Chevy Silverado shift cable bushing repair save $$$

Shift cable repair with Dorman bushing. 2005 Silverado

[@drewanderson8279]

Sir, thank you from the bottom of my heart. My dad passed away 2 years ago today. I borrowed his truck, and this broke. I got the parts from the zone and went to install them. The white sleeve bushing wouldn't fit. Like not even close. I actually let the truck down and put my things up. Was about to go back to the store, and i decided to youtube this. Seeing you had the video with the same parts as i had gotten i watched it. The win for me was letting us know to grab a 3/8s drill bit to clean out the old bushing! That did it. It just all fit like a glove. With a satisfying click it snapped into place. So from my late father and myself thank you so much for helping me fix the truck for my mother! God bless you sir...

[@Maltajim7]

You are very welcome. I am glad it worked out for you

[@fastshelby5226]

This bushing replacement took you 15 minutes of work!! It took me all of 5 minutes, because you were here on KZbin to help me! Armed with a cordless drill with a 3/8 bit, and a ultra small wire brush , and the repair bushing kit that's available at every auto parts store I called(Dorman part# 14073), I jacked the truck up and climbed under. Drilled out the end of the Bushing to 3/8 like you showed, wire brushed the stud sticking out of the transmission linkage, pushed the bushing through the 3/8 hole, pushed it on the stud until i heard the click, and then pushed the round retainer at the end of the bushing! Great KZbin Video, TWO THUMBS WAY UP! Please pat yourself on the back for helping everyone! Dan

[@Maltajim7]

Thank you!

[@rockyl9057]

Yessir. Dorman 14073 with the retainer clip was way easier. Didn't have to soak in hot water or nothing. Didn't even have to put the truck on jacks.

[@dilloncrafton9552]

Awesome video. I just had my linkage pop off and I was certain I would have to replace the whole thing until I found your video. Thanks so much easy fix less then 5 minutes and 15$ later and good as new.

[@Maltajim7]

You're welcome!

[@albeasleyg2851]

This video and kit worked perfect for a 2006 Chevy 2500hd 4wd with automatic transmission. Thank you

[@fladave99]

YEAAA! I found the same thing after tracking down the cable. getting my bushing. for a neat repair-THANKS-for the part number

[@itsjojo4]

Silverado shift cable bushing repair. Bought the part and said I have to drill out the cable end, "Better check this on youtube" I found you! Same story for you. This gives me confidence to use the drill. Thank you so much James!!!!

[@tpcoder9177]

Just verified that this fix is still correct for 2010 silverado 1500!!! Thank you for saving me 4 hours under my truck and replacing the entire cable assembly!!

[@TNoutdoorshunter]

Same part he ordered in this video? I’ve got a 09 sierra that I’ve been trying to fix

[@timothykoons8778]

Yes I just did this on my 09 sierra

[@devinblackwell1269]

I bought the exact part he used at my local Oriellys store

[@mattrix4444]

And you just saved me finding out if it works for my '10. Thanks

[@mattrix4444]

Can I ask where you verified that. On amazon when ordering it says it only goes to 2009

[@HardWhereHero]

Yup, just saved 83$ and 70$ in labor. I knew replacing the entire cable seemed like "replacing an arm to fix a broken finger" kinda deal. I used some zap straps to hold it in place for a few months but got tired of gettin under the truck to randomly replace them when they broke.

[@anthonyarenal3582]

I had done this a while ago on my wife's yukon and worked better than what i found on youtube putting in a bolt and grinding it down.

[@poisonwatersupply]

This bushing is an exact fit for my 2004 Chevy Express 2500HD and with your instructions i was able to do this job in less than 15 mins. Thanks!

[@rustyshackelford7651]

Wow super helpful advice 👍 Mine popped out at Lowes and it wasn't fun. When I was under the truck before, I noticed it looked real loose but decided to leave sleeping dogs lie. Well it popped off and my shift lever became a limp noodle. Luckily I knew what it was and popped it back into place to put the truck in drive and drive home. Then in the driveway trying to shift into park it slipped off again in reverse! Had to turn the truck off in reverse and use the parking brake to stop it from rolling. One more reason you should always have a functioning parking brake... I used the dorman kit you mentioned and it worked great. I did need a 25/64 drill bit tho which can be hard to come by I had to go back to the store for one. 3/8 was not large enough even trying to wallow out the hole extra. Really needed that 25/64 drill bit fwiw I'd make sure you have one before starting. My truck is a 2008 Silverado w/ 5.3 Cheers

[@duckhunter4660]

Friend, you have no idea how grateful I am you made this video!!!! Thank you very much for saving me a ton of money!! May God bless you.

[@RetPoliceInstructor]

I got into my 2003 H2 which is 19 years old. Never had any major issues. I parked it as usual in my driveway. The next day, I stepped on the brake to release the shifter and the shifter slid back and forth like it gear shift cable broke. I took apart the shifter per another KZbin video, which stated the bushing that connects the shifter cable to the gear popped off due to the bushing crumbling of old age. Not the case. I watched your video and crawled under my truck and found the gear shift cable detached from the transmission gear. I tried to reattach it but the bushing was to warn. However, I bought a bushing that closely matched it. I filed it down until I could snap it into the the cable loop. It did snap on but was still lose. However, I was able to get my truck in gear, drive it to my mechanic and save on a towing charge. My mechanic had already ordered an actual H2 gear shifting cable from the dealership I purchased my H2 back in 2003. I thought I blew my transmission. Thank you for this video!!! I was sooo happy to see it was just a popped cable and not the tranny. My H2 is my baby and it’s been with me before during and after my marriage ! 😆

[@Maltajim7]

Great story! Your welcome!

[@tacosurprise]

Thank you, James! I was wondering why my new bushing wouldn’t fit. I drilled out the old one and got everything in-works great! I didn’t get a quote from a dealer but was prepared to spend $120+ on a new shift cable.

[@devinblackwell1269]

I just wanted to thank you for putting this video out there. I followed your steps and got mine working for $15 in parts only. Thanks!

[@tomperkins8653]

Exact issue happened to me on a 2006 Silverado. Used Zip ties to get truck home. Viewed numerous videos and all channeled down to replacing cable and or range selector lever. None of those mentioned this plastic part which certainly should be replaced if your replacing all else. Found this video and BOOM my problem solved. I appreciate mention of the 3/8" drill as i couldn't even notice remnants of the old piece was still in cable. I do want to mention, apply the parking brake while completing this job. If you move the arm for any reason, the truck will roll as i overlooked.

[@TRUGRiT717]

👍 AWESOME, WORKED ON MINE. TOOK LONGER WAITING IN LINE THAN PUTTING THAT BUSHING ON 🤣

[@jimmieberg]

I had the same problem on 2008 6L, 2500HD Silveraldo. I wrapped the linkage (the wider diamater section up to the smaller tapered part) with aluminum sticky repair tape. I could not find a plastic bushing at any auto store. The tape took the play out of the cable linkage hole and the transmission linkage arm. Then I molded JB weld putty over the linkage arm and let it cure over night. The next day I took pliers and moved the linkage arm through the full range of motion. The putty held next to the cable plastic holder and released on the shaft of the transmission linkage. The shaft has a tapered end then flairs out, that also helps to secure the JB in place. I live out in the middle of no-where. I reconnected the cable halves and 'Back on the Road Again'.

[@nAbPwNeR]

Mine just did this at 210k. I left Walmart got into the truck, it went into reverse but then it felt weird. Put it in park then the lever was free not doing anything. I got mad, like wtf. Then I thought hey might be the cable, damn straight it was off. I was thinking oh no I have to replace the cable. THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING!!!!!

[@CesarGarcia-si1fi]

Thanks, James! I just fixed my son’s 2006 Avalanche that left him stranded in a drive through.

[@donalta9337]

07 Silverado new body style work truck 4.8 liter four-wheel drive. found the dorman part number 14073. drilled out the plastic on the end of the transmission cable linkage to 25/64. Bushing slid right in, ring clicked right on, snapped right onto the shift lever with light pressure from channel locks. Thanks for your help!!

[@bryans3287]

Very cool great video.. super easy fix I just drilled out the little nipple on the shift arm and put a stainless steel bolt through there with a brass bushing that I made on my mini lathe . Worked perfectly .when something breaks I over engineer it . My vehicle is a 07 GMC Sierra classic long bed 4x4 262ci 4.3l v6 . I've always been a GM guy there's this far fewer things to go wrong with GM vehicles I've had nothing but reliability of this vehicle been driving it for 13 years it now has 150,000 miles . A valiant soldier .

[@strongcloud28]

Hey, shout out to you for this video. I ran over some ice in the road, and it knocked the linkage loose from the AT transmission lever. After I got it back home bought the kit and installed it. It took me ten minutes, drilled out the old bushing, attached it and put the C clip on. It seems really secure. Thank you.

[@Maltajim7]

Very welcome

[@jonchapo8708]

What’s the kits part number and what c Clip ? I just had this happen to my wife’s truck

[@jonchapo8708]

Never mind my jackass was looking comments for a link or part number then it came across video 😂

[@rydplrs71]

Great video, thank you. I don’t think I was under my truck for a full minute doing this repair.

[@danieltyler3653]

This video saved my ass. I used a zip tie for now, and got the grommet on the way in the mail. Thanks man!!!

[@corycoleman9483]

Just fixed my 07 Tahoe, had to drill out the round plastic end of the linkage to fit the bushing inside of it, but once I did that it fit right together.

[@lowem1155]

You helped me as well. Mine just broke today

[@soulxgod2524]

5 years later after you uploaded this my truck had the same problem. Was able to get under there and fix it. Thank you for your wisdom 🫡

[@Maltajim7]

Your very welcome

[@mikewanless4984]

dorman 14073 worked great for my 2010 chevy silverado w a 6L80 6 speed. Didn't seem to fit a first but just needed to push harder to seat the bushing. I didn't have a drill at Oreillys so used a utility knife to clean out the old cracked plastic in the cable hole, slipped it on, snapped in the clip and voila, good for another 300,000 miles!

[@macgarage2203]

This fixed my 2008 Silverado with a 4L60E 4 speed auto transmission. I tried a bushing kit fix kit and the bushings were too loose in the cable housing to hold on securely. I suspect the plastic wore down over time. With a quick touchup with a 25/64 inch drill bit, this worked fine. I feel much more confident with this repair over the bushing kit repair.

[@joeaguero7545]

Wow! Thanks for posting this as it turned a stranded vehicle into a road warrior in only 5 minutes! Thanks again for the great video!

[@jessecunard6544]

This showed me exactly what's going on with my silverado

[@Jammer0069]

Had to drill out linkage hole with 3/8 inch drill bit. Bushing fit snuggly into hole with some force. Used pliers to snap shift lever ball into bushing. Satisfying pop sound when ball seated into bushing. Was unable to use the bushing retainer. Not enough of it stuck out of the far end of the hole to connect it. But bushing is snuggly seated into hole. If it ever falls out I will use super glue or some other sealant to keep it there. Thanks for the video.

[@flyingvme53]

great Video, Saved me @$350.00, Thanks

[@8uchato]

The same thing happened to me today i was 200 miles away from home and it happened. Great video gonna replace it tomorrow thanks

[@ozziecrosby2092]

How did it go?

[@LovePuddleProductions]

Thank you so much for this video it was the most helpful video because the part doesn’t look correct on web sites but your video showed me its exactly what I need thank you thank you thank you

[@sammoore7173]

this fixed my 07 Tahoe! thanks, saved me a piss ton of money

[@doyallogan7236]

Good video. Thanks

[@GrimReaper68440]

Hey friend, thanks for sharing your video, I just had to fix the same problem on my 2006 Silverado, and watching your video was really helpful. Thanks for sharing. We down in Cali.

[@cadillacblades]

Bad ass exactly what I was looking for. Who the hell would thumbs down this video

[@corycoleman9483]

Mechanics and dealerships.

[@javig8895]

Just wanna say thank you they wanted to charge me 400$ plus. Fixed it 15$ part at autozone.👍

[@fresh55n9ne]

Great find. This is part fixed my 2009 Chevy Tahoe Thank You.

[@turkari4397]

Thanks it's helped me a lot

[@luke9129]

I just welded a 3/8" bolt on the tyranny shift arm

[@justbob2133]

Very helpful, Good job! Thank-you, sir.

[@eimartin]

Thanks for this awesome video and idea. I had the exact same issue in my 2005 Tahoe and followed your instructions and it came out perfectly.

[@Maltajim7]

Your welcome!

[@twistnthrottle8993]

Very helpful thank you for the video

[@Kylejarrett10]

Thank you so much for this video? Saved me time and money and I’m so grateful you shared your experience with this. Thanks again!

[@mattsmith2992]

13 Auto Repair shops disliked this video ! 😂 Fantastic video to help us out. Thanks Again!

[@JohnDoe-hx8dy]

They hate us because they ain’t us pay half price for your work and done right

[@altruismTV]

How do u see dislikes

[@robertreynolds2524]

Awesome, I screen shot the part, went and picked it up and made the repair.

[@frankiewalters9493]

Great video explained very well

[@colt4547]

Thank you.

[@Dylan-cy7cb]

Thank yu thank yu! Was able to get down even in some snow an do it today❕

[@kennethduffield8684]

I just replaced the lower cable myself. Cost about $25 for new cable from the dealership. The $300 he was quoted was probably for dealer to replace it. Replacing the bushing is a lot quicker, and easier, than replacing the cable

[@toptierfish9335]

The cheapest cable I can find is around $70 but hopefully that’s what my truck needs it will go p r n but can’t get it into drive

[@kennethduffield8684]

@@toptierfish9335 My brother works for the dealership (delivers parts), so I get parts at his cost.

[@je7027]

I used 2 zip ties to snap and hold the cable. I case your not close to a parts store. Ordering the part to fix this permanently. But my zip ties have held up for over a year now

[@je7027]

@Kkkk Bbbbo'Reilly has a shift cable fix. It was 12 dollars for the part. But my 2 zip ties lasted over a year. But just one zip tie it would come off once a week.

[@joefotz]

Many thanks for this video!

[@stevenreynolds2327]

Came here for the dorman part number..thanks

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

Outstanding!

[@BroodykayBroodyfour]

It's amazing how quick, cheap, and easy this is......it could have been cheaper I bought the same parts from a parts store for less than 10$ CAD and no delivery fee or Amazon Prime fee and it could have gone much easier and faster if you's used a wire brush instead of file plus if you had needed to file that grove your clip wouldn't have held so you's have needed to replace that whole part. Also there was no need to waste time drilling anything and in fact you could have accidentally ruined the cable when that bushing (not a grommet) pops right out and lastly that clip isn't meant to be forced over the end so it shouldn't have been put on the bushing then banged n there. In this instance it might be fine but you could have just as easily broke the clip and or bushing so in the future always install the cable with the new bushing onto the pin then using needle nose pliers (if you on't have O ring pliers)slide it into place in the groove.

[@edreed4487]

Thanks for the help! Saved me some coin.

[@mattrix4444]

Great video and appreciate your time

[@scottwiersema1370]

, did just what you said works great great video

[@elcompagio6406]

This is exactly what i needed thanks for your video!!

[@FreedOrDieTrying]

Sweet, thank you so much for your help brother!!

[@EddyJToledo]

God bless you.

[@stevenmalvasio5639]

I hear all the aftermarket replacement bushing break fast. I ordered both cables from dealer 70 dollars. But in the mean time i used a similar bushing hopefully it wont fail until my parts come. They on backorder

[@kennethfannin8707]

this is the video i needed to see ,,thanks fixin mine tomorrow ,, by the way do you happen to know the part # for that bushing ?

[@Maltajim7]

The part # is in the video. Been a while since I made it

[@derekstine937]

Helped me thanks

[@harryg2753]

Thank you for the video.

[@shadad7774]

Thank you so much for this video The exact same thing happened to me in my 2007 Silverado 1500 today at work, though i was only 60 miles from home I zip tied it enough to get it into drive and get home the part you listed worked perfect

[@mlomenzo]

that's exactly what I did! Get er done!

[@infringinator]

zip ties probably are stronger than the plastic bushing

[@EARDRUMASSASSIN]

My girl literally just called me saying the shifter broke . ran over and zip tied it . lol fixed and I'm a hero now 😆

[@ErikU19]

Thanks for the video and part number

[@joelkieneker148]

Worked great! Thanks a lot!!

[@brendanbishop9170]

Thank you, same problem and fixed it

[@fullmetalfreedom]

dang. I wish you would show the issue with the gear shift prior to going underneath truck and fixing it. I think i have the same problem but i cant compare with yours. Crossing fingers. My gear shift just slides up and down but never engages any gears. is that what yours did?

[@Maltajim7]

Exactly. Just freewheeling with no engagement. You will go under truck and see that the rod is no longer connected

[@Calbear707trees]

Gotta love the simple builds of our older trucks.

[@donaldbrown8882]

Its easy to replce the bushin it takes less than 10 min to replace

[@marcosfigueroa9791]

This was very helpful ty....

[@steveo6631]

Wow, that thing must have gone into the crusher a while ago... What a complete rot box underneath....

[@Maltajim7]

No. Not crushed. But traded in for a new F-150 with aluminium body and ecoboost.

[@randomshortz17]

So what if the nub itself is too worn down? I can't seem to find the " nub" part

[@Maltajim7]

On some comments they drilled out the nipple and replaced. Yours may be hidden by rust. Check the video and you will see better

[@lukesaldana8945]

You da man , thank you !

[@JOSHY_0392]

I bought this , it's too big I need to drill some off the shift cable? And use plyers to snap into place?

[@84montecarlonazi]

Mine has two cables what's the black one for? It's on the right of this one under dash

[@sethawarren]

You are fucking awesome. Thx for sharing the part number!

[@HBKbaldo]

$5 at Orielly’s

[@dylanfulton7329]

Great video, but you're not worried about that frame at all??

[@Maltajim7]

Hey it's upstate NY. Road salt destroys everything. Truck is gone now. New F150

[@timl659]

Did this make your check engine light come on, and if it did when you fixed it did the light go off?

[@Maltajim7]

No it did not come on.

[@keeginsane]

Hey guys the upc for the item is : 00037495140737 copy paste into google it gives u enough options to make ur head spin just fixed my neighbors 2007 gmc 4.8l it works good feels solid

[@eddiesalvador7989]

Will this work on a 2011 Silverado 1500?

[@ErikU19]

Yes

[@jamessudbury6943]

Honestly though, why wasn’t this designed with like a cotter pin or something less likely to fail 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@spoogy0088]

Would be nice to know "WHERE" on the truck thats located

[@Jammer0069]

Under the vehicle right below the drivers seat.

[@garrypengaryp8293]

what bushing did you use?

[@Maltajim7]

This video is several years old. The part is in the video

[@richardcabitto5108]

What was the part number used here?

[@Maltajim7]

The picture and part number is in the first couple minutes of the video

[@richardcabitto5108]

Thank you sir! I ended up being impatient and found a Dorman bushing kit at Oriellys identical to the factory style bushing! Part#14104. Very easy install and drilled a 16th inch hole in shift lever for a cotter-pin for extra insurance that bushing won’t come out! Hope this helps!! Cheers!!!

[@punker4Real]

ouch that thing is rotted out

[@Maltajim7]

Yup. That's why I don't have it anymore

[@pikemax888]

what was the part number?

[@Maltajim7]

It's in the video

[@ErikU19]

14073

[@tripleooo7881]

Don't use a file for rust.

[@marvinjohnson9292]

Stop skipping how to remove the barring

[@gothicasshole]

Sand paper would of been better 1000 grit

[@dylanfulton7329]

There's nothing on that truck that 1000 grit sandpaper is going to make a difference on...

[@lard1892]

3:45 into a 5 min video and.....nothing has been done

[@CriticalThinker08]

Car Dealer===CAR STEALER$ anything to fluck over a customer. I'm convinced they're all horrible. Conspiracy to make shitty cars & trucks so you can't fix them and have to buy a new one

[@johnnyhotrod2608]

I tried several kits and bushings. They will not fit into the shift cable hole no matter what I try to do. I tried pliers, wrenches, c clamps, torches, etc. probably time to send it to a shop and get it done right and quick. maybe if you get the right kit and bushing it is easy but not mine. all the videos on this subject show different bushing designs. fuck american cars, i'll buy foreign from no on. they are built better.