Component Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Perform each step listed below:
- Perform the Fluid Leak Diagnosis .
- Perform the Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check procedure.
- Perform the Line Pressure Check procedure.
- Perform the Automatic Transmission Fluid Pump Pressure High or Low procedure.
- With a hand held infra-red thermometer, or GE-24731 tempil stick test for the transmission cooler supply line thermostat for opening at 80°C (176°F). The transmission cooler supply line temperature should be higher on the transmission side of the thermostat than the cooler side until 80°C (176°F) is reached.
- If the thermostat tests stuck open or closed
  Replace the transmission cooler supply pipe assembly.
- Go to next step: If thermostat tests OK
Perform the Control Solenoid Valve Performance Test .
- If a concern is found
  Replace the Q8 Control Solenoid Valve.
- Go to next step: If a concern is not found
All OK.