2001 Chevy Malibu Car seems to be stuck in second gear

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
40,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LJORDAN604
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I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu that recently seems to be stuck in gears. The car appears to change from 1-2 gear..but after 2nd gear it drives like it can't progress past 2nd gear. The car sounds like it is reving high..but the RPM's are very low and appear to be stuck.
Jul 9, 2008 at 10:41 PM
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RHALL77
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how does the engine perform. have you had it checked yet. could be a bad cat converter also.
Jul 10, 2008 at 7:44 AM
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LJORDAN604
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[quote:31435e106f="rhall77"]how does the engine perform. have you had it checked yet. could be a bad cat converter also.[/quote:31435e106f]

I haven't had it checked yet. Just wanted to see what I should expect as far as a diagnosis. So far I have put off taking the car in..but it appears to be getting worse.
Jul 10, 2008 at 7:55 AM
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RHALL77
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I would get it checked asap before further damage can occur
Jul 10, 2008 at 8:50 AM
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