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 ...

In a perfect world, buying a brand-new vehicle with the latest and greatest technology would mean you've got a problem-free ride for the foreseeable future. However, as we're sure most folks are aware ...

We’ve covered the problems of the eight-speed GM transmission on numerous occasions. In fact, we cover a class action lawsuit brought against GM back in April, complaints from owners, and even a ...

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 ...

Ford has announced a recall of close to 1.5 million F-150 pickup trucks in North America due to problem with the transmission that could cause an unexpected downshift into first gear. A loss of ...

Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks because some transmissions can suddenly downshift to first gear, creating a possible crash hazard, according to federal auto regulators. In a report ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I have a 1997 Dodge Dakota V8 with an automatic transmission that was rebuilt about 5,000 miles ago. Now when I drive it, it shifts fine for the first couple of miles, but once it warms ...

Since Fiat Chrysler introduced the ZF nine-speed automatic transmission to the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, owners of that model year have continued to report multiple quality and safety problems stemming from ...

Mazda has announced a recall of its BT-50 range for models sold between October 2011 and December 2012 (UP series). The recall affects automatic transmission versions only, where the output shaft ...

The Aisin AW4 is a four-speed automatic transmission used in some Jeeps and as the A340 in various Toyotas. It is electronically controlled in the forward gears and has been used in numerous ...