[TJbear]

Hello. Anyone know what I need to do to fix this? I was able to push the cable end back on for now but it's not on there very good. It appears the hole in the cable end is reamed out a bit and/or the pin on that lever on the side of the trans is corroded too much:

I'd like to try and replace that lever first if possible. Anyone know what it's called? I can't find it anywhere online......

Thanks.

 

[Crawdaddy]

The arm on the transmission is supposed to have a little round ball on the end of the stud that the cable snaps onto. It appears that that ball has rusted and snapped off. You're going to need a new arm for the transmission. Luckily, this is something that can be pulled off a junkyard transmission in under 5 minutes and only cost a couple dollars. It bolts onto the transmission shifter end on the side of the transmission case with a single nut. When you reinstall the cable on the new arm, you may or may not have to readjust the cable. Probably not since it's the same cable and transmission, but just something to keep in mind. And even if you do, it's a pretty simple procedure to adjust.

 

[silveradotrailblazer]

X2 what Crawdaddy said.

 

[TJbear]

Cool, thanks!

 

[TJbear]

I went to the dealer and a new lever was 10 bucks. P/N 15251895, in case anyone ever needs it. The pin on the new one is bigger than the rusted old one.....but it still looks like a sketchy setup to me, lol. I haven't installed yet. Hopfully the hole on the cable end isn't reamed out.

 

[Crawdaddy]

I'm glad to hear that even new from the dealer the part was under 10 dollars. As for the technology and design behind it, GM and other car and truck makers have been using that arm assembly style for column shifters for well over 20 years without issue. It's a little confusing how the arm goes when you're assembling a transmission from scratch and took it apart months ago, but it's not that bad.

 

[silveradotrailblazer]

Lube the new parts before installing.:great:

 

[TJbear]

Ugh, I just put it back together and it seems like the cable is on there no better than before. It's loose and pops off just as easy. I think the hole on the cable end is reamed out. This is why I thought the setup seemed shady, lol. The hole on the cable end had rubber inside and it looks torn up a bit. Probably got ripped up on the old rusty pin on the old lever. If I replace the cable, does it go all the way back to the steering column? Looks like it might be two piece? Thanks.

 

[Crawdaddy]

I'm not sure if your cable is the same as the one on my uncle's dually, but it probably is. There should also be retainer on the cable end to lock it on. If you do replace the cable, it is a 1-piece that goes into the cab under the carpet, up the column, and to another ball joint under the steering wheel. With the carpet and seats out, it's not that bad to replace. With the carpet and seats in, I can imagine it'd be a bear to get done.

For a quick fix, you could probably zip-tie or bailing wire the cable and arm together and it would hold fine. There's not much stress on it other than forward and back motion.

 

[silveradotrailblazer]

Try to safety wire it.

 

[Logan Merritt]

Mine did the same thing. I removed the lever on the transmission and used a drill bit to drill it out. The corroded part dropped right out and I used a nut andbolt to reattach the shift linkage. Drove all day on it and still does fine. Didn't cost me a dime either!

 

[MrHollywood718]

I got a 2009 GMC Yukon 1500 XL SLT and with that neing said.....I know this is an old post an all and hope someone responds. Heres a little background on my truck, i just bought this vehicle maybe 1 &1/2 months ago, and the previous owner had a big aftermarket stereo, with s bunch if 6x9's in a make shift box ontop of 2 12" subs and a ehole bunch of crazy nonsense wiring. So i immediately disconnected everything and eas just waiting for when i had the time to actually do it properly. He had a second battery hooked up which was good in ny book but my dumbass when i fidconnectrd sll thr epeskers i just capped all the wires snd taped them off thinking id get sround to it in a coupke days. Like i said 1& 1/2 months later i stsrted getting a "check chsrging system," light a few days ago, and planned on doing it this weekend after my 6 year old daughters bday and after i fixed the sway bar links in the rear which i did 2 nights ago.
But I digress, so wife whos 8 months pregnant and our 3 small children 6,4 & 21 months, were gassing up at the station by our house. When we went to leave i put my truck in reverse and we drove off i noticed the truck began to die at the stop light we were st so i tried to jump it with my little jumper pack i keep in the back for situations like this. But it did not work bc the 2nd bsttery thst i did not fully fisconnect the ground snd positive wire from the alternator drained the battery(ies) and when i tried to push thr truck to the side of the road i told my wife who was now in the driver seat to put it in reverse so we csn get out if traffic bc we were in thr lrft turn lane, anyway somehow the truck is now stuck in reverse and when i go to shift with the shifter on the steering column it wont seitch gears, its just like smooth when you try to go down with the shifter otbup, theres no "clicks," like its trting to catch.

Sorry for the kong story i uust wanted to he thorough...

So is my problem the shifter cable and if so where exsctly is it located snd what should i look for to see ehats broken ir not broken? Does anyone have any suggestions on what should i do? Im hurting for cash bc i just got laid off, so a quick and or cheapish fix is ideal but i need this to not happen again when it's time to rush the wife to the hospital for the new baby lol....if any one can help i'd be most appreciative. Thanks all

 

[RayVoy]

Your shift problem is due to a dead battery.

How old is the battery, you may need a replacement?
Have it tested.