GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

Fluid pump is internally leaking

Inspect the fluid pump.

Fluid pump drive and driven gears worn or damaged

Repair the fluid pump drive and the driven gears.

Fluid pump cover seal rings cut or damaged

Inspect the fluid pump seal rings.

Fluid pump body or cover casting is porous or damaged

Repair/replace the fluid pump.

Throttle valve cable out of adjustment, binding or damaged

Adjust or replace the throttle valve cable.

Throttle valve cable link is loose or disconnected

Inspect the throttle valve cable link.

Valve body spacer plate or gaskets not positioned correctly or damaged

Inspect the valve body.

The check balls are omitted or not positioned correctly or damaged

Inspect the valve body.

Manual valve binding or sticking

Inspect the valve body.

Manual valve link is disconnected

Inspect the manual valve link.

Primary regulator valve binding or sticking

Inspect the valve body.

Case internal leak in forward clutch fluid circuit

Repair and replace the case.

Case internal leak in direct clutch fluid circuit

Repair and replace the case.

Case fluid passages blocked or restricted

Repair and replace the case.