Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Suzuki Grand Vitara

Suzuki Grand Vitara owners have reported 4 problems related to automatic transmission column shift (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Suzuki Grand Vitara based on all problems reported for the Grand Vitara.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Failure Date: 09/12/2006

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara with recall on transmission problems. Consumer states that the recall was for transmission not shifting properly. Dealer tried a computer upgrade for the transmission which did not work. Updated 05/15/08.

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2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Failure Date: 03/31/2000

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

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3 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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.

4 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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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