toyota "WILL" take good care of us.
Then call the 800 number in the front of your owners manual requesting a regional technical specialist take a look at your truck. Toyota is aware of the problem, and is taking care of people. Don't rely on what the dealer's master tech tells you.
__________________
2007 5.7L Tundra CrewMax Ltd 4x4 in Radiant Red
I thought I would add my experience with this issue. Mine is a 9/07 San Antonio build with 600 miles, DC. The original post stated most everything correctly in the details - they do think they have a fix and it is in the torque converter. I placed a call to a local dealer's service manager on a Friday and explained what I had experienced from day one and what I had read on the forums. Told him I didn't want to overreact and just wanted some detail about the transmission issue and what to expect. He wasn't familiar with the problem but was very receptive and attentive to my story. He stated he would contact the area Toyota rep and would speak to his shop foreman and then would get back to me. On Monday he called and said the shop foreman had notes on the problem and after speaking to the rep, he learned that the problem had been addressed in a new transmission build as of Oct. 1. Said to bring the truck in and a new transmission would be ordered and installed within 3-4 days. The shop foreman rode with me and we experienced the "rumble strip" vibration. He felt the problem should not be ignored and would lead to more problems in the tq converter. The transmission was pulled off the assembly line in SA and shipped to Dallas, and was brand new. Took the truck in on Tuesday afternoon and got in back Thursday afternoon. The problem is gone and all seems very smooth. They want me to check back in a week and give them a report and to let them know if anything at anytime seems wrong. I was very impressed with the service and the response. And I am not one to heap praise if it is not due. Sports City Toyota in Dallas area.
Good post buzuardo. Almost ditto of my experience and results this past week. My thoughts also were that by going ahead and getting it fixed now, I would likey get a brand new tranny off of the assembly line. Additionally, with all these "rumble-strip" transmissions being replaced, eventually those units will be repaired and installed in someone's truck somewhere.
__________________ PVTUSMC81 2007 Pyrite Mica CM Ltd TRD 4x4
Good post buzuardo. Almost ditto of my experience and results this past week. My thoughts also were that by going ahead and getting it fixed now, I would likey get a brand new tranny off of the assembly line. Additionally, with all these "rumble-strip" transmissions being replaced, eventually those units will be repaired and installed in someone's truck somewhere.
Eventually they will no doubt be remanufactured and supplied as such. In the near term it is unlikely since there needs to be some critical mass before TMS or a supplier would go forward with a reman program...until then, it is simply not cost effective. In the meantime, new transmissions from the engine plant (TMMAL) will be supplied as service parts to handle warranty and other replacement requirements.
__________________
2007 Toyota Tundra CrewMax SR5 5.7L w/ TRD Package, Blue Streak Metallic/Graphite, FormulaOne Pinnacle Ceramic Tint (15%), auto-dimming mirror, Line-X Bedliner (under the rail), RS3200 alarm/GBS/hood switch, brushed stainless steel running boards, bed extender, door sill protectors, TRD rear sway bar, TRD CAI, Corsa Touring exhaust.
"Never underestimate how much people are willing to spend on their kids, their pets or their trucks!"
Does this mean that all the transmissions before 10/01/07 are at risk for the rumble strip problem?
I wouldn't know for sure how to answer this. But I was told the new build started 10/1 and my truck was showing the problem from the day I drove off the dealer's lot. I would hope it is a limited problem and that if you haven't experienced it to date, that you won't in the future. I would rather have not had to have my transmission replaced - but I was having a problem. My truck still has the paper plates from the dealer.
I know the feeling.....ive already talked to reidsworks on pm about this. I only have 399 miles on my truck as she sits in the driveway tonite. Will be taking it in on Tuesday evening...orginally took it in just to document the problem on paper...dealer insisted i leave them replace the transmission...mine also has a build date of 09/07....hopefully with the new tranny she will be all good to go...cause other than this problem i LOVE driving this truck!!!
Slackjaw, You sound like you have an inside scoop on Toyota processes. Are you a Toyota associate? Just curious.
Buzuardo... can you tell us dates of service. You said in on Tues. out on Thurs. Just trying to timeline the service and mfg. of new transmission. I took mine in for first transmission replacement on 2 Oct. The reman transmission arrived on Wed. 3 Oct. and I got the truck back on Mon. 8 Oct. Still rumbling. I took it back in on 9 Oct. The dealer ordered new tranny and as of Friday. 12 Oct still don't have new one delivered. Also, curious to know if your service paperwork indicates reman ATM under parts Description. Seems to me if it was new then it would not say reman like mine does. Especially if Slackjaw is correct.
I am glad to hear of successes others have had but am still a bit aprehensive until I get mine back.
Slackjaw, You sound like you have an inside scoop on Toyota processes. Are you a Toyota associate? Just curious.
No, not a Toyota associate. Toyota is a major customer of ours.
Quote:
Originally Posted by reidsworks
Also, curious to know if your service paperwork indicates reman ATM under parts Description. Seems to me if it was new then it would not say reman like mine does. Especially if Slackjaw is correct.
Just to clarify, even after a reman program is started there can still be situations where a new unit is supplied as a reman part (one being when insufficient cores are available to satisfy customer requirements). In those cases, reman items will be clearly described that way on your service ticket and the new unit P/N will have a special suffix added identifying it as reman.
__________________
2007 Toyota Tundra CrewMax SR5 5.7L w/ TRD Package, Blue Streak Metallic/Graphite, FormulaOne Pinnacle Ceramic Tint (15%), auto-dimming mirror, Line-X Bedliner (under the rail), RS3200 alarm/GBS/hood switch, brushed stainless steel running boards, bed extender, door sill protectors, TRD rear sway bar, TRD CAI, Corsa Touring exhaust.
"Never underestimate how much people are willing to spend on their kids, their pets or their trucks!"
Slackjaw, You sound like you have an inside scoop on Toyota processes. Are you a Toyota associate? Just curious.
Buzuardo... can you tell us dates of service. You said in on Tues. out on Thurs. Just trying to timeline the service and mfg. of new transmission. I took mine in for first transmission replacement on 2 Oct. The reman transmission arrived on Wed. 3 Oct. and I got the truck back on Mon. 8 Oct. Still rumbling. I took it back in on 9 Oct. The dealer ordered new tranny and as of Friday. 12 Oct still don't have new one delivered. Also, curious to know if your service paperwork indicates reman ATM under parts Description. Seems to me if it was new then it would not say reman like mine does. Especially if Slackjaw is correct.
I am glad to hear of successes others have had but am still a bit aprehensive until I get mine back.
This past week - Oct. 9 & 11. The service manager told me the receipt would say Reman. but in fact was new (I hadn't even asked the question) - shipped direct off the line in SA. He went out of his way to be informative and helpful and I don't doubt his word, it really wasn't in question, but he made sure I was informed. I believe he is doing as Toyota has asked in wanting a proper followup on the success or failure of this new build and if it solves the problem.
Gotta love this site. Thanks everyone for quick responses. Also heard from Tunraracer via PM.
Sounds like we are all getting the same story. Another confidence booster. Sorry for being so skeptical. I got burned once by a bad dealer and am having trouble now that I'm on my second tranny replacement. I guess I need to check the serial number and manufacture date of the next one when it comes in.
Last curiousity question for the night.... Does toyota have more than one tranny plant? I thought all engines and trannys came from Alabama. Saw one of the posts said SA.
Gotta love this site. Thanks everyone for quick responses. Also heard from Tunraracer via PM.
Sounds like we are all getting the same story. Another confidence booster. Sorry for being so skeptical. I got burned once by a bad dealer and am having trouble now that I'm on my second tranny replacement. I guess I need to check the serial number and manufacture date of the next one when it comes in.
Last curiousity question for the night.... Does toyota have more than one tranny plant? I thought all engines and trannys came from Alabama. Saw one of the posts said SA.
Sorry, I misspoke in my earlier post. The 5.7 engine is built and assembled at TMMAL (Alabama) and the transmission is built by AISIN (a Toyota subsidiary). They are in NC. San Antonio is one of 2 Tundra assembly plants.
__________________
2007 Toyota Tundra CrewMax SR5 5.7L w/ TRD Package, Blue Streak Metallic/Graphite, FormulaOne Pinnacle Ceramic Tint (15%), auto-dimming mirror, Line-X Bedliner (under the rail), RS3200 alarm/GBS/hood switch, brushed stainless steel running boards, bed extender, door sill protectors, TRD rear sway bar, TRD CAI, Corsa Touring exhaust.
"Never underestimate how much people are willing to spend on their kids, their pets or their trucks!"
My truck is a 09/07 build date.....BUT, I have not yet had a rumble problem (that I am aware of). I think I will start paying more attention to my truck after reading this thread though! Am I correct in assuming that any truck assembled before-on 10/01/07 could or will have this problem?? Or, if I dont have the problem yet, is there a likelyhood that there will not be a problem? I am a little concerned about this
Re: Transmission Fault Identified?
Linear Mode
