Saftey issues on 88-91 burbs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tony_SS · 01-18-2010, 03:52 PM

I thought I read where the trans can overheat, causing overflow to spill on the cat and causing a fire? Was there a recall or fix? It one thing I worry about with buying a burb.

Any other safety issues on them?

Keith Seymore · 01-18-2010, 04:31 PM

Yes - the fix was a trans dipstick (indicator stick) with a toggle type handle on the top. You insert the stick and clamp it over, locking it in the tube.

Should have more details at a local dealer.

K

Jonboy · 01-18-2010, 05:14 PM

That trans dipstick update is for real. There is still (at least list time I paid attention) a large black mark in the pavement where my Suburban roasted on I-35 in Oklahoma, in front of the rest area at mile marker 5. That's an interesting way to wake up, when someone else is driving.

The updated stick and tube also uses a boot style seal, instead of the older o-ring seal. I have had a few of them, that is the only real problem I have had.

Tony_SS · 01-18-2010, 05:21 PM

Why was the trans overheating in the first place.. didn't they come with factory coolers?

Jonboy · 01-19-2010, 09:52 AM

I think it was time for a new trans. I had just bought the truck, and hadn't really shook it down before I took off. Looking back on it, it's funny now. Not so much when it happened. It was kinda pricy. I guess there was a reason I bought it so cheap.

IIRC, it did have a trans cooler. I was towing a car dolly, so that might have helped, too.

Tony_SS · 01-19-2010, 10:42 AM

Weird though.. I guess it could happen on any c10 too? I wonder why the issue was limited to burbs, if it was.

That's my only concern. Otherwise I'm on board with a 4x4 burb and the search has begun!

Jonboy · 01-19-2010, 10:51 AM

Maybe it was just found later on, and adressed in the later R & V models. I wouldn't let that deter me from a purchase, teh parts to fix it are probably less than $40 (tube, dipstick, and seal).

Daggar · 01-19-2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony_SS

Why was the trans overheating in the first place.. didn't they come with factory coolers?

I know my 1991 does not have a factory trans cooler. The cooler on the front for mine atleast was an oil cooler. Trans cooling is done stock through the rad. Which is kinda dumb for a 4l80e IMHO

orneryolbiker · 01-24-2010, 11:46 PM

First series 700r4's were notorious overheaters.

01-18-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Saftey issues on 88-91 burbs? I thought I read where the trans can overheat, causing overflow to spill on the cat and causing a fire? Was there a recall or fix? It one thing I worry about with buying a burb. Any other safety issues on them?

01-18-2010, 04:31 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Saftey issues on 88-91 burbs? Yes - the fix was a trans dipstick (indicator stick) with a toggle type handle on the top. You insert the stick and clamp it over, locking it in the tube. Should have more details at a local dealer. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

01-18-2010, 05:14 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Saftey issues on 88-91 burbs? That trans dipstick update is for real. There is still (at least list time I paid attention) a large black mark in the pavement where my Suburban roasted on I-35 in Oklahoma, in front of the rest area at mile marker 5. That's an interesting way to wake up, when someone else is driving. The updated stick and tube also uses a boot style seal, instead of the older o-ring seal. I have had a few of them, that is the only real problem I have had. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-18-2010, 05:21 PM	#4
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Saftey issues on 88-91 burbs? Why was the trans overheating in the first place.. didn't they come with factory coolers?

01-19-2010, 09:52 AM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Saftey issues on 88-91 burbs? I think it was time for a new trans. I had just bought the truck, and hadn't really shook it down before I took off. Looking back on it, it's funny now. Not so much when it happened. It was kinda pricy. I guess there was a reason I bought it so cheap. IIRC, it did have a trans cooler. I was towing a car dolly, so that might have helped, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 01-19-2010 at 09:55 AM.

01-19-2010, 10:42 AM	#6
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Saftey issues on 88-91 burbs? Weird though.. I guess it could happen on any c10 too? I wonder why the issue was limited to burbs, if it was. That's my only concern. Otherwise I'm on board with a 4x4 burb and the search has begun!

01-19-2010, 10:51 AM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Saftey issues on 88-91 burbs? Maybe it was just found later on, and adressed in the later R & V models. I wouldn't let that deter me from a purchase, teh parts to fix it are probably less than $40 (tube, dipstick, and seal). __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-24-2010, 11:46 PM	#9
orneryolbiker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: sin city nevada Posts: 51	Re: Saftey issues on 88-91 burbs? First series 700r4's were notorious overheaters.

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