Transmission Already Needs Replacing!!

[USC78]

I have a 2003 H2 with around 45K miles on it. During a recent trip, I had trouble getting the vehicle to shift from 1st to 2nd. It also would not go into 4th gear. The dealership tells me that the "2 / 4 Band" is burnt. They recommend replacing the transmission at the cost of $3K! While my regular warranty has expired, I was hoping that it would be covered elsewhere (e.g., 100K mile powertrain warranty, etc.) The dealership says no. Any input would be helpful.

[HummBob]

Isn't this a COMMON problem? I kinda remember reading some posts on this?? If it is a KNOWN problem, shouldn't it be fixed Anyways for FREE?

[Racer-X]

So if you have an extended warranty why would it not be covered?

BTW - my 03 has had 2 new transmissions - for a different failure though.

[Racer-X]

BTW 3K is robbery - call around if you end up paying for it.

[KenP]

Some of this may help.

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14417&highlight=transmission+fail ure

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12606&highlight=transmission+fail ure

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9995&highlight=transmission+failu re

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12530&highlight=transmission+fail ure

TSB:
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5641&highlight=transmission+failu re

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by KenP

Some of this may help.

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14417&highlight=transmission+fail ure

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12606&highlight=transmission+fail ure

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9995&highlight=transmission+failu re

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12530&highlight=transmission+fail ure

TSB:
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5641&highlight=transmission+failu re

Ken, you are the Search Master. How do you do that again?