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Anonymous Posted on Feb 25, 2012

My 1999 Silverado 5.3L automatic won't shift from 2nd to 3rd until 2500 rpm when it's cold. When warm works fine but 1st to 2nd shift won't happen until 2500 rpm, speratically. Transmissio

5.3L vortec engine. 4 x4. 250,000 KM

  • Anonymous Feb 25, 2012

    4 transmissions have been installed in this truck, but still the same problem exists. It is computer(sensor realted, most likely) but scan brings up all normal.

  • Anonymous Feb 25, 2012

    Throttle position sensor has also been replaced.

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I had a friend that had this problem.I work at a G.M.dealership and I ask a friend that does trans work there.He said this is normal in cold weather.This is done in order for the trans to reach operating temperature sooner.This could be why you are unable to fix this problem because it is normal.I looked in service info to see if I could find a bulletin or something to back this up but I did not find anything.I know this guy very well and I know he knows his work and is good at it.Hope this helps.Good luck.

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SOURCE: replacing pcv valve

i have a 2004 model of same and has no pvc.it has a small tube,back of drivers side valve cover,a breather vent.but no pvc valve.

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SOURCE: 2003 Silverado with bad transmission?

COULD BE THE GOVERNOR WORN OR DAMAGED.I WOULD HAVE IT TAKEN TO TRANSMISSION SHOP.HE CAN RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST USING A SPECIAL SCANNER TO CHECK 1 - 2 SHIFT SOLENOIDS AND 2 - 3 SOLENOIDS.ALSO YOU COULD BE HAVING PCM PROBLEMS.IT NOT CONTROLLING THE SHIFTS.

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  • Posted on Feb 11, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 1996 Chevrolet 2500 2WD with the vortec

mine did the same thing i tried the fuse first and it didnt fix it and it was the relay but try the fuse first

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