Manual Transmission problems of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Whenever the contact attempted to switch gears from 4th to 5th he noticed that the rpm's would remain constant or rise for a period of 10 seconds. The failure occurred at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was working properly. The contact has noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. The failure mileage was 26,041 updated 4/26/10 the consumer stated during 4th and 5th shifting, the accelerator pedal would stick. He also experienced erratic idling while in 1st gear. The throttle would stick from 8-14 seconds. Updated 08/24/10.

A chirping sound began being emitted from the transmission. The chirp was present at all times except when the clutch was depressed. The problem was diagnosed as a throw out bearing wiggling on the pilot shaft. The throw out bearing scored the pilot shaft. A new throw out bearing was installed and the pilot shaft smoothed with emory cloth. This solution solved the problem immediately, but within a year, the same chirp returned. The throw out bearing is again vibrating on the pilot shaft.

I purchased a Toyota Tacoma 2006 new and from day one had problems with the vehicle over revving on start up, which is very damaging to an engine in cold climates. It also between shifting from 3rd to 4th, and 4th to 5th gears the rpm's will not come down to enable one to shift properly and not only makes for a road dangerous condition but it also causes damage to the entire drive train. I've been unsuccessful at trying to take care of this problem with Toyota, quite frankly they have a very bad attitude with this whole matter and to give you an example, I was told by one dealership that maybe I should learn how to shift faster. Please assist me .

Engine rpm hangs when shifting from 4th to 5th gear,clutch has long delay to engagement in sub-zero temp. Dealer says these are normal.