Looking at a 06 GXP

[the70judge]

Body is nice , every thing works.. hud electric seats etc...and shifts good in all respects but Just wondering at 208,000 klms which is around 129,000 miles if $5500.00 is a good price.. Interior is mint but my worry is the transmission? I would like to know if its been redone or replaced... As it seems to be a weak link in the GXP's .. Is there a way to check with GM if they did tranny work on it?

 

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

A carfax should report work done by a dealership or major repair facility

A remain unit would be painted likely bright silver and have a GM remain tag right on the transmission. Most often found on the top of the transmission. Likely hard to spot with it still covered by the airbox, wiring and exhaust.

It's a gamble no matter what you buy. The engine burn oil and the transmission are known to fail. Ideally you'd want to disable the AFM/DoD system if all parts are original to prolong the life of the parts and a transmission cooler is a must if temps go over 180 on a regular basis.

 

[the70judge]

Thanks for the info... These trannys are known to fail... but its all due to the heat isnt it? How do you disable the DOD system? I have seen kits but it includes pulling he heads?

A carfax should report work done by a dealership or major repair facility

A remain unit would be painted likely bright silver and have a GM remain tag right on the transmission. Most often found on the top of the transmission. Likely hard to spot with it still covered by the airbox, wiring and exhaust.

It's a gamble no matter what you buy. The engine burn oil and the transmission are known to fail. Ideally you'd want to disable the AFM/DoD system if all parts are original to prolong the life of the parts and a transmission cooler is a must if temps go over 180 on a regular basis.

 

[blueguy91]

You can just have it shut off via a PCM tune.

Or, yes...mechanically you can. You'd need to buy a DoD delete kit and a non-AFM cam.