Transmission Problems!

[nidey41]

I am driving a auto 96 grand am gt, and out of the blue the car is having major problems shifting up. Is this a common problem among the grand am's? I have not had a chance to take it to a mechanic yet, but does it sound like this transmission is toast?

[fluffybunny]

notorious for bad clutches..... heat and racing .....basic wear and tear really..... you got an auto or manual?

[nidey41]

automatic

It goes from reverse to drive, and 1st gear to 2nd gear just fine, but it just really does not want to go to 3rd gear.

[matt919]

93, auto.

a month ago, park to reverse to drive, no problem. wouldn't shift out of 1st, needed a new transmission.