2000" Gmc Jimmy Suv 6cyl 4x4.....No Reverse ?

[Joe]

Have a 2000" Gmc Jimmy suv 6cyl 4x4 auto 89k miles

Everthing has been fine with this truck...Untill

This morning Started it for work & Had No Reverse ?

Has No Reverse..You can hear something spinning in Tranny (in reverse nuetral & park)

Is transmission Shot, Blown or possibly something Broke Internally ?

Any advice is helpfull

[Molson02536]

Originally Posted by Joe

Have a 2000" Gmc Jimmy suv 6cyl 4x4 auto 89k miles

Everthing has been fine with this truck...Untill

This morning Started it for work & Had No Reverse ?

Has No Reverse..You can hear something spinning in Tranny (in reverse nuetral & park)

Is transmission Shot, Blown or possibly something Broke Internally ?

Any advice is helpfull

Before guessing at transmission problems, check the fluid level (car warmed up, engine running in Park on level ground) and have the PCM scanned for trouble codes FIRST.

Slow, slipping or no reverse: “lo-reverse” clutches are worn out, fluid leak in the reverse apply circuit, or broken sunshell. It is possible to remedy a fluid problem by removing the checkball from its cage in the case in the rear of the trans may help (must remove valvebody), or adding a high-viscosity additive such as Lucas Transmission additive or other seal restorer product. May also have worn boost valve (can replace in the pan).

Put a Transmission line pressure gauge (or visit a local trans shop) on the pressure test port and go for a drive to verify proper line pressure. Base pressure at idle in P,N,OD should be around 70psi and around 140psi in R. Max line pressure should be at least 190psi at WOT in 1st or 2nd, 225psi is optimum. If base pressure is low, trans or pump is worn out. If max pressure is low, check EPC solenoid. If reverse is slow to engage, and line pressure does not come up to at least 130psi in reverse, replace the boost valve with a 0.490 0r 0.500" boost valve (easy fix in pan).

Good luck and keep us all posted.