Transmission shudder?

2013 BUICK ENCLAVE
164,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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I changed the fluid twice and added instant shudder fix, but i still have a shudder. It is better than before but shudders at same speed around 30-40 when am letting the RPMs go below 2. No issues at take-off or highway speeds. No slippage or jerking or thuds. It's so annoying. I only driven about 40 miles with insta shudder, do you think it takes time? Also, is it usually the torque converter doing this? And if replaced most likely will fix the issue? I may end up doing that if i have no success with it. No engine or transmission codes per can scan.
Jan 14, 2024 at 6:56 AM
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I have seen the transmission control module (TCM) cause this problem as one of the pressure control solenoids is weak and starts to shut down. I have also seen the input shaft speed sensor do this as well, here is the location of the sensor if you want to swap it out. If that doesn't fix it I would do the TCM which I have included as well.

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Jan 14, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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The noise is coming from the mechatronic unit area, similar to the sound of a dry power steering reservoir, but only when put in gear. I would hate to change the tcm and the sensor and then it turns out something else is bad so its safer to change the whole transmission. What about the torque converter? Seen videos showing the center has play, not sure what that can cause.
Jan 14, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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Yep, the noise is not good, to be safe with this many miles I would change out the transmission with torque converter to be safe. Here are the instructions on how to do so. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jan 15, 2024 at 8:52 AM
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Thanks. I don't really want to waste money on parts since there are no codes. The only thing is the shudder between 30-40 MPH. I may wind up changing the torque converter.
Jan 18, 2024 at 11:34 AM
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I have not heard of a torque converter doing that but you never know. Please let us know if it fixes it.
Jan 19, 2024 at 9:36 AM
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Sorry, I gave the wrong info, the gurgling sound which sounds like a dry power steering reservoir was on a VW cc, not the sick. Buick drives fine but still has a shudder between 30-40 MPH, sometimes it does it sometimes notion other issues, and no codes. fluid was changed and insta-shudder fix poured in.
Jan 19, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. We need to hear the noise, so we know which direction to go to help you fix the car. It takes time to upload so please be patient.
Jan 19, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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No noises at all. Please check my previous post.
Jan 19, 2024 at 10:23 AM
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I am starting to think it may be the transfer case causing all that. Had 2 BMW x3 that did that as well as a 4 series.
Jan 19, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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There is no clutch inside the transfer case just gears, unless one of the main bearings is going out but you should be able to hear that. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jan 21, 2024 at 9:37 AM
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Hmm, no noise at all. I am familiar with noises out of a bad transfer case.
Jan 21, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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Yep, I had a thought that I have seen bad front CV axles cause this issue. Have you tried new ones?
Jan 21, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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Nah, this can't be the axles. The shudder is definitely transmission related. Axles would pop or cause vibration or leak around i never heard of a CV axle causing shudder.
Jan 21, 2024 at 10:49 AM
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Oh yes, when a CV axle wears it will create grooves inside the cup which makes the CV joint bind, does the sensation go away when you let off of the throttle?
Jan 22, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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Yes, i think it does, but that's normal because there is no load. And i think every shudder i ever had goes away when letting off throttle. I'll check it and see.
Jan 22, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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Sounds good. let me know.
Jan 22, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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I do not like front axle issues.
Jan 22, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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checked both cv axles in good shape. no wear or tears or any play.
Jan 25, 2024 at 7:18 AM
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Did you take apart the CV joint because the wear is inside the carrier. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jan 26, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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So, I got to separate it and damage it to see if it's bad? which means I have to remove both and separate them?
Jan 26, 2024 at 11:09 AM
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Yes, you must disassemble the CV shaft and clean the grease to check for wear.
Jan 27, 2024 at 10:34 AM
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The shudder has gotten much better with insta shudder fix. I'll drive it more and more to see if it gets much better.
Jan 27, 2024 at 10:38 AM
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Sounds good, please let me know.
Jan 28, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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Sounds good, let me know.
Jan 28, 2024 at 10:32 AM