Why does my Sierra not shift out of Park?
2011 sierra intermittently would not shift out of park. Replaced brake light switch. Ten $ and 20 minutes labor. Problem solved. Has never happened again. 19 people found this helpful.
Why does my GMC Sonoma not go into Park?
1996 GMC sonoma, 150k, automatic. Parked it today and it wouldn’t go into park. First thought was that the cable had stretched but notice that the shift lever wasn’t going all the way to the park position. Feels like something is blocking it. Tried it running as well as not running.
Where is the shift leaver on a GMC Sierra 1500?
Just tilt the wheel up and look on the bottom plastic cover you should see a cut out on the lower right hand side (Gas’s pedel side) take a flat head driver and pop off the black plastic arm on the shift leaver.
What should I do if my truck won’t go into Park?
No the brake switch voltage is needed to transition out of Park. I would disconnect the shift cable (block wheels while you are underneath)… See if you can shift the transmission manual lever into the Park position – feel for the detent.
Why is my GMC transmission not shifting properly?
Most GMC transmission problems such as harsh shifting, delayed shifting, no gear, stuck in gear, no reverse or drive are quite often caused by low transmission fluid level. If your GMC vehicle with automatic transmission is not shifting properly, check the transmission fluid first.
1996 GMC sonoma, 150k, automatic. Parked it today and it wouldn’t go into park. First thought was that the cable had stretched but notice that the shift lever wasn’t going all the way to the park position. Feels like something is blocking it. Tried it running as well as not running.
What are the problems with a GMC 6 speed transmission?
Incorrect gear shifts, gear slipping or overheating. Newer GMC trucks equipped with a 6-speed 6L80 transmission can suffer from various intermittent or constant transmission issues. Symptoms include harsh or delayed shifting, inability to engage certain gears, and slipping when shifting gears.
No the brake switch voltage is needed to transition out of Park. I would disconnect the shift cable (block wheels while you are underneath)… See if you can shift the transmission manual lever into the Park position – feel for the detent.