possible transmission problems

I took my 2001 SL2 for a 90K service at Saturn. They changed the transmission fluid and said everything was fine with the transmission. Next day while backing out I noticed that it slips when I put it in reverse. Basically, whenever I start the engine and put the car in reverse it slips. It did it while I was just driving on the road few times as well. I don't want to take it back to the dealer. Went to a transmission mechanic who said that I have a 3 second delay (whatever that means). He said he would research the problem but that it was too early for that car to have transmission problems. Has anybody had a problem like that? Please help.

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kuba24
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Does it then "slam" into reverse gear? If so, you may have the infamous reverse slam. See details at:

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Also make sure they used the correct fluid and filter and it is properly to the full line.

Bob

Reply to
Bob Shuman

If it really was ok before they changed the fluid, then they could have misfilled it. if it's too low *or* too high, you can have problems.

Properly check the fluid *now* and get the problems fixed ASAP. Unlike most things, the longer you sit on a transmission problem, the bigger the risk of HUGE damage and a rebuild. We're talking minor to major in

100 miles, here.

If it's too low, then add the extra fluid and you should be goopd if it's too high, then suck the extra out. Either way, check the fluid for signs of burnt stuff.

Reply to
Philip Nasadowski

When I took it to the transmission shop the guy first checked the fluid and did not say that there was anything wrong with the fluid level. In fact, he did not know what the problem was. He was supposed to research it. I called him twice and he said that he could not find anything about it in any books and that he was going to call Saturn. Maybe I should find another transmission shop. It is all very frustrating.

Reply to
kuba24

Believe it or not I know an honest transmission shop...!!! The man said it is the valve body....about $400 to replace.....I wonder how many people have paid over $1,000 for the same problem...???

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Jimbo Jones

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