Transmission problems have an undeserved reputation for being expensive and time-consuming. As your Chevy dealer, we have the expert technicians and technology to quickly and efficiently repair any transmission issue. We’d like you to know a few signs that you might need to visit us for a transmission repair very soon.
Signs You Need Transmission Maintenance at Your Chevy Dealer
Delayed Shifting
Your transmission is designed to shift gears automatically as your speed decreases or increases. It can also be overridden if you shift the gears yourself. In either case, the transmission should easily and smoothly shift into the new gear. Delayed shifting happens when there’s an obvious pause between the gear moving and the new gear engaging.
This issue can be difficult to spot when it starts, as there’s a very slight delay. As time passes, the pause between shifting will become longer and more obvious. The most common reason for this problem is a low level of transmission fluid, the liquid in the transmission that provides the hydraulic power that shifts the gears. The delay can also be caused by a transmission computer fault or by an engine problem. We’ll examine your transmission, find the reason for the delay, and repair it.
Check Engine Light
Everyone knows that the check engine light illuminates in response to an engine problem. What isn’t as widely known is that a fault in the transmission will also cause this light to light up. The reason for this is that the engine and transmission work symbiotically. The engine produces large amounts of energy, and the transmission uses its gears to direct this energy to the wheels so they move at the required speed.
The engine and transmission are linked, as the torque converter housing is bolted to the engine’s flywheel. If something goes wrong in the transmission the engine has to work harder to try and overcome the problem. This puts additional strain on the engine, and the engine light will illuminate to indicate a fault. We’ll connect your computer to our diagnostic computer, which will identify the transmission issue, and we’ll repair it.
Clunking Noises
If you hear clunking noises from the transmission, these strange sounds can mean one of the transmission mounts is damaged. The transmission is fixed to your car’s frame by two liquid-filled rubber transmission mounts. These mounts act as shock absorbers for the transmission, protecting it against vibrations as you drive.
If a mount is damaged, the liquid can leak out, and this can cause a clunking noise as the transmission moves slightly. Our technicians will examine the mounts, and replace one or both of them depending on the situation.
A transmission problem will get worse if it’s not repaired. Contact us today at Paynesville Chevrolet in Paynesville, MN.
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