2005 Chevy Equinox engines revs up at 40-50 mph

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
83,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MONIQUECOUGHLIN
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I start out driving and the car runs smooth/fine. Once I hit about 40- 50 mph sounds like the engine gets loud and starts racing. The sound goes away once I hit 60 mph.
Dec 14, 2008 at 6:46 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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I suspect the third gear in trans is not engaging properly and when you get to 60 it shifts to 4th or over drive.
Dec 15, 2008 at 9:23 AM