Transfercase Leak Due To . . .

[DuramaxWagon]

I have a 02' 2500 with 80k miles. Last wednesday, I noticed a two inch stain on the ground underneath my rear differential. After a closer inspection of the diff. I noticed the fuild dripping was blue . . . transfercase fluid. Was unable to find a leak, so I got on the internet and discoverd that 01-07 2500 / 3500 4x4 trucks may have a problem with a internal pump pushing a pin size hole in the rear portion of the transfercase.

Took the truck to the dealer and $1054 later they replaced the rear case with the updated transfercase rear housing.
This problem seemed pretty prevalent through my internet search, so I called GM to see if they would offer finacial assistance or stand behind their product. I was informed that GM would not provide assistance since the truck had "too many miles" ???? 80K??

I am just curious how many of you guys have had this problem? Most of the trucks seemed to have this problem around 80k miles.

I love our GM trucks but I think a 40-60k truck should last longer than 80K without major problems.

[CEB0217]

YA a buddy of mine had that problem but he let it go long enough it took out the transfer case and gears he has 200,000 plus befor his went ill have mine fixed when i do my clutch real soon

[05_LLY]

I never had the problem but i installed a kit sold by Merchant automotive (GMDieseltech.com) that will stop it from ever happening in both trucks. Its a simple fix to a bad 99 cent clip that GM uses that causes all the problems!