Warning Signs for Your Chevy Silverado’s Transmission

One of the most important components of your Chevy Silverado is the transmission. It is critical and should always be in proper working order. Your Chevy Silverado is an investment worth taking care of and it is essential to have the transmission serviced regularly. The Chevy Silverado’s engine and transmission work together that create and form an impressive towing and hauling capacity. If your Chevy Silverado is not living up to Chevy’s high standards in performance on and off the highway you may be dealing with a transmission issue that requires attention. 

What is a Transmission?

The transmission basically is what transfers the power from the engine to the wheels. It is your vehicle’s gearbox that turns the engine’s power into something the truck can use. Depending on your Chevy Silverado’s trim determines the type of transmission you have. In most recent Chevy Silverado’s transmission consist of six-speed, eight-speed, and ten-speed automatic transmission. Today transmissions consist of complex parts and components to produce hydraulic pressure that in return propels you down the road. Below are some of the most common signs that your Chevy Silverado’s transmission is having issues.

Burning Smell

If you notice the odor of smoke or melting wires, this could indicate that your transmission fluid is overheating and burning. It is best to have your Chevy Silverado’s transmission fluid checked to see if it needs to be flushed and changed right away.

Won’t Shift into Gears

Not being able to shift gears could be several reasons. The potential cause range from a damaged shift linkage, low fluid to a complete failure of the transmission. 

Makes Sounds in Neutral

Sounds from your transmission while in neutral could point to mechanical wear from some of the internal transmission parts. It could be reverse idler gears, worn gear teeth or bearings.

Pickup Shift Flares

A shift flare occurs when your automatic transmission fails to shift smoothly up through the gears making it feel like you are driving on ice. 

Call Eagle Transmission Repair in Mesquite and let us do a free transmission check out on your your Chevy Silverado Pick-up Truck today. 

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