GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

A noise or vibration that is noticable when the vehicle is in motion may not be the result of the transmission

If noise or vibration is noticeable in Park and Neutral with the engine at idle, but is less noticeable as RPM increases, the cause may be from poor engine performance.

    • Inspect the tyres for the following:
       - Uneven wear
       - Imbalance
       - Mixed sizes
       - Mixed radial tyre tread pattern--Refer to Tire and Wheel Specifications.
    • Inspect the suspension components for the following:
       - Alignment and wear
       - Loose fasteners--Refer to Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation.
    • Inspect the engine and transmission mounts for damage and loose bolts
    • Inspect the transmission case mounting holes for the following:
       - Missing bolt, nuts and studs
       - Stripped threads
       - Cracks
    • Inspect the flexplate for the following:
       - Missing or loose bolts
       - Cracks
       - Imbalance
    • Inspect the torque converter for the following:
       - Missing or loose bolts or lugs
       - Missing or loose balance weights
       - Imbalance