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General Motors introducing 19 new engines and powertrains
General Motors announced that it will be introducing 19 -- yes, 19 -- new engines and powertrains for the 2007 model year. The powerplants span the gamut of technologies available today and include hybrids, traditional gasoline-powered engines, ethanol powerplants and everything in between. The claim to fame for every last one is better fuel economy, reduced emissions and more choice, the automaker says.
The offerings include a small-block V8 for trucks, six-speed automatic transmissions and powertrains employing GM's Active Fuel Management technology.
[Source: Auto Spectator]
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Howard Kerr 9:22AM (5/19/2006)
I wonder if these 19 new engines are really NEW or if they are just existing engines "extensively modified" to run on E85?
according to this article, GM got SAE certification for 7 (?) engines in 2005, and another 22 in 2006. If you add 19 new engines to the 26 already certified, that means GM will have 45 engines spread throughout their various lineups next year? I'm surprized to learn that GM even has 26 engines, unless they are including engines in ALL overseas built cars and trucks in these numbers.
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nycdriver 9:32AM (5/19/2006)
19 Engines! Why?
And people wonder why GM is going out of bsuiness!
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Michael Karesh 9:39AM (5/19/2006)
The six-speed automatic is worth all the others put together--GM's reliance on the old four-speed has been holding it back for at least five years.
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Michael Karesh 9:39AM (5/19/2006)
The six-speed automatic is worth all the others put together--GM's reliance on the old four-speed has been holding it back for at least five years.
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CANADIAN MADE 9:42AM (5/19/2006)
If the gamut of technologies are engineered well enough, then I say good for you GM. If not, it's just 19 new engines for Mr. Goodwrench to figure out how to fix!
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Michael Karesh 9:49AM (5/19/2006)
Maybe I just haven't been paying attention, but when's the last time GM put out an engine or transmission with a bad rep? I don't recall one in recent years. To the extent that GM has reliability problems, I don't think they're in powertrain.
Ford, Chrysler, and even Honda transmissions are another story.
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Paul 9:51AM (5/19/2006)
i hope for gm sake that they were designed by a Japanese engineering team. otherwise its more of the same i am afraid. when will these guts learn that the american designers just cant cut it.
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That One Person 10:00AM (5/19/2006)
If the six speed is as reliable as their old four speed, the thing will last a long time...
And Paul...more of the same? What are you talking about? GM transmissions are pretty much bulletproof...
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Ian 10:02AM (5/19/2006)
Such "innitiatives" take many years in the making. When one looks at GM one has to see their direction and where they will be in a couple of years. Technically speaking it seems GM have laid the foundations for success. Now they need to ensure their new chassis variants are up to standard and the cars look good.
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CANADIAN MADE 10:07AM (5/19/2006)
when's the last time GM put out an engine or transmission with a bad rep? I don't recall one in recent years.
Sorry, but its all I could come up with in a moments notice. This sound like a bad enough rep to me!!
The vehicles involved, according to Toronto law firm Stevensons LLP:
1995-1997 Buick Riviera
1995-1998/2000-2003 Buick LeSabre
1995-1998/2000-2003 Buick Park Avenue
1996-1998/2000-2003 Buick Regal
2000-2003 Buick Century
2002-2002 Buick Rendezvous
1996/1998-2001 Chevrolet Lumina
1998-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture
1999-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala
1995-1998 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
1995-1998 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1996-2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1999-2003 Oldsmobile Alero
1995-1998/2000-2003 Pontiac Bonneville
1997-1998/2000-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
1996-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport
1999-2003 Pontiac Grand Am
1999-2003 Pontiac Montana
2001-2003 Pontiac Aztec
I consider anything 2000 and newer to be recent years!!
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Calvin 10:09AM (5/19/2006)
To some extent, it's the GM press engine at work, but good press is what they desperately need.
I look forward to the 3.6L V6 DI engine that may hit 300hp.
http://wheeltalk.fancal.net/?p=225
Put that into a Solstice and that would be cool.
Nothing really cutting edge per se though, but good, reliable, and capable engines are "commodities" that any auto manufacturer gotta have.
Now give us a 7-speed auto and dual clutch gearbox just to create more press worthy material.
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DJ 10:12AM (5/19/2006)
My parents, relatives, brothers and I have owned GM vehicles that have driven over 100,000 miles and never once was there a transmission problem of any type. As long as the fluid and filter are changed as recommended and it's not overloaded, there won't be problems.
By the way, this transmission was a joint project by GM and Ford. Each will offer their own versions to fit their vehicle needs.
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CANADIAN MADE 10:14AM (5/19/2006)
OOPS! I forgot to mention for those uninformed, these vehicle are involved in a Class Action Lawsuit. The action claims that various Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac engines from the 1995 to 2003 model years have intake manifold gaskets which degrade prematurely and allow coolant to leak into the engine.
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MadeinDetroit 10:38AM (5/19/2006)
Paul get back to work! I want my burger and fries not your insipid rantings.
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That One Person 10:38AM (5/19/2006)
Well aint that but a bitch Canadian lol. Everything is 1995 and newer and I drive a 94 Regal. Maybe its still affected? Hmm, I can only hope lol...
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MikeW 10:44AM (5/19/2006)
JATCO claims to have had the first 5 speed automatic in 1989.
http://www.jatco.co.jp/ENGLISH/PRODUCTS/at_history.html
Wow more pushrods.
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Bob 10:58AM (5/19/2006)
To Canadian made. When you discuss this situation this is really one defect. The problem is that GM used this engine in many many vehicles. Through the years GM has made some pretty rugged engines and transmissions.
Their only major trans defect is the old Turbo 200 which goes back to the late 70's and early 80's. They had a lot of problems with the old 3.8 in the early and mid 80's but took care of this with the introduction of the 3800 in 1988. The also had some head gasket problems with the old Quad-4 but they stood behind that problem with an extended warranty on the engine. GM had definite teething problems in the late 70's and 80's when they downsized from V-8's to I-4 and V-6 engines. However they overcame them and by the late 80's improved thier reliablity.
As far as this gasket problem goes I done know why GM never grabbed the bull by the horns and offered an extended warranty on this problem. I know of a lot of people who had this porblem with the 3.1 and a lot of people who never had the problem. Maybe that is why they didn't do anything about it. The old 2.8 and 3.1 Gen II intake design didn't have this problem however, it had a lot of intake noise on hard acceleration which is what prompted the change. This was a stupid problem that should have been fixed early in the product cycle.
It's kind of like Mazda never acknowledging the problem thay had on the early 90's Miata with broken crankshafts due to a short damper mounting bolt. But fixed the problem around 93. All the auto maker will try to hide their defect if they can get away with it.
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DarkKnight67 11:13AM (5/19/2006)
Thank you, Made in Detroit. That was the funniest, and most appropriate, response to Paul's insipid rantings.
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bernie 11:28AM (5/19/2006)
I've got to figure if they change the dipstick handle color that constitutes a new engine. Otherwise they'd be foolish to go so far out onthe limb with just powertrain when they need so many things fixed.
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Carlton 12:33PM (5/19/2006)
Now if they actually made a transmission that was fun to drive rather than the slushboxes they're famous for they might have something.
Real cars have clutches.
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