Transmission shifting very hard into second gear. Now transmission does not shift into second at all and there is no reverse. Apparently this problem with the 4l60e transmission is very common.
Chevrolet S10 won't shift problems
10 of the 5,662 owner complaints about the Chevrolet S10 describe stuck in gear or won't shift, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical mileage
- 63,800
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20023
- 20004
- 19992
- 19981
Often reported together
Transmission failure 3Slipping 2Grinding brakes 2Stalling 1Overheating 1Loss of power 1Door locks 1
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to back up the vehicle would not shift into reverse. This happened without warning. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the transmission was replaced.
My 2000 chevy s10 4x4 (purchased from courtesy chevrolet, phoenix, az) broke down on 8/12/03 due to the transmission slipping out of gear and making a grinding noise between reverse & park when I stopped. The truck would not go into drive, and I had to be towed to the nearest dealer (gateway chevrolet in avondale, az) approx. 65 miles away. After the truck was checked out the next day, the service advisor called to say there was nothing wrong with the truck and that it shifted into all gears and ran normal. (note: there were 82,278 miles on the truck at that time and I had the 100,000 mile extended warranty). On several other occasions before and after this event, I experienced a sudden revving up of the engine, which stopped after several rapid depressions of the accelerator. On 4/11/05, while on vacation in california, the exact problem occured again, except this time, after being towed again to the nearest dealer (coalinga motors, inc., coalinga, ca), it was found the transmission was in need of replacement, as well as the shift forks in the transfer case.
Truck was slipping out of gear, and eventually was making a grinding noise when trying to shift. It was taken to mechanic and readout indicated the transmission was overheating. Truck was taken to mechanic a total of 3 times for evaluation when final determination was a new transmission was needed. New transmission was put in; and a week later, the new transmission would not shift into gear. Truck is still at mechanics being evaluated.
Automatic transmission in my 2000 chevrolet s10 zr2 made a loud screeching noise. Rpms were way of in comparison to speed. The transmission would not shift gears. Vehicle has no reverse, acts like neutral, drive wil go forward, 1st will go forward, 2nd will go forward and 3rd will go froward.
Powertraun automatic transmission failure. Vehicle was in park and would not go into reverse. Could shift to "r" but vehicle would not go into reverse. Vehicle had to be towed to certified transmission, lincoln, ne. Will be repaired. This retail business, is averaging 10 repairs a month on this make and model and failure.
The transmission did not shift into gear. It felt as if the gear was in neutral, consumer was informed that water and transmission fluid came out of the transmission breather which caused the fluid to turn pink, and the transmission needed to be replaced. Also the engine stalled on occasions. *ak
Consumer states: while driving vehicle, automatic transmission doesn't shift properly (transmission pump is the problem) dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.. Ts
At 90 degrees or above the vehicle will , at times, lose power to the transmission making entering traffic a safety hazard. Engine RPM's are adequate but vehicle will not shift gears and accelerate. Dangerous condition when entering heafy traffic. Manufacturer technical assistance cannot assist dealer in fixing the problem. Dealer experianced this problem in a test drive but could not repair at this time.
1) one morning, I got to work and opened the 3rd door to get my work related items out. After work when I was going home, the 3rd door would not open. The handle would move, but would not open the door. Hertiage said that the bolts were not tightened correctly at the factory. On 23 july, this problem was repaired. 2) when I have the air conditioning on, the automatic transmission does not shift smoothly. It sounds as if the engine is being maxed out. It takes longer for the transmission to "kick in". To me, it doesn't sound right. Thank you!
Related recalls
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to gm's specifications.
- Risk
- These transmissions could seize and lock the rear drive wheels while the truck is being driven causing a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmission main shaft output torque using a special tool. If the output torque does not meet specifications, the transmission will be replaced.
Recall number 96V035000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet S10 won't shift
Which Chevrolet S10 years have stuck in gear or won't shift problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (4 complaints), 2002 (3 complaints) and 1999 (2 complaints).
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