Q: I have a 2008 impala 3.5 when I get to a light and stop signs and come to a complete stop then begin to accelerate the car gets to

asked by on September 27, 2017

Really need help my impala gives a hard jerk forward when accelerating from a stop sign or light then kicks into gear. Took to dealer multiple times but they say its not the transmission. Here is the funny thing I have an issue with, its not about the money its about taking a car to someone who works on these cars day in day out and you still can't figure out the issue. Please any impala gods out there if you can help me I would really appreciate it. Thanks. P.s. Anybody who helps I will gladly send you a gift card as a token of appreciation.

My car has 98000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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