Transmission makes a loud gurgling sound?

1990 GMC C2500
172,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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CHAYSE123455
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the transmission is making loud gurgling and pshhh sound only when out gear.
Mar 8, 2023 at 9:04 AM
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. It could be low on fluid so that is what I would check first, here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Please go over this guide and report back.


Mar 9, 2023 at 2:26 PM
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