Car stopped while driving, would only go in reverse

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
235 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BREANNA01
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The car just randomly stopped on the highway and wouldn’t go in drive or any other gears just reverse. before this the car would rev high and sounded like it was going to bog out when I was driving slow!
Mar 3, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

It sounds like something in the forward clutch section has failed. Since you have reverse, it is not the torque converter or front pump. The unit most likely will need to be removed and inspected for the failure.

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

Roy
Mar 3, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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BREANNA01
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Do you think it would be the transmission?
Mar 3, 2019 at 8:17 PM
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BREANNA01
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It is also an automatic.
Mar 3, 2019 at 8:17 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yes, it is the transmission.

Roy
Mar 3, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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BREANNA01
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Okay :) because I got a second hand one and it’s currently in the garage and I am hoping it’s solves the problem.
Mar 4, 2019 at 8:48 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Got it.

Keep me updated.

Roy
Mar 4, 2019 at 12:27 PM
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BREANNA01
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Transmission is now in and it works and drives again :))) thank you so much !! So helpful definitely coming back if I ever have any troubles .
Mar 4, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Mar 4, 2019 at 2:09 PM