2013 Chevrolet Suburban: Not shifting properly
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Suburban report: not shifting properly. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 1,200 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2013 Suburban in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11623850 (filed 11/06/2024): “Bought 2013 suburban brand new and in 2018, on a trip to the mountains for fall break, the car quit with no warning signs, in the middle of the night. the car would not accelerate when gas pedal was pressed and rpm gauge needle “fluctuated erratically” until c…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11388573 (filed 01/17/2021): “Feb. 15 , 2019 transmission went out in car. brought car earlier in the year because it was jerking but they said it was normal. went out of town and transmission went out at 93,721 miles. extended warranty went out on feb. 14, 2019. only hours before and no c…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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