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 SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER

2-1K2K-03
January, 2003
Product Code(s):
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SUBJECT: Water Intrusion in Transmission Oil Sump

MODELS AFFECTED: All Allison 2000/2400 Series Transmissions Installed in GM T-6500 Series
AFFECTED SERIAL NUMBERS: N/A

Introduction:
The presence of water in the transmission oil is detrimental to the reliability and durability of the internal components.
Contaminated oil has a deteriorating effect on transmission components. Frictional capacity of drive clutch plates can be
greatly reduced as a result of surface film or impregnation and will physically deteriorate clutch plate material.
Allison Transmission Division of General Motors has conducted field investigations of multiple incidents of GM T-6500
series with 2000/2400 Series transmissions with complaints associated with water contaminated ATF (no glycol).
ATD field investigation revealed that the source of water intrusion was at the 90 degree fitting and vent tube on the
transmission case. In the T-6500 trucks, GM truck removed the ATD installed breather and replaced it with a 90 degree
fitting and vent tube. Concentration of water indicates water intrusion at this tube. This also indicates the water source is
more than condensation in the tube.
Inspection Procedures:
Conditions that may indicate water in the oil are:
• Rust or pitted transmission parts concentrated in the vicinity of the breather opening.
• Oil spewing out of transmission breather.
• Steam from breather.
• Appearance: Presence of water in oil when dispersed is a cloudy or gray, pink or strawberry color.

Allison Transmission Division

General Motors Corporation
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0894
BRD/mmw

Copyright 2003 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

ROUTE TO:
General Manager Parts Manager Transmission Mechanic
Sales Manager Dealer Manager File
Service Manager Training Manager Other _________________
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If water intrusion has occurred, the transmission must be rebuilt, as per SIL 18-TR-98 Rev A. Upon repair
of the transmission, the 90 degree fitting and vent tube must be removed and replaced (refer to illustration
number 5, 6, and 8).

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7
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V06334.01.00

Field Modification Procedures:

It has been determined that with the installation of this vent hose the original breather cap cannot be reinstalled. The
breather cap from a WT transmission (P/N 23047102) will fit the self-tapped hole.
Claim Information:
Allison Transmission warranty will not cover transmission repair costs resulting from ATF contaminated with H2O in
GM T-6500 vehicles with the vent-hose configuration. All claims must be submitted to the OEM or customer pay.