The General Motors VT25E continuously variable transmission was produced at a joint plant with Fiat from 2001 to 2005, was installed in the Saturn Vue crossover, Ion coupe, paired with the 2.2-liter L61 engine. This transmission is available in both the front-wheel drive M75 and all-wheel drive M16 versions.
Specifications
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 200 |
| Recommended oil | GM DEX-CVT Fluid |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.1 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 6.5 |
| Maintenance | every 50 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
Gear ratios GM VT25E
Using the 2002 Saturn Vue with a 2.2-liter engine as an example:
| Main | 2.15 |
| Range | 2.61 – 0.44 |
| Reverse | 5.08 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Saturn Ion 1 (GMX357) in 2002 – 2004;
- Saturn Vue 1 (GMT315) in 2001 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the GM VT25E gearbox
- This CVT earned a bad reputation, and GM quickly abandoned it;
- The main complaints from owners are belt stretching even at low mileage;
- And if you skip belt replacement, the cones can be damaged, and you can’t buy new ones;
- After 150,000 km, you may experience a drop in oil pump performance;
- But the main problem with the transmission is the lack of proper service and spare parts.
