1996 4l60e lost 3rd and fourth

[imiceman44]

So it drives fine in 1st and second but it will not go past second.
Could it be something simple or should I just rebuild it?
I just got the suburban and it will be a family vehicle, 162 k on the clock pretty clean drives nice.
Wouldn't mind spending the money on a rebuild if it needs it but money is a little tight and if it can get me a few months or a year it's better.
I do have a used one I could swap in but history unknown, gm goodwrench but not sure how many miles on it.
What say the brotherhood?

 

[ZooMad75]

Besides some possible electrical issues preventing the shift, the most common issues preventing 3rd and 4th is a broken sprag and or fried 3/4 clutch pack.

What's the fluid look and smell like?

 

[imiceman44]

Besides some possible electrical issues preventing the shift, the most common issues preventing 3rd and 4th is a broken sprag and or fried 3/4 clutch pack.

What's the fluid look and smell like?

It looks fine, that is why I am hesitant to pull it out and rebuild it

 

[skunked]

I had the same problem earlier this year on my 2002 and it was a failed 3-4 shift solenoid. Cheap and easy job.

 

[imiceman44]

I had the same problem earlier this year on my 2002 and it was a failed 3-4 shift solenoid. Cheap and easy job.

Pull the pan kind of job?

 

[skunked]

Pull the pan kind of job?

yep, drop the pan & filter and they’re right there.

 

[imiceman44]

yep, drop the pan & filter and they’re right there.

Thanks.
I was planning on dropping it and looking better at the pan on the inside.