My 1999 chevrolet suburban will not go into reverse when shifted. forward drive and all downshiftd work ok- it just does not engage into reverse when I move the shifter. I noticed that the linkage does move back and forth.

Transmission Internal Problem--Unless Shift Linkage Is Out Of Ajustment.

Maybe the Shift interlock cable is your problem from shifting from drive to park but not sure about the reverse.

If engine revs go high and no forward movement you most likely need a new transmission

check the shift adjustment at the bottom of the steering column as it may have slipped or be slipping. Check the linkage on the side of the box

Reverse is not "synchronized" forward gears are, so it does make some noise, try shifting to 2nd before engaging reverse to slow gear rotation and limit gear clash or grind.

Hi Dale, Sometimes the front diff becomes wound up. I am not saying this is the problem with your vehicle but what I'm about to suggest may work as it often does with other four by fours. Make sure you have a clear space to drive the vehicle backwards and forwards at a slow speed. As you do so select the two high position on the selector. You may need to reverse and go forward several times. Hope it works for you. Regards John

Common problem probably a 4L60E transmission The low and reverse clutches are the same ones The forward clutches are another set and then there are the 3-4 clutches in another pack. So you probably burn out the forward clutches or could be a stuck valve in the valve body. Time for a transmission specialist.

yep you got internal damage to the 2-3 clutch packs worn or broken apply piston o-rings and weak servo pack waffers

Hello, this is caused by a bad sungear inside the transmission. the transmission will need to be removed and troned down to repair this problem

i have a 1999 chevy suburban it drives forward just fine **** no reverse