*ping* Transurgeon : Tranny issue....

Transurgeon,

I have an '88 K1500 and have been having an issue, actually a several issues with the tranny.

  1. When I am running at Freeway speed ~ 65 MPH I can feel the tranny shifting up then down repeatedly. The speed is not varying, but the tranny keeps alternating.

  1. (This one is going to sound nuts but...) When I go around a left hand corner (not a gradual corner but more say at an intersection.) The tranny seems to slip for a second and then grab a gear. I have not noticed this on a right hand turn .... only left.

  2. There is a delay between 2nd and 3rd gear. It seems to shift out of second, at which time the RPM's increase then it shifts to third about a half to full second later.

Any Ideas?

I have had started a running battle with the local Chev. Dealer in regards to this beacuse the tranny is still under warranty. The guy that I purchased the pickup from had the orignal tranny replaced by "Mr. Goodwrench" in 3/02 - he had to have the replacement replaced under warranty in 8/02. The tranny was given a 3year 36k warranty. Here it is 24 mo. and 12k later and "Mr. Goodwrench" is telling me that he's not sure that the warranty can be transferred after one tranny was already replaced under warranty.

What a load of crap!

The warranty paper work clearly states that the warranty is fully tranferable to subsequent owners. Not to mention they are counting the warranty period from March (When the original tranny was replaced) not August (When the replacement was replaced.) I have all of the paper work and receipts.......

Any ideas on this one?

Thanks in advance

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3/02 until now is STILL less than 3 years. Take them to math class. They should be covering it...
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Mike Levy

As far as your tranny issues goes, it is going south on you. The pause between aecond and third is the tranny slipping. Just went thru this with my 90 suburban. It will need to be replaced shortly. The constant up and downshift at 65 is very common with the 700 r4 and is easily fixed with a kit sold at most tranny shops. I think mine was about 100 bucks completely installed.

As far the warranty issue, I'm no expert here but from what experience I have and from your saying I think Mr. Goodwrench should be paying for this new tranny you are gonna need. Just my opinion. Good Luck

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Holton

worn throttle valve in valve body

fluid level or cracked neck on filter or missing or deteriorated o-ring on filter neck

3/4 clutch pack is on its way out

tell 'em to fix it or you'll get the regional rep involved

yeah

they can't do math worth a shit...3 years from March of 02 is March of 05

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TranSurgeon

I truly enjoy reading responses from TranSurgeon. Very to the point. Thanks Transurgeon.

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Big Dope

That's why his shop is named:

No Bull Transmissions!

He's the expert.

Refinish King

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Refinish King

Thanks for all of the info guys. I am about to go another round with the dealership later today. We'll see how it goes.

If nothing else, I will head to another GM dealership that is close by and have the same discussion with them, it should be warranted at any GM dealership.

I got to thinking that maybe the history that the previous owner had with the dealership in question, is influencing their hesitancy to work on it. Maybe a fresh dealership with no history with the pickup would be beneficial.

Any input in regards to this thought would be appreciated.

Once again thanks for the input.

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