Chevrolet Transmission Service FAQ

A vehicle’s transmission is in charge of converting the power from the engine to actual starting and stopping its motion. Because of this regularly servicing your transmission is crucial to keeping your vehicle on the road and in good shape as long as possible. Fortunately, Chevrolet transmission service is easy and takes the hassles out of what seems like an arduous job — here’s what you need to know about this service from Kearny Mesa Chevrolet.

What Does Routine Transmission Service Entail?

A regular transmission servicing usually involves flushing out old fluid, chemicals and lubricants to make sure they aren’t gumming up the transmission. It also involves spot checking the many moving parts and sensors, as well as replacing transmission fluids.

How Long Does It Take?

It is most often a single-day job. It can take around three hours from start to finish for a full flush and inspection. Simply replacing the transmission fluid can be done in around 30 minutes.

How Often Does My Transmission Need It?

Depending on how and where you drive your Chevy, its recommended to get your transmission serviced every 60,000 miles. If you do more city driving, consider getting it done more often.

What Can Go Wrong?

Non-routine transmission servicing is done when there’s a problem. If you have trouble shifting gears, starting your vehicle, or having it stall out at stops, it could be a sign you need something repaired in your transmission.

Several common problems include clutches giving out, failed converters or pumps. A broken sensor can also be an easy yet fix for a problematic transmission.

Chevrolet Transmission Service in San Diego, CA

One of the best ways to keep your vehicle running strong is to bring it into our San Diego Chevrolet dealership and have our trained technicians check it over. We look forward to helping!