my 2003 saturn vue takes 3 to 4 seconds before going into gear,also shakes from a stop when pulling off

2003 SATURN VUE
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SEASHIRTS
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saturn takes 3 to 4 seconds before going into gear,,also skakes when i first pull off from a stop
Nov 4, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the transmission checked-sounds like its slipping-How's the fluid level and condition?
Nov 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one do you have the 4cyl vue?Sounds like you have big problems with the transmisson though.
Nov 4, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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