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As for that new bulletin, I absolutely HATE the idea of going to the dealer. If this trans ****** out I know it would be a fight to have them replace it but with that new bulletin it may be possible since of course NOW they want the transmissions to run cooler after 7 years of these ridiculous temps. I’m almost tempted to just trade this thing off.

Sorry guys, little late on the reply. Crawlslow, yes I replaced the fluid and pickup filter (maybe they call it a sump filter?) Condenser is new (AC leak, so I replaced it) so it’s clean. Fluid didn’t look HORRIBLE, but again, not sure if the previous owner changed it before I got the truck or not. It was a little dark but the magnet didn’t have an excessive amount of crud on it and no big particles. Planning on dropping the pan again tomorrow.

I know this has been beaten to death but my issue seems to be a bit different than most. 2014 Silverado, 4x4, 6l80e. I noticed the trans temp is getting hotter than usual, it’ll hit 210 no problem but I have seen mid 220s. I know that’s not super hot but it’s concerning to me. I just drove it last week on a 7 hour drive and had time to play with it. I found that putting it in tow mode, at 64-66 mph and rpm at around 2100 the temp stays where it normally is at (192-196) but as soon as I go slower or faster, the trans shifts to the next gear and it’ll start to get hot. I know I can do the thermostat bypass and have much cooler temps but I’d like to catch this problem before it becomes a greater issue. Anyone have any fixes or insight for an issue like mine? I’ve dropped the pan and replaced the filter and it didn’t look horrible for 120k miles but I’m unsure when the previous owner did a fluid change last. I’m due for an engine oil change again and I’m thinking I’m going to drop the pan and take a look at the fluid and magnet for good measure.