Chevy Suburban 2003 Shift Cable Repair. Quick and Cheap! HD

Chevy Suburban 2003 Shift Cable Repair. I am sure it is the same on many GM vehicles. If your automatic shift lever moves but does not seem to work anything.. then check this out!..Cable end disconnected from transmission arm. 1 tool repair in 20 minutes!
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[@keithduffany9725]

Hey Pete, thank you for the great video and explanation. This happened to my son and I 2days ago, pulling our 28 ft trailer we pulled into the local motorcycle shop. I went to shove the the shift into park and the arm just flopped and indicator (and trans) stayed in gear. 45 seconds later my son had pulled up your video, jumped out, crawled under and moved the arm into Park on the trans and snapped the cable back on. We made it home thanks to you! Bought the new arm, going out to install it now, just wanted to say thank you sir!

[@STRAIGHTP]

haha, so funny. i was searching on 2003 denali shift lever. i clicked this and then i was like, this voice sounds familiar... its my DAD! hahaha. what are the odds. nice job. 52,000 hits

[@privateparker5698]

146,000 now

[@edgarferreiras8828]

I just fixed my 2012 Chevy express van. Thank you

[@peetre]

154,000 now!

[@MikeyBadabingBadaboom]

Your dad is awesome!

[@jose72ish]

cool story

[@fromthealiens]

thanks dude! had my '02 silverado at a job site...went to start it and column shift lever just moved freely without shifting the truck. Two fuses were bad including the auto trans fuse in the dash but truck still wouldn't shift after i replaced them. had it towed to my house hoping it was something easy...this weekend i'll check that shift cable lever!

[@anthonyvalerio1490]

Thanks for the video. I have a 2006 chevy truck. I was leaving home depot, got in my truck and had this problem. Luckily thanks to your video i fixed it right there and avoided a bunch of additional costs. So thank you

[@phelpssoccer3574]

GM Part number 15251895 AUTO TRANS LEVER Thank you so much for your post. Simple fix. I was just starting to tear apart the steering column. *IMPORTANT*: MAKE SURE YOU BLOCK THE TIRES BEFORE YOU START TO REPLACE THE LEVER!

[@timriggs3527]

What years does this part number cover?

[@timriggs3527]

I’ve got a 04 gmc Denali same problem

[@FrankensteinsCastle]

This just happens today to mine! 06 suburban. I was scared because I thought it would be the tranny going out. Thank you so much for this video! I’m going to try that today

[@tavarescampbell6062]

Thank you because of you I didn’t have to leave my work truck in a sketchy parking lot. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@GBryant-kb9zb]

WOW, my 2001 Suburban is doing the same thing and I did not know how to fix it but thanks to you now I do....I will be fixing my truck tomorrow...

[@danielrojas9373]

This worked on my 06 sierra thanks Good video

[@Ponotoc]

Great video Peetre. You led the masses with easy to understand information. Not above anyone's head as well.

[@dariomatus9938]

Thank You Man, Saved me from a tow fee...

[@bob72452]

Thank you for the information. That was the problem with my '00 Chevy 2500. I would have changed the shift cable without having solved the problem without your video. Just ordered a new shift lever on Ebay for $9.65.

[@Jesus713martin]

This happen to me when i went to a person house for a offer up deal n was blocking him I his own driveway I was about to call a tow truck but found this video thank u so much I was in a awkawy situation then blocking someone I didn't know in there own driveway

[@bobwhiteford1233]

Thanks for the video! Happened in my ‘02 Silverado and this was the fix. Saved me a lot of time and $$.

[@zombiehunter494]

Thank you for your help. fixed my truck because of you video

[@fullmetalfreedom]

this is exactly my issue . YES!!! Subscribed. Thank you. Saved me over $450 REAL dollars!!!!!!!!!

[@mrernestmorado]

Exact video I needed.. 2005 Silverado same issue, 15min swap and ready to go.

[@Big_Head_Yo]

You saved me a few hundred dollars... thanks!!

[@mikegohres9147]

This guy comes off like the nicest guy in town..

[@josevelazquez1342]

Thanks that's my problem.

[@wixlynsworld1965]

thank you so much. that is what happened to my 2012

[@peetre]

I am glad to hear!

[@tairzin]

Thank you very much! Just saved my day, was on the rain 🌧 with the van savana broke, quick look on the video Problem solved!👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@OnlyinThe508]

You might of just saved me 160$ and a headache thanks so much for the video I liked and subscribed

[@dcmanryan]

This happened today. was in reverse, went to pull down the arm to drive and NOTHING. Arm moves freely like in your video. Stuck in reverse. I turned it off and it said reverse still but was in neutral. I called a tow truck and had it towed to a transmission shop. I wish I'd seen this video first. Hopefully that's all mine ends up being.

[@saadalmaleki1586]

Thank you so much for this video you saved me hundreds of dollars and fix it my self.

[@peetre]

Glad to hear that saadalmaleki!

[@garsox]

Thanks for vid, just what i was looking for ... and great shot of the fox too...

[@peetre]

Well thank you!

[@three1seven419]

What if the problem isn’t with the arm but with the gasket at the end of the cable itself? Is there a way to replace that rubber piece to it fits snuggly to the arm?

[@dectrickmcgee6320]

This video is a life saver thanks buddy god bless

[@peetre]

You're so welcome. Many other's videos have saved me!

[@mikebuckman5182]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING THE PART# I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS # FOR A MONTH

[@peetre]

you are welcome!

[@sammyazorgan2461]

Thank you for the video. I have some issue with my Chevy Uplander. I hope it's the same problem. Have a great day :)

[@peetre]

Well thanks, I hope it goes as well for you also.

[@anthonyg-yk8bl]

Thank you so much....just got stuck and this is helped me quick..

[@josejimenez-gc8ui]

Thank you for the video, I thought I was going to have to tow it to a shop

[@cp1855]

Was about to tear down steering column. Luckily stuck in my driveway. Yukon2000 just like new. Merci mon ami.

[@peetre]

Thanks!

[@HardWhereHero]

its a good thing you showed us where to find the cable link to the transmission. kinda useless for someone that has no clue where to look

[@larryb4322]

Thanks Pete! perfect video to solve this week's problem.

[@benkanobe7500]

Thank you. That was very clear. I did have a question: Is the new part an improved part or just a nice new non-rusty part? I ask because I have a 1996 GMC Suburban K2500 7.4 liter (454) Gas, and it has the same type of cable with a snap-on cable end to the little ball on the end of the transmission lever just like you showed with yours. However, my truck (California truck so Zero rust anywhere) has a problem of the black cable end randomly slipping off the transmission arm ball and then I am stuck with the cable no longer connected to the transmission. I assumed there was a metal clip that went on Over the installed snap-fit of the cable end, but no. Mine is just like yours. Soooooooooo, is that arm and improved arm and can I just go buy one? Mine looks nearly new as no rust, but the cable just will not stay on! (Truck is 100% stock and has not been messed with). Thanks again for providing this clear and understandable KZbin. VERY helpful!

[@tonystarks5280]

Just saved me some money thanks bro

[@CosmicNeonNeko]

This was my exact issue! Thanks😁

[@dennisportillo8081]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@peetre]

you are very welcome

[@timjohnson7582]

thanks.. i have a 93 yukon 2dr. my cable disconnected. so imma go try to fix mine myself..

[@OctaneOracle]

I removed the shift arm and it looks fine? Wouldn’t the rubber grommet on the end of the cable fail before the arm does?

[@marioortiz7953]

The cable or the arm what's broken mine don't work 2001 suburban

[@faezalmutairy3059]

Thx, helped me get home

[@lilbwicker5837]

Thank you so much🙏🏼 you just saved me

[@Nunyabidness20]

Lilb Wicker Me too! 😎🤘

[@migsochoa1914]

Appreciate the video man,got me out of trouble🙏

[@jrader777]

Great video! Thank you for your help👍

[@MrTRA504]

Thank you so much you...👍😎

[@islamisisis2744]

Thanks for this video man

[@alexiaisthename]

I'm not sure if I have this same problem. My 2002 chevy silverado was stolen and now I dont even need a key to turn on my truck.. the shifter can easily be moved. I enjoy DIY. I replaced my driver shaft and did a full tune up including flushing the liquids. Can you help me identify the problem

[@peetre]

It sounds like they may have put a screwdriver into the ignition slot and broke the linkage in there. That's is about all i can think of. good luck

[@landynedward5088]

This was very useful It just broke on my 2006 duramax and I watched this and went and looked at it and that’s the problem what was the part called ?

[@peetre]

Good to hear. Transmission shift arm/lever

[@outofcontrol9886]

awesome job thanks alot!!

[@joey86bu1]

Same thing happened to me your video helped me out a bunch, you earned a like and subscribe good sir!

[@washingtonpinheiro6142]

Great video

[@warrior-of-love4379]

was the old arm moving when u shift b4 u installed the new one??

[@UncleSarkis]

I'm buying a 2004 Yukon XL today and the shift lever is very loose, is it possible this may be the fix I need?

[@peetre]

not very likely

[@MrScrewz13]

my shifter on 2004 avalanche has a hard time going into park. Do you think this is the same problem? I have to practically force it into park gear. Can you give me any tips on where ro start. I would really appreciate it. Thanks

[@mikeymike6795]

Hey Steve my Avalanche had the same problem but now it won't go in to park at all without me getting under the truck and physically pushing the lever into park next to the transmission. DId you get the problem fixed? If so, how'd you fix it? TIA

[@brianhernandez5666]

@@mikeymike6795 did you guys ever find a fix on this? My 2003 suburban just started having the same issue today

[@mikeymike6795]

@@brianhernandez5666 I did. I had to replace the shifter cable. It was a pain in the ass just FYI

[@mikeymike6795]

@@brianhernandez5666 honestly it wasn't too bad, just had to remove alot of panels and route the cables behind the steering wheel and through the floor board to the transmission. It fixed the problem and was less then $100 if you DIY

[@brianhernandez5666]

@@mikeymike6795 sounds a lot more time consuming than difficult, were you having the same issue I am? When I switched from drive to reverse it felt super stiff, I basically had to force it into reverse. And now it wont even go into park, it just reaches the point of park but it stays in reverse.

[@damonmartin5426]

Hey peetre I have a 2001 GMC Sierra 4*4 my truck will sometimes go into drive and reverse... sometimes will not go into gear at all but able to move shifter to all gears... plz help I use my truck for work and really need it

[@peetre]

Hopefully someone else will see this post and offer a suggestion... I have no idea, SORRY

[@Stef4474]

U save my day. Thnxxx

[@josesantana561]

What else would cause this? Arm is still connected on mine but doing the same from park to drive.

[@peetre]

pe underneath and watch it as someone else is moving the shift. If everything seems to be moving right, i would suspect something in the transmission. good luck.

[@maharoofmaharoof5655]

Thank you sir

[@MikeyBadabingBadaboom]

You're awesome.

[@hanluong2510]

Thank Boss You the man

[@jacksummers3751]

I have a 04 suburban, my cable falls right off.. is it possible the bushing on the cable is worn out.. my lever looks ok but, I can't find any replacement bushings of this year

[@Jroyaltv]

I can't find the location of the shifter

[@stevenradams]

Thanks!

[@mohammedishaq6323]

Thank you sooo much bro I love u

[@kataysmith9581]

I don't understand where is the plastic bushing?

[@peetre]

It's in the end of the cable. You don't have to do anything with it. you see it at ONE minute

[@TexasTopGGGG]

Do you think this could be the problem for my truck also ? It does that Almost everyday when I try to go from drive to park. Sometimes it only goes as far as reverse and my shifter knob feels exactly how you described it. My shifter won't go past 2nd gear and when it gets loose I usually just put it on second gear and with a little force I make a U-like pull on the knob and it usually gets it into park 9/10 times. What do you think ?

[@peetre]

I think it is a good chance that it is. It would be quite visible if one was underneath looking at the linkage, while another is moving the selector. Let me know what you find out!

[@TexasTopGGGG]

So I found out that the medal piece you chaned is put on wrong instead of the little ball facing the transmission it's facing the exhaust. Could that be the reason my transmission shifter feels very loose

[@peetre]

Well it is possible since flipping it might place the ball in a different area of the shifting pattern. just flip it the other way and see. While you are down there, without hooking the cable to it, see how it feels moving it by hand.

[@nathanielpinheiro1988]

hi i reve gmc canyom end i dont no wou fix my shift loose pls hellp my

[@dylanadams9264]

Where is this located under the vehicle?

[@peetre]

go under the vehicle, about the center of the car on the right side of the transmission. Have someone moving the shift back and forth as you look

[@marioortiz7953]

U didn't show how to connect it on the other side like in the steering wheel

[@peetre]

I didn't have a problem in that location, sorry

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

... so what was the problem with the original arm?

[@peetre]

the stud on the end rusts and wears down so it no longer has any holding power

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

@@peetre It doesn't look as bad as mine. Can I ask what you paid at the dealer?

[@peetre]

@@cornfusedatbest6693 if the cable came off. just replace the arm. I dont recall what i paid 6 years ago. I am guessing under $20

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

@@peetre $20.00??? From the DEALER??? I paid close to that for two upper control arm bolts!!! Anyway, thanks for your feedback, it's much appreciated.

[@Texasman992]

my shifter is loose In same vehicle do you think it's a cable because I can tap it in reverse its that loose or is it this arm?

[@peetre]

I am not exactly sure what you mean about tapping it into reverse, but i think if you get under the car and have someone moving the gear selector, you will see visually what the problem is.

[@Texasman992]

+peetre ok I will do that but what I mean is the I can go through the gears very easily

[@peetre]

If you mean you can mechanically move the shift are up and down and feel the transmission indentations, then I dont think that you have this problem. This problem gives the feeling of not being connected to anything, which is really what happens.

[@Texasman992]

Then what do you think the problem is if its really loose to shift down ?

[@peetre]

I assume that it does actually shift and go into the gear you select?.. In which case i would think that there is some type of spring/dog that gives the friction and feel of indentations that hold it in place. I would suspect that it would be part of the transmission and would do some searching on that aspect of it.

[@easirucek]

What is the arm called? I need to get one, thanks.

[@peetre]

at 45 seconds into the video is the description and part number.

[@scottjacobson930]

Thanks

[@Nunyabidness20]

2000 GMC Sierra 2500 6.0L Part# GM# 15251895-LEVER A/TRANS

[@damonmartin5426]

Peetre it was my trans in repair shop now $1200

[@sarahmurphy3377]

Chevy Tahoe will not go in park

[@user-sd1hn5px4m]

Atleast show us where the part under the car is located ur video was perfect till u went under the car

[@peetre]

been 5 years, i cant go under it again. sorry. It's on the side of the transmission and moves with the shift lever

[@uriel0002]

Ranch? Lol