Blue03SSS Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I bought this SS and the other night i was going home for lunch and truck only had 3rd and 2nd. wouldnt kick down, go in first, are overdrive. shut it off and let it set for about 10 min started it up did alright and did alright since. Fluid dont smell burnt are slip and its still red. anyone got any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001silverado364 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 How many miles, did you just buy it? Brand new looking fluid in the tranny is a red flag when buying a used truck. Sometimes the seller will change the fluid and filter as a short term remedy to the problem with the tranny. Any codes? Could also be something as simple as a solenoid stuck or broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue03SSS Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 How many miles, did you just buy it? Brand new looking fluid in the tranny is a red flag when buying a used truck. Sometimes the seller will change the fluid and filter as a short term remedy to the problem with the tranny. Any codes? Could also be something as simple as a solenoid stuck or broken. 149,000 and yeah i did 2 weeks ago. Thinking about taking it back because of that lemon law stuff. But dont mean its like brand new its still got a redish tint not like brand new red lol. and no codes till it does it everytime it does it aint got a computer around and where i get to where one is at its done doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001silverado364 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) If the cel comes on, the code should stay stored in the computer unless it doesn't happen for so many key cycles or you unhook the battery. Even if the cel goes back off, next time you start the vehicle. You really need to get that code, without hesitation someone here could tell you the problem, whether it's big or small. 150,000 on the stock 4l65 tranny in the ss is pretty good. All that aside my experience has been, only having 3rd and being able to manual shift 2nd, is the limp mode for the 4l60 style trannies. And if it wasn't throwing a code I'd start by replacing shift solenoid A or the 1-2 shift solenoid. Edited January 8, 2012 by Mr. 3/4 ton SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue03SSS Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 If the cel comes on, the code should stay stored in the computer unless it doesn't happen for so many key cycles or you unhook the battery. Even if the cel goes back off, next time you start the vehicle. You really need to get that code, without hesitation someone here could tell you the problem, whether it's big or small. 150,000 on the stock 4l65 tranny in the ss is pretty good. All that aside my experience has been, only having 3rd and being able to manual shift 2nd, is the limp mode for the 4l60 style trannies. And if it wasn't throwing a code I'd start by replacing shift solenoid A or the 1-2 shift solenoid. it had codes had them wrote down and ill try to find them but cleared them and hasnt done it since but just hoping the transmission dont go out. In a tight spot right now and thats last thing i need to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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