GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

Low fluid level

Add fluid.

TV cable out of adjustment, binding or damaged

Adjust or replace the throttle valve cable.

Shift select cable is out of adjustment, biding or damaged

Adjust or replace the shift select cable.

Throttle valve binding or sticking

Inspect the valve body.

Primary regulator valve is binding or sticking

Inspect the valve body.

Accumulator pistons are damaged or leaking

Inspect the accumulator pistons.

Accumulator seals are cut or damaged

Inspect the accumulator seals.

Accumulator springs are broken or distorted

Inspect the accumulator springs.

Forward clutch discs are worn

Replace the forward clutch discs.

Forward clutch piston or seal is leaking or damaged

Inspect the forward clutch piston seal.

Input shaft O-rings are cut or damaged

Inspect the input shaft O-ring.

One-way clutch is not holding or damaged

Inspect the one-way clutch.

Fluid pressure is incorrect

Perform the line pressure diagnosis.