3 Signs Your GMC or Buick Needs a Transmission Repair

Most drivers like to talk about their engines, but almost no one thinks about their transmission. The transmission is responsible for translating your engine power into a usable form to move your wheels. If your transmission shows signs of strain, it’s important to get it fixed ASAP. As your GMC dealer, we’d like you to know some signs that you need to bring your car to us for a transmission repair.

3 Signs You Need a Transmission Repair at Your GMC Dealer

Noisy Transmission

Your GMC transmission is silent as it shifts gears, and this makes any strange sound a cause for concern. You may hear a slight buzzing or humming noise when this type of problem starts. If it’s not addressed, the noise will gradually escalate into an annoying high-pitched whining sound. There are several different causes for this, but one of the most common is a lack of transmission fluid.

Transmission fluid serves several purposes, including protecting components from friction damage and helping to cool the transmission temperature. Its other vital function is to provide hydraulic power to shift your gears. A lack of fluid also points to a leak somewhere in the system, as the transmission doesn’t consume the fluid as it works. We’ll trace the source of the leak and repair it, then we’ll refill your transmission fluid.

Leaking Fluid

As we saw above, transmission fluid is essential for your transmission to work effectively. To keep the transmission in good health, it’s important to have regular transmission services as listed in your car’s service manual. This helps to detect potential problems before they occur. Over time, seals and gaskets can wear or shink, and this opens the way for a leak.

One of the main sources of a leak is the transmission pan gasket. This gasket seals the transmission pan where the fluid is stored. Age and the high temperature in the transmission can damage the seal, which can start to leak. If you see bright or dark red fluid underneath your car, you have a transmission leak. Our technicians can easily trace the leak and seal it to fix this problem.

Engine Light Illuminates

The check engine light on the dash lights up in response to a problem in your engine. Some drivers don’t realize that this light could signal a transmission problem. Your engine and transmission work together to move your car, and the two systems are physically connected.

If your transmission is struggling to work correctly, this places additional strain on your engine. The engine tries to compensate for the problem, and the engine light illuminates in response. We’ll investigate to find the cause of the problem.

Transmission problems are usually easy to fix if they’re detected early. Call us today at Stan King GM Superstore.

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