2002 Chevy Silverado gold metal pieces in the transmission

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

106,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

JESSE82379

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HI, About a year ago transmission was weak shifting so took it to eagle transmission "the one to trust" supposedly! they said trans needed to be rebuilt and ended up paying 2300 usd. after a year decided to change trans oil following companys advice. when oil pan was drainded and about to be cleaned, mechanic finds large and small pieces of gold metal floating around inside the pan, i was shocked! i took it back to the company and wanted to charge me all over again to check it, they had given me a year warranty. got mad at them and walked out! please advise me on this i do not want to be take for a fool again! am i good driving it
or should i take somewhere else. cleaned metal and replaced oil.

Dec 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓Experienced Mechanic
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Actually, it sounds like you were seeing bushing particals. Is the trans still working properly? If it is, have it serviced and it should be fine. It isn't uncommon for you to see small (fine) metalic compounds in the pan. The filter blocks it from getting back into the trans. However, if there were larger chunks, that is a problem and if it is still under warranty, the company who provided the warranty should cover it.

Let me know.

Dec 11, 2009 at 12:05 AM

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