Transmission problems?

[EliSprague]

Lately, while starting it first thing in the morning and driving to school it won't shift into first, it will run and rev up to 5k+ before I release the gas, after about 800+feet it will finally shift into second, and work. What is it doing and what should I do?

[petrified.rabbit]

this could be a few things, no check engine light? or hold?

could be as simple as you are due for a fluid/filter change? it could be more.. the gear obviously works when you are in it?

[EliSprague]

Neither sir. I'll check the fluid right after school. Once it actually shifts into gear, it runs brand new, it's just when I start it and head off, it won't shift for the first 15-30 seconds of driving, it's totally bizarre. This morning it didn't do it. The 3 mornings before this it did though.

[Caryl]

Have you found out what the problem is? I could really use some input

[MJP92284]

same thing happends to me. I have fresh synthetic fluid.

[Caryl]

same thing happends to me. I have fresh synthetic fluid.

I have had the same thing happen I bought car used. It has been shifting rough have to warm it for at least 30 min or it won't move. On the way to work this am it just stopped going engine still running it wouldn't go forward or backward had to be towed . When tow driver got in it moved enough to allow him to get it connected. Is there filter that I can change myself?

[Chevy Customer Svc]

Hi Caryl,

We're very sorry to hear that you've experienced this shifting issue with your vehicle. Are you having this problem fixed at the dealer or by an independent mechanic? If you'd like for us to look into your applicable warranties, and any possible recall information listed for your vehicle relating to this issue, please message us your VIN and mileage.

Thank you,

Amber N.
Chevrolet Customer Care

[curranski]

My buddy at work has similar issues(he isn't computer savy or he would be doing this). His is a '09 with about 71,000mi that won't upshift, warm or cold. No codes nor lights, freeway and town. He says it might shift at about 4500rpm. He took it to the local dealer where they "serviced" it about two months ago. It shifted normal again for about one month but, now its back to its old ways. I checked the fluid level, it was ok but, it had a lot of dark material in a red fluid that smelled burnt. Any voodoo or black magic or even spells one could cast over his conveyance would be most appreciated. thanks

[Thymeclock]

My buddy at work has similar issues(he isn't computer savy or he would be doing this). His is a '09 with about 71,000mi that won't upshift, warm or cold. No codes nor lights, freeway and town. He says it might shift at about 4500rpm. He took it to the local dealer where they "serviced" it about two months ago. It shifted normal again for about one month but, now its back to its old ways. I checked the fluid level, it was ok but, it had a lot of dark material in a red fluid that smelled burnt. Any voodoo or black magic or even spells one could cast over his conveyance would be most appreciated. thanks

"(D)ark material in a red fluid that smelled burnt" = a dying (and soon to be dead) transmission.

My condolences.

[petrified.rabbit]

15 to 30 seconds? are you up to a speed it should be shifting? it might "feel" like it with rpms but you might just be in cold start (warm up idle)..