The 2019 Chevy Silverado has been reported to have issues with its 6-speed transmission. This includes slipping, shuddering, and jerking while shifting gears as well as difficulty in accelerating from a stop. Additionally, some owners have experienced the transmission randomly failing altogether. The cause of these problems is believed to be due to a lack … Read more
Transmission fluid should be bright red with a slightly pinkish or brownish hue. It should also have a slight sweet odor and clear, consistent texture without any particles in it. If the transmission fluid is black, it could indicate that the oil has been contaminated due to overheating or lack of maintenance and needs to … Read more
Dark transmission fluid means that the fluid has been exposed to high heat and is deteriorating from age. Transmission fluid circulates through the internal parts of your vehicle’s transmission, cooling it down, lubricating its components and keeping them in good working order. As the fluid circulates it absorbs heat from the transmission and will start … Read more
A transmission servo is a component of an automatic transmission that helps to control the shift points in the vehicle. It works by applying pressure to the valve body, which controls when gears engage and disengage as well as how much they are allowed to slip or lock up. The servo also assists with line … Read more
When selling a car with a bad transmission, it is important to be honest and upfront about the issue. Disclose any known issues before listing the car for sale in order to avoid buyers feeling misled or disappointed. Make sure to have all necessary documents such as vehicle history reports, repair receipts and other relevant … Read more
Transmission service can take anywhere from a few hours to several days depending on the type of repair and maintenance needed. A basic transmission flush or fluid change may only take a couple of hours, while more extensive repairs such as replacing the torque converter or gaskets could require an entire day. If any major … Read more
The 2011 Ford F150 has experienced some transmission shifting problems, mostly related to the torque converter. Symptoms of these issues include a delay in shifting from one gear to another, jerking and surging during acceleration or deceleration, harsh shifts between gears, and slipping out of gear while driving. In order to fix this issue, the … Read more
A speed sensor breaking off in the transmission can be a serious issue. The speed sensor is responsible for monitoring the engine RPM and providing accurate information about vehicle speed to different systems such as cruise control, ABS brakes, powertrain control module, etc. When this part breaks off or fails it will cause problems with … Read more
No, the Check Engine Light will not come on for transmission problems. The Check Engine Light typically indicates an issue with the engine or one of its components such as an oxygen sensor, spark plug, air filter, etc. The transmission does have a warning light that is separate from the Check Engine Light which will … Read more
Yes, a bad fuel pump can cause transmission problems. When the fuel pump fails to deliver enough pressure or volume of fuel to the engine, it will not be able to produce enough power for the transmission to work properly. This can lead to slipping and jerking during acceleration, difficulty shifting gears and even complete … Read more