Common Chevrolet Cruze transmission errors
Gear slips
* Delayed engagement or gear slippage
* Jerks or dips when switching
Difficulty shifting gears
* Difficulty shifting gears from Park or Neutral to Drive
* The need to exert excessive force to change gears
Noise and vibration
* Grinding, humming or vibration when shifting gears
* Extraneous noises while driving
Leaking transmission fluid
*Transmission fluid leaks or stains under the vehicle
*Low transmission fluid level on dipstick
Electronics problems
* Errors or warnings on the instrument panel related to the transmission
* Malfunction in the transmission control module (TCM)
Fault codes
* P0700 – Transmission control system malfunction
* P0720 – Transmission output speed sensor malfunction
* P0730 – Malfunction in the transmission hydraulic system
* P0750 – Shift Solenoid Malfunction
* P0770 – Pressure control solenoid malfunction
Possible reasons
*Low or contaminated transmission fluid
* Worn or faulty transmission linings
* Faulty gear shift solenoids
* Problems with wiring or transmission control module (TCM)
* Damage or wear to internal transmission components