GM truck Silverado Tahoe Escalade Shift Cable Bushing Permanent Fix to Dorman 14104 repair kit

[@audiomxr]

The way the factory should have done it! Great video

[@robertthomasmellin9234]

You sir!!! are a lifesaver. I Burnt my arm because mine popped off ,after replacing the bushing, in the middle of the road the other day. I replicated your fix, and it is MINT!! Thank you!

[@trbokmro]

Frustrating bastard when it pops off isn't it?!?! Glad to help

[@chrisalaniz8818]

Mannnn I have about 6 on my arm right now from the past week 😢😂

[@westinfunk]

Don’t try to remove that lever while you’re parked on a sloped driveway. I popped my truck in neutral while under it and almost died. This fix worked though! I found 1/4” bolt to work better than 5/16

[@guitarman181]

I did this repair on my Silverado about 4 years ago and it is still working. The one thing I did different is drill a hole through the bolt, so you can put a cotter pin or even a galvanized nail through it behind the nut. Bend it after threading the nut on so the bolt does not slowing unwind itself. The other thing I have done on a Suburban was used a piece of wire wrapped around the thread after I secured the nut. I did this because I did not have a lock nut or thread locker and I needed the Sub working that day. No issues on either repair after two years on the Sub or four on the Silverado. VW and Chryslers use a similar nylon bushing on their auto trans shifters as well.

[@jjshandyman7070]

I fixed my wife's today. It broke at the worst possible time. She was in Nashville for our daughter's heart surgery and it popped off in neutral in the hotel parking lot... IN NASHVILLE!! It's a blessing she didn't get hurt. Why wouldn't GM do this to begin with? The vehicles cost soooo much it would literally cost a couple bucks.

[@619rodrigo619]

If they can save $1-2 dollars per a car that’s millions of dollars a year. Same how 99-02 GM trucks had footwell courtesy lights, but 03-07 GM trucks don’t, that little $2-3 bulb difference make a huge difference in finances over couple of years

[@hotrodtex2124]

Hope you're daughters surgery went well and she had a full recovery.

[@BuffaloSoldier-]

This guy is a pro 🤣😂! You already know this is going to be an awesome how to install video. Hand’s already on the hips getting right to the point! No questions asked.

[@trbokmro]

The look of victory. lol not going through that BS again!

[@iainearl27]

When this happened to me I was so lucky that I was in a parking lot and my truck was in reverse when the linkage popped off. I had never known that this was an issue and didn't know when it happened. Just my luck while I was walking back to my truck I turned on the remote start with the Trans in reverse. It ended up hopping a curb, hitting the truck behind me and driving that truck into another vehicle. Thankfully nobody was hurt. Fixed it in the parking lot with a new bushing and a c-clip that I crushed down around it but this is a much better fix. Doing this ASAP. Thank-you for the tip.

[@dylanbyess4552]

I appreciate this, just got done doing it to mine. I got so tired of getting under my truck every other time I wanna drive my truck. It wasn’t too bad to do, wish I had a vice though.

[@swangrant3581]

Similar problem. ONE WEEK after replacing my bushing it kept popping off once again. Glad to find a fix. Thanks man

[@rpsmith]

You saved me a 22 mile round trip to NAPA! Thanks!

[@trbokmro]

@@rpsmith hell yeah! Glad I could help. Wasn’t gonna deal with that plastic bs again

[@Jon-PaulBoisvert]

Great video! I'm going to replicate this on my Yukon. Never had this issue before on any of my previous GM rigs. Brought my vehicle in for a sway bar bushing replacement. The bolt was severed, and I couldn't get it out. After I brought it back from the shop, the shift cable popped off. I've replaced the bushing twice, and it continues to pop off every other day. It's so ridiculous that they used this bushing system. Thanks again for the vid!!

[@trbokmro]

@@Jon-PaulBoisvert once they pop off it’s time to just be done with the factory BS!

[@superintendenttheroyalasco3911]

Thank you ...I tried the same piece of garbage Dorman repair kit and had the same result ...stuck in an awkward spot but now my problem is now solved.

[@Fluffdawgg214]

Great video. I used a grade8 1/4 bolt. I didnt have to drill holes at all and worked great. Did have to grind down the head on the bolt.

[@JavierBonillaC]

Beautiful solution. I just used a wire to move the truck today but I sill go ahead and do this. Thank you!

[@bjmcleod2466]

Great fix I will be doing to my Denali. If you could find a button head Allen bolt that is shouldered it may save you from having to grind it down. Button heads are typically thinner head than a normal bolt but might be tough finding one with a shoulder.

[@coryt888]

Thanks for making this. Im in central America and dont want to use plastic crap to replace the OEM Plastic crap that failed!

[@chriswingnutkelly4126]

I’m dealing with this issue on my ‘13 Silverado 2500 now. The bushings I bought do not stay secure to that nipple at all. They very easily pop back off. I was looking for something more solid and this will definitely do it!!

[@cclentz]

Mine fell off in neutral, my park brake cable broke next... on a sloped driveway. I found at first this new bushing didn't snap into the groove on that pin. The groove had gunk and rust so I filed it deeper and sharper, put grease inside the bushing when pushing it on and then used a blunt screwdriver to make sure the bushing lip was pushed firmly into the groove all the way around the pin... all good.

[@jesselopez2664]

Thank you very much!! I saw video and got with a neighbor and we knocked it out!!

[@trbokmro]

Heck yeah! FIXED!

[@kennyman338]

My bushing broke yesterday. Pulling into a parking spot at the grocery store. I'm just gonna do what you did and do a bolt n nut method. Take that stud off the bracket on the trans and find a nylon flange bushing and bolt n nut through the middle to the cable. I have a 07 tahoe with a 4l60e.

[@trbokmro]

Better to just fix it once and never worry about it again!

[@eggyknap]

Mine came off while I was in reverse facing uphill, alone. Good thing my parking brake wasn't as shot as I'd thought, because it kept the stupid thing from rolling over me while I popped it back on. $20, one burned wrist, and one bloody finger later I've installed both bushings that came in the kit, one after the other. We'll see if the second holds any better than the first one, but I think while me transmission works I'll go buy a bolt...

[@seandunahugh761]

Solid! Love how you do most things OEM +

[@letsgoooo8006]

Tired of replacing also.... project for today! Nice video!

[@FullclipXK9NMusic]

Right on brother finally something that makes sense

[@nickrima939]

OMG the comments you are making before even starting the fix, is the EXACT same comments I have been saying! TY for reiterating my thoughts, just verbally :)

[@trbokmro]

@@nickrima939 yeah after the second failure I was determined to not have failure again. Thanks for watching!

[@nickrima939]

@@trbokmro the first time was at a gas pump in our town. We were on our way to a wedding. We were late and missed it, by the time time we went home and got 2 cars to replace it. All while we were gone it blocked that pump, at least 4 hours. Then AAA temp fixed with zip tie so we could get it home. 2nd time today with wife on other side of town and getting back from lunch break.

[@trbokmro]

@@nickrima939 bummer! Time to permanently fix that thing

[@shonuff5297]

I was thinking of drilling a hole through the pivot and putting a cotter pin through, but this works aswell..

[@michaelloomer9851]

I’ll be doing this tomorrow after replacing that damn bushing 3 times… and never at a convenient spot

[@stevea6722]

4L60E/4L65E/4L70E trans all use the same shifter cable arrangement. Go to Lowe's, Home Depot, or your local hardware store and find a nylon or bronze bushing the right size for the cable end and the bolt, washer, and nut (try a crown nut, all metal lock nut). Cheaper than the Dorman kit and works as good or better.

[@MCGDEC]

Happen to me on a previous mowed area along a tree line. Did a bush fix with wire to get moving again, but got a good case of Poison Ivy crawling around under the truck. Replaced with a dorman bushing but will change out to your solution to a flawed GM design.

[@trbokmro]

always seems to happen at the best time doesn't it.....

[@themessichannel7277]

Yea mines keep comin off on my 2009 avalanche. This looks like the perfect alternative because its starting to get cold and snow is coming

[@MichaelHolder-k2j]

My bushing went out and I bought a bushing with retainer clip and I looked and it seems that the broken nylon is in the cable end still. Will possibly be doing this exact repair from your video. I drive an 06 Silverado.

[@trbokmro]

It’s nice to never worry about it breaking again!

[@The_Humble_Servant]

Replaced the lever and the bushing still pops off. This is the step that I’m doing next thanks.

[@Joe-pb3lx]

good idea......i would of bent the arm a tad so the bolt head could clear easily, but good idea

[@mackd654]

I put 2 zip ties on mine 2 years ago when leaving job sight and they been holding(loosely for movement)…what I had on hand ..your fix looks good though..

[@themessichannel7277]

Good idea ima have to try this too

[@2Big2Fail2Day]

My 2 zip ties lasted 2 months. On My second set😂

[@mackd654]

@@2Big2Fail2Day​​⁠i left mine loose for movement. Enough to keep it on but loose enough for movement…they were the black ones for exterior use

[@lecnac855]

Perfect fit.well done.Any tip on how to remove the brake light switch on a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 ?

[@trbokmro]

Same as the suv, check out my cruise control fix video I show the switch replacement in that one.

[@trbokmro]

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[@TheSupart91]

If you sold this as a kit id would deff cop asap

[@Robert-t8s2p]

Good job to all you go getters I just went easy and bought the little bushing

[@johnleidawson]

Thank you! Called tow truck and cancelled after finding your video. Was towing to garage who said needed truck for 1 day, lol. Fixed in 20 min at home. ** Go to hardware and pick up 5/16” stainless, flange toilet seat bolt to save grinding bolt head down :)

[@trbokmro]

@@johnleidawson nice!! Thanks for sharing the hardware update too!

[@terrybutler1911]

Nice job, Gotta love the plastic junk Factory designs.

[@xXstrattXx]

My bushing was missing but had not fallen off, it had a small hitch pin in it. I dont know if its factory but it keeps it from falling off even with the new bushing in it

[@rza380.]

Just had the same issue on my 07 escalade esv got it fixed yesterday and it literally popped off this morning while driving to work, you would think they would've done this from the factory

[@trbokmro]

Makes you never trust shifting again doesn’t it!? Good ol’ bolt won’t fail you that’s for sure

[@rza380.]

@@trbokmro definitely my wife doesn't want to drive it no more😂

[@rza380.]

I actually went wit the 14073 Dorman, at least it has a retention clip that holds it in place, check it out

[@Gangster_87]

Why did I not think of removing the piece that connects it to the transmission😐 I was thinking of replacing it with a bolt but I was like “how am I going to drill a new hole with the drive shaft in the way?

[@ejreyes3442]

Thank you so much for the video.

[@Gangster_87]

How did you remove that piece that connects it to the transmission? I took the nut off but it’s still pretty snug on there.

[@trbokmro]

Spray with some penetrant and lightly pry, once the nut is off it’s just probably some rust holding it to the shaft.

[@djtrax909]

You have to wiggle it and use a flat head screw driver

[@cindyf5579]

Hello! I keep having this issue on my Tahoe, my hubby is gone on deployment so I need to figure this out myself. What kind of grinders do you use? Could you list your products? And how did you grind the rivet? Thank you for your video and help!

[@trbokmro]

It’s a fairly simple project, you can pick up an angle grinder from harbor freight for $15 that will do the job. You can use it to cut the bolt to length and grind the back side of the stud. www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders/angle-grinders/43-amp-4-12-in-angle-grinder-with-slide-switch-58089.html A vice would be handy to have for cutting the bolt and holding the arm while you grind, if you don’t have one you could probably use a pair of vise grips. (Also at HF) www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pliers/locking-pliers/7-inch-curved-jaw-locking-pliers-39639.html MAKE SURE TO WEAR SAFTEY GLASSES WHEN GRINDING! You will need a hammer to punch the arm from the shifter plate. Can use a nail or screw as a punch. Lowes or ace hardware I’ll have the bolt and nut you need, should be able to get the job done for $25 or so! Make sure to have the truck on level ground and chock both front and rear wheels before you ever get under a vehicle! Watch the video a couple times and you should be able to get it done no problem.

[@BrandonElliotSmith]

@Let's build cool stuff Grinder, vice, etcetcetc... The amount of additional powered/non-powered tools I would need (as far as those that I don't already own) would sadly be counterproductive in my case from a cost perspective (considering that the bushing kit is less than $30 dollars). That said, great to see that I'll have another option once I finally have posession of all the additional tools necessary to go this route. Hate when companies purposely design products to fail (yes I'm looking at you GM/Apple). Thanks for posting

[@trbokmro]

A 15mm wrench, drill with step bit and a couple half inch wrenches could get the job done…. Tools are NEVER a bad investment my friend!

[@The_Humble_Servant]

Don’t understand why ppl get mad when they don’t have the tools. Every tool showed is easily accessible and can be found for a bargain at harbor freight.

[@BrandonElliotSmith]

@@The_Humble_Servant #1 Every tool "showed" might be "easily accessible" to SOME but not all, & its ignorant (+narrow minded) to sit on here & assume otherwise (especially in consideration of what some folks have dealt with financially over the past 3-4 years). #2 Who said anyone was "mad"? LOL stop reaching, bro. It was never that serious. Thx

[@infamousxx]

Mine wont start or go into park gotta start on neutral, i gotta do this tix😂

[@Joe-zk3jx]

Perfect if you have all the tools and stuff. What if you're on the road ? Bread twist ties ?

[@trbokmro]

To get it back home I just slid under the truck after starting it and having her hold the brakes and set the parking brake then manually moved the shift arm on the trans to drive.

[@Joe-zk3jx]

@@trbokmro I'm using a twist tie for now until I get something better figured out

[@TeeP1987]

Hey man, 3years later how did it hold up? I just did the same exact thing to my wife’s suburban. The only thing I didn’t do was loc tite.

[@trbokmro]

Zero issues still works like a champ!

[@TeeP1987]

Awsome! Thank you for the reply brother!

[@TheOldestSoul]

Hey man, this is a good video. My shit looks aftermarket for some reason, so it looks like I'll be doing this Saturday. How has this repair fared over time? Why they didn't do this at the factory is beyond my understanding.

[@trbokmro]

Solid as a rock still man! Do this and forget it!

[@TheOldestSoul]

I will

[@kimsobota1324]

They put a plastic piece in there to break on purpose. That way they can charge an hour for repair time to replace the parts necessary. I thought of doing this, before I bout the Dorman 14104 kit. The large bushing with the pin guard on it, didn't fit, but there was a second smaller bushing that did press into place and the cable end did snap/lock into place. I did have to adjust the rod end of the shifter cable assembly, that is what the U shaped piece is for. I am very disappointed in Dorman Co. for not including instructions for the parts. They did, however have a video for installation tips of the new bushing that was helpful, though it didn't explain the smaller bushing, only the outer bushing shown in this modification. If it fails again, I'll do this, till then, I'm out $6.00 for the kit, and $16 for the shift lever that was damaged as well. * NOTE * Do not let twenty yr olds drive the truck, or you'll be driving to their rescue, again. Make sure they know about this first.

[@jacobbowers8192]

Can you give me the measurements of the bolt and lock nut without cutting

[@SquirrellyDan88]

Just did this on my suburban an I thank you!!!!!!! Those damn bushings!!! Stupid

[@trbokmro]

@@SquirrellyDan88 never worry about it again! Glad to help, such a dumb design.

[@hotrodtex2124]

Well done, I'll do the same if mine acts up again.

[@christopherwgraf]

My neighbor called me late night saying he couldn't get it in gear. After finding the problem the only thing I could find in my car was the elastic band on a dust mask. I wrapped it around at two different angles to hold it in place and with it being elastic it didn't restrict movement. Will being doing this fix as that finally failed.

[@Thomas-cz8ly]

What if u don’t have the bushing would it be fine with just the bolt ?

[@trbokmro]

I would probably just step the size of the bolt up to match the cable end, 3/8 I would assume would work.

[@donv40]

Thanks for the insight…👍🏾

[@BV-Auto]

I recommend buying part # 14073.

[@trbokmro]

@@BV-Auto I prefer a steel bolt that won’t fail over a $15 plastic part that will get brittle

[@BV-Auto]

@trbokmro I agree with you but not everybody has that type of equipment or tools for that type of repair.

[@pierre-yveslavigne9688]

Nice job... i need to buy the bushing anyway...mine is just a big hole...

[@trbokmro]

Buy a bolt while you’re at it and never think of it again…..

[@pierre-yveslavigne9688]

@@trbokmro 5/16 correct?

[@IGStrangDaKang]

I jus used the nylon bushing on my 09 tahoe..im kinda nervous driving it cuz i dont think the bushing is graspin the male part tight enough…

[@trbokmro]

Do yourself a favor and just put a bolt in it now.

[@IGStrangDaKang]

@@trbokmro yea ima get to that in a few days

[@mikekilpatrick2840]

My wife has a2009 Tahoe too, replaced the bushing and it keeps popping off after driving for a while. I will try the new fix with bolt, looks like it is a permanent fix

[@IGStrangDaKang]

Yea i did the bolt a month ago…still all good so far..thanks alot..

[@shylynnh2971]

Love it, Thank you

[@tlee.93]

Mine broke 2 hours into the mountains while inwas camping alone. Bout to make sure that never happns again 😊

[@ricomartinez4949]

Thank you very much!!!!

[@tbicaretaker4232]

Is this just a regular stainless steel bolt and nut?

[@trbokmro]

I think it was zinc plated but stainless would be a good call if you’re going to the hardware store or live in areas that use salt I suppose.

[@tbicaretaker4232]

@@trbokmro Thanks

[@brittaniehampton5258]

Because they wouldn’t make money me not knowing why my truck wouldn’t go into park drive anything and wouldn’t start I had to spend a couple 100 getting it towed and repaired to Evan be able to no now we have KZbin I’m so thankful millions of dollars can realy suck in repairs that are simple

[@Daniel-pz4wm]

Great tip 👍

[@paulieramos]

Factory is not stupid, they want you to buy the cable or lever pin. When shit hits the fan its up to you to modify like he did.

[@victorvillasana3409]

Why not just use a pin, washer and cotter pin

[@trbokmro]

@@victorvillasana3409 because I had a bolt and locknut.

[@waimeaguyz9074]

It there's one thing chevy did wrong is this linkage. Ridiculous. I'm using the zip ties. I like your fix is more permanent.

[@daniyalfaraz9202]

Guys if your doing this without a lift please put something behind the wheels because my dad was in the hospital for 7 days because he forgot to and I almost died trying to fix it

[@trbokmro]

That’s terrible, glad he is okay!

[@TheOldestSoul]

My Diesel Mechanic Brolaw says this about bullshit engineering like this right here. The factory wants to shave minutes off of getting a truck off the assembly line. The bullshit nylon bushing instead of the dead shot mechanical connection shaves minutes off the line, and that's why they do shit bullshit. Do with that information what you will.

[@trbokmro]

“New and improved” lol

[@treiber671988]

lol no doing this repair on the side of the road. But I like the idea

[@BCVS777]

The first bushing lasted 190K. Replaced it with a Dorman. If it doesn't last will do what you did. Thanks

[@trbokmro]

My dorman made it like 2 months then popped off…. I think a lot of the problem is the stud on the shift arm gets rusted/corroded and loses some of the diameter to rerun the plastic bushing. But the bolt doesn’t care lol. Thanks for watching

[@danieljensen2427]

Adjust cable, when in park ,cable off ,should be in line with shift linkage lever. Cable not ahead or behind linkage lever is out of adjustment.

[@waynehartlerode8936]

I used zip ties to get my chevy back home. Put on the doorman bushing. Total pain to put in and failed within 5 minutes. Total junk

[@cybergrindin]

So zip ties are better?

[@royrini1754]

The shifter pin is definitely worn out but Dorman Products are not the best

[@chugginbeers]

I melted the edge of the white bushing with a small butane torch and added an E-clip or circlip to hold it on. Mine kept falling off as well. I nearly destroyed the new bushing pressing it in. Terrible design by GM.🤮

[@casperdelo7777]

I used a e clip also no issues since

[@jessewales5664]

Nice

[@catranger01]

Nylon sucks as a precision mechanical component because it's so hygroscopic and swell like crazy with moisture and humidity.

[@adrianostafford8240]

Get am assorted pack of.push nuts from autozone. Easier fix. No plastic.

[@tommymcghee3778]

definitly a much more secure system the Nylon bushing is BShit thanks for the vid