High rpms at 60 mph

Asked by Madough Dec 15, 2016 at 02:01 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Extended Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My husband was driving the truck home last nights
got from work about a 30 min trip and the rpms
were 3000 and he was going 60 mph.  It has been
below freezing for over a week and will continue.

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 7 years ago

That is high. Either the transmission is slipping or it is stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear. I would check the ATF level but you may need to have a transmission shop check it out.

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