2500 Suburban Transmission Discussion

[BigClay]

I think I am nearing needing to rebuild or replace the 6L90E transmission in my 2013 2500 Suburban. This is a family hauler so I want to do something before it leaves me on the side of the road stranded. 210k on the clock, original transmission. Starting to feel some rumble strips during acceleration and some hunting between gears.

This is uncharted territory for me, so talk to me like I am 5 and tell me if I should buy a full replacement or have my current one rebuilt and where should I go for whatever you recommend.

This is not extremely urgent but I want to be able to plan for it so I can save some coin and make arrangements for what I can assume will be a couple weeks of down time.

 

[orange150]

Not exactly an answer, but when the trans needed to be replaced in our 2012 1500 'burb, the local transmission shop did so many that they had remans on the shelf ready to go with a warranty.

 

[Noel]

Guy in high point is that way. Not sure why all shops don’t do it. Makes for some great turn around time and happy customers.

Not exactly an answer, but when the trans needed to be replaced in our 2012 1500 'burb, the local transmission shop did so many that they had remans on the shelf ready to go with a warranty.

 

[BigClay]

Guy in high point is that way. Not sure why all shops don’t do it. Makes for some great turn around time and happy customers.

Do you recommend that guy? I am not far from HP

 

[CasterTroy]

How much did shaggy quote you? $3500 if it could drive into the shop? $5000 if it has to be towed there?

 

[Noel]

Do you recommend that guy? I am not far from HP

@Curtis_H could chime in I know his prior job used them a lot.

 

[Shreddinlettuce]

How much did shaggy quote you? $3500 if it could drive into the shop? $5000 if it has to be towed there?

The difference in good core trans vs trashed

 

[Curtis_H]

@Curtis_H could chime in I know his prior job used them a lot.

It’s been a few years since I left but my old job used Friendly transmission in HP a few times. They had great turn around times. As mentioned they usually had one already built and ready to go on the shelf. I took my old work truck in one afternoon and was able to pick it up the next afternoon. Far as longevity I can’t say I did not drive that truck long enough after to know how it held up.

 

[justjeepin86]

L&R transmission in Winston has a good following. I haven't had anything done by them personally.

 

[Noel]

L&R transmission in Winston has a good following. I haven't had anything done by them personally.

I tried to use him a couple times and he’s a horrible business person. Very rude.

 

[BigClay]

Got a recommendation for Warren Transmission in Winston, anyone ever heard of them?

 

[BigClay]

How much did shaggy quote you? $3500 if it could drive into the shop? $5000 if it has to be towed there?

I have called up there a couple times, never could speak with Shaggy, and the guy at the front seemed annoyed and not understanding what I was asking (he seemed confused I wanted to do this BEFORE it broke). I need to just ride over there

 

[justjeepin86]

Got a recommendation for Warren Transmission in Winston, anyone ever heard of them?

I know the dude is really nice. I stopped there one day and needed an oring for my 700r4. He opened a kit and gave it to me for free.