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1998 Chevy K1500 transmission problem

klooneyklooney Member Posts: 1
edited November 2014 in Chevrolet
hello....i think i have a problem with my 1998 Chevy K1500 Z-71. it has a 5.7 L engine and i have noticed that in O/D on a slight incline there is a shutter in the trans area. does anyone know of or have had this problem? and if so is it an easy fix..thank you

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    It's pretty hard sometimes to tell the difference between torque converter shudder and an engine misfire. Next time it happens turn the O/D off and see if it goes away.

    Going uphill in overdrive will put a strain on an old ignition system.
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