Code P0741 03 Saturn Vue

CARPROTRAINEE

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I have an 03 Saturn Vue AWD, 4 cyl. With about 50,000 miles that runs great but the check engine light came on. We had been in sitting in traffic for a good amount of time then got to highway. After speeding up RPM's went nuts. Got it home & oil level was low. Put in oil, now runs great - like nothing wrong - other than the engine light is on. We hooked to scanner and got the code P0741. I have done some research on web and have found a variety of info ranging from having the trans fluid changed to replacing the torque converter to transmission is shot. How serious (& expensive) can this code be? Any advice/information would be helpful. ?

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If you haven't changed the transmission filter yet, I would start there based on what you found-I didn't look the code up. I wouldn't expect a transmission to go bad at 50,000. I was thinking you meant engine oil was low. You may have damaged the clutches in the tranny.

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Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 AT 1:26 PM

CHEVYII

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P0741 is the torque converter clutch stuck off, this will cause what service writer said, it is either a solenoid failure causing non lock up or an internal converter failure

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Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 AT 6:00 PM

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How expensive (about) are either of these to replace/fix?

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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 AT 2:35 PM

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WELL IM SORRY TO SAY THAT IS AN INDICATION OF AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TAKE IT TO A SHOP JUST TO GET AN ESTIMATE MY GUESS IT WILL BE AN OVERHAUL

JIM

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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 AT 2:43 PM

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In my internet search, I am finding a nightmare of problems with Vue transmissions for years 02-04. My Vue is not under any warranty. However, I keep reading about GM extending a warranty on 02-04 Vue transmissions only, because of the problems, to 5yrs old/75,000 miles. Does this apply to anyone (like me) or does it have to currently be under a warranty to get the extension? Would repair or overhaul from due to the Torque Converter qualify under that?Does anyone know or know where I can check?