Is there a problem with 2008 saturn vue transmission
I have a 2008 Saturn Vue with a 3.5 liter v6 and the six speed transmission. I have been having problems with it while in first gear. The transmission will make a noise and not move , then all of a sudden it will go and shift normally. This has happened to me twice now in the past two days. I am afraid it will be needing major repairs which I do not have the money for. That's why I bought it, so I wouldn't have to worry about repairs for quite awhile. Wondering if there is a known problem with these types of Transmissions
From past experience there major components on a car that just can't be ignored no matter what. The transmission is one of them. Take it to the repair shop before more damage is caused and prove even more expensive.
I cold weather my saturn will sometimes not go into second.. so.. i have to pull over,, shut the car off for a minute,, then restart... and then no problems after that.
Broken wave (clutch) plate in transmission. GM has admitted its due to poor quality and the replacement plate(s) are available at a dealer parts department, less than $20 each
I have a 2008 Vue v6 6spd trans with the similar issue of not wanting to shift out of first occasionally. If I let it warm up for at least 5 mins the trans functions normally. If I put it into the manual mode and the number 1 for first gear does not display then I know it wont shift. My friend was a gm tech who has worked on many of these. He recommends first try a flash on the TCM as it could be electrical. Wave plates have differing signature issues related to reverse, 3rd and 5th.
