x5 auto transmission problem?

[Simon]

My auto transmission tends to hold on to first gear then snatch into 2nd almost causing whiplash! its more noticable when the engine is cold however happens most times when driving hard....is this a sign of a failing box or normal? 3.0ltr petrol 2004 model 80000 mls

[Charles Meyer]

2003X5 problem with transfer case resulting in broken all wheel drive chain causing chain to break and locking front wheels and breaking both front axels

[MHKitchen]

See the other posts on this site regarding this problem. Related to ZF transmissions and software. BMW denying problem. Suggest you file a report with the NHTSA safety hotline at www.nhtsa.gov. and please post your experience to this board.

[mmmsam]

I had the same exact problem with my 2006 X5. After a number of attempts to fix the problem that consisted of re-programing the trans and replacing the DISA, my dealer managed to fix the problem. He replaced the transmission valve body and re-programmed the ECM and now the X5 drives beautifuly, no jerky shifts and no whiplash when the car is cold. This is a difficult problem to diagnose because it does not cause any fault codes.
Big thanks to Park Shore BMW in North Vancouver B.C.

[ppxyz]

ZF GHP19 Automatic Transmission made for BMW by GM
GM6 Automatic Transmission made for BMW by GM

The first can't get into Reverse.

The second is herky-jerky and has hesitation while accelerating.

Any other GM transmissions in BMW cars? Will the NEW BMW MODELS have GM transmissions?

What the heck is up with this? What percentage of failure of a component or a function of a BMW car is considered catastrophic failure? Any percentage of failure?

How many people have to complain, file with the NHTSA before anything gets done? There really isn't a good clearing house for complaints like this other than, of course, BMW itself as they would be hearing from customers and dealers and mechanics buying parts and inquiring about fixes.

Is BMW talking?

Now that's funny.

[rogun09]

I have a 2002 X5 and like a previous owner I'm experiencing the car jerking out of first gear. Now, there's a jack hammer sound when I accelerate from a stop. I'm afraid to take it to a BMW center after reading all the transfer case issues and how much it costs to repair.