As for the transmission sounds like it may be slipping would take it to a tranny shop and have them drive it. usually you get free estimate. As for the button you can try to re-paint it or just replace the button can't be to much for a replacement.
If you get a replacement use clear nail polish on the button to protect it in the future. I had an impala with buttons on the steering wheel, finally got tired of replacing them so I used the nail polish and it worked
If you get a replacement use clear nail polish on the button to protect it in the future. I had an impala with buttons on the steering wheel, finally got tired of replacing them so I used the nail polish and it worked