How do you change gears in a Silverado?

How do you change gears in a Silverado?

Move the shift lever to M  (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. When M  (Manual Mode) is selected a number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear. This number is the highest gear that can be used.

Why is the transmission not shifting on my Chevy Silverado?

Take a couple of easy steps to see why your truck is not shifting. No need to panic yet. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT800 (1999-2006). Your transmission is just supposed to shift and leave you alone.

Can a Chevy Silverado go from 1st to 4th shift?

Transmission is in Limp Home Mode or has no electrical power. Also, PCM has lots of error codes. No 1st or 4th, shift 2nd to 3rd by itself when put in D or OD and locks converter: Goes into gear but sluggish like brakes are on, can manually shift to 2nd to get moving, then put in OD and truck shift 3rd as well as 4th are OK.

Can a shifting solenoid be replaced on a Chevy Silverado?

A shifting solenoid is pretty easy to replace; although, you have to remove the transmission pan to change them. A general trouble code may show that the transmission is slipping, but not pinpoint what the issue may be. Figure 2.

Why is the shift button not working on my Silverado 4×4?

It is not the auto system with the button,but the manual system with the 4WD shift handle on the floor. I see a linkage on the tranny case to the 4WD shifter,and the electrical actuator on the front differential.

Move the shift lever to M  (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. When M  (Manual Mode) is selected a number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear. This number is the highest gear that can be used.

A shifting solenoid is pretty easy to replace; although, you have to remove the transmission pan to change them. A general trouble code may show that the transmission is slipping, but not pinpoint what the issue may be. Figure 2.

Is the Chevy Silverado GMT800 supposed to shift?

No need to panic yet. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT800 (1999-2006). Your transmission is just supposed to shift and leave you alone. When it fails to do so, you naturally get upset either because of the trouble you are not looking for or the fear of how much the fix may cost.