caddy tranny

1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TAYLORSMITH
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1996 cadillac seville. when car is cold, it turns over and drives fine. after a few miles, the transmission heats up and begins slipping. i have to turn it off and let it cool before i can drive it any more. i dont think and gears are burned up cuz i makes it into 6th gear fine, it isnt until it gets heated from friction that it starts slipping. i think the transmission cooler might be bad, and if i replace the trans cooler, it will have the transmission functioning normally again. the radiator was cracked before and i replaced the radiator. also i just recently replaced a leaking water pump
Jun 10, 2011 at 9:19 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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If it is slipping, there is a high probability that the clutches are burned. You do not have a 6 speed transmission, It is 4 speeds with torque converter clutch. My guess is you have an internal concern, and replacing the transmission cooler will probably provide no correction. Is there a check engine light occurring, when the fault symptom is present?
Jun 13, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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TAYLORSMITH
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yeah it has the check engine light on all the time. i took it to a shop a week ago and they replaced a leaking water pump, i think they ran it for codes. i have a 50k mile, 3 year GM transmission warranty and it was replaced 2 years ago. i know there has been less than 50k miles since the replacement was done. is this kind of thing covered under the warranty. i dont want to take it to the dealer and they give me some reason for why they dont want to honor the manufacturer warranty. what kind of things do i need to look out for?
Jun 14, 2011 at 2:24 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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If it is deemed a transmission fault, it should be covered under the parts warranty. What can help alot, is service records, and a good repoire with the dealer. If I am not mistaken, the parts warranty is 3yr/36k miles. If you have literature that states otherwise, I am incorrect. I would be curious to know the code(s), and I could let you know if they pertain to a possible transmission fault. Without having my hands on the vehicle to verify a condition, I would say if it is slipping, it should be covered.
Jun 14, 2011 at 3:08 AM