I have A 16 Rebel I just purchased and I noticed when I wake up to go to work I put the truck on drive and the very first gear change revs up higher than normal but after that it seems fine, even if I’m at a light and accelerate the problem goes away. It seems to happen when the truck sits for a while and I drive off again. Any one know what’s up?
It’s pretty common that the “first shift” in the morning with the 8HP70 tranny is a little rough and then all is well. I usually take it very slow out of my driveway and kind of coast into second gear. Then after that, as you have seen the shifts are smooth.
Do you know if your trans has been serviced? Fluid and filter changed? ZF ( the maker of the trans) not Chrysler recommends a fluid and filter change at around 60K miles. Lots of info on this forum about trans service. It can run as much as $800-$1000 at a dealer. You can do it yourself for $200-$300.
Good luck with your Rebel. If I didn’t have a Longhorn, the Rebel would be the truck I’d be driving.
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