Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Three problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2000

4 wheel drive, slips gear, contacted dealer, nothing they will do about it. . .

2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

When temperature drops below 20 degrees vehicle will not engage four wheel drive unit. Dealer replaced controller the first time, however the problem still existed, dealer finally determined problem was the air pump, pump was replaced and the problem was resolved.

3 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 04/13/1999

Repeated failure of 4wd to remain engaged, even after replacement under warranty. Loud popping noise in drivetrain. Vehicle pops out of 4wd in, from 4h to 2wd. Loud popping noise from drivetrain in 4low.


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