For years, automakers were reliant on 6-speed transmissions. However, they began to adopt 8-speed replacements, following pressure from the government to meet new environmental regulations. When the 8 ...

The General Motors 8L family of transmissions has been in service since 2014, gradually replacing older 6L six-speed units across much of the company's lineup. The bigger 8L90 was the first GM 8-speed ...

When a transmission fails without warning, it can turn a dependable daily driver into a financial crisis overnight. Some models have developed a reputation for abrupt gearbox trouble, with patterns of ...

Some 2024 Chevy Trax owners are reporting a transmission shudder or unusual humming or growling noise while driving at speeds between 28 and 53 mph (45 to 85 km/h). This issue may be linked to the ...