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Re: 03 Cavalier delayed O.D
Posted to Transmission Forum on 1/19/2008

It's probably OK.

Many, many, cars are programmed to not got into OD (or lockup) until a specified engine temperature is reached.

This is to prevent "chuggle" since they now all run so lean. Login to read more.