Tranny Help - 09 Silverado

speedracer013 · August 14, 2009

Need some help, I dont know much when it comes to the transmissions.....

Last night I was driving through town and I ended up on a hill with truck nose down, the traffic was inching up and so I followed, I noticed after I inched up it felt like someone behind me bumped me but they were too far away to have. So I inched up again and it did it again?? I did this about five times and everytime it would have the same reaction?? So I finished running around and started heading home, I was on flat ground and decided to try again, it only did it once or twice and not nearly as noticeable. As soon as I got home I left the truck running, popped the hood and checked the tranny fluid. It was appx. 3/8" lower than the 'hot' area that is scribed out on the dipstick.

I got my truck in June, it only has 2,000 miles on it, should I just take it to the dealer or what would you recommend?

Would slightly low fliud have caused my problem?

Did I check the fluid too soon after pulling in the driveway? Also, my driveway might have a very slight incline to when I checked the nose of the truck might have been elevated just slightly so maybe im not low as much?

Thanks guys!!!

txab · August 14, 2009

Pretty common complaint on the 900's. Dealer will tell you that it's normal. Problem is the slip yoke on the driveline is sticking a bit. You can grease it yourself or complain to the dealer and have them do it. If you'll do a search of the site, you'll see other complaints like yours.

Your fluid check procedure was OK. If your truck was level and you were at operating temp you are just a wee bit low. Less than a pint I'd say. If your weren't level then you can't accurately measure

speedracer013 · August 14, 2009

Pretty common complaint on the 900's. Dealer will tell you that it's normal. Problem is the slip yoke on the driveline is sticking a bit. You can grease it yourself or complain to the dealer and have them do it. If you'll do a search of the site, you'll see other complaints like yours.

I should have done a search, didn't think about that. Thanks for the reply, I would probably rather do it myself - not a fan of letting the dealer work on my truck unless its completely necessary. (they like scratching my vehicles)

Thanks txab!