I have a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier used primarily for work. I drive the car on highway and in town. Currently has 65,000 miles. Bought it new and it was fine till about 40,000 (just 4,000 out of warranty) My problem is that the transmission started acting up by jerking when it was put into gear. I took it to the dealer who told me that because there was no light on the dash there was nothing wrong. I know this is bull.... as the car never did it before. A friend drove it an thought it micht be a u-joint. Also as time passes the car now makes a "clunking" sound as it slows down... such as stopping for a stop sign or a traffic light. The problem is intermittent but when it acts up it keeps getting worse. problems really rear their ugly head when you run the car hard.
2007-03-16 02:04:49 · 10 answers · asked by stiks87 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
I own a transmission shop, and it sounds to me like the transmission is over due to be serviced. Have the fluid & filter changed, and pay attention to what is in the bottom of the pan when it is removed. If there is any sign of metal, then you've got trouble. There will be some trash as all of them have this, but it shouldn't contain metal. The (TCC) solenoid is sticking, and may need to be replaced. This solenoid controls the lock up torque converter, and causes the engine to act like a straight drive when you stop at a stop light. It will pull the engine down until it stalls, or the solenoid finally activates, and releases the clutch in the torque converter, and you hear this clunking sound. It will do it some times, and not at others, but may get to where it won't unlock at all, and stall the engine. You should have this replaced at the same time as you have the fluid change. You can get some stuff called "Lubegard" at the parts store that will help for the present, but its pretty expensive about $10. It will fix the problem in most of them without doing anything else.
Glad to help out, Good Luck!!!
2007-03-16 04:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier / automatic transmission probs.?
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier used primarily for work. I drive the car on highway and in town. Currently has 65,000 miles. Bought it new and it was fine till about 40,000 (just 4,000 out of warranty) My problem is that the transmission started acting up by jerking when it was put into gear. ...
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All the Chevy cavalier base models had a manual trans.The auto transmission was a option.Most chevy dealers ordered the auto trans which raised the price of the cavalier about $1000.Over all the auto transmission was put in about 90% of the cavaliers due to owners wanting the auto trans.Best of luck.
2016-04-06 11:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Chelsea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the cavalier jerks and jumps and skips its diffently the transmission and if the car has knowking sound at a stop sign when pressing the gas and you sort of have to accelarate hard then the trans is going to die anywhere and I think u should take to a transmission shop and ask them to check it out
before taking it to the trans shop check the oil when car hasnt been started for an hour or more. then turn on the car on and wait at least 5-10minutes and check the trans oil again see if its normal also if it has burnning smell take it to the shop immeditly that means danger for you and more costly
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2007-03-16 10:34:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mr E Double 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First thing you want to do is check the fluid to make sure it is not burnt (you'll know by the smell) I have also seen this before when the trani filter fell out. you might take it to a local shop and have them pull the trani filter and inspect or even change it only cost about 90-125 dollars
2007-03-21 04:57:22 · answer #6 · answered by timothy v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that a front wheel drive car? ergo no u-joint....?
Sounds more like a burnt clutch in your automatic transmission.
A Rebuilt at that point, or fix the clutch if you think you can figure out how, a Manuel will show you but you need tools and a place and time and parts and supplies, and a good sense of humor helps too.
2007-03-16 02:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by occluderx 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
For the clunking, check the upper engine mount. That will also cause the jerking when put into gear.
2007-03-20 16:45:31 · answer #8 · answered by p_p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
befor jumping in to deep the guy w/ shop sounds good.but i would also look in to cv-joints.
2007-03-19 05:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by bubba23111 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take it to another trans shop have them test drive it you go with them try to duplicate the problem
2007-03-16 02:27:47 · answer #10 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋