GMC/Chevrolet Truck/SUV When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

2004 Silverado 1500 Z71 transmission problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 14, 2014 | 06:27 PM
  #1  
phwe9774's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 1
phwe9774 is on a distinguished road
Default 2004 Silverado 1500 Z71 transmission problems

I did a transmission service (flush, gasket, filter) yesterday. We had some trouble getting the pan off because the exhaust crosses the truck directly under the pan, so we had to use a little more force than is usually necessary to pry it out. I also replaced the transfer case control module (with a refab, preprogrammed module) and did a transfer case flush. Now I have very little power in D. The truck doesn't move in Park and reverse works just fine. We're thinking either the shift linkage is loose or we busted a switch for the gears. Just wondering if anyone here has any other ideas.

Thanks in advance for the help
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2014 | 07:44 PM
  #2  
phwe9774's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 1
phwe9774 is on a distinguished road
Default

Also, it drives fine in 2nd gear
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2014 | 07:49 PM
  #3  
Mike's Avatar
Retired
Certified Car Nut
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 17,960
Likes: 1,839
From: Dark Side, AZ
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default

You might have nipped one of the shift solenoids. If its the 4L80-e, there is a solenoid right at the front of the valve body that practically hits the pan. I'd drop the pan and check for any damage.

I don't remember how the 4L80-E'* are programmed, but I believe your actually starting out in 2nd gear if you manually put it in 2nd.
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:59 PM
  #4  
phwe9774's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 1
phwe9774 is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by Mike1995
You might have nipped one of the shift solenoids. If its the 4L80-e, there is a solenoid right at the front of the valve body that practically hits the pan. I'd drop the pan and check for any damage.

I don't remember how the 4L80-E'* are programmed, but I believe your actually starting out in 2nd gear if you manually put it in 2nd.

I have the 4L60-E transmission, but it most definitely starts in 2nd when I do it manually. We were actually thinking it'* the solenoid. If it'* not the solenoid, any other ideas?
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2014 | 04:37 AM
  #5  
Mike's Avatar
Retired
Certified Car Nut
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 17,960
Likes: 1,839
From: Dark Side, AZ
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default

No, no other ideas.
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2014 | 12:10 PM
  #6  
phwe9774's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 1
phwe9774 is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by Mike1995
No, no other ideas.

That'* cool. We got back up under there and the 1st to 2nd solenoid came out in 2 pieces. Replaced it and now the truck runs great. Thanks
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2014 | 02:57 PM
  #7  
jwfirebird's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,616
Likes: 594
From: western,ny state
jwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond repute
Default

thanks for updating your fix
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mark_k
GMC/Chevrolet Truck/SUV
0
Jul 22, 2015 08:23 AM
mark_k
GMC/Chevrolet Truck/SUV
3
Jul 5, 2012 07:54 AM
Owen2010
General GM Chat
20
Feb 16, 2012 07:25 PM
Archon
Lounge
1
May 10, 2007 02:31 PM
Bonneville92V688
Lounge
46
Dec 17, 2006 07:02 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:46 PM.