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1997 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Clutch.
Mileage: 210,000 miles.

Asked on February 14, 2013

Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problem

i have a 97 chevy silverado z71 5.7 with 4L60 16 bolt pan tranny i was getting on to the interstate this afternoon and when my truck would normaly down shift it reved out and then would not shift into 4th i take it out of overdrive and it runs through 1st 2nd 3rd fine but i have no passing gear or 4th in overdrive. HELP!!!!! PLEASE
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Replied on February 14, 2013

Has the check engine light come on? Is the fluid clean and full? You may have a problem with the torque converter or front pump. I need to know if there are any codes. Otherwise, it becomes a guessing game.

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Replied on February 14, 2013

engine light has been on due to o2 senser i changed filter and 5 quarts today it has never been serviced but fluid was full but dirty i can take and have codes pulled up in the morning i left the truck at work i have to go over a real high brige to get home and i didnt want to make things worse

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Replied on February 14, 2013

My concern is if the fluid was really dirty, there could be a problem with a clutch pack. Let me know what codes you pull. Hopefully, one will be a trans code with an easy fix.

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Replied on February 14, 2013

i was hoping you were going to say shift silenoid

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Replied on February 14, 2013

i will get them first thing is there a way to check codes
with out going to parts store

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Replied on February 14, 2013

It could be a solenoid, but that should have set a trouble code.

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Replied on February 14, 2013

ok i will get back to you tomarrow thank you

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I look forward to hearing from you. Have a good night

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