I get a hard shift after passing 10 MPH

Tiny
CWINE84
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET 1500
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 2,135,200 MILES
Hey, when I start my truck and start driving it runs and shifts fine the problem only occur after riding for a while. If I come to a stoplight and stop and then accelerate I get a hard shift after passing 10 MPH. I replaced the center bearing thinking that could be the reason but it wasn't. I thought about flushing and changing the transmission fluid and filter but I got mixed reviews saying don't change the fluid it would make it worst. I also heard the rear end can cause that issue too. Looking forward to your help
Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 4:10 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

The hard shifting is a transmission issue only.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

I would change the fluid and filter but do not flush.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

If that does not work, you may have a bad seal in one of the clutch drums.

Roy
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 4:31 PM
Tiny
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Did you respond? I got an email but nothing came through.

Roy
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 AT 3:02 AM

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