Hello y'all:
I write regarding my Wife's 2008 Chevy Impala, 3.5L V6; 4T60E transmission; 120k miles
It pains me to write this...
When the car reached 60k, the transmission started shifting a little rough. Note: the fluid looked and smelled good. On the advice of another Impala owner, I changed the fluid and filter, which solved the problem.
Now the car has 120k miles. At times, the car will "bump" into first, when accelerating from a dead stop. She slips a little; the "bump" is minor; this is not an abrupt bang into first - nor do I feel this every time I accelerate from a dead stop. The issue is exacerbated when accelerating on a small grade.
I don't feel this shifting issue with any of the other gears. Downshifts are likewise smooth.
My Wife is the primary driver of the car, and I am often the passenger. She has adapted her driving style to suit the problem; if you feather the accelerator from a stop, you will not feel any abnormal shifting behavior. This is why I was alarmed when I came across the problem; with her feathering the accelerator, I didn't even know that a problem existed.
The fluid looks and smells good; the level was a little low, so I topped it off with Lucas.
I am hoping that the issue is no worse than the shift solenoid needing a replacement (though even that repair couldn't have come at a worse time).
Any ideas? Does it sound like a shift solenoid? If so, is it an easy job? How long would it take, and any ideas on what would a shop charge to fix the problem?
Thank you in advance, for your time and guidance
I write regarding my Wife's 2008 Chevy Impala, 3.5L V6; 4T60E transmission; 120k miles
It pains me to write this...
When the car reached 60k, the transmission started shifting a little rough. Note: the fluid looked and smelled good. On the advice of another Impala owner, I changed the fluid and filter, which solved the problem.
Now the car has 120k miles. At times, the car will "bump" into first, when accelerating from a dead stop. She slips a little; the "bump" is minor; this is not an abrupt bang into first - nor do I feel this every time I accelerate from a dead stop. The issue is exacerbated when accelerating on a small grade.
I don't feel this shifting issue with any of the other gears. Downshifts are likewise smooth.
My Wife is the primary driver of the car, and I am often the passenger. She has adapted her driving style to suit the problem; if you feather the accelerator from a stop, you will not feel any abnormal shifting behavior. This is why I was alarmed when I came across the problem; with her feathering the accelerator, I didn't even know that a problem existed.
The fluid looks and smells good; the level was a little low, so I topped it off with Lucas.
I am hoping that the issue is no worse than the shift solenoid needing a replacement (though even that repair couldn't have come at a worse time).
Any ideas? Does it sound like a shift solenoid? If so, is it an easy job? How long would it take, and any ideas on what would a shop charge to fix the problem?
Thank you in advance, for your time and guidance