Symptom Chart - Transmission Cooling

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Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Transmission overheating	Excessive vehicle or towing loads, severe vehicle use	REFER to the vehicle specification article for load and gross vehicle weight (GVW)/gross curb weight (GCW) information. REFER to the Owner's Literature.
	Incorrect transmission fluid level	CHECK and, if necessary, ADJUST the transmission fluid to the correct level. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	Transmission fluid condition	CHECK transmission fluid condition. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	Incorrect transmission fluid type	REFER to SPECIFICATIONS .
	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly	CARRY OUT the transmission fluid cooler flow test. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	System leaks	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	Engine overheating	REFER to ENGINE COOLING article.
	Powertrain control system electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid	CARRY OUT on-board diagnostics. REFER to the appropriate Engine Performance article, AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	Internal transmission concerns	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
Transmission fluid leak at radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler	Transmission fluid cooler-to-fluid cooler fitting	REFER to Component Test .