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2003 Chevy Impala Hesitation After Shifting To Drive

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 35,000 MILES
My wifes 2003 Impala with the 3.4l auto has developed a problem. Once in a while after backing out of the driveway and shifting to drive there is a hesitation when you give it gas. The engine revs and there is no forward motion. After a second or two something grabs and there is a clunck and you are then able to move forward. The car is just now turning over 35,000 miles. Seems as if its only happening after sitting overnight or longer. Also, after it warms up it seems to not be an issue.
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Friday, May 9th, 2008 AT 6:48 PM

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Tiny
RHALL77
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Have you check your transmission fluid lately to see if it is full or burned. It should be a nice red color if it is ok.
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Monday, May 12th, 2008 AT 8:16 AM
Tiny
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After reading some other posts on here I went ahead and had the trannny fluid changed. Hopefully that will take care of the problem.
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