Monster Transmission Blog: Transmission Tech, Upgrades & How-To Content

Chevy Silverado 1500 Transmission Guide: Problems, Options & Costs Few trucks have been on the road longer — or worked harder — than the Chevy Silverado 1500. With millions produced, Silverado owners constantly search for answers about transmission problems, replacements, and costs. Which Transmission Is in Your Silverado 1500? 1999–2006:...

GM 8L90 / 8L90E Transmission: Problems, Fixes & Monster Upgrades The GM 8L90E transmission is one of General Motors’ most advanced automatic gearboxes, designed to bridge the gap between the 6L80 and heavy-duty platforms. Found in high-performance cars and full-size trucks, the 8L90 delivers quick shifts, improved fuel economy, and...

Transmission Overheating: Causes, Warning Signs, and How to Prevent Failure Transmission overheating is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—causes of automatic transmission failure. At Monster Transmission, we regularly see units destroyed by heat long before mileage alone should have caused issues. This guide explains what causes transmission overheating, how...

Transmission Slipping: Causes, Costs, and When Failure Is Imminent If your vehicle feels like it’s revving without moving, hesitating between gears, or flaring on upshifts, you’re likely dealing with transmission slipping. This is one of the most serious symptoms a transmission can show—and one that almost always indicates internal damage...