One problem related to noises during shifting has been reported for the 2001 Lexus GS300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Lexus Gs300. The contact noticed that the vehicle was losing power and made a loud noise when the gears were shifted. The vehicle was towed to a transmission specialist who stated that the transmission had some type of internal failure. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint. The dealer also stated that there was a failure within the transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 121,000.