Transmission Overheating or Temperature Warning
Stop Driving
Dashboard warning light or excessive heat causing transmission issues.
Stop driving — this can cause serious damage or be unsafe.
Check These First
Before diving into diagnosis, quickly verify these:
- 1Check transmission fluid level immediately
- 2Note if warning appears during heavy towing or hot weather
What exactly is it doing?
Pick the description that fits best.
Burning Smell During Towing
Stop DrivingStrong burnt transmission smell when towing or in stop-and-go traffic.
See causes →Loss of Power When Hot
Fix SoonTransmission slips or loses power only after extended driving in heat.
See causes →Transmission Temperature Warning Light
Stop DrivingDashboard transmission overheat warning illuminates during driving.
See causes →