{"id":41706,"date":"2021-07-13T11:05:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T18:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=41706"},"modified":"2023-10-11T08:26:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:26:41","slug":"the-transmission-in-my-2006-chevrolet-malibu-has-hard-and-delayed-shifts-whats-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-transmission-in-my-2006-chevrolet-malibu-has-hard-and-delayed-shifts-whats-wrong\/","title":{"rendered":"The Transmission in My 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Has Hard and Delayed Shifts. What\u2019s Wrong?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_04cf83-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_04cf83-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_04cf83-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_04cf83-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_04cf83-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_04cf83-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_04cf83-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_04cf83-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_04cf83-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_04cf83-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_04cf83-75 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-746eff  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-320848\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3eab8c-dd\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Failure to reset the transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) system values after a transmission rebuild can result in delayed or harsh shifting.<\/li><li>Issues with the valve body can also produce the same results.<\/li><li>To get an accurate diagnosis, it&rsquo;s best to bring your vehicle to an ASE-certified mechanic.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: I have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/2006\/chevrolet\/malibu?&amp;vehicle%5Byear%5D=2006&amp;vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Chevrolet&amp;vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Malibu&amp;vehicle%5Bsubmodel%5D=Maxx_LS&amp;vehicle%5Bcylinders%5D=6&amp;vehicle%5Bliter%5D=3%2E5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2006 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX\">2006 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX<\/a>. The automatic transmission (model 4T45E) exhibits a delayed and harsh shift from first to second and second to third gear, especially under hard acceleration. Once the transmission engages, however, it stays engaged, and the car drives fine.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I changed the fluid and filter, yet the problem persists. Will a diagnostic test tell what&rsquo;s going on inside of the transmission? Unfortunately, my scan tool does not have this capability.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&ndash; Daryl Conley from New Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/automatic-transmision-shifting-gear-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"automatic transmision shifting gear\" class=\"wp-image-43059\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/automatic-transmision-shifting-gear-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/automatic-transmision-shifting-gear-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/automatic-transmision-shifting-gear-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/automatic-transmision-shifting-gear-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/automatic-transmision-shifting-gear-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/automatic-transmision-shifting-gear.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Failing to reset the TAP values after the transmission has been rebuilt or replaced can result in delayed and\/or harsh shifts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: <\/strong>Hello, Daryl. The 4T45E in your car uses a transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) system. With this setup, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/transmission-control-module\/chevrolet\/malibu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"transmission control module (TCM)\">transmission control module (TCM)<\/a> can adapt line pressure to compensate for internal wear to components, such as clutch packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TCM monitors the input speed sensor and vehicle speed sensor to determine how long each shift takes. If the TCM detects a shift is taking longer than it should, the module will bump up line pressure the next time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OEM-level scan tools will often display the TAP information as thirteen different cells (numbered 4 through 16). Each cell represents a different load range, as demanded by the driver. For example, cell 4 represents light acceleration, whereas cell 16 represents heavy acceleration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing to reset the TAP values after the transmission has been rebuilt or replaced can result in delayed and\/or harsh shifts. This is because the TCM has learned the bad habits from the old, worn-out transmission.&nbsp;So, if the transmission in your car has undergone repair recently, the adaptive values are something to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if your transmission has not undergone recent repair, harsh and\/or delayed shifts in select gears could mean that there are worn internal components (e.g., clutch friction discs), and the TCM is bumping up line pressure to compensate for that wear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/valve-body\/chevrolet\/malibu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"valve body\">valve body<\/a> issue is another possibility. An engine performance problem isn&rsquo;t out of the question, either, as the TCM relies on information from the throttle position sensor and vehicle speed sensor when calculating shift timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/chevy-malibu-tcm-1024x789.jpg\" alt=\"chevy malibu tcm\" class=\"wp-image-43060\" width=\"1024\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/chevy-malibu-tcm-1024x789.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/chevy-malibu-tcm-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/chevy-malibu-tcm-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/chevy-malibu-tcm-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/chevy-malibu-tcm.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>If your transmission has not undergone recent repair, harsh and\/or delayed shifts in select gears could mean that there are worn internal components, and the TCM is bumping up line pressure to compensate for that wear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend taking the car to a transmission shop for a thorough diagnosis. Sure, you&rsquo;ll have to pay a fee, but a professional repair facility will have all of the necessary equipment to get to the bottom of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Mentioned in this Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"reusable-productlink\">\n\n<!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/transmission-control-module\/chevrolet\/malibu\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"chevrolet malibu transmission control module\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/ac24275868_1\">\n<strong>Transmission Control Module<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/valve-body\/chevrolet\/malibu\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"chevrolet malibu valve body\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/ac24257450_1\">\n<strong>Valve Body<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content -->\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"QAPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"The Transmission in My 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Has Hard and Delayed Shifts. 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