Shifter Linkage Bushing Replacement for Chevy/GMC SUV & Truck

[@josesalas9725]

This just happened to me 5 minutes ago and thanks to you now I know how to fix it thanks!

[@davidmiller180]

Thanks for the video! I drive 28 miles to work. Mine broke at a gas station a mile from my site. Got a ride , saw your video, called a dealer. He said they only sell the entire cable. Seeen you had mentioned the part #. Went to O'reileys, struggled for 3 1/2 hours in the gas station parking lot. Zip tied it, got it to my site. Had to shave down the bushing to get it in. I used my grinder.. You saved me a tow bill, and who knows what a shop would have charged. THANKS!!!!

[@chuckroberts6321]

They probably would have charged you for a whole new transmission

[@scotthumes2633]

Thank you. Soaking it in hot water will help for anyone having a hard time

[@erincline7993]

Noted. Husband is at work and I'm diying this!

[@kellymackie3982]

Awesome and very helpful video! I just want you to know that your efforts to help others by sharing your knowledge is extremely appreciated, you are an incredible human!!!

[@timprior6849]

YOU ARE THE MAN! I was ready to call a tow truck. Picked up the bushing for $13.00 crawled under inserted the bushing …done! At 68 it took me longer to get out from under my Yukon. Thanks again big help.

[@tylerburkhart3462]

You helped me save my mom! Her Tahoe was stuck in park in front of the hospital she works! If not for your video she would be impeding ambulances and we were able to get in neutral and push to a safe park space where I can fix it tomorrow

[@mcrum4421]

I can’t thank you enough. Dealership said I had to buy the cable to get the bushing ! You saved me $200.

[@incredible5587]

i bought my bushing from AutoZone for 7.99 it was in the isle near the trailer lights.

[@mcrum4421]

Purchased mine at Oreillys worked great.

[@incredible5587]

@@mcrum4421 quick question, did not find a good vid how to take out the old one. mines worn. brought my van in for a trans fluid change and filter. two days later my cable falls off. mangled mess of zip ties. i think the person i brought it to. i had the trans rebuilt 2.5 years ago and i only have 10k on it. i moved so i brought to a new place and no way have i been riding with those tiny zip ties for over 2 years. they were also rather shiny black. i live in new Hampshire and that's two winters its been thru and those would have been covered in crap not shiny if they been there for years.

[@incredible5587]

@@mcrum4421 i figured id ask since you just posted. thanks for any info if not any thats fine too thought id mention it.

[@mcrum4421]

Sounds fishy to me. But I don’t want to assume anything. It seems like good help is hard to find anymore. The bushing is plastic so it should come right off with a pair of pliers. Lubing/greasing the new bushing one will make it easier to pop on to the transmission linkage post.

[@BigHomie030]

Mine just stop shifting a couple days ago and this video help me get the truck back and running. I was about to call a tow truck but I was like let me KZbin it first before I do that and luckily this person had made this video

[@chrisdavis3753]

I was stranded and I was able to fix my truck with this video, thx.

[@codypendency9482]

You were stranded and had the bushing ? I was just able to throw it on loosely and get into gear

[@GJPhotograph]

Maaan! This was just what I needed. My Shifter came off while I was out at the store. Your video was the first to come up, and I was able to rig it to make it home. Thanks!

[@UnkPhilthy]

Me too…. Thank you sir

[@jesusherrera5977]

Before watching the video I was gonna buy the whole cable and replace, thx to you I just need to buy the bushing and replace. Great video sir

[@JohnDoe-pu8un]

Thanks brother you helped save my life my truck means the world to me so when I ran into this problem I was depressed because I have a low budget and I thought it was my interlock solenoid but then once I replaced it my shifter still wouldn’t work but then I watched your video and BOOM 💥 FIX THANKS AGAIN MAN 💪🏾👍🏾

[@zdp-189]

phew man, my step dads landscaping 2500HD just got stuck in park, I figured it was that too, and pulled out the electrical harness to bypass interlock solenoid and it worked (parts coming in from Amazon as I write this comment). I told him if that doesn't fix our issue it can be some other MUCH more difficult problems or links under the truck or in transmission lol. I know how that feeling is when your first guess isn't it- but this vid shows a nice and easy fix for the second seemingly common problem with transmission shifters in these GMs. Great job!

[@dmesholliman]

Worked like a charm. Also used warm water to make the part a bit more pliable. Thanks for the great video.

[@rubenpena4113]

Issue just happened to my 2011 suburban. Thought it was the transmission but it wasn’t. Thanks for the video. Very helpful!!

[@zavanahjo6132]

Thank you brother! Being a KZbin mechanic I appreciate all the advice! Simple pimple - beats the hair tie rig!

[@Myeran]

Dude thank you so much 😂 had just gotten to work tonight, and it broke in reverse, so I had to put the parking brake on and had no idea what happened. This helps me have an idea of what to do.

[@Rockfishreseller2022]

My wife and I bought a 2007 Yukon and this helps emencely!!!🤠😎 You ROCK!

[@omarramirez6750]

I would like to mention that this video is also for those Cadillac Escalades 07-14. Very helpful video! Thank you!

[@klid53]

Mannnnn you just don’t know how this video saved the day. It was raining and I was in front of a business.. I got it together and got it back to the house

[@normmiller2255]

Thanks for the video. Minor point, soaking the plastic bushing in very hot water makes it flexible and a lot easier to install. Mine broke last night as I was pulling into parking space at home. Checked YT and yours was one the first video's to come up. Just fixed my Silverado 2500HD

[@outlaw410boss]

Did you have to use the C clamp?

[@LarrieWashington]

2000 Chevy Silverado. You save me a lot of time! 🗣You are the man! Thanks!

[@karaandelyseshappyworld5296]

You are amazing. Just wanted to let you know, I was stuck in the parking lot when this happened, stuck on reverse, with my suburban butt sticking it. I was able to borrow some duct tape, wrap it up and at least get it in drive and get back to a good location. Thank you so much, you saved my night.

[@ericnewman3975]

Thanks for the video! This video helped me through my issue i really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to help regular Joe's get stuff done! Keep making vids!

[@Debbigarcia]

This happened to our Tahoe last night. Great video on how to install the bushing.

[@FBiTOPDOG]

Just had this happen to me today. I ran over a tree branch on the road from hurricane Ivan. I got home and went to put into park and had this problem. LOL, all I could think was oh no big bucks. Thank you for explaining it so well. 2013 Chevy Silverado WT. Dorman part number 14104.

[@ChewinFat]

Did you use both of the plastic bushings or just 1 and did you clip off the square plastic pieces

[@nathanhawee5373]

2024, still relative. Thanks amigo, this is def not something I've ever had to deal with in my 20-odd yrs and don't know a single person else who has

[@alexhammack5349]

Wife’s Tahoe did this this morning found a Dorman bushing at autozone for 8 bucks to replace it was able to pop it on in about 5 mins with out any type of clamp super easy fix thanks for the help

[@chuckroberts6321]

Thanks, brother. I appreciate the information. I have an 05 Tahoe and a 13 Silverado. both of them this happened to, and I've been riding around with a damn rubber band on them. Finally went to my auto parts store got the right piece. I am glad you showed me about the 9-16th socket that made all the difference in the world. Thank you

[@raymonddonovan3297]

Thank you, GM, for your outstanding craftsmanship.

[@SirGriff]

AWESOME VIDEO SIR!!!! Great job with the details and visuals!!! I watch 3 sorry videos before I finally found yours. You are GREAT at this!!!

[@howtowiththisdude5318]

Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful to ya.

[@4everCara1]

@@howtowiththisdude5318 what is the name of the white clip that you used? I have a 2009 Tahoe

[@kittyjessica4943]

@@howtowiththisdude5318has this happened to any pontiacs

[@josephstewart1133]

Excellent presentation and technique on how to fix this problem. The generic replacement part can be challenging when using a Jack and a rack is not available.

[@doctorbugsy]

I almost bought the whole cable until I saw this video. Mine came loose on the bottom half like yours this might save me some time and money thanks dude

[@howtowiththisdude5318]

It took me a lil more time than it should of for me to put it on. You can hear the night critters getting louder as the video goes along. An extra set of hands would of really been helpful for me

[@kparmstrong5758]

You saved me so much time and money! I am out here with my sheep and my only my mother went to turn on my truck to get more water for the sheep and no shifting at all - if it wasn’t for this video I would have been so much poorer and without a vehicle for however long! Thanks so much 🤍

[@geraldgeejones38]

This was exactly my problem! I actually checked under the vehicle first and I didn’t have to do the extra work under the steering wheel. Thanks a lot!! Just an added note: I used the clear bushing; it was less struggle to install and it stays on.

[@itsslyssaaa5815]

Do you k ow what size the bushing was?

[@HORS3MAN5280]

Is the bushing still holding up?

[@Bigboybackflownandirrigation]

​@@itsslyssaaa5815to try😊

[@anniesimmons3283]

Thank you so much for this video! Last night I tried to reverse, and the entire great shift just fell. I'm going to get the part and hopefully have it fixed before my husband gets home (he will be both proud and happy that he didn't have to do it haha). Liked and subscribed!

[@__WJK__]

Nice! --And impressive!

[@skinnerg1872]

9/16 socket. Genius. I was 5 F bonbs into this. That was easy. Thanks. And subscribe

[@mariotoro8437]

Thank you, you save my pocket. Blessings for you and your family.

[@tonysanchez4]

Very detail, explains every movement, and yes , this really helped. Thank you!!

[@stevepope5484]

I've watched about 6 other videos. Even though one said drivers side /it was difficult to tell. Best video!Here!

[@jasonstout1874]

Exactly the information I needed - big help for my Suburban!

[@htwinprop]

Thanks so much for posting. This is what happened to my 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 and your video helped solve the problem

[@Calbear707trees]

2009 Silverado? That bushing registers as not the right fit. Can you confirm if you went with this bushing even when the website didn’t register as the right fit? I have a 09 Silverado 1500 and looking for a different bushing and saw this bushing so I’m wondering if this is better for the fit.

[@justinblackwell6906]

Just happened to me tonight I came home after work referred to this video thank you!!

[@robertyoder1834]

Extremely helpful they wanted me to buy a whole new cable thanks

[@Refinishvintage44]

Thank you for this video, you just give me some hope to fix my truck

[@DIYWilly]

Great video! 👍 I’ll be doing this repair tomorrow.. Thanks for sharing!!

[@edwardhernandez2767]

I got part 14055 from o Riley’s it had a white and clear bushing after stugling to fit the white one I tried the clear one and so far so good

[@kevinvillasana8260]

Thank you man! was on a date with a really pretty girl it was 1 in the morning and you got us out thank you !

[@rickthain8538]

Thank you very much! I picked up that same bushing for my 2011 Chevy Express 3500. Definitely aggravating to install. I ran wire ties through it and large spacer before tightening down with C clamp.

[@elizabethhamilton6924]

My husband loves this video. It helped him fix my tahoe

[@richardkeener9073]

Great video wish I would have watched it first. The socket was a great idea I used a small straight screwdriver took some work but got it done

[@trumpeterval8751]

Very well done and explained, depicted, choreographed, directed, produced, best boom boyed, sound guyed, ....

[@DatMemeBoi1738]

This video is awesome so glad I found it and you referencing the part number is even better!

[@fdukes30]

Mine just went out this morning on the way to work, been waiting on a tow truck for 3 hrs to get it to the house so I can actually fix it

[@84BOSSB]

Thank you!!! U just gave me hope that my truck will live to fight another day 🙏🏾

[@cellujuegos7844]

Men you literally saved me to loose 10k, i had everything ready to sell my avy and afew hours before the transaction this little part broke up!!!! thanks for the info

[@luispineda1318]

You my hero thank you so much .. I was stuck in a car wash 😩... scared me bad because I thought is the transmission

[@allishad7903]

Thank you so much for this video! You saved me a lot of 💰💰💰. Thank you so much my friend!!

[@colonel.h.stinkmeaner]

Thanks so much its been tough trying to find an OEM part for an 04 Silverado but im gonna grab that exact part and try it out!

[@EdwinGarcia-uv1ji]

You saved my life thank you for this video

[@rutterxxlt]

Thank you! Saved me from getting a tow and most likely expensive repair

[@gwetomitchell3648]

Dude this video just saved my ass thanks man 🙏

[@crowdofdissidents155]

This was my exact problem. I really appreciate the video.

[@MR2Parett]

I have this same problem on my 92’ Buick riviera. Thank you

[@howtowiththisdude5318]

The bushing I used was made by Dorman part number 14055. I bought it at an O’Reilly Auto Parts. It came with two bushings. A clear and a white one. I used the white one. It was a booger to squeeze in. An extra set of hands would of been helpful. Unfortunately my helper hurt her hand in a fireworks accident a few days before I made this video.

[@yondalephagan6800]

Oy

[@josehass]

did you used the ones for trailblazer??

[@mcinigo]

How is the replacement bushing holding up? Is it still working okay? Planning to get for my 08 tahoe with the same problem.

[@__WJK__]

Awesome find! How did you go about searching for that particular Dorman part and part number? I'm in dire need of a new gear shift selector bushing for an 06 GMC Savanah and would like to find one asap but not sure how to search Dorman for that exact part(?)

[@curatedbycarlyssa5238]

what if the truck is in neutral

[@BrandonElliotSmith]

@How To With This Dude An actual part number for the bushing in the caption/comments/etc would have been great here (trying to find it locally, having zero luck)... Very helpful nonetheless, thanks for posting (I refuse to spend $500+ to replace the entire cable on an 11 year old vehicle).

[@howtowiththisdude5318]

I had posted it in a comment. I should have showed it in the video.

[@djnyc4907]

Thank you so much bro This just happened to me I was about to call a tow truck I live in New York I got stuck in Philly That would have been a long tow truck ride a lot of money watch your video went underneath the car found the problem I did that put the car in drive park is slipped out again so what I did I got a piece of electrical wire stripped the plastic off use the bare copper strap that puppy on it twisted it with a wrench

[@michaeld.9890]

Thank you for the video. Just had to do this and had no idea. Thanks again! $12 part.

[@user-vw5zg3il8b]

I only used a flat head screw driver and worked it on. Then squeezed with channel locks. Took a minute

[@UliLop05]

YOU JUST SAVED ME LITERALLY

[@UliLop05]

I literally just got off work and it did not wanna shift and I was loosing my brain , I had just fixed a major issue , I zipped tied it for now when the auto part opens up in a bit ima go and fix it

[@stevepope5484]

Oh yeah I just bought a doner 04 Yukon/ no keys. Even if I hire a roll back/I want it in neutral.Thanks Again

[@justinw523]

Everybody is different but the Dorman 14073 bushing kit from the Auto Parts store does work best all you need is a cord or cordless drill, 3/8 drill bit or I’ve found that the 7/16 bit works best and pliers with 5 minutes or less of your time then done! No huge heavy C-Clamp or socket

[@thebigfish1016]

What did you do? Did you grind the link hole with the drill bit so you can push the bushing in easier? Please respond

[@justinw523]

Sorry for the late reply but yes slowly bore the hole out to fit

[@shawnrichardson5153]

Thank you much - Very helpful

[@ckristiangamez7266]

You’re a lifesaver thanks for the video

[@tbicaretaker4232]

Awesome thanks so much. Looks like an easy fix.

[@fooferbob9230]

Thanks for the instructions. I would have tried to put the bushing in backwards.

[@shanebretey373]

Just happened to me tonight. Thanks for sharing.

[@lamarcraven2314]

Good job I just did an LS swap and my car automatically jumps in reverse funny as hell, but not safe. Thank you for helping me with this, sir.🫡🙏🏽

[@towerofsilence21]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@LeopardLFD14]

Thank you so much for posting!!

[@maribeltapia7107]

Thank you thank you this was very helpful

[@terrencelewis6445]

Thank you, nothing more, nothing less. Thank you.

[@lilpuppet715]

2006 5.3 crewcab Silverado 2wd. I used the Doorman part#14041 installed less than 5 min

[@KaneTownBeats]

You saved me. Thank you for the video

[@thedarkness1857]

Thank you for the advice!!!!

[@_nava_323_]

Very helpful thanks 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@chamedward9348]

Thanks you've saved my week

[@slickrick8046]

Always check under the vehicle first to see if the cable is disconnected because you don’t have to take anything apart.

[@firefighter575.]

Thank you this was a good video. Where can I get these bushings? I am having a hard time finding them anywhere in town.

[@howtowiththisdude5318]

I apologize for responding so late. My daughter set this channel up for me so I don’t get on here much. I believe I got mine at an O’Reilly’s. I have seen them at other auto parts store such as an Auto Zone.

[@TheDarkbluenight13]

I just replace the bushing and the C clamp method sucks ass so what I did was got a bolt with 2 washers and a nut and tightened it until it was locked in place and it snapped right on!

[@azizks6268]

thank you. It is useful

[@blunote9597]

This is the second video on this subject that I have seen and both fail to use a drop light to illuminate the underside properly. I can't see in the dark as I suspect many others also can't . Not trying to be mean but would help if we could actually see the work your conducting under the vehicle.

[@derrickwilkerson9811]

Use the 14073 bushing for 2005 to 2012 Chevy Silverado. The one it suggest really doesn't work if your having a difficult time putting it in just get a small drill bit and shave each side of the hole and then snap the bushing in.. Shaving the hole makes the job a snap the suggested bushing does not work

[@ceiciljackson2845]

Let's go thanks man

[@thenzor1]

thanks, easy to understand. crazy how something soo important is held on by a tiny piece of plastic. haha

[@jerrym1195]

Thank you very much sir 🎉😅

[@RyanTrotti]

Great video! Just happened to me tonight.

[@ElitehustleM]

Got urself a new sub! Great content man

[@laronncraig1337]

Thx for the video, it helped alot

[@jimwest6282]

I’m concerned the bushing will pop off again. I notice there is a channel cut at the end of the shaft. What do you think about snapping a c- clip retainer on to prevent it from coming off again as many say has happened?

[@howtowiththisdude5318]

On others I’ve done a C clip was part of it. It really is a poor design

[@user-mu3nh6nt1u]

Thanks needed this!!!