Signs You Need a Transmission Repair at Your GMC Dealer

Transmission problems can develop over time due to worn or damaged parts. If they’re not speedily repaired, they can lead to serious damage to your transmission. As your GMC dealer, we’d like you to know a few signs you need to visit us for transmission repair.

Slipping Gears

Your transmission computer automatically shifts gears to enable your GMC to move at the speed you desire. Your vehicle should then remain in the selected gear until it’s shifted again by the computer. Slipping gears is a scary and dangerous situation where gear shifts happen unexpectedly. You’ll feel a decrease in engine power, and you may hear harsh sounds from the transmission.

The most common reason for this problem is a lack of transmission fluid. This fluid provides the hydraulic power that enables the gears to shift. Slipping gears could also be caused by a problem with the transmission computer, a faulty linkage, or worn gear teeth. Our technicians will need to investigate to determine the cause of the problem, then we’ll repair it.

Stalling

Most drivers think of spark plug issues if their car stalls, but a transmission problem could albo be to blame. The engine produces energy, which is focused by the transmission and directed to your wheels to enable them to move at the required speed. The torque converter is part of the transmission, and it connects the transmission to the engine. It engages and disengages as energy is transferred from the engine to the transmission.

A fault in the torque converter can cause it to engage later or disengage sooner than it should, and this causes the transmission to slip. If the transmission slips, your engine will stall. If the engine stalls and then restarts itself, the problem could be with the transmission lines. Our technicians will examine your transmission and fix the problem.

Burning Rubber Smell

The smell of burning rubber is appealing if you are at Daytona, but it’s very concerning if it’s coming from your transmission. This sharp, cloying smell is a sign that your transmission fluid is overheating and may be burning. We advise pulling over ASAP and contacting our service department so we can check your transmission.

Transmission fluid is essential for your transmission, as it provides hydraulic power to move the gears and helps to cool hot components. Older transmission fluid becomes less efficient and loses its heat-resistant properties. This can cause the fluid to overheat inside the hot transmission and burn. We can fix this issue by draining the old fluid, flushing the transmission to remove any traces, and then refilling it with fresh transmission fluid.

Contact the transmission experts today at Bob Stephen Motors in Manchester, IA.

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