2010 Chevrolet Silverado Slight Hesitation upon Acceleration
#1
2010 Chevrolet Silverado Slight Hesitation upon Acceleration
Hello,
I have a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado LT Z-71 Crew Cab, 5.3L V8/6 speed, automatic transmission with 46K on the clock.
When I take off after a complete stop, there is a noticeable hesitation/bucking feeling before moving through all the gears. The active fuel management shows V8 during take-off, which is normal so I know it's not running on 4 cylinders. Further, there are no codes present within the ECU. All preventative maintenance was done, including a new air filter with oil/filter change.
This truck was purchased new and never experienced any issues up until 10K miles ago. From being a former automotive tech, I know for a fact this isn't normal behavior.
With that being said, I'm curious to see if anyone else has experienced, or currently experiencing this issue and if so, what was found to correct the problem.
Thank you,
IronBear
I have a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado LT Z-71 Crew Cab, 5.3L V8/6 speed, automatic transmission with 46K on the clock.
When I take off after a complete stop, there is a noticeable hesitation/bucking feeling before moving through all the gears. The active fuel management shows V8 during take-off, which is normal so I know it's not running on 4 cylinders. Further, there are no codes present within the ECU. All preventative maintenance was done, including a new air filter with oil/filter change.
This truck was purchased new and never experienced any issues up until 10K miles ago. From being a former automotive tech, I know for a fact this isn't normal behavior.
With that being said, I'm curious to see if anyone else has experienced, or currently experiencing this issue and if so, what was found to correct the problem.
Thank you,
IronBear
#5
Torque converter chatter perhaps. If that's the issue, I have seen it solved by having a shop flush your transmission fluid. They have chemicals they put in the trans to clean it, then they put a machine on it and exchange the fluid, then they have a trans fluid conditioner that they put in to help keep it from foaming and burning up too soon.
Really it's a pretty good system when it's done right. It's easy to mess up though, so make sure and have a good shop do it that really knows what they're doing. I'd say 50K is a great time to flush the transmission. In fact, it wouldn't hurt to drop the pan and change the filter either.
Really it's a pretty good system when it's done right. It's easy to mess up though, so make sure and have a good shop do it that really knows what they're doing. I'd say 50K is a great time to flush the transmission. In fact, it wouldn't hurt to drop the pan and change the filter either.
#6
Hello,
I have a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado LT Z-71 Crew Cab, 5.3L V8/6 speed, automatic transmission with 46K on the clock.
When I take off after a complete stop, there is a noticeable hesitation/bucking feeling before moving through all the gears. The active fuel management shows V8 during take-off, which is normal so I know it's not running on 4 cylinders. Further, there are no codes present within the ECU. All preventative maintenance was done, including a new air filter with oil/filter change.
This truck was purchased new and never experienced any issues up until 10K miles ago. From being a former automotive tech, I know for a fact this isn't normal behavior.
With that being said, I'm curious to see if anyone else has experienced, or currently experiencing this issue and if so, what was found to correct the problem.
Thank you,
IronBear
I have a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado LT Z-71 Crew Cab, 5.3L V8/6 speed, automatic transmission with 46K on the clock.
When I take off after a complete stop, there is a noticeable hesitation/bucking feeling before moving through all the gears. The active fuel management shows V8 during take-off, which is normal so I know it's not running on 4 cylinders. Further, there are no codes present within the ECU. All preventative maintenance was done, including a new air filter with oil/filter change.
This truck was purchased new and never experienced any issues up until 10K miles ago. From being a former automotive tech, I know for a fact this isn't normal behavior.
With that being said, I'm curious to see if anyone else has experienced, or currently experiencing this issue and if so, what was found to correct the problem.
Thank you,
IronBear
I am truly sorry to learn that you are experiencing an issue with your vehicle. I did see that you private messaged me and I already responded. Looking forward to assisting you.
Jennifer T.
GM Customer Care
#8
I would love to know if the problem was solved also
#9
I just sent you both a private message and a separate email. My issues are becoming progressively worse. As you see, other individuals are experiencing similar issues. I've become very frustrated with this truck.
Thank you,
IronBear
Last edited by IronBear; 05-25-2014 at 07:29 AM.
#10
Yesterday, it was really bucking bad because I was towing two ATV's on an aluminum trailer (total weight was just under 2000).
This certainly isn't normal behavior by any means.