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Old 01-30-2018, 01:48 AM
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Default 2012 Silverado shifting problem after tuner install

I have a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ with the 5.3 Vortech flex and installed a tuner by bully dog GT gas. After doing some research I found I wasn’t the only one with this issue but when downshifting it almost locks the rear end as if the torque converter‘* getting stuck or something and it’* almost consistent every time I know I push on the pedal and let the truck Township on it’* on but doesn’t if I’m in manual mode. It’* exaggerated when I in my settings in my tuner choose a more aggressive shift pattern and this problem only seems to be progressing. When discussing this with a bully dog they say it’* an issue they’ve never heard of and don’t have a specific remedy other than updating my tuner it also after installing the tune every time will turn the check engine light on for communication issues to the ECM etc. which they tell me is normal and to disconnect the battery and reconnected to reset the light. I am a mechanic Who also has a license has a small technician and don’t claim to be anything special or know everything but I do know that you should not have to do what they’re telling me to do in any scenario as a procedure for tune or anything else at that . The tuner wasn’t cheap ***** would’ve passed it by now but I do need it because I do have a 28 foot travel trailer and use it very frequently so I’m not in a position to purchase a new one at the moment does anybody have any suggestions information or direction?
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I've always hated canned tunes. It bothers the **** out of me that BD is 'denying' any wrongdoing. Don't they know that you can't exactly clear a light out by disconnecting the battery? They are trying to get you to leave them alone.

Remove the tuner and return it to stock. It'* obviously interfering on the CAN bus that the ECM needs to communicate with the TCU. If everything works fine with the tuner out, then its obvious its the tuner causing havoc. Don't reuse it again.
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Originally Posted by Mike
I've always hated canned tunes. It bothers the **** out of me that BD is 'denying' any wrongdoing. Don't they know that you can't exactly clear a light out by disconnecting the battery? They are trying to get you to leave them alone.

Remove the tuner and return it to stock. It'* obviously interfering on the CAN bus that the ECM needs to communicate with the TCU. If everything works fine with the tuner out, then its obvious its the tuner causing havoc. Don't reuse it again.
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