1999 Chevy Suburban

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1999 Chevy Suburban V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I took car to auto zone and their code stated that I may have a shift solenoid failure. how much does this type of repair cost and what exactly does a shift solenoid do? is it part of the engine or transmission? thank you for your time
Oct 7, 2010 at 2:14 PM
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The shift solenoids provides the upshift/downshifts/overdrive of the transmission it depends what shifting solenoid is malfunctioning and location for the costs of repairs needed as far as labor/parts concerned
Oct 7, 2010 at 6:03 PM
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