2004 Chevy Impala transmission slippage and speedometer not

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA
43,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GROVER CRESS
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I recently purchased this vehicle. On two or three occasions when starting off on a hill, the transmission seems to slip and then slams into "gear". Afterward, it appears to work normal.
Secondly on a couple occasions the speedometer stops working and will drop to zero. Last time it did this I could hear a ticking noise as long as the car was moving which would stop as the car stopped. It appeared to coincide with each revolution of the wheels. What do you think?
Jan 25, 2008 at 3:41 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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sounds like your transmission is low on fluid. check the level.
Jan 25, 2008 at 3:44 PM
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