Let off the gas going between say 17-19 MPH the transmission will slam hard into third gear?

CCALE04

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2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
154,000 MILES

I bought the vehicle listed above in December 2022 and the car for the most part runs just fine outside of the transmission will shift completely fine through all 6 gears as long as I stay on the gas. Ff for some reason while going through a parking lot or turning a corner I happen to let off the gas going between say 17-19 MPH it will slam! Hard into third gear. Like I said before if I doesn't happen to let off the gas as it shifts its fine and only does it in 3rd, is common for the 6T45 transmission?

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KEN L

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This sounds like you have an input shaft sensor that is going out, but we should run the codes to see what comes up. This guide can help you and I have included the location of the sensor as well. Also, we should check the level of the transmission fluid.

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

This generic guide can help but please check the instructions for your car below:

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

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Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 AT 11:19 AM

CCALE04

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The only code that came up is P0420 which the mechanic I purchased it from told me about in advance. The odd knocking and rattling I figured would throw some kind of code but nothing.

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Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 AT 12:35 PM

KEN L

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Can you upload a short video of the noise so I can hear it? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. Also, when the input shaft sensor goes bad it doesn't always leave a code, FYI.

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Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 AT 6:27 PM

CCALE04

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The sound is completely unrelated to the transmission shifting issue when I responded I didn’t realize my 2-part original question got split into separate questions on here and is unrelated. Sorry about that.

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Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 AT 6:36 PM

KEN L