Transmission shifting problems 2008 tb with 4.2L V6 MPI

[Dwjohn]

The engine races and the transmission does not shift properly, when starting from stop. Does this off and on.

[TBYODA]

Think we need a little more info than this like mileage, maintenance history. You stock or lifted with bigger tires ect.

[Trail X]

Does it do it in all gears? all throttle positions?

Are you willing to attempt a shift kit install? Its possible that it could temporarily fix your issues, and prolong the life of the transmission, but its a lot of work and not guaranteed to fix it.

[Dwjohn]

Guys I am new to the site please be patient with me. I bought the vehicle last week and it has 126,000 miles every thing is stock. I have read that it could be some type of solenoid switch, other than this it runs and drives well. All maintenance is up to date per a car fax. I will be using it as a daily driver and will be towing a small trailer and boat at times. May do some off road driving as well. Thanks in advance for any help or information on this problem or a a rebuild if needed.

[Trail X]

You need to explain your problem better Danny. Your explanation could be any number of things. If you are serious about finding a solution, you need to be very detailed.

[Dwjohn]

Thanks, the best I can tell you is that it seems to jump out of gear and the engine will race up. I can shift to neutral and back to drive and it will start to shift ok .this does not happen each time I start off.

[TBYODA]

Danny I am not sure I'd trust the car fax maintenance history. Did you buy it from a dealer? If so bring it back and tell them there is a issue with the tranny. Any trustworthy dealer with work with you. I wouldn't touch it just yet.

[Moots1288]

V6?

[Trail X]

When it jumps out of gear and the engine races, does it ever go back into gear on its own? Does the transmission re-engage if you let the engine get back down to idle?

It sounds like its falling into a false neutral, but without more to go on, I can't say much else.