sometimes it will shift hard when I slow down

2006 SATURN ION
115,000 MILES
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JOSHMTZ
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I have a 2006 Saturn ion 2.4 and what happens is when driving on the interstate sometimes it will shift hard when I slow down off interstate it acts like its going to stall out , all gears then start to shift really hard , I turn the car off for a hour or so everything is back to normal.
Aug 28, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The hard shift is usually the result of a line pressure issue. By chance, has the transmission been serviced recently? Have you checked the fluid level and condition of the fluid?

I ask about the service because it could be a partially plugged transmission filter causing issues. If you haven't, start by checking the fluid. Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Let me know what you find. Also, let me know if the check engine light stays on while the engine is running.

Take care,

Joe
Jan 29, 2022 at 2:39 PM