1996 Chevy Tahoe 4l60E Keeps going out?

KNIGHTRYDA01

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1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
260,000 MILES

I've been having issues with the transmission on my 96 tahoe. I have let it sit most of the summer and recently had it rebuilt 2 weeks ago. Well clutches are slipping once again. I really baby this truck as well. 260,000 mostly highway miles, and I rarely tow anything besides a little snowmobile trailer

I recall reading something on here regarding something that kept causing the 4l60E to keep going out. I think it had to do with 96 tahoe's as well. No idea why it keeps happening but I would like to get this issue resolved or move on to another vehicle.

Is there something possible wrong with the computer or something inbetween the computer and the transmission?

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DOCFIXIT

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Have you checked for any codes? What does shop that rebuilt say?

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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 AT 3:01 PM

KNIGHTRYDA01

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Well previous to it going out last time my throttle position sensor was not working properly. Fixed that. E

The only other codes I was throwing was for a misfire on cylinder 5 and 6. Apparently something was lose or broke within the distributor, and that was just fixed. I also need intake gaskets. My friend who is a mechanic said his best guess is that the clutches are not catching and when you pull the dipstick you can smell burned fluid.

So the trans was rebuilt like 2 weeks ago, and I put roughly 500 miles on it and it's out again? I just don't understand how it can go out that quick.

They guy who rebuilt it, is a stand up guy and said he would take care of me but still, I want to resolve the problem.