2003 Alero doesn't like high speed - Transmission Problems


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earthmom
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Sep 15, 2012, 11:59 PM

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Our 2003 Alero can no longer be taken out on the highway, as it has begun to shudder when going downhill at higher speeds. Before we became aware of that, I also noticed an occasional clunking in the back of the car when braking at a stop sign, etc. Are the two conditions related? My husband thinks it's transmission-related, and we're wondering if taking it to a oil change place that also does inspections and minor transmission work will take care of the problem. It's a 6-cylinder engine, and has about 165,000 miles on it.

Hammer Time
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Sep 16, 2012, 5:05 AM

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I couldn't tell you if it's transmission or brake related without driving it but I definitely would not advise you to bring a transmission problem to the oil change monkeys.

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zmame
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Sep 19, 2012, 3:25 PM

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You wouldn't have put on the parking brake recently?.. are any of the wheels hot to the touch after driving, burning smell?

earthmom
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:39 PM

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No, haven't used the parking brake in quite some time.

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