GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

Low fluid level

Add fluid.

Throttle valve cable out of adjustment, binding or damaged

Adjust or replace the throttle valve cable.

Valve body spacer plate or gaskets damaged or not positioned correctly

Inspect the valve body.

Throttle valve is binding or sticking

Inspect the valve body.

Check balls omitted or not positioned correctly

Inspect the valve body.

Internal damage to torque converter

Replace the torque converter.

Direct clutch piston or seal leaking or damaged

Inspect the direct clutch piston and seal.

Incorrect fluid pressure

Perform the line pressure diagnosis.