Transmission will not go into reverse, will not accelerate past twenty mph

1997 BUICK LESABRE
146,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VICKI SUE HANKS
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It is jerking when accelerated up the on ramp and it was like it was in neutral. Will not go in reverse and will not go over twenty mph without acting like it is in neutral.
May 29, 2018 at 5:16 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Did you check the fluid level and condition?

How long since the oil/filter was changed in the transmission?

It sounds like either low fluid level or a failure inside the transmission not producing pressure.

Is the check engine light on?

Roy

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
May 29, 2018 at 5:31 AM
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