Transmission in '02 Tahoe

Asked by Jb Feb 01, 2016 at 12:41 AM about the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 4WD

Question type: Car Customization

When I'm going slow (50MPH) in 5th gear
(automatic trans) and I'm on a slight incline, my
transmission kicks in to a lower gear, then goes
back to 5th, then kicks in to a lower gear and then
back to 5th over and over again. I can see my
RPM's going up and down and up and down as
though it can't decide where it wants to be. The
transmission works fine in any other situation but
not when I'm going slow in 5th on a small incline.
Does this make any sense? What's my problem?

1 Answer
61,205

Andrew answered 8 years ago

Your tans only has 4 gears, what I thing your feeling is torque converter lockup. That's a sign of the torque converter going out. If it is going between 3rd and 4th it may be time for a rebuild. First thing is to check your fluid

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Transmission in '02 Tahoe 1 Answer

    When I'm going slow (50MPH) in 5th gear (automatic trans) and I'm on a slight incline, my transmission kicks in to a lower gear, then goes back to 5th, then kicks in to a lower gear and then back ...

    2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 4WD

    -

    Car Customization

  • 400 pontiac in a 98 chevy tahoe 1 Answer

    I have a 98 chevy tahoe and have a 400 pontiac engine was woundering if i could being the two together and what i would need to do to make it happen.

    1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-Door 4WD

    -

    Car Customization

  • Tahoe seats 3 Answers

    Will the back seat of a 2000 silverado fit in my 2nd row 2003 tahoe. It's not a 3rd row.

    2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD

    -

    Car Customization

  • What is the best way to mount and hook up a CB in a 1998 Chevy Tahoe? 1 Answer

    I have an old CB and was wondering the best way to hook it up to a 1998 Chevy Tahoe. If you could help me it would be great.

    1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-Door 4WD

    -

    Car Customization

  • 1999 Chevy Tahoe. What will work for a carseat in this vehicale? 2 Answers

    I have to have a carseat in this car. Why won't the britax roundabout work? PLease explain so I can move on and find a car seat that will work with your suggestions, please

    1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-Door RWD

    -

    Car Customization

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Tahoe Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Carson
    Reputation
    3,580
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    2,320
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,170
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Yukon
16 Great Deals out of 929 listings starting at $1,225
Used Chevrolet Suburban
10 Great Deals out of 550 listings starting at $7,500
Used Cadillac Escalade
21 Great Deals out of 376 listings starting at $6,900
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
202 Great Deals out of 5,975 listings starting at $2,975
Used Ford Expedition
23 Great Deals out of 821 listings starting at $7,888
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used GMC Yukon XL
14 Great Deals out of 683 listings starting at $13,950
Used Toyota Sequoia
4 Great Deals out of 69 listings starting at $16,489
Used GMC Sierra 1500
148 Great Deals out of 7,258 listings starting at $3,950
Used Toyota 4Runner
10 Great Deals out of 304 listings starting at $9,700
Used Dodge Durango
46 Great Deals out of 2,266 listings starting at $5,500
Used Ford Explorer
86 Great Deals out of 2,065 listings starting at $2,999
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
109 Great Deals out of 3,238 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
16 Great Deals out of 1,285 listings starting at $8,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.