My 94 caprice wont move when in gear just happen i went and got a oil change drove two blocks parked went to drive into my driveway around the corner it wouldn't move i don't feel the gear jerking as i move it i dont know if the trans went out or if its something else

Harvey N Tawatao

• 3854 Answers
• Posted on Nov 21, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 2004 Impala that transmission jerks into

This is common problems to the transmission when the fluid is getting to dirty and the transmission fluid and filter needs to be replaced. The transmission fluid and filter should be replaced every 45,000 miles to ensure there is no dirt causing the shift servos from binding. The other thing to is that when the transmission fluid get's to dirty, the fluid gets thicker. It retains fluid retention which can cause conflicts in the transmission sensors. What your experiencing is, your transmission is not shifting back to first gear and sticking in to 2nd gear. When you get on the gas peddle, the transmission sensors realize that it needs to be in 1st gear, so as the engine's RPM goes up and the transmission drops back to 1st, you get the jerking condition which will in turn cause you a $2,300.00 transmission replacement. For now when starting off from a stop, let the engine creep forward on it's own first to ensure that the transmission has shifted in to 1st gear. Then get on the gas peddle lightly till you have the transmission serviced. $100.00 transmission service is better then $2,300.00 transmission replacement. Good luck and do not have a transmission fluid flush, just filter and fluid replacement.

SOURCE: 2004 chevy impala jerks when

i would atleast change the trans fluid and filter.