tizfun Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 Hey Everyone, On my way home yesterday from Ahmic Lake my 2003 Chevy Trailblazer with 278,000 kms seemed to be slipping out of gear.. When I step on the gas to get it going from a stand still, it makes a tinny noise and sometimes the RPM's would kick up like if you were passing but I wasn't stepping on the gas anymore that usual.. It still seems to drive normal but the noise is still there ( when you step on the gas).. I noticed it more on the hwy in overdrive, that it would kick down a gear and then back (over and over) up at a constant speed of 100kms.. Any idea of what's going on.. I really don't need this right now... Tiz
greenfshrmn Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 I guess you don't want to hear that your tranny is in need of some TLC Try putting it in 'D' instead of "overdrive" see if it makes any difference.
e-z-out Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 Hey Everyone, On my way home yesterday from Ahmic Lake my 2003 Chevy Trailblazer with 278,000 kms seemed to be slipping out of gear.. When I step on the gas to get it going from a stand still, it makes a tinny noise and sometimes the RPM's would kick up like if you were passing but I wasn't stepping on the gas anymore that usual.. It still seems to drive normal but the noise is still there ( when you step on the gas).. I noticed it more on the hwy in overdrive, that it would kick down a gear and then back (over and over) up at a constant speed of 100kms.. Any idea of what's going on.. I really don't need this right now... Tiz Here you go Tiz best place on the net for help with your trailblazer trailblazer.com
Markystang Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 or www.trailvoy.com I'm a member there.
Riparian Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Did you check your transmission fluid levels? If you have none you could be in trouble. Edited January 27, 2009 by Riparian
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Did you check your transmission fluid levels? If you have none you could be in trouble. Or if it's brown and smells like something crawlled in there and died, you are definately in trouble. Edited January 27, 2009 by DRIFTER_016
BUSTER Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 Transmission work should be done at a transmisson shop only
tizfun Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Well took it into Mr. Transmission this morning and they're taking it apart as I type.. It was slipping in/out of 3rd gear.. They said it the it would be around the minimum of $1000.00 and up to $2200.00 for a complete transmission... This truck has been a total nightmare from the day of purchase.. ( my wife kept saying not to buy it ) Anything and Everything has gone wrong with this.. This tranny problem will boost my repair bills since 2004 to well over $12,000.00.. And they want me to buy another GM product... Am I nuts !!!!!!!!!! Any body wanna buy a truck ??? Tiz Edited January 27, 2009 by tizfun
Markystang Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) This truck has been a total nightmare from the day of purchase.. ( my wife kept saying not to buy it ) Anything and Everything has gone wrong with this.. This tranny problem will boost my repair bills since 2004 to well over $12,000.00.. Really?!? Wow! My 02 Trailblazer has been mostly trouble free....now has 195000km. *Knock on wood* Edited January 27, 2009 by Markystang
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 Well took it into Mr. Transmission this morning and they're taking it apart as I type.. It was slipping in/out of 3rd gear.. They said it the it would be around the minimum of $1000.00 and up to $2200.00 for a complete transmission... This truck has been a total nightmare from the day of purchase.. ( my wife kept saying not to buy it ) Anything and Everything has gone wrong with this.. This tranny problem will boost my repair bills since 2004 to well over $12,000.00.. And they want me to buy another GM product... Am I nuts !!!!!!!!!! Any body wanna buy a truck ??? Tiz I bought a GM once.......................................That was enough.
Riparian Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 Transmission work should be done at a transmisson shop only do you consider checking trans fluid levels "transmission work"?
tizfun Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Posted January 28, 2009 WEll here's the scoop from Mr. Transmission.. It is the worst case senario.. They tell me my 3rd & 4th gears are shot and that the torque converter needs replacing.. The torgue converter isn't bad, they recommend to change it due to the contamination of the old fluid will ruin the new tranny.. Is this correct?? It's $400.00 that I can save by not replacing it.. Any ideas ??? Tiz
BITEME Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 they should be able to flush all the old fluid out i had my rad blowout and go through the tranny they redid all the seals and gaskets and flushed it so im sure if there was an issue with the converter dumping rad/tranny juice back in the system they would have replaced it...so bottom line flush it its only tranny fluid. say no just fix the tranny my 2 cents
ecmilley Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 yes replace the torque, first of all they won't offer any warranty on the rebuild if you don't. second of all simple flushing will not remove all debris from a torque converter it has to be opened up, cleaned checked rewelded and balanced you will kick yourself later if any debris travels from the torque to the valve body and causes it to act up.
rob v Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 I would tend to agree - after spending $11,600 what's another $400... and you'll definitely have more warranty/assurance that the job was done correctly.
Markystang Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 I'd replace it. Especially since it's a lock-up TC.
Bernie Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 Replace it. There is no way to verify all contaminants are removed by flushing.
FSNmachine Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 Another vote for replace it. Any contaminants in there and you will be doing this repair again. So its good insurance.
tizfun Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Posted January 30, 2009 Well it's all done.. 3rd & 4th gear replaced, new torque converter, seals and all.. $2367.40 taxes in... Now it's looks like I'm keeping it till she drops.. Tiz
Riparian Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 Well it's all done.. 3rd & 4th gear replaced, new torque converter, seals and all.. $2367.40 taxes in... Now it's looks like I'm keeping it till she drops.. Tiz Oh man thats a rip in the pants. Hope she gives you a few more years.
musky66 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 Transmissions stink- $3000 for one in my old Jeep- good thing she's gone 400,000 kms and thats been the worst. $700 for a complete rebuild of the 727 in my old Charger- go figure!
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