Transmission goes out of gear after a few minutes

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Asked by Billythekidd1986 Sep 22, 2019 at 07:39 AM about the 1998 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

After I start my Yukon and drive it
or let it sit idling for a few minutes
the transmission wont work. Like
it's in neutral no matter what I do
or what gear I put it in. When I turn
it off and restart it it works fine
again for a few minutes then
same thing. Any ideas?

7 Answers

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I think it's on it's way out unless the filter is clogged ,, fluid should be at correct level and nice and pink , you can take it to a shop but I think it's done

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It hasnt been long since it was rebuilt. And everytime I turn it off and restart it the transmission works fine for a few minutes.

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My 04 Yukon is doing the same thing. Did you ever figure out the problem?

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I’m having the same exact issue to date. Anyone ever figure out what it was ?

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My dad took off and inspected the solenoids (I think that is what it was) and it worked for a few weeks. I was so excited because I hadn't driven it in a year because we couldn't figure out the issue. I finally decided it was safe to drive out of town, but I was wrong. It started doing the same thing again on my way back home. I had to turn it off and back on several times to get closer to home. I eventually called my dad and he had to tow it home. Now we are back to square one. I feel like it has to be electrical and not the actual transmission through. Because I can't see it working off and on if the transmission was going out.

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