Silverado loose Shifter Repair (1998-2006)

[@walterkersting9922]

I love how old Silverado’s get to be, and how high mileage and yet people are still running them and how people who on them for 25 years are not afraid to tear into them and fix them.

[@sdtangler]

My 2003 Silverado with nearly 300,000 miles, is running strong as ever. I am not particularly mechanical, but just replaced the wiring harness to the drivers door, and replaced the air conditioning control unit. I plan on keeping this thing running for another 10 years.

[@mtnbkr265]

I bought a cheap busted up 06, drove like shit! Then dropped 3k at rockauto on fuel lines/fuel pump/purge valve/intermidiate steering shaft/steering hoses/steering box/Idler arm+bracket/pitman arm, upper+lower control arms/tie rod and ends/swaybar and bushings/endlinks/wheel bearings/calipers/rotors/pads/shocks/shock bolts/torsion bar bushings/ex manifolds/cats/4 o2 sensors/alternator/idler pulley/tensioner/belt/battery/tailights/handle bezel/gate cables/rear step bumper/trailer harness+bracket/cut off welded plow frame and welded on a stock front bumper/headlights/signal lights/then got some black steelies with chrome center caps. 😂 so like 3 new truck payments and this baby rides like a dream!

[@DeanCreed]

Very clear step-by-step description without any unnecessary "fluff" some guys feel compelled to add. Excellent camera work as well. Thanks very much!

[@bigprieto36]

Okay your video by far best short to the point in and out 3 screws. I've seen others like 15 to 25 min disconnect the battery putting jack stands removing ignition switch wtf???? Like Mr obvious says you're a lifesaver thanks 👍

[@misterx4088]

Thought the same thing...

[@chrisbowdoin8321]

Thanks for posting this video! Just for those with 04 Tahoe or similar, I had to remove lock cylinder to get cable out. Watch video on this and once removed, take a big flat screwdriver and insert in void from cylinder, put back towards park and it should fall right out. Now just replace with new one and put back into run with screwdriver. Then insert cylinder back in.

[@djdrunky]

Appreciate the time you took to show us how to repair the shifter. Thank you

[@sdtangler]

Thank you brother. You just save me several hundred bucks.

[@Lightning7474.]

Excellent video 👍. Good details, step by step. FYI....I didn't need to go to the dealership. Rockauto had it for $106 & some change.

[@kylepark7226]

I have a 2004 Cadillac Deville with this same mechanism and I swear it is possessed by at least one demon. About a week ago, I was leaving work but couldn't because the shifter felt like it was swimming in jello and had no effect on the transmission. It was dark and I was stuck so I turned on my flashlight app and started digging in. When I got the bottom plastic housing piece off, my Tourette's Syndrome went into full "Losing my mind" mode. The thing was broken in half. If my ride hadn't showed at that moment, I would have lit that car on fire and watched it burn. I have the new part but it has taken a week of solid searching to find something that shows me where the included cable snaps in. I don't understand why it wasn't connected or if I was so crazy by then that I disconnected it. Finally! You showed me where it goes. Hopefully I don't have to replace the handle but the traction control cable is also going to need splicing and reconnecting. If anyone knows of a bonfire in need of something to burn, let me know. I think this car would look great in flames.

[@misterx4088]

Wow...and I thought I was out of control.....take a breath and count to 10 dude or you are gonna stroke out

[@teresastark386]

Replaced shifter assembly and the right cable at the bottom is broken,great video.

[@brianramsey2873]

Best video on this program Thanks

[@xfamoose_gaming2994]

My Silverado just did this so you got a subscription from

[@Smalltechguy]

Wow, that has been on my bucket list on my 2003. Simple and to the point👍👍👍

[@Smalltechguy]

well it looks like my screws are also missing so I shined a light just in case. My case still doesn't separate. I'm working the transmission at the same time so I may as well tackle them both.

[@miketin745]

@@Smalltechguy My 2001 not neither was the name of the part I'd need to buy ?

[@miketin745]

Someone told me it has something to do with my linkage

[@thomascain4702]

Thanks for sharing. Same thing just happened to mine on the way home from working out of town. Got home watched this video and sure enough was the exact problem

[@christopheryazzie3247]

Thank you bro! My pops and I just took mine off. My kid got frustrated, and broke the fulcrum on the inside. At least I know I took it off correctly!

[@aaronrecordsgomez6636]

Thanks for sharing bro...this jusst happened to my brother in laws truck he stock in the parking lot...

[@thomasbartlett6771]

Great video and thanks for posting! It appears your shift cable is either out of adjustment or stretched. If you cannot shift down to #1, check your cable!!

[@bobsaggot1428]

Mine doesn’t go down into first anymore. Do I just need to adjust it or do you think I need a new cable?

[@thomasbartlett6771]

@@bobsaggot1428 If you drive the vehicle up on ramps or put it on a lift, simply use your hand on the tranny itself and click the tranny lever all the way to the right! This will put the transmission into 1st gear manually.

[@bustakane]

@@bobsaggot1428don’t do what this guy is telling you just adjust your steering wheel to a different position (all the way up or down) then it goes into place

[@misterx4088]

Yeah until it finally wears out or breaks. Need to fix, never wait for trouble.@@bustakane

[@johnnyskinner22]

❤​@@bobsaggot1428

[@_Hawkk]

Thanks a lot bro! Saved me alot of headache!! Appreciate it!

[@holdersteven]

That was good informative thank you!

[@ameenandersonjr.7976]

Thanks IT LOOKS IDENTICAL TO MY 1996GMC SEIRA 1500 PICKUP.. GOOD TO KNOW SAME PARTS.. GREAT DETAIL VIDEO GRACIAS...

[@jsanbr]

Very informative video! Thank you!

[@AaronHinesAuto]

Thank you!

[@briancoughlin1558]

You know your stuff. Thank you.

[@imendoza265]

Thanks big time vid helped out big time on my 96 1500

[@kevinaposhian4782]

Good video informative to the point good job

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Wanted to see the old one, to see why it's loose. Thanks

[@ameenandersonjr.7976]

How did u determaine the loose lever wasnt the screw on the lever jus may hve been loose. jus seeing uf that is possible as a quick fix or do you hve to replace whole assembly??

[@dl6043]

I noticed when you were shifting through the gears both before and after the new part went in the truck in never went into first gear on the column, my truck won’t go into first gear on the column and I’m wondering why and don’t want to spend 140 bucks on the shifting mechanism if it’s not going to fix that problem ( the truck starts off in first gear and shifts through tall the gears fine)

[@milesmalone5710]

D L same here man, that’s why I’m watching this video. Did you ever find out what the issue was?

[@dl6043]

miles malone I haven’t if I do I’ll let you know

[@ryanturntine8923]

Anybody get an answer on the 1st gear column issue?

[@tomwysocki6555]

@@ryanturntine8923 try extending your cable linkage at the plastic threaded part where the two parts of the shifter cable connect. My son replaced his shifter cable and he had to adjust the length longer for it to go into 1st gear. Hope that helps.

[@robertvaldez2990]

I replaced the shift mechanism twice thinking the first was defective because the gears were not catching right as well as it would not go into #1 low gear. Noticed the gear cuts on the new parts are not quite cut the same so I just remove the new spring and put it in my old shifter. Works excellent!!

[@miltoncatching2869]

Thank you. I like that. Send me some more videos

[@SrRatsenol]

1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS AUTO 5.3L 3door cruise control extended cab.....I shifter is loose and I have to push the shift lever back towards the dashboard to pull out the key. I removed the shrouds and noticed there is a spring that has broken in half. Will replacing the spring fix the problem. or do I need to purchase the entire part you installed. I noticed that there was no spring on it. Appreciate any help. Thanks You Sir.

[@Z71__]

Thanks man I will try this on mine

[@MegaCapri69]

Exellent video 👍👍

[@scca2000BSP3]

So that black cable that goes in the ignition cylinder is stuck bad. Tried multiple positions to get it out. Now I’ve busted some of the plastic and it still does not release. Ignition cylinder is stuck in on position. I threw a wrench across the street. That helped emotionally but the cable is still stuck. Any ideas? I hope I don’t have to pull the cylinder mount as that looks like it’s a steering wheel off situation.

[@misterx4088]

Wrench Rage?

[@yogibear9607]

Just replace the broken spring… GM 7812853 cut it to 3/4”. Install 😉🤓

[@misterx4088]

niceice

[@lorenzohart9560]

Great info...now where's your vid on doing it?

[@Hot80s]

Everybody doing the shifter replacement don’t mention that it’s a good time to swap out your defective gauge cluster on GMT 800s while everything is apart here.

[@chuckkillawood8229]

Handy, dandy video. I will keep this info, for later.

[@Bulldog187th]

yes the bottoms are t25

[@Angeltorano6]

Thank, very helpful

[@2URLex]

My high bean light comes on when the truck is off. I wonder if the the column for it is loose and causing a short to ground scenario.

[@bustakane]

My 05 Chevy has a orange wire hooked up to the gear shift, I’m assuming it’s for the tow feature. How do I go about getting that off

[@jimlundstrom4693]

Yes thank you great help

[@Mahkwa]

I ordered the #7812853 spring, cut it at 7 rings, then fish out the broken spring and manipulate the new spring into place with 2 flathead screwdrivers.

[@misterx4088]

are you a real-life McGiver?

[@Mahkwa]

@@misterx4088 Yes, yes I am. I even used hand tools to turn a working car into scrap before.

[@misterx4088]

I have the same skill set with home repairs@@Mahkwa

[@jmackinjersey1]

This is a common problem since it is made out of cast aluminum and sees a lot of use and abuse. ButI had a hard time getting the outer cover off of the top of the column. Mine doesn't simply lift off once I've removed the bottom screws. I have found them in the aftermarket arena, between 100 and $160, and used from $30 up to $80.

[@TrailbreakersIntl]

I agree, this video missed the 2 screws that come up from the bottom to hold the upper half of the cover. If you force it - thinking that it is a spring clip - it will break. Fortunately I was pulling off of a doner, so I wasn't overly worried about that.

[@stevencox3661]

He clearly said the screws on the bottom had previously been removed by someone else.

[@misterx4088]

no you missed it@@TrailbreakersIntl

[@dnnsmrgn]

Mine was not loose it broke at the bottom bolt and could not shift gears. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 4WD 5.7 Litre 306,458 miles on it : Hoorah ( orignal engine and have not been in it yet) Part number as of today is 905-101 and it seems Dorman is the only Manufacturer, that being said it doesnt matter who you buy it from ,AutoZone to NAPA all the same. But prices vary so shop around and not a normally stocked item, I was lucky Oriellys had one a little higher in price but THEY had it. Cost was $172.24 for part ,unfortunately my labor is not billable. LOL

[@misterx4088]

...give yourself some cash back for being a loyal DIYer.

[@Hades2Eros]

Do you know if the same fix can be used for a shifter that is frozen?

[@votered1552]

Just go get a .45 cent spring. Just did mine feels like new

[@lulop022882]

Where did you find the spring at. Don’t wanna pay 15 dollars for a spring..

[@robertspear9134]

Having this issue with my 05 Silverado. How difficult was it to replace the spring?

[@votered1552]

@@lulop022882 any hardware store

[@votered1552]

@@robertspear9134 very easy

[@lulop022882]

@@votered1552 Would be the universal springs? Or spring for a particular application? Want to avoid having to take everything apart and then not being able to find the spring at the local Home Depot 🤣

[@sunshyneadams319]

I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado 4×4 that will go in reverse, neutral, n park but NOT in drive and other lower gears...... The transmission was rebuilt like 4.5-5 yrs ago n has less than 1,000 miles on transfer

[@pathavens9836]

So when it happened did it just slide past the gears and feel like they weren't there?

[@ItsK.C.]

So my 04 chevy Tahoe recently took a shifter shiter. She goes into park, neutral, and reverse but can't seem to find drive, 3, 2, or 1. The whole shifter feels loose too. Would this be the correct fix?

[@bobcarter1153]

Did you ever figure it out? I’m having the same problem

[@ItsK.C.]

@@bobcarter1153 I wound up having to replace the whole shifting cable. Somehow it internally stretched itself.

[@toptierfish9335]

@@ItsK.C. same mine did that it would do 3 only then only d and now I can’t even get it into drive

[@jcsplaylost6886]

Thanks Aaron.. Great job... do you have another video on how to replace the cable itself that goes down to the tranny?

[@cdawg727]

So i changed my cable and my shifter assembly and i cant get mine to shift correctly. When its in lark the indicator doesnt show its in park and i cant shift past drive into the lower gears. How doni fet it to shift correctly after putting the new parts on

[@FUNNYBOY12375]

so was your truck not falling into gear or when you hit a bump you could hear the shifter drop into place

[@PsychedelicValidity]

This just happened to my dads 00’ silverado. Shifter came loose or a cable let go. Seems to only go all the way to top, or all the way to the bottom. Gotta change the assembly tomorrow.

[@6hevy.silverad0]

The bottoms are t25 btw guys

[@abelluis1321]

Do you have something for a sierra 2012 same part the shift hand turn completely loose it's move free up dawn like is noting attach to it any help be appreciated

[@timpitchers8421]

My gear shift is stuck in drive my truck will not start and the gear shift will only move up and down but will not shift into any other gear would that possibly be the gearshift gone out or something else

[@JustinCase-z9r]

So it's just the right side of mine that is broke. Can I just skip it on and off without taking all that off?

[@rpm4lalo]

Does this work for a 07 Silverado Classic?

[@ronfinley576]

My name is Ron Finley and I just changed the booster in my truck cuz they don't want bad I had to take some screws up and underneath the steering wheel area and holds the steering wheel to give it some slack where my hand can get in there and pull the pin from the pedal I got everything back together I got the old booster out then I put the new one in I got everything put back together and put the screws back in and put the screws back into the steering underneath the dash bleed brakes and everything and then when I got in the truck it was hard for me to put the truck in drive going in park is okay but I couldn't put it in drive I had to kind of force it to I think I had to lift order for it to go into drive what do I need to do to fix this problem

[@JuanSanchez-oi3wv]

Cool 😎 no problem thanks

[@michaelanthony5335]

My 13’ has a sloppy shifter. Just replaced the shifter but still sloppy. I’m assuming I’ll have to replace some parts. Haven’t found anything OEM. Dorman sells lots of parts but I’ve heard they are garbage . Tips?

[@Smalltechguy]

Well has it been a year already. Ok so now I'm thinking to replace this shifter. I had to pull the lock cylinder since the battery kept going dead only because the key could be removed while running.

[@joedavis911]

Thanks for the video, very helpful

[@bellionaire1040]

Cannot get the lock for the shifter to release, that little wire harness, we've tried to lever it all kinds of ways with flathead and whatnot

[@dl6043]

I have a 95 Silverado transmission shifts through all the gears fine but I can’t pull it into first gear on the Column if I replaced that part do you think that would solve my issue

[@codeman6998]

Might be the cable itself

[@raybrooks6857]

So my transmission slipped a bit a couple times in OD. I put it in 3rd and kept rolling. The gear indicator light showed up in 1st tho, even tho i know the shifter and transmission were in 3rd. The tranny never left 3rd gear either when i came to a couple of stops. It took off still in 3rd. I left work knowing these things and went straight to 3rd. The tranny was then going thru 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. At one point when it downshifted the rpm and speedometer both dropped to 0 as i was still doing around 20 mph coming to a stop. When I took off things were normal again. My shifter has been loose for a while now. I'm hoping that this is the issue. I'm hoping that its just not accurately telling the transmission what to do. Is this a possibility?

[@isaacrodriguez168]

This may be a dumb question but why did you have to change it ? Was it not shifting ? Or just because it was loose ? Reason I'm asking is because my 01 GMC sierra sometimes won't catch the forward (drive) gear , so I put in reverse then back to drive then it catches.

[@FT.jArtiss]

I think tht is your issues because I've had the same issue it wouldn't move until I took the shifter loose

[@Lovechangestheworld1]

Thanks where is the link for parts no

[@felixmejias70x7]

What happens when you put everything back together with a new one shifter mechanism and the truck doesn't want to engage the starter when trying to turn on the engine? What did i do wrong? Does my engine think its not in park?

[@misterx4088]

...there's a loose nut behind the wheel.

[@jimmynordan1901]

my gear shifter actually broke will that still work to replace that part and I can still use the same gear shifter

[@sirsweetness8332]

Is this a fix if the shifter is not necessarily loose, but has like 2 shift points for drive?

[@AaronHinesAuto]

this fix is for excessive play in the shift lever. another common thing that can cause lossness and loss of gears is a worn and stretched sifter cable. it is a 2 piece cable that does have an adjustment under the cab in the drivers side of the transmission.

[@jamieround2072]

@@AaronHinesAuto i had loss of gears 321 & had to start it in ( N ) & also wouldn'y go back into park it never got past ( R )...... & i had to do that for days w/ the e-brake on..........lol is this mechanism here is it all china or all oem or what..........?? cus the gm dealer cost's 130 & yours here in the amazon site is only 66 buck's.... i wonder if i can find the same piece on rockauto.com & see what they charge...................

[@shirylcapuluan5631]

I nid to know d trailer shifter on foton loosen d nxt shiteng

[@harrisoncoffie7590]

Dorman 905-120 is the after market replacement part

[@1Splat]

I just went thru this whole debacle. DO NOT buy the Dorman 95-101. It is JUNK. Sloppy and built to break. Within a week I had to replace it. Go with the OEM. The one he's replacing with here is part 26091246. You need to check your parts for compatibility though.

[@addilynx6494]

What if the gear shift want go in gear

[@kyleelyk2650]

Thanks big dog

[@bser3973]

I replaced this shifter with the Dorman 905-120 the shifter doesn't go into Low and the wheel lock cable won't engage. Iv got the 04 Silverado 4 speed automatic. Did I order the wrong part?

[@AaronHinesAuto]

No you ordered the correct part. You will need to adjust your shifter cable. The adjustment is below the cab near the transmission. The cable stretches overtime. The adjuster is located on the cable itself about 12 inches from the transmission it looks like a small box in the middle of the cable you will need to remove a small clip to be able to adjust the cable properly

[@bser3973]

@@AaronHinesAuto Ok Thanks for the information. I brought the truck in 2017 and didn't have any problems with that before. The last truck I had was a 87 chevy C10. Thanks again.

[@Qballl]

Anyone know what that rod on the passenger side is called/for mine wont stay hooked on so need to replace it but can't find out what it's called to find on parts sites

[@orriepowell3557]

Did you ever find out this part mine is same now it's throwing transmission codes

[@Qballl]

@@orriepowell3557 brake peddle safety switch

[@USMCgruntL]

What is the part number to order from Chevy dealer?

[@dorothygohl3052]

I have a question. The whole gear shift assembly fell off in my hands while trying to put the truck. What and how much needs to be replaced? 1997 cev silverado. One time we found similiar parts. Ended up with no horn and hard to shift. Where can we get parts(very limited budget). Prices etc,...???

[@zachjohnson7572]

Theres like a white tube holding my cable on and wont release any ideas?

[@DjSegwon]

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[@jordanbustamante4376]

I have a 2000 chevy my key doesn't turn nothing it was stuck on 2 managed it to go back to parking it does let me go all the way up but its still stuck on 2 I turned it off but its stuck won't even let me turn on my truck if anything please answer

[@zip8278]

I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS 5.3 new body and the shift control is not the same. The only difference is the cable connects into the ignition switch and hides behind it.The cable tip piece extends and that’s where I’m stuck..can’t figure out how to get behind the ignition switch housing.

[@affiredog]

My 2001 cable will not go back in the ignition. WTF

[@wilsonwichman4847]

Did you get it figured out

[@pennyontrack]

Thank you

[@franciscoramos6769]

Where do l get the part? And what is that thing called?

[@jaren162]

Darman part number 905-120

[@chaillecoleman7760]

will this work for an 07?

[@DjSegwon]

@@chaillecoleman7760 no

[@donaldstone8170]

I have a 1996 Chevrolet and the gear shift selector is broke away from the column how do i replace it

[@kelsman4520]

It “helpeth”😂 me alot

[@ashleymartinez3137]

Mine is a 97 and it feels like it is not connected to anything to shifter shifts from top to bottom but it feels like it's not connected to anything could this is the problem?

[@johnnycruz5817]

My truck shift with out pressing the brake. Started happening after I put a used steering column on it, any ideas why ?

[@FranciscoMartinez-of3gr]

It's the shift lock control solenoid

[@FranciscoMartinez-of3gr]

Also known as shifter interlock solenoid

[@wilberdaniel7862]

What Year was this truck?

[@potror3730]

What’s the part number? To order it.

[@davidanomaly7442]

Mines not shifting right would this fix problem???

[@AaronHinesAuto]

No unfortunately this had to do with putting the transmission into gear.

[@jimmyconway7554]

nice!!

[@DrJ561]

I tried removing the wiring harness (even with the brake down) but it appears to be stuck. Any ideas why this may be?

[@tylerreed7991]

J Santa heat gun

[@nancyhendershott1998]

What does the wire harness control? Is it a neutral safety switch?

[@nancyhendershott1998]

@misterx4088 well, the vehicle I had didn't have a digital display, and I didn't catch my typo of "does". Should have read, "what is* the wire harness control". My problem ended up being the starter, and then the transfer case blew. 🙄

[@misterx4088]

my 01 Tahoe shift lever functions, but wiggly and loose, thinking that the spring mentioned by others might be broke. @@nancyhendershott1998

[@sirsweetness8332]

Do you have a part number for OEM? I have a 2006 Chevy 2500HD. Duramax

[@AaronHinesAuto]

yes sir! oem gm # 26092432

[@bobbysmith1267]

Does this loose shifter on my 98 GMC Yukon mean that I need to replace it with a new one? Please help with more information.

[@AaronHinesAuto]

yes! if the shifter moves around and has alot of play, it most likely needs to be replaced. if you have trouble getting the transmission into gear and it wont always to back into park, lift up the carpet around you feet/. check the shift cable under the drivers floormat area. they like to wear and stretch in that area.

[@cryothunder328]

I mean this is a nice video but, my shifter cable isn't loose but it is hard to move coming out of park into reverse every other gear is fine and I don't know why it's rough? Can someone help me on this?

[@misterx4088]

go ask your wife for help

[@highwayhero6930]

He didn’t show it actually broken. I want to make sure it’s the right issue

[@reeree0966]

Right

[@toptierfish9335]

I need to figure this out cuz I parked on a curb and now truck won’t go past n after driving for a while it used to be p r n d 3 but now I can’t get it past n to drive the damn thing 😅😩 Edit had to rip it down off the curb and broke it

[@jonathanesperanza3612]

Why didn't you turn the truck on after

[@peteplaysetter7156]

I have a 2005 tahoe and all of a sudden it won't go into park / is same fix ?/

[@AaronHinesAuto]

Could be. But it could also be a worn shifter cable. If u crawl under your truck and follow the shift cable from the trans to the cab, you will see a union where u can adjust the tension of the cable. I would try that first

[@peteplaysetter7156]

@@AaronHinesAuto thanks I replaced floor pan a few months ago and a piece of the old pan snagged my cable and chewed up 3 inches .I guess I have to clean up and remove old pan and replace the whole cable.