Transmission Repair and Service Near Me in Glendale Heights | Sunrise Chevrolet

Whether your vehicle is paired with a manual or an automatic, the transmission is a vital system that your car needs to move at all. The transmission is what allows you to put the car in park, drive, reverse, and neutral, among other gears. It also has different gears for different speeds, ensuring a smooth, optimal ride.

So what does it mean when the transmission begins to ‘slip’? In simple terms, this means the vehicle is slipping out of gear when it’s not supposed to, without input from the driver. It could be dropping to a gear that doesn’t correspond to your current speed or even into neutral. Any gear slipping is a dangerous thing though, and the longer you let it go unchecked, the more long-term damage it can do to the vehicle’s transmission.

The transmission slipping isn’t the only sign that your vehicle may be due for service. If you notice a puddle pink or red fluid under your vehicle, there’s a good chance your transmission fluid is leaking. The transmission fluid provides lubrication to the moving parts and hydraulic pressure and friction to make the internal parts move correctly. If your vehicle is losing that fluid, the gears will grind together and cause extensive damage that will cost a pretty penny to repair.

Don’t let it get to that point. If you suspect something might be wrong with your vehicle’s transmission, bring it into Sunrise Chevrolet in Glendale Heights to have our technicians look it over for you. Click the button below to schedule your next service appointment.