Transmission problems

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
220,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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JAZYOUNG28
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One day I was driving and it would not go forward. I am hearing G might need new transmission. I cannot afford that right now, but I would like to know what is going on. Last year I had to buy a used part from lkq it was a sensor part for the shifts. Something popped out the car keeps going dead since it has been sitting. Lights everything will come on when it get a jump.
Nov 18, 2018 at 7:14 AM
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JAZYOUNG28
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When it would not go for me I had someone to push me to my mamma's and I parked it put transmission fluid in it and have not tried to start it since then.
Nov 18, 2018 at 7:27 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

Start the engine and check the fluid level. If it is low on fluid, it will not move.

Beyond that it is most likely an internal issue.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems
Nov 18, 2018 at 8:03 AM
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JAZYOUNG28
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Okay, so I started it up it took off got around the corner and it will not go forward anymore.
Nov 18, 2018 at 2:29 PM
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Did you check the fluid level before you drove it to be sure it is the correct level?

When was the last time you change the oil/filter in the transmission?

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
Nov 18, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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JAZYOUNG28
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I got an oil change February put transmission fluid in it after it stopped the first time.
Nov 19, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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Did you have the transmission fluid changed or the engine oil?

Roy
Nov 20, 2018 at 1:41 AM
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JAZYOUNG28
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No.
Nov 22, 2018 at 7:42 AM
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Again, did you have the transmission fluid changed?

Roy
Nov 22, 2018 at 11:44 AM
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JAZYOUNG28
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No, I did not have the transmission fluid changed. Doing that today. What all do I need and it is that all I need to do.
Nov 22, 2018 at 12:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You will need a filter and pan gasket and about six quarts of fluid.

The parts house will get you the parts you need.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
Nov 22, 2018 at 1:12 PM