GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Probable Cause

Action

The clutch is not fully releasing (disengaging).

Verify that the clutch is releasing properly.

Refer to Clutch Spin Down Time in Clutch.

Air is in the clutch hydraulic system.

Bleed the air from the clutch hydraulic system.

Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding in Clutch.

The transmission shift control is worn or damaged.

  1. Remove the transmission shift control.
  2. Inspect the shift control and replace if necessary.
  3. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement .

The transmission fluid level is low.

Inspect the transmission fluid level and add the proper fluid as necessary.

Refer to Transmission Oil Drain and Fill .

The transmission contains the incorrect type of transmission fluid.

Drain the transmission, then fill with the correct type transmission fluid.

Refer to Transmission Oil Drain and Fill .

The transmission gearshift components or synchronizers are worn of damaged.

  1. Remove the transmission.
  2. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

  3. Disassemble and inspect the transmission for worn or damaged gearshift or synchronizers.
  4. Replace worn or damaged components as necessary.
  5. Refer to Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.

  6. Install the transmission.
  7. Refer to Transmission Replacement .