2006 Malibu Maxx transmission problem won't go forward but will go in reverse

[@spencerkenny5338]

Just picked up a 2008 Malibu of a lady for 200 bucks everyone telling her same thing trans is bad. Gonna take your advice and pull the pan and take a peek. I also seen something aut a sensor on trans could cause same issue with no go forward just reverse . Hopefully you just saved me a bunch of time in labor.

[@kylehansen2122]

March 2022. Had the same problem. Had to convince my shop to look for this and sure enough that was the problem. He even said he had never seen it before, couldn't find any data on and he wondered how many transmissions had been replaced because of this. Thank you Jesus.

[@blakessite]

Nice👍 Happy to help

[@vtee4x812]

What year is your car and model

[@timothylacey6432]

Man real shit it would be super easy to find some good type of information on KZbin if we had more people like this guy right here he’s straight up he aint an idiot and goes straight the the punch he ain’t wasting nobody’s time and gave good information Hope this is the problem to my situation tbh anyways thanks bro

[@vtee4x812]

Was it? And what year car do you have

[@blakessite]

Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it 👍

[@robertmassy5968]

Saved me a couple grand. Pulled a supply line out of car at U Pull and Pay for $7.69! 4 bolts to install after dropping the pan. This video is saving people a lot of money. Thank you Sir.

[@blakessite]

No problem. U-Pull rocks I go there a lot

[@jeanaslet6551]

blakessite hey mine won’t go in drive either I got a 2007 Chevy impala ls only goes in reverse but won’t accelerate do you know what may be the problem? Pick n pull parts I typed in tube for keywords and only 3 showed up trans filler tube/ dipstick or tube/ exhaust smog tube

[@kf6182]

3-28-2018 Thanks for the information, my car was driving in reverse & was doing exactly what yours was doing, watching your video was very informative. Took to transmission shop & it was exactly what you said it was. The one thing is they don't call it a supply line, they said it was the oil feed tubes which is same thing, yes it was cracked! Price to fix $345 thank you so much!

[@blakessite]

Your very welcome glad it helped you out

[@ti84satact12]

This is what KZbin is designed for. No matter what your problem is SOMEONE else has had the same problem. I’m sitting in a grocery store parking lot waiting for AAA to show up. My symptoms are the same as yours. I stopped at stop light and pressed the gas...didn’t move an inch. I got some others to help me push it to parking lot. But I turned the engine on and was able to drive in reverse. I’m hoping the fix is as simple as yours. Thanks again!

[@blakessite]

That is awesome! Glad I could help.

[@missyrobbins8617]

This was my problem too. Got it replaced today at a transmission shop for $251. The part is called an transmission oil feed tube. Thank you!

[@pierrerose4518]

Ariel Robbins I have a Buick LaCrosse 2007 will it work on that

[@dwannajackson8284]

What’s the name of the place you went too

[@blakessite]

@@pierrerose4518 yep

[@stephm3170]

Ariel Robbins wad it your linkage cable or is feed cable different? How long did it talk the shop and did tranny get pulled down or at least opened? That’s time consuming, then u needed need fluid, oil n transmission maybe, filters, and if anyone got something welded that’s an expensive thing to need done usually. Ariel Robbins how long did diagnosing it take. I had it on computer before my reverse only thing and it didn’t register! I did learn to drive really well and fast in reverse! I live in a circle of lots of cars n aparts and the mailboxes are at least 1/4 of a mile from my apartment. I’m lazy so I was driving the impala in reverse all over in the place I live for a couple days. I almost hit the wRTA city bus he came around lol. I’ve been told mount, then linkage(broken) 3 posaid linkage then . Last comment? I think you’re screwed you busted transmission .Cars very nice but I was going to junk it today but I didn’t think I’d get to scrap yard backwards. That’s 5 miles? A cop might notice me!🤣. Thank you though if 251$ might be my bill I can pay that. Doing transmission completely ( finding one 1st) I was looking 1000-1500 probably to get it fixed. If repair shops open.

[@stephm3170]

Everyone stay healthy and safe ! I pray us all !

[@amandam3488]

My 2008 Malibu did the same thing. No problems, no warning, no nothing then I stop at a red light, light turns green engine revs but car won't move. Tried reverse, success. Found this video that night and sure enough this was my exact problem. About 5 hours of labor that included welding it and $100 for a new filter, gasket, and 7 quarts of transmission fluid and I am driving forward again. Can't thank you enough for this video!

[@blakessite]

You are most welcome

[@familymanof6169]

Brother I am impressed. Great video. Your video may have saved my daughter thousands and put her 65 year old dad to work for free. But I thank God for the diagnosis, strength and knowledge to repair this if this is indeed what it is, and I believe it is. I'll let you know how it turned out.

[@blakessite]

Your very welcome. Glad it helped

[@sarahwalters4428]

Just bought a 2010 Malibu with 100 000 miles. We've had it A WEEK! This happened us Friday.. Its at the shop now.. Im calling them in the morning. THANK YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH! We aren't made of money. The ONLY reason we have this is because our other car was totalled in an accident ( not mu fault) So we don't have thousands of dollars to throw away.. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!

[@blakessite]

Your very welcome! Glad it helped out👍

[@nathandearing]

2004 Malibu - same symptoms. You were right. $6 for the part from a local wrecking yard and $80 for fluids and filter. A couple of hours and were back on the road. Thanks! Pulled the lines from an 09 Pontiac G6. You save me lots of time and lots of money!

[@blakessite]

Awsome! I'm glad it helped

[@justmythoughts2786]

Did you have 1st and 2nd

[@LeighWomble]

My God, you were right, we have no money, for a rebuild, no money for new car. This just changed everything for us

[@blakessite]

Glad it helped you. It definitely helped me.

[@keonekanoura268]

@@blakessite what's the part called on 09 impala

[@Summerseagle]

@@blakessite you saved me alot of research and time fixing my Chevrolet hhr that only goes in reverse ... just got it fixed with the exact part you explained...God bless you man....

[@lindamonroe4129]

You are heaven sent !! You will be so blessed for this ! My husband shed a tear and he never cries he just got a job and his truck did the same as yours and I put were right it's the oil line with a crack thank you !!!!👍

[@jamesanderson7472]

Hey man, I feel like I owe you dinner. You saved me so much money. Anything you need just let me know.

[@blakessite]

Thanks , I appreciate it

[@kionteleggett3749]

@@blakessite what's the name of the part I have a bmw 645ci that will go into reverse and not drive

[@officialfrankyblade]

I had the same issue turned out to be a broke shift cable. Glad you got it fixed

[@blakessite]

I believe the shift cable was under recall.

[@JHC1official]

Thank you so much for the information. That's exactly what happened to my car. I just welded the tube and fixed the problem. God bless you Sr.

[@blakessite]

Your welcome , glad it helped

[@kato9502]

I couldn’t wait to get home to thank you so much. I’m in a rough patch at this moment and me spending money on a new transmission I just don’t have the money right now so I did some research and came across this video and just as sure shit is gold that was the exact problem with my car and all I had to spend was $110. $60 for the trans filter and fluid $10 for the welding and $40 for labor. Thanks man I really appreciate you because you saved during this tough difficult time. If you ever in Chicago lunch and booze on me promise 💯

[@blakessite]

You're very welcome I appreciate the kind words. Glad to hear it helped you out Hopefully it's a sign of better things to come.

[@mb4Lxwetem]

Kato what shop did you go to ?

[@jeanaslet6551]

hey mine won’t go in drive either I got a 2007 Chevy impala ls only goes in reverse but won’t accelerate do you know what may be the problem? Pick n pull parts I typed in tube for keywords and only 3 showed up trans filler tube/ dipstick or tube/ exhaust smog tube what all parts you think I need or due to service the women I purchased from said it just started happening no accidents nothing

[@WOODR52]

YOU DESCRIBED YOUR SITUATION EXACTLY AS I HAD, ONLY MY CAR IS A 2008 HHR, STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN , WOULDN'T GO FORWARD. TOWED IT HOME, REVERSE ONLY. RUNS FINE 175,000 MILES. I HAVE REBUILT HUNDREDS OF TRANSMISSIONS 50'S TO 2000. NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM IN MY LIFE. I WILL PULL THE PAN AND SEE WHAT'S GOING ON... YES/NO, THANKS FOR THE INFO.

[@blakessite]

Hopefully that was it.

[@jerrycoon4504]

Holy cow. Thanks so much for posting this! My hhr just did this the other day and I couldn't figure it out because there was no code. I figured it was a sensor. I'm going to go home and pull the pan today. Thanks again for posting this! If this is my problem, you saved me a lot of money.

[@jerrycoon4504]

Well that was it! My transmission has 4 tubes and one was cracked off. I decided not to try to weld it. It was pretty small. New one is 250.00. A heck of a lot better than 2000 for a new transmission install! THANKS AGAIN!!!

[@jeanaslet6551]

blakessite hey mine won’t go in drive either I got a 2007 Chevy impala ls only goes in reverse but won’t accelerate do you know what may be the problem? Pick n pull parts I typed in tube for keywords and only 3 showed up trans filler tube/ dipstick or tube/ exhaust smog tube

[@jeanaslet6551]

Jerry Coon hey mine won’t go in drive either I got a 2007 Chevy impala ls only goes in reverse but won’t accelerate do you know what may be the problem? Pick n pull parts I typed in tube for keywords and only 3 showed up trans filler tube/ dipstick or tube/ exhaust smog tube the person I purchased from said the same thing it only runs reverse when she plugged in reader it showed up sensors as they were bad in the transmission I’m trying to get a used one pull off a junk car from pick n pull I got $200 want to budget that and see if I’d need more or if that’ll do

[@blakessite]

Awesome 👍 glad it helped

[@leemartin3481]

What the name of the part and where to purchase

[@tinotarantino8522]

Thank you I love it when people put helpful videos out like this cuz I really hate when mechanics take people for a ride and your title is perfect for somebody to find it who needs it I don't need it fortunately but I did recently have a problem with a Ford and found out that Ford's are famous for just a little bracket getting loose and you can't shift it other than reverse think of how many people took their Ford's in for a transmission when all it was was putting Loctite on two screws and tightening it up stupid little bracket holding the shift cable on the steering column I want everyone to know that who owns a Ford SUVs and trucks they use the same bracket it happens to all the different models

[@blakessite]

Yep I've seen that before on a number of them thanks for the info appreciate it

[@tedgerhardt2619]

I appreciate the info! Same symptoms and was considering junking but this is worth a try. Appreciated the comic relief too!

[@blakessite]

No problem , hope it works for you.

[@rickygruber7976]

2005 Pontiac Grand Am - Was about to junk it and found this video. Broken weld just as described here. FIXED. $10 part pulled from U pull parts yard and working perfect now. Thank you.

[@blakessite]

Glad it helped

[@edwardtienda1963]

Hey Bro... dude you made me crack up... spilled my coffee on my lap... But more importantly you saved my ass... did exactly what you suggested... found the broken line and brazed it myself... dude... million thanks . ever in so cal.. ill buy a beer

[@lupesilva956]

Thank you I'll check this out

[@blakessite]

No problem glad it helped

[@DTA-me3kv]

@@blakessite I have an 04 vibe that's doing the same thing

[@jamesdavis849]

1998 Savana with 4L60E did exactly the same thing. I have been searching the web for days (& getting rather pissed off) so it was absolutely wonderful to find someone intelligent & honest. Boy do I hope this is the case. I will get back to you Brother, THANXXXXXXXXXX!

[@selfmadeproductions934]

James Davis was it the case?

[@glenperu]

Was that your problem bro...awaiting answer

[@_-Brandon-_]

Did it work..?

[@chrishoonbag8844]

Different trans man.

[@laragreene8328]

i GOT MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT then a couple of months later(now) it wont drive forward but will drive in reverse....the car sat for 3 hours,waiting on a tow, then it drives forward!!! Cooling off was all that had changed! These transmission problems are crazy!! but its in the shop now(i dont trust driving it without finding out what was wrong) so will mention your solution and see if it works! ........(If I ever hear someone say women are crazy,I'll tell them not as crazy as a transmission...lol. )

[@blakessite]

Lol , it's possible if there's a slight crack in that supply line that just cooling off allowed the fluid to thicken a bit. But during the rebuild they would have taken those lines off and put them back in so that might have fatigued them. What problem were you having that they needed to rebuild it?

[@laragreene8328]

@@blakessite It wouldnt go forward and within minutes it wouldnt even go backwards..we tried it for about a hour off and on,it was night time and hadnt driven it but a few minutes.....so repair guy looked and said Transmission needed rebuilding.It did drive good after that for a couple of months.

[@Roger-zj2np]

Thanks for posting the video. My G6 was doing the same thing. Pulled the pan and had the same issue with cracked tube. Had it welded rather the get new part. Drives great now.

[@blakessite]

Booooyah!

[@robertheard5325]

Blakesite 1 got an 2008 chevy impala ltz it rolls in 1st 2nd and 3rd got wont roll up hills reverse works fine but drive dnt work. Do u think it's a possibility that I'm having the exact same problem

[@jeanaslet6551]

Robert Heard did you ever find out the problem or get it fix mine won’t go in drive either I got a 2007 Chevy impala ls only goes in reverse but won’t accelerate do you know what may be the problem? Pick n pull parts I typed in tube for keywords and only 3 showed up trans filler tube/ dipstick or tube/ exhaust smog tube

[@jeanaslet6551]

How much does it cost you to get it welded

[@stijndepuydt5644]

My oldtimer is repaired, they told me to buy grand new gearbox for an '87 car. Thank you a lot mate...

[@bradq2769]

Thanks for posting this. My wife's '05 Pontiac G6 w/98k had the same thing go out. $105 on rockauto. Plus, a guy at work, welded the old part. Now I have a spare. Thanks again!

[@blakessite]

Your Welcome 👍

[@JayL1855]

Mine just did this yesterday. I believe mine did the same thing. Haven’t taken it to a shop yet but I believe mine did the same thing

[@joelsoto66]

Thank you so so much for this video, i was able to fix the car transmission problem thanks to you. I really appreciate it. God bless you brother.

[@blakessite]

Glad it helped you.

[@elissasmith2368]

@@blakessite I have a 2011 chevy malibu my reverse nen is fine but when I put I nun in drive it goes slowly and gradually picks up speed... engine revs.. could this be the problem??

[@RichGuano]

Thank You! 2006 Chevy HHR 285,000 miles and the same symptoms. Just like yours my supply line was broken at the weld.

[@blakessite]

Cool , glad it worked for you

[@franksmith1663]

Thanks you were right! Found the auto trans clutch band lube oil pipe had one broke pipe right at welding on mount you really saved saved me $1000’s!!

[@blakessite]

Your welcome! Now if I could only get my wife to tell me I was right. Lol

[@KatrinaAngelita99]

I've been searching and searching for more information on something like this because who wants to spend a lot of money on a new transmission. I have 2007 chevy malibu LT and it goes in drive but won't go in reverse! I also seen your video on how to check the transmission fluid so I'll be doing that as well before I do this.

[@Passionate747]

Excellent video very nicely explained . I have 2006 BMW 750 li This car has no transmission dipstick , It does not go forward too many problems mostly electronic . you are wright it is very hard to fill the fluid when the car is hot. The fill bolt is behind the exhaust . Very difficult Engineering. I had the valve body issue the bridge sleeve was worn or cracked which needed to be changed. at dealer they were asking 2800$. It cost me total withe oil pan and filter plus (Z F) transmission fluid 8 quarts each @ 49.97$ plus oil pan with filter by (Z F ) 357 $ total 795 $ I did this all by myself. it took me (5) hours because these German car are sealed with plastic covering Completely . with T-Torque screws. Then 21 screws on the oil pan. then 8 on valve body to change the bridge sealing sleeve. That is the biggest problem in the transmission. Now my car is running smooth like brand new shifting smoothly. your Video is a good one thanks for posting it.

[@teresamitchell1692]

Thank you for posting this. You saved my 2006 Chev Malibu that I love.

[@blakessite]

You are very welcome

[@shanisehenderson3701]

So what ecactly is it called because I have a 06 nd i see everyone calling it something different

[@tiaramonique4483]

@@blakessite I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu lt and mines did the same exact thing , some telling me it’s my transmission. Can it be this ? If so can I have the exact name of the part I should be looking for?

[@Bluepit074]

I sure appreciate you making this video. I had no idea where to start. Figured the transmission was shot. With your help, got it fixed in a couple hrs.

[@blakessite]

I'm glad it helped. I know I was bummed out too until I found out about that line then I was way happy

[@TyTy-fi7sm]

Love the four knuckle back crack saying .

[@blakealdridge5326]

2007 Chevy colbalt. That was exactly the problem. Transmission has never had a problem before. To no forward at a stop light. Can't believe the auto shop said new transmission too. Your the man.

[@vittoriovuocolo2438]

Transmission shop will screw you 1000%of the time.

[@blakessite]

Glad it helped

[@albertroberson160]

That was the problem..thanks for the video ...life saver.....to ALL you guys wondering yes it works.....👍🏿👍🏿

[@blakessite]

Your welcome. Sorry so late with the reply

[@iheartcbd816]

What type of car?

[@gene28119]

Brother that information was absolutely awesome fixed my car 83 bucks plus tranny fluid and filter kit I got my own shop this is the first time I've ran into this problem and I was like you it just did not sound right when I put it in Drive so I did what you said to do Googled it BAM there it was if you ever need any kind of help or can't figure something out let me know I might be able to help you I appreciate it again buddy

[@jeanaslet6551]

hey mine won’t go in drive either I got a 2007 Chevy impala ls only goes in reverse but won’t accelerate do you know what may be the problem? Pick n pull parts I typed in tube for keywords and only 3 showed up trans filler tube/ dipstick or tube/ exhaust smog tube

[@jeanaslet6551]

I got $200 trying to see if I can budget and fix it with that or do I need more

[@blakessite]

Sorry for the late response but your very welcome. Glad it helped.

[@worldendless8858]

Thank you so much you just saved my house on wheels saved my life thank you

[@blakessite]

Glad it helped 👍

[@b-radpeterson2828]

Thank you so much besides you talking way to much about bs this indeed was the same problem I had and removing and installing the new Forward clutch supply line took about a hour and a half and cost about $ 150 after buying the fluid, filter, gasket and new line. Saved me from being suckered into buying a new trans like several shops had told me

[@blakessite]

So what you're saying is it was worth your time listening to my dumbass Ramble On little bit to save you the cost of a transmission. LOL

[@bowegoodall1677]

good thing you shared this video just had this problem happen to me in my 2005 Chevy Malibu maxx lt waiting for that part to come in the mail!!

[@blakessite]

Glad it helped

[@donwolff457]

Great information-had tube welded now everthing works fine-thank you

[@blakessite]

Thank you glad it helped.

[@trentfoster2570]

Oh man! 2009 Cobalt just did this, popped it out and sure as rain- line was split off! $100 part from Amazon. Thanks for posting this!

[@blakessite]

Glad it helped. The more everyone helps each other the better

[@DAME6700]

Trent Foster what’s the part actually called?

[@marionbennett8892]

@@blakessite you're so right!!

[@hishaamiqbal4067]

@@DAME6700 oil feed tube

[@tduquefjc1]

This happened to me too. 2009 malibu 2.4. I brazed the tube and runs like new, and the best part is it only cost me the price of a trans filter and fluid.

[@jamesbannister0218]

tduquefjc1 what is this part called??

[@tduquefjc1]

James Bannister III Clutch band lube oil pipe

[@jamesbannister0218]

I have a monte carlo. This dont fit my car.

[@NELL2K4]

James Bannister III did you ever get your car fixed ? I have a Monte Carlo also

[@madwa123]

I have the same car 09 malibu hybrid drives but won’t reverse you think it’s the same problem?

[@edk4451]

Thanks my man now hopefully I can get my Monte Carlo back on the road 👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾

[@blakessite]

Your welcome! Is it up and running again?

[@juancgomez4070]

I got this problem too and going through some videos I started with cheapest option Wich is to replace out put sensor a 20 dollar part didn't work I just got 100bucks charged for less than 10 mins they probably did, and still didn't work the mechanic wanted to charge for diagnostic 150 and leave for days I told him it doesn't show any codes I had orallys scanner I was like nope going through this and other videos cleaned ground cable to fuse box , pushed fuses to see if they were lose I took plug off to see if extra fluid , and I think I got a little extra fluid that until now with 90dgrees here in Illinois mess up transmission, suddenly started working like normally, but freaking mechanic almost assuming the transmission was bad hell noooo watch out for and save 💰 guys

[@jeanaslet6551]

Juan C Gomez hey mine won’t go in drive either I got a 2007 Chevy impala ls only goes in reverse but won’t accelerate do you know what may be the problem? Pick n pull parts I typed in tube for keywords and only 3 showed up trans filler tube/ dipstick or tube/ exhaust smog tube

[@sacgemini8805]

You da man! Hey Bro I appreciate you for taking the time to do that, saved me a lot of time and money! Especially when (in my opinion) that was the whole purpose behind the design of this part, to fail.

[@topherpetersen2760]

Just came across this video. Dropped my pan. Guess what? Mine is cracked! Thank you for this video

[@blakessite]

glad it helped

[@remogalaz9744]

Where did you get the part ftom

[@wannaknow7713]

I love when people make sense thanks alot for having a brain and sharing 🙌

[@blakessite]

Your welcome. And thank you for the kind words.

[@Summerseagle]

This guy is right ...God bless you...

[@blakessite]

Thank you

[@jamescasillo9751]

All I wanna say is your the man. Absolute life saver exactly what was wrong with my car easy fix 44 dollars at the junk yard

[@blakessite]

Your welcome , 👍

[@muthokojohannes1038]

I have mazda 3 but when i start engine will start .but togo forward .or reverse .engin.off automatic

[@kennethhacker2614]

Thanks buddy you are the man had the same problem now it’s fixed thanks to you

[@blakessite]

Glad I could help 👍

[@jamiejackson448]

Man you just saved my car I was able to junk it was not going to put a transmission in it

[@Antgreen79]

My brother you are a lifesaver, this worked perfectly for me..... thank you so much!!!!

[@blakessite]

You are most welcome sir

[@tps368]

U ARE 100% CORRECT !!!

[@blakessite]

Glad it helped

[@bradphillips7074]

Great job on video, from mechanical engineer. Btw, maintenance is lowest on list of items when considering design tradoffs. That's a GM process.

[@blakessite]

Thank you 👍 Yeah I assume the primary goal is ease of assembly. But I do picture a bunch of you guys each throwing a hundred dollars bill in a pot and the one who makes the easiest thing the hardest wins. Lol 🤣

[@alexar.h.5031]

I have a 94 explorer that goes in reverse no drive, motor sounds good. I don't think the tranny needs replacing just a little repair... Update: it does go into gear, the owner just let it sit too long and it needed fluids and to get caked up mud loosened up/washed off underneath it was rock hard. But it runs fine, drives, etc... ugh neglectful owners

[@alexandraaxo18]

Thank you so much . Your video saved me money. Very helpful

[@blakessite]

You're very welcome

[@peterlind8739]

Thanks, This was the exact same problem with my granddaughter's 2007 Malibu. Fixed it for under $200. New Band Lube Pipe, filter, gasket, and 8 qts fluid.

[@blakessite]

Cool , Happy it helped you out

[@therealcyrax]

I agree man. i hate searching for hours for an answer only to find the same one from different idiots that never is the problem I'm having.

[@riccardoiacampo7914]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post this video! I had the exact same problem. I was driving my 2010 Malibu Hybrid 2.4L, came to a stop sign, went to accelerate again, and nothing, wouldn't move forward anymore. Just reverse. No check engine, no burnt fuses, no grinding, no knocking. It's as if it the car was in neutral. I wonder how many mechanics change the whole transmission for this problem?? Thanks again!!

[@isauceso]

Riccardo Iacampo. same thing happened to me. same car. glad I saw your comment! gonna go save some money

[@rachela2955]

Riccardo Iacampo this happened to my 2010 Chevy Malibu the other day also! Reverse only, so tell me was this guy right did it fix it??

[@riccardoiacampo7914]

rachel A He was 100% right! Although he opted to have his part welded, I bought a brand new one instead!

[@javekifrison2948]

Riccardo Iacampo omg! Dude This is exactly the same thing my car did earlier this week what was it you replaced...

[@F-ZERO]

Thanks a bundle. I've got an 07 Malibu SS that wont go forward. I didn't realize this was a trend with those Malibus

[@chiedung4572]

Your video is the best 👍 exposes the cheat GM😢 thanks for taking your time in making this video 😊

[@emptech]

My 2009 suburban, 83,000 miles started acting up about two weeks ago, once in a while in drive would act like it went into neutral, then it would suddenly grab. Although I didn't really think it was low on fluid, added half quart of dextron VI. Yesterday while turning off a main road just a block from home, did the same, had to drive in reverse down the center divider, up a couple streets (backwards) and backed into my driveway. I pulled the pan, drained the oil, kind of brownish, not totally clear and not red. Because of the crossover exhaust pipe I couldn't totally remove the pan without undoing the exhaust flanges, pain in the butt. I pulled the filter, but don't see anything up there as you have described, so I think I'm out of luck there, hoping to see the plumbing with a crack. I will pump the rest of the fluid out, clean the pan, get a new filter and gasket, put it back together with new fluid and try it. I don't have a lot of hope this will fix it but I don't know what else to do. If it doesn't work, off to the transmission shop. Any suggestions at this time? Jim

[@emptech]

Just to reply with the results. The model is 6l80e, unfortunately not the same model as Blake was showing, so once I removed the filter, I didn't see anything like what the photos illustrate. I drained the pan, installed a new filter, and refilled the system with Dextron VI, about six quarts. Unfortunately the unit was still dead. Taking the vehicle to a local transmission shop, the first thing they found bad was one of the plastic balls used as check valves in the valve body. The plastic deteriorates, loosing its shape and eventually no longer functions, the fluid just goes around it. Worse case, the ball breaks up and it travels through the system. The system was taken apart, because of the drop in pressures from the bad valve, many of the clutch disks were somewhat burned. The transmission was repaired, new clutch disks, the plastic assembly that has the solenoid valves (can't remember the name), the balls, and a new torque converter. It ran over $4K, 12,000 mile warranty. I asked if it was a common problem with these transmissions, yes, because GM chose to save some money and not use metal balls. Unfortunately, when they used to use metal balls, they just ended up wearing out the metal separator plate. It's a design flaw, I need to find of GM can do something about it as it was premature for the failure. When the shop sees this failure, the transmissions are usually 120 - 130 K miles.

[@emptech]

My concern, not knowing the statistics on this problem, I am beginning to feel that this is a timebomb just waiting to happen. I know that GMC has many thousands of these transmissions out there with no problems, but why me, at as it turns out, less than 82,000 miles and I've been very careful with the vehicle. Does anybody know if I have any recourse with GMC, although the vehicle is out of warranty? Jim

[@losesparkplug1190]

Forums are full of mechanics that love to keep the easy fix to them selfs.

[@blakessite]

Very possible

[@anthonypolo4788]

Enjoyed the knowledge in this video and got sum laughs in too thanks

[@djfameinthemix]

thanks man i got my line supply out and it was broken, place a new one and the car now its normal,before i only had reverse ,thanks again

[@blakessite]

No problem, glad it helped

[@BB-cw3uv]

Just like I was looking up why I car would go into gear but wouldn’t drive . Everybody saying it’s the whole trans but come to find out after looking myself I seen that my transmission lines were leaking , hopefully that’s the problem because I’m pretty sure there is no oil getting to the gears because of that . Now hopefully it works . By the way mines was going backwards and forwards but then stopped out of nowhere

[@vtee4x812]

When you replaced the part did it work?

[@ANILTHEPRO1]

good info will check this car and see if similar its a 2011 chevy malibu not sure if it only going in reverse but there seem to be metal dust or sparkles as blk fluid was draining.

[@ANILTHEPRO1]

2011 version prob different eh?

[@DavidCruz-wp6wd]

Was it different? I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu that’s doing the same thing

[@ainessduya859]

Thanks for posting this video now I'm wondering if my AT 1.6 ford has same solution. It won't go forward for about 10secs when i drive from park, but can immediately go backward.

[@alfonsotarin9794]

Thank you sir for your information 🙏

[@blakessite]

Your very welcome

[@1ali1996]

yeah 🔥 same 😭 as my 2014 toyota hilux , automatic ... i don't know what to do !! omg thank u , now i have some known stuff and kind know what to do

[@gagebelanger1321]

My mother had the same issue in her nissan versa. Reverse was the only gear that would move and it ended up being a torque converter rod I believe is what the transmission people said.

[@chrishoonbag8844]

Got em!!!

[@missdejarae]

Mines a 2007 chevy impala ss, my car did the same thing. I was less then a block away from home so I reversed back home. My bf still drives the car, just in stick mode, he uses 1st 2nd 3rd gear to get back and forth to work.

[@bricknmotor]

Metallica Battery playin in the background. Nice!!! Theyre my go to working on my car music too! 😆

[@elizabethmaddux218]

After getting a jump, we put it in reverse, drove just fine, went to go put it in drive and it would hardly go. Eventually I made it to my house couple blocks up, left the car there, came back home and drove it around the block and up the highway and it works just fine! what do you think happened?? the check engine light was on took it to AutoZone and O'Reilly's in their computer couldn't read it. The next day the engine light was off. Idk any opinions of what may have happened or might be wrong ??

[@marcomoore6370]

2006 malibu Marx thankyou . I fix it .tk God

[@jaketnelson]

Same thing has happened to my 2011 Malibu. It’s been at the dealer for 5 weeks took them forever to diagnose it. Now they’re just saying it needs a whole new transmission - new and used would be over $5k! They say the oil is burned and the tranny is too far gone...

[@sinrumbo7029]

Just re rly paid 1,600 to get mine rebuilt! All because it wouldn't go forward.and lonely reverse

[@mvpathockey]

1:22 minutes in.... spot on, suck bull sh*t when people type on things they have no idea about.

[@jdm_eh9367]

Gonna try it on a 2008 Impala 3.5 this weekend. Now I'm kinda weary of GM products, especially since have a 2020 Camaro SS. I hope they didn't put cheap parts like this in my transmission.

[@genaroramirez3928]

Hey man you get that resolved?My impala started this just recently and I'm stressing out

[@jdm_eh9367]

Ended up needing a transmission. Turns out the lines were fine. But I think it's worth a shot for you to check yours. I wish you all the best.

[@daishunjones9387]

Dame I am 2 weeks to late. I just replaced the hold transmission. Smh

[@cesarorozco2462]

I have a 1996 Toyota Celica doing the same thing. The oil does smells kind of burnt. But I don’t see any metal on the oil.

[@waynemarch748]

Thanks was awesome watching this video got the same pro-lemon gonna try your fix will let you know what I find

[@blakessite]

Hope it helps

[@chelicontreras423]

Thanx brother real talk

[@9437810]

i see you're funny but also serious, watch video 2-3 times ...thanks

[@jerrygarcia988]

Turns out I had the same issue with my 2005 Malibu. Dropped the trans oil pan. After you welded that supply line, have you had any issues with the transmission since you welded it? Waiting to weld mine too.

[@blakessite]

No, no problems at all and I've put 40,000 miles since

[@blakessite]

Update , just turned 280,000 still works

[@blakessite]

Update 315,000 all good👍

[@mamacee1282]

Any advice on a 2007 chevy impala..It moves on reverse,1st,2nd&3rd gear.Just not on drive???

[@angelaviles7728]

Hey did you ever figure out the problem wit ur car moving in all gears but drive I'm having same issue now

[@angelaviles7728]

Please let me no I'm actually waiting for weather to be a little better so I can pull the pan off and inspect those pipes if I dont here from you I will let you no ok thanks we keep in touch

[@angelaviles7728]

This is the second time 7 months a go I ended up puting another on cause wen I pull the pan off a piece of the drive band was in ther so of the back I new tranny was shot but that time car would only move in reverse

[@mamacee1282]

@@angelaviles7728 ok i will let you know what happens..I had actually took my car in last year in feb. To a transmission shop cuz it was just not shifting gears correctly and then they ended up just puttin new mounts? And then not even a month after that it just stopped on me and didnt move in drive?So i just parked it and havent messed with it since then

[@angelaviles7728]

Ok ask him if it could be a shift solinoed as well

[@ironwill04]

I have a cobalt that does exactly this. It started out taking longer and longer for it to actually go forward after putting it in drive. Reverse never had a problem. I appreciate your aggravation with the people that have no freaking clue and your desire to help people save money on fixing what is actually wrong. A couple decades ago my dad took his truck to the dealer because it made a grinding noise turning to the right. The dealer had it for 2 days and wanted to rebuild the whole front end for 3,000. We took the truck home and hand it on jack stands for 20 minutes when we found a bad u-joint in the front axle (16 dollar part). Job completed in 10 minutes!

[@blakessite]

Have you checked the line yet? I'm curious because mine was running perfect and then it just acted up all at once. But I suppose if the crack in the supply tube was just starting then your pump could keep up with it until it finally let loose all together but that would truly be a guess.

[@ironwill04]

@@blakessite no not yet, it still functions somewhat at this point. If you start it up amd go directly into drive instead of reverse it works a little better. So im lookimg around to see where they have one of those trans oil sending units in case mine is bad. Also trying to figure out what type of metal it is made out of. I can mig weld and im starting to tig weld but i dont know if that is too powerful.

[@blakessite]

It's just steel tubes mig should be fine. But when you're done make sure to air check it. Mine still had some small leaks so I just flowed some solder over the joint. Like I said at I don't know if that's the same problem. Mine never acted up at all it just went from good to bad. I would try to add some tranny fluid about 1/2 qt. And see if it changes at all

[@ironwill04]

@@blakessite yeah i planned to add some trans fluid tomorrow and see how it does. I have to be honest, the way you decribed filling and checking thr fluid i have done before but im jot looking forward to the exhaust system being the way as u described

[@blakessite]

Oh yeah checking the fluids sucks I wouldn't even do that at this point. I would just add a half a quart see what happens. If it was full a half a quart more would still be okay and if it's low you should notice it help some. If it helps then you are going to have to go through the fluid check procedure and make sure you got enough fluid in it.

[@timdavid4947]

AM HAVING THIS PROBLEM RIGHT NOW WITH MY FORD EXPEDITION ..

[@jeralddavis6650]

Thank you sir

[@blakessite]

Glad it was helpful

[@Scott-bdixon]

I have a 2007 Chevy Impala LS 3.5 L that ran perfectly to the gas station and when I went to pull out I hit the gas and thought that I was in neutral. It would work a little slipping a lot in 1st gear and I could get it to coast in 2nd also when I got the rpm's up enough on flat ground. I'm wondering if it's the torque converter or this supply line? If anyone has had this same problem and figured it out I would appreciate it if you would let me know. "Someone who knows what they're talking about"! Lol Great guy and video. Thanks for sharing and telling it how it really is.

[@blakessite]

Sorry to hear your having tranny problems. I have not had those exact conditions happen to me. So I don't know for sure what is causing that. At the risk of talking just to talk (LoL) I will throw out there that it may be possible the one of the lines is slightly cracked allowing enough fluid to keep the vehicle moving. But either way it is easy enough to check. Pull the pan remove the filter and pull the lines off for inspection. Obviously if you can see a crack it is A problem and weld or braze or replace them accordingly. Also if you air check them (by blocking one end and applying air to the other with soapy water on the lines looking for bubbles) you can tell for sure if they are leaking. Good luck!

[@Scott-bdixon]

We have had the usual snow problem maybe even worse here in Kentucky so the pinched line makes more sense. I appreciate the reply and hopefully that's the problem. Thanks!

[@Scott-bdixon]

I removed the pan and I could see a broken belt. I wasn't about to pay $1,600(buddy price) for it to be rebuilt with over 212,000 miles on it so I sold it to a used car lot. Thanks for the help!

[@DAME6700]

Did anyone’s engine light come on when the issue occurred, I’m having similar symptoms in my 2011 Chevy Cruze if so what codes did it read and how to fix the problem. Also what’s the exact name of the part most of you used to replace, thanks

[@blakessite]

No engine light on mine. But when you say similar mine just stopped moving forward.

[@zineddinegharbi859]

I had this issue today for malibu 2010 2.4 where when I first start the car, shifting to Drive (automatic transmission) doesn't do anything. Pressing the gas only revs the engine, as if in neutral. Shifting down to low gears (1 and 2) has the same outcome. Reverse performs as expected, I can back up with no problem. Only after a few minutes of idling does the car slowly, almost grudgingly, pull away. is it the same issue

[@blakessite]

It is possible if the tube is just starting to crack I could see that happening

[@2koolforyou88]

Does this apply to a Chevy impala 2008 having the same issue goes in reverse but not drive

[@blakessite]

Yes it does. You can pull the transmission pan and check

[@cris_didit2192]

Did you end up figuring out the problem for your impala?im having the same exact issue

[@emmanueldiaz24]

I’m having the same issue in my 08 impala I got reverse it won’t go forward in drive but. It will go forward in first Basically I’ve been driving this car like if its stick shift.lol thank for the info.

[@carlossilva261]

I have the same issue too on my 2008 impala

[@deelame6260]

@@emmanueldiaz24 wht was the issue with your car

[@dennismayer4936]

Could be a materials failure. Possibly the company used a cheap metal different than the design specifications?

[@blakessite]

That is possible although it seems like it's pretty stout

[@jimmiller6704]

I'd shake your hand if I could. And for your description of a Chuck Norris kick for car designers.

[@blakessite]

I appreciate it 🤜 lol

[@F-ZERO]

This is the part in question www.carid.com/acdelco/gm-original-equipment-automatic-transmission-clutch-band-lube-oil-pipe-mpn-24202349.html?singleid=70991877 The link to the fourm is www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/12-problems-solutions/35746-2006-g6-2-4-transmission-has-reverse-no-forward.html I Recently purchased an 07 Malibu SS for $445 at an auction that only went in reverse. Bought the part and having it taken to the shop in the morning. Lets see how this goes

[@noealejandres2985]

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[@timrockwell4258]

Great post took me right to the problem thank you

[@kimberlyxxmichelle4767]

Hey thanks for the video. But my question is can your car go forward when put into 3rd 2nd or 1st gear. My car doesn’t go forward on D but does reverse and go forward in these 3 lowers gears. Any help?

[@blakessite]

that would have to be a different problem. Because when you put it in D it starts in 1st automatically. It almost sounds like a linkage issue. Also check for recalls their were some on the shift cable on certain vehicles