Hey Guys!
i have a 2009 GX with about 120k miles. I know the history of the car. It has been well maintained and never abused.

A few few times since I have had it, when I am on a steep incline, driving uphill, if I slow down as if I am coming to a stop or even stopped, as I proceed to take my foot off the gas the GX starts to do a rollback. It then starts to make a clicking sound until the Tranny/transfer case engages to move forward.

I have made sure that it is firmly in 4H but does it still. Any thoughts or ideas?

 

That's the traction control system's anti-rollback. It's modulating the brakes to prevent the gx from rolling back too much. It will move back a little though. Totally normal.

 

People say I'm bad to use a two-foot driving technique, but I don't have any rollback on Austin's hills as a result.

Chip H.

 

Thanks guys.
Never thought to be normal based on older 4x4s that I had previously owned.

I have I've no problem doing a two foot habit. Makes me think I'm back to driving a Stick once again.

 

Totally normal. It is pretty noisy and unrefined for a Lexus but nothing to worry about.