# Chevrolet Truck Transmission Problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-truck-transmission-problem/271>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 5, 2007, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-truck-transmission-problem/271 "2007-06-05T17:07:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![clowery](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea5d25/32.png) [@clowery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clowery)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2007, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-truck-transmission-problem/271/1 "2007-06-05T17:07:18Z")

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I let my 94 Chev K1500 sit for a month and the trans would not work. Changed the fluid and filter now when it shifts into 3rd gear it acts like it goes into neutral. Any suggestions?  
  
 Thanks  
  
 Charles

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**Author:** ![transman618](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/transman618/32/24_2.png) [@transman618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/transman618)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2007, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-truck-transmission-problem/271/2 "2007-06-06T01:35:29Z")

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Charles,

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 This is not uncommon in the 4L60E transmission. The 3-4 clutch in this trans is very weak and prone to failure. As always, make sure the fluid level is good. I would let a trans shop scan it just to verify that the computer is commanding 3rd gear but I think it is a victim of the dreaded 3-4 clutch failure. A good overhaul with an upgraded 3-4 stackup will do it good.

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transman