4l60e tranny

Asked by 03chevytahoe Jan 25, 2014 at 06:07 PM about the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was driving down the freeway today and my rpms went to 4500 back down to normal and then back to 4500 and back down with in the matter of a few seconds. I went over to the shoulder, as when I hit the gas my truck would not go any faster. I tried to drive to go home but my truck would not move forward or in reverse, the rpms just moved.After getting it towed home we tried and I could drive forward and in reverse. I was wondering if anyone could help me as to what this could be. We checked the fluid and that's good. Thank you

1 Answer

30,515

Ok there is fuild. Need to check to see if it's flowing and if so actually maintaining line pressure to operate the transmission. Once that is confirmed we can move on. The proper way is to tie a gauge into the line pressure test port and observe the pressure in different gears under certian conditions. Most people don't have the gauge or hose required to do this. So lets just check the flow. Clean the fittings and tubing around the cooler lines. Disconnect the top line and slip a piece of small hose over the end and run it down to a small pail or container. Get someone to start the truck and watch the line, there should be fluid coming out. Shut it off after fluid comes out (it should be a steady stream). If no fluid comes out either the lines or cooler are plugged, the pump is not working or the suction filter has plugged or dislodged from the suction port. If fluid comes out the issue will be in the valve body and you will need to test the line pressure. Here is a pic of the line pressure test port.

4 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Carson
    Reputation
    3,570
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    2,290
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Yukon
10 Great Deals out of 930 listings starting at $6,900
Used Chevrolet Suburban
7 Great Deals out of 529 listings starting at $4,999
Used Cadillac Escalade
16 Great Deals out of 453 listings starting at $5,000
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
177 Great Deals out of 7,375 listings starting at $6,995
Used Ford Expedition
17 Great Deals out of 637 listings starting at $3,966
Used Toyota Sequoia
5 Great Deals out of 59 listings starting at $19,990
Used Ford F-150
319 Great Deals out of 13,512 listings starting at $3,888
Used Toyota 4Runner
20 Great Deals out of 529 listings starting at $14,995
Used Dodge Durango
59 Great Deals out of 1,822 listings starting at $6,987
Used GMC Sierra 1500
143 Great Deals out of 7,815 listings starting at $5,500
Used Ford Explorer
65 Great Deals out of 1,846 listings starting at $6,990
Used GMC Yukon XL
11 Great Deals out of 705 listings starting at $9,999
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
127 Great Deals out of 3,648 listings starting at $4,295

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.