Transmission slipping

Tiny
SMOKEY18181
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  • 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
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  • 180,000 MILES
Transmission slipping from third to fourth gear. RPM's goes up when accelerating have to let off gas to change gear slow accelerating.
Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

This sounds like the clutches are slipping inside the transmission.

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

Are there any codes set?

Roy

TECHNICAL

Bulletin No.: 08-07-30-009C

Date: February 04, 2013

Subject: (R)HYDRA-MATIC Front Wheel Drive 4T80-E (MH1) Left Front Axle Seal Leak, Transmission Slips in Gear (Replace Third Clutch Housing with Revised Service Part)

Models:
2001-2008 GM Passenger Cars
Equipped with HYDRA-MATIC(R) Front Wheel Drive 4T80-E Automatic Transmission (RPO MH1)

Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the Warranty Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-07-30-009B (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).

Condition

Some customers may comment on a transmission oil leak and/or that the transmission slips in gear.

Cause

An oil leak may be caused by bushing wear in the third clutch housing, causing excessive fluid build-up at axle seal.

Correction

Important
DO NOT replace the transmission for above concerns.

Replace the third clutch housing with service P/N 8682114, which has revised bushing material to extend life and reduce left front axle seal leaks. Refer to Automatic/Transaxle-4T80-E Transmission Off-Vehicle Repair Instructions in SI for the replacement of the third clutch housing.

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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 4:53 PM

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