2002 Malibu LS Tranny Problem?

When I accelerate kind of hard I get a shudder when it shifts from 1st to 2nd. Not flooring it but kind of harder than a gentle acceleration. Also while cruising (especially when going slightly uphill) it feels like I am letting off and then back on the accelerator. It doesn't like maintaining a highway speed. Not like a lot but you can feel the hesitation. Also my cruise control doesn't like shifting back to overdrive after going up a hill. Thats all for now! LOL!

P.S. No codes!

Might be a clogged PCV valve.

Might be a clogged PCV valve.
Brand New!

have you checked your fluid level, when was the last time the filter / fluid was changed ?

When I accelerate kind of hard I get a shudder when it shifts from 1st to 2nd. Not flooring it but kind of harder than a gentle acceleration. Also while cruising (especially when going slightly uphill) it feels like I am letting off and then back on the accelerator. It doesn't like maintaining a highway speed. Not like a lot but you can feel the hesitation. Also my cruise control doesn't like shifting back to overdrive after going up a hill. Thats all for now! LOL!

P.S. No codes!
If you figure out what it is- please post! This is exactly what mine is doing.

have you checked your fluid level, when was the last time the filter / fluid was changed ?
Changed less than 10,000 miles ago! Fluid is topped off!

Could be the TPS. Disconnect it and see if it goes away, The car will run like meat though.

Were you able to check the TPS? How did that turn out?