sounds like a tranmission MOUNT that is not tight...
Call your dealer, and ask him for an appointment, to check out the
transmission mounts. It won't cost you any $$. just time for the checking
it out.
"park" > wrote in message
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>I just bought a 2005 LX Chrysler Town and Country van (3.3 liter, v6, 4
> speed transmission). I really like it. I have noticed that the
> transmission will have a slight shudder or shake when you first reverse up
> a hill (must be stopped on the hill). Once you are rolling backwards for a
> moment, it stops. The shudder is worse at the beginning if you reverse
> slowly up the hill to start. This does not occur when reversing on a level
> grade or on an ever so slight uphill grade. The transmission is very
> smooth
> in all other operations. Is this normal? Should I be concerned or is the
> van just "breaking in". The van has 98 miles.
>
> Thanks for your response. I wonder whether to contact the dealer or if I'm
> being picky.
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