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No overdrive Why won't my 2001 Chev silverado 3500 6.0 ltr. 1ton flatbed, automatic transmission, shift into overdrive. Any ideas why and how to fix?

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It really has to have a scanner on it to tell. But here are some things you can try. The OD button is in the off position. Try cycling it as you drive. The light could be bad and you don't know it's off. put the shifter in first gear position, up shift manually. Does it go from first to second? Second to third? You could have lost a gear. Usually first. Usual sign for this is no power take off/sluggish. All of these would throw a code. Some wont turn the check engine light on. Again a scanner is needed. Basically the toque converter clutch solenoid is not engaging..Could be internal problems... Dirty and/or the solenoid is bad.

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Christophe Thompson

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  • Posted on Dec 06, 2008

SOURCE: 2003 chevy silverado will not shift into drive or overdrive.

transmission shift solenoid is stuck open this is a common vehicle issue in automatics and not particular to any make or model vehicle 15 dollar part and arm and leg for labor if taken in

heres an idea to try
take out the transmission filter and replace with new one make sure to take not of any metal debry in trans pan this indicates the trans had sheered its gears down and a trans rebuild is needed
the transfilter needs to be changed at a certain milage interval they can get clogged up
there is a kit you buy for your truck at any parts store
its an easy change hour of time unbolt trans pan unbolt trans filter and put new one in
kit comes with new seals less than an hour you can do it yourself

to overdrive you would feel a difference in shift badley if it was that something to keep in mind

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 3500 TRUCK WON'T SHIFT OUT OF SECOND INTO 3RD OR OVERDRIVE

Their are a few possible causes of this. One their is not enough tranny fluid in it or the kick down cable is not hooked up properly. the kick down cable also runs the vacume to the transmission.

Check theese and give me feed back to further assist you.

Thanks, Charlie

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 02, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 impala will not shift into overdrive

your overdrive clutch hub has gone out/worn out.
It can be replaced or you could have the whole transmission re-built or replaced with a low mileage one from the salvage yard , etc at a lower cost..(which is what I did)
This is common on these trannys.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 22, 2009

SOURCE: transmission wont shift into drive or

Have u tryed shift solenoids? Have experienced this solution several times. Thanks Josh

duane_wong

Duane Wong

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  • Posted on Jul 04, 2010

SOURCE: 1999 chevy lumina doesn't shift into overdrive, why?

If it won't go into overdrive a speed sensor within the transmission may not be sending the shift signal to the transmission. Check fluid levels to make sure that's not causing the problem. Also, check that the fluid is red color and clean.

Transmission probably needs to be serviced at a reputable shop if you want this problem fixed.

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