Hey John.....Can you tell me what the repair on the shift solenoid ran you? Did you get it done at the dealer? Did they have to take apart your whole trans to get to the solenoid? Please let me know if you remember. Thanks!

 

Depending which solenoid is bad - TCC solenoid is ~80 bucks, pressure control solenoid is ~50 bucks

Including labor you're looking at a good $600-$700... The dealer will probably charge you more than $1000...

You have to remove the cover of the trans to get to the solenoids - which means you either have to pull the engine/trans or drop the cradle and drop the trans down

Not cheap that's for sure, which is why I'm doing it myself lol

 

I have the same problem. I dont drive my car Long enought for it to happen offten. Ive owned my 05 monte for over 2 years and its probly happend to me 4 times. once i notice it I pull over turn car off for 5 mins and its fine...

nitehawkjcb : The Trans Pan Looks Vary Easy to Un-blot and remove. Why would u have to remove the engine or drop tranny? Is it not possible to change silinodds from Underneath?

 

The solenoids aren't in the pan, they're under the side cover.

 

i have a 99z34 with 61k miles, Mine does it sporadically its usually noticeable during stop n go traffic. Do you usually drive in Overdrive or just the regular drive?

 

Thanks guys for your input concerning my issue. I usually have it in the overdrive mode but i have tested it out in the 3 speed mode with the same thing happening. I would stop for a few minutes and turn the engine off and then after about 10 minutes or a quick run to the store,it would shift well until about another half hour of normal driving and then start to rough shift again. I will wait until it becomes more consistant in nature then take it to my dealer and see what they will charge me for the repair.

 

mine was the pressure control switch......part was around 60.00 plus your gaskets, screen and fluids about 5 litre i think. I'm fortunate i have a GM mechanic i can turn to....it was 400.00 to repair about 800.00 at the dealer or even the local tranny shops. You have to drop the front sub frame and support the engine and tranny.....the freakin solenoid is on the side and that's the only way to get at it and a hoist is pretty well a must.....he told me if it continues to shift hard it will screw the bands because of the high pressure...if you are able to park it till you get it fixed it might be wise with the warmer weather ......sorry to be the bearer of bad news

 

Its ok John...its not that bad....I will wait till it gets worse and then decide my next move. Anyone looking for a nice 02 Pace car with 68k well taken care of miles?? LOL

 

The longer you put off doing it, the more chances there are for your transmission to be damaged from the hard shifting just so you know

 

bigal131, did you happen to figure out the problem? because my 2000 monte ss is doing the exact same thing!!!!!! any input would be greatly appreciated... Thanx