Solenoid bad in transmission

[Urch]

Maybe just lucky but haven't had to repair drive train in any of our vehicles for 25 years.

I have a 06 Silverado with 356,000 miles and haven't had to touch anything.
Wife's van has over 156,000 and haven't touched anything. All our previous vehicles just normal maintenance, for going on 26 years. Lucky?? And rarely buy newer trucks. And I dont believe in jinks's. But, two weeks ago bought my first Ram and after one week the transmission died. Supposedly just the solenoid in there but still $900 to fix. Hopefully some warranty will help pay for it. But new part is back ordered so no telling when I can drive it again. Oh well.

 

[huntergreen]

The electronics can indeed stop a vehicle anywhere at anytime. Congrats on the new ram! How many miles ?

 

[Urch]

Thanks Hunter. It's a 14 with 120000 miles but hope just bad luck.

 

[Urch]

BTW, Dealer is telling me the solenoid in the transmission is not a lubricated part. I disagree along with my mechanic. The warranty I have is for lubricated drive train parts. What yall think?

 

[bigdodge]

Looks pretty lubricated to me. I just changed mine today. It's lubricated

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[16RamHemi]

have the service manager walk out back with you and ask their lead mechanic if it is a lubricated part. a little education is good for all.