Transmission slipping and now car will not move

2016 CHEVROLET SONIC
111,293 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KAYLA N CODY DUNCAN
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Was driving down the highway when the car acted like it was knocked out of gear or slipped into neutral. Now the car will not move. I have already checked the linkage and the brake switch.
Jan 2, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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KASEKENNY
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This could be a couple things but it clearly sounds like a possible pump issue or other internal transmission issue. So that means we need to start with checking for codes and going from there.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Also, here is a guide that will help with some general issues which may apply here:

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

Once we know what codes are in there, we will have a better idea as to what the issue is. Thanks
Jan 3, 2021 at 4:37 PM
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