The G Man

I waited about a week for the parts.

LexusBob

My dealer had the parts in a few days. I can't imagine that it would take months (dglenday)!?! I had noticed the clunk on my '05 at about 2K miles. Since the fix, no more clunk

Dr.EinTN

When exactly do you hear or feel the clunk? Is it during regular driving or when you shift or what?

LexusBob

The clunk occurs when you come to a stop, especially a harder than normal stop. In a couple of seconds you feel like somebody tapped you from behind (bumper to bumper hit). I don't know if the condition would lead to more serious problems down the road w/o the fix but it was definitely worth it to me.

ADVocate

Now I have put 2000 miles on the fix from a couple of months ago, and no problems. At first the rear suspension felt a little stiff, but that eased out and it seems back to normal. I used to hear the thump at least a few times a week. But, I have to say, there have been not "thumps" or any other abnormal feel to the truck. I would have to say it worked for me ...
The fix on the repair statement listed "suspension" parts. It was about $1200 in warranty bits and pieces.

Dr.EinTN

Thanks, I just bought a 2006 GX around August 1. Do you think that I will have this problem?

LexusBob

The TSB covers models through 2006 so if you experience the clunk down the road, set up an appointment at your nearest dealership for the fix. Make sure that they have all the parts required prior to dropping off your GX.

If you're looking for the actual TSB, the link was provided by "The G Man" on 5/26. Good Luck!

cv470

I just bought a 2006 GX470 Last Tuesday first day driving it felt the clunk waiting a couple of days and it got worse took back to Lexus to find out it is a known problem with the GX470 the parts will be in a couple of weeks but they could not give me an exact time frame it feels like the engine rocks back and forth when it happens and the Tach revs up and down too!

SilverLady

I just called - It has now been five weeks. I was told "Nobody called you because the parts are still on backorder, and yes we did order the parts".

I'm not in a rush (I would like to wait until September anyway) but this is odd.

When did they order your parts? It is possible that they went through their first production and had to remake.

cv470

They said they had a shipment coming in a few weeks but could not tell me when exactly

SilverLady

What is your build date if you just bought it? We had reports that recent GXs were supposed to have the fix already incorporated.

What you describe does not sound like the typical "clunk" - which is more like a "tap" on the rear while the car is stopped. I don't remember anybody else reporting the tach reving (others please jump in here). What you are describing sounds more like an idling problem - I wonder if it is the same thing?

Out of curiousity, where are you getting it serviced? I'm in NJ also.

cv470

I purchase the truck from Prestege Lexus in Ramsey NJ I feel a jult when I come to a stop and when I make a harder stop the harder the jult gets and I notice the Tach does go up a little and then comes down it's almost like the engine moves back and forth they know right away what the problem was when I took it in also your right there might be a problem with the idling becuase even when I am at a stop the needle on the tach never settles at 1 or under like most cars it's always above any idea's?

LexGX

iTrader: (1)

Yes, i thought that i only had the issues with that. everytime i come to a stop its like its kicking down the gears and the rpm jumps up to like 1500 rpm. I dont know why it does that. About the TSB thing, its covered under warranty right? I hope when i call in and ask them about they won't ask me what i'm talking about...since i live in alabama..and i dont think theres that many people with the gx asking them about it.


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rho72

I had the TSIB repair done last week. I had called 2 wks prior so that they could order the parts and perform the fix with my 10000 mile service, but unfortunately they did not order the parts. However, the parts were ordered and arrived at the dealer in 2 business days. I also had issues with my driver and passenger side mirrors not going back to set positions after shifting out of reverse, but looking at the alldata website, a TSIB was issued for this in May 2006 (replaced mirror actuators on both sides) and both issues were fixed at the same time. I am in Nashville, TN. It should not be taking so long for the dealers to get your parts for the clunk fix.

Dr.EinTN

I bought my GX 3 weeks ago from Lexus of Nashville and was wondering if that is where you got yours fixed, if they were knowledgeable, and if they gave you any hassle from beginning to end? Are you glad you had it done?