Symptoms - Automatic Transmission

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Symptoms - Automatic Transmission
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Symptoms - Automatic Transmission

Diagnostic Category Diagnostic Information
This table consists of nine diagnostic categories that are located in the left column. Using this column, choose the appropriate category based on the operating conditions of the vehicle or transmission. After selecting a category, use the right column to locate the specific symptom diagnostic information.
Fluid Diagnosis: 
This category contains the following topics:
  • Fluid condition - appearance, contaminants, smell, overheating
  • Line pressure - high or low
  • Fluid leaks
Noise and Vibration Diagnosis: 
This category contains the following topics:
  • Reattaching noise
  • Noise - drive gear, final drive, whine, growl, rattle, buzz, popping
  • Vibration
Range Performance Diagnosis: 
This category contains the following topics:
  • Drives in Neutral
  • No Park
  • No Reverse
  • No Drive
  • No engine braking
  • Lack of Power or Hesitation
Shift Quality (Feel) Diagnosis: 
This category contains the following topic:
  • Harsh, soft or slipping shifts
  • Harsh, soft or delayed engagement
  • Shift shudder, flare or tie-up
Shift Pattern: 
This category contains the following topics:
  • One forward gear only
  • Two forward gears only
  • Gear missing or slipping
  • No upshift or slipping upshift
  • No downshifts
  • Non-First gear start
Shift Speed Diagnosis: 
This category contains the following topic:
Inaccurate or inconsistent shift points
Refer to Inaccurate Shift Points .
Torque Converter Diagnosis: 
This category contains the following topics:
  • Torque converter diagnosis
  • TCC does not apply
  • TCC does not release
  • TCC apply/release quality
Indicator On or Message Center Displays Message: 
This category contains the following topics:
High Trans Temp light does illuminate
Refer to DTC P0218 .
If Symptom Not Found
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