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jbassking · 12-30-2019, 11:08 AM

I have a 2015 auto SS.

I can move the shifter from park to all the positions but the car doesn't go into gear. It's like it's in neutral because it can be pushed.

Sometimes I can shut the car, start it back up a drive a little bit but as soon as the car comes to a stop, it won't move again.

I scanned the computer but there were no drivetrain codes found just some about Oxygen sensors since there's no cats.

George-CZ · 12-30-2019, 11:22 AM

First check level of transmission fluid.

jbassking · 12-30-2019, 11:25 AM

How would I check the level? I don't recall it having a dipstick.

Black_SS10 · 12-30-2019, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jbassking

How would I check the level? I don't recall it having a dipstick.

You don't. The automatics do not have a dipstick as they are a sealed transmission. You have to get under the car, remove a bolt, and check the level while it is hot.

George-CZ · 12-30-2019, 12:05 PM

You must be under the car and car must be horizontal.
Warm the car to operating temp and have gone thru the gears a couple of times, remove the plug in the trans pan under car and if you have fluid come out, the level is okay.

But don't confuse the drain plug. The filler hole is a small stopper just above the trans pan.

jbassking · 12-30-2019, 12:24 PM

How do I know if the level is correct?

Now that the tranny is cool, it seems to be working normal. Ugh...

George-CZ · 12-30-2019, 01:48 PM

You must to unscrew the plug.
And if the oil slowly starts to run out, it's okay. If not, it will want to add.

There is a little volume difference of cold / hot oil.
Therefore, it is good to measure the level at the car's operating temperature.

gtstorey · 12-30-2019, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George-CZ

You must to unscrew the plug.
And if the oil slowly starts to run out, it's okay. If not, it will want to add.

There is a little volume difference of cold / hot oil.
Therefore, it is good to measure the level at the car's operating temperature.

and the car has to be running, at least on the 6l80e.

George-CZ · 12-30-2019, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtstorey

and the car has to be running, at least on the 6l80e.

Oh ... Of course.
I take it for granted. That's why I didn't write it.

jbassking · 01-05-2020, 05:10 PM

Had the fluid and filter changed, drove about 30 miles and it happened again.
Shutting the car off and restarting it allowed me to turn around and backup but that was it.

Any other suggestions?

Black_SS10 · 01-05-2020, 05:23 PM

Have you scanned for transmission codes? It could be the TCM.

jbassking · 01-05-2020, 05:28 PM

No codes come up related to the tranny

Black_SS10 · 01-05-2020, 08:34 PM

Most likely need to pull the unit and inspect. It may need a rebuild. It can be many different things; internally. Bad clutch(s), piston, damaged pump, etc.

jbassking · 01-11-2020, 01:53 PM

I'm going to bring it to a tranny shop on Monday.

I took it out today and paid careful attention to how it ran. I drive it locally for maybe a half hour with no issues. It up shifts and down shifts without any issues, both auto and manually.

So far it hasn't acted up at all. But when it does it goes from perfectly normal to not going into and gear unless I turn the car off and restart it. In this case it may work for a minute, not at all or for a while.

Very strange...

12-30-2019, 11:08 AM	#1
jbassking Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 99	Doesn't go into gear I have a 2015 auto SS. I can move the shifter from park to all the positions but the car doesn't go into gear. It's like it's in neutral because it can be pushed. Sometimes I can shut the car, start it back up a drive a little bit but as soon as the car comes to a stop, it won't move again. I scanned the computer but there were no drivetrain codes found just some about Oxygen sensors since there's no cats.

01-05-2020, 05:23 PM	#11
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01-05-2020, 08:34 PM	#13
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Most likely need to pull the unit and inspect. It may need a rebuild. It can be many different things; internally. Bad clutch(s), piston, damaged pump, etc. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

12-30-2019, 11:22 AM	#2
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,592	First check level of transmission fluid.

12-30-2019, 11:25 AM	#3
jbassking Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 99	How would I check the level? I don't recall it having a dipstick.

12-30-2019, 12:05 PM	#5
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,592	You must be under the car and car must be horizontal. Warm the car to operating temp and have gone thru the gears a couple of times, remove the plug in the trans pan under car and if you have fluid come out, the level is okay. But don't confuse the drain plug. The filler hole is a small stopper just above the trans pan.

12-30-2019, 12:24 PM	#6
jbassking Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 99	How do I know if the level is correct? Now that the tranny is cool, it seems to be working normal. Ugh...

12-30-2019, 01:48 PM	#7
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,592	You must to unscrew the plug. And if the oil slowly starts to run out, it's okay. If not, it will want to add. There is a little volume difference of cold / hot oil. Therefore, it is good to measure the level at the car's operating temperature.

01-05-2020, 05:10 PM	#10
jbassking Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 99	Had the fluid and filter changed, drove about 30 miles and it happened again. Shutting the car off and restarting it allowed me to turn around and backup but that was it. Any other suggestions?

01-05-2020, 05:28 PM	#12
jbassking Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 99	No codes come up related to the tranny

01-11-2020, 01:53 PM	#14
jbassking Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 99	I'm going to bring it to a tranny shop on Monday. I took it out today and paid careful attention to how it ran. I drive it locally for maybe a half hour with no issues. It up shifts and down shifts without any issues, both auto and manually. So far it hasn't acted up at all. But when it does it goes from perfectly normal to not going into and gear unless I turn the car off and restart it. In this case it may work for a minute, not at all or for a while. Very strange...