Thread: transmission clunking?

Quote: Originally Posted by JRelly My car makes a clunking noise sometimes when I shift into reverse. Anybody know anything about this?

Quote: Originally Posted by D4u2s0t you're not letting the clutch out at the proper rpms, either to high or too low. I know, i know, everyone knows how to drive. That's why it doesn't happen when you let the clutch out very slowly, that's using the clutch to get the rpms to where they need to be instead of you timing it properly. That's why it happens to new cobalts, old cobalts, and different models. That's why...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cobalt_Daddy lately my tranny has been feeling like it's a bit loose or something. When i shift and let the clutch out it makes a small clunk like there is slack in it. when i shift slow or smoothley i don't hear it.. . but it's really bugging me. i know the transmissions are supposed to be a bit loud but i've never noticed this before. should i check for a broken tranny mount? otherwise it...

i think i have the same thing, i wish i knew what it was

Noise when you let out the clutch? Normal. Most of us believe it's the clutch smacking the flywheel. When you shift slow or smooth, it engages smooth without a hard grab, but let the clutch out too quickly and it'll clunk/slap because it grabs hard and slaps.

Ah, the joy of owning a Cobalt

Quote: Originally Posted by Cobalt_Daddy lately my tranny has been feeling like it's a bit loose or something. When i shift and let the clutch out it makes a small clunk like there is slack in it. when i shift slow or smoothley i don't hear it... but it's really bugging me. i know the transmissions are supposed to be a bit loud but i've never noticed this before. should i check for a broken tranny mount? otherwise it still...

I have an automatic 2006 Pontiac Pursuit. Recently, I tried to start my car and it wouldn't catch. Finally when it did, I went to put my car in Drive and it made this horrible sound while shifting from P to D. Anyone got any ideas?