The automatic transmission began to slip and required rebuilding.
The reason for the slipping was due to a faulty kick-down cable attached to the throttle.
If you feel your transmission slipping between drive and overdrive, it's too late. You will need to replace this cable and re-build your transmission for a cost of $1200.00
I had asked the dealer about the cable 3 years ago, but they didn't know what it was for.
Very reliable vehicle, but dealers seem to know little about them.
Economical four by four that has great traction and control in snow, but catches a lot of wind.
I didn't have to change the original tires until 110,000 kms. The vehicle still rides straight as an arrow.
The automatic transmission slipping is an easy fix. it's a small part and it cost about 10 bucks. you got ripped off and they charged you too much money, probably because you looked like quick money. it's a great lesson to learn for everyone because when it costs too much to fix, get another opinion from a private garage.
I was wondering if anyone could help me out. My 1998 Chevy blazer is acting alittle funny. The check engine light came on and I was losing speed. I took it to the mechanic, and he told me it was the transmission, so he serviced it. About 2 weeks later the light came back on. I took it to auto zone and they hooked it up the to machine and said it wasn't the trans, it was because my four wheel drive doesn't work (which I already new). Now I hear a low pitch howling sound coming from the engine... Is it my transmission?
What would be the name of the $10.00 part you suggested was required to do the transmission repair?
I am having issues with my 2000 Chevy tracker that involves my transmission shifting funny & rpms going up & down while driving... Please whats the good $10 idea...
I suspect he's talking about replacing or adjusting the "kickdown" or "detent" cable. I have no experience with this particular vehicle, but I had a Volvo that tended to run up the RPM's too high before it shifted, and then would sort of jolt into gear. Adjusting the detent cable fixed that.
It was the kickdown cable that needed replacing, but because it was not functioning properly, the bands in the transmission were damaged and required replacing. Because the transmission bands were slipping and not grabbing like they should, it caused the fluctuating RPM's and the motor would rev up and down on the highway, because in effect, the transmission was engaging and disengaging because of the slippage.
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