# 2001 Jeep GC -- Transmission Issues

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-gc-transmission-issues/46235>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** cherokee, transmissions, jeep\
**Created:** [March 17, 2010, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-gc-transmission-issues/46235 "2010-03-17T22:58:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![evanpendleton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cab0a1/32.png) [@evanpendleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanpendleton)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-gc-transmission-issues/46235/1 "2010-03-17T22:58:39Z")

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I think that the governor sensor / solenoid has failed once again (this would 3rd time in 3.5 years). What causes this and how do I prevent it? Finally, is this symptomatic of something more serious?