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Anonymous Posted on Dec 23, 2012

2002 chevy silverado 2500 diesel automatic put in reverse but will not back up

2002 Chevy Silverado with with automatic transmission and diesel engine has done this twice now, both times when starting cold and with little fuel: I back up to make the u-turn from where I'm parked, throw it in drive no problem and complete the first half of the turn, then when I go to back up and straighten out I put the gear shift in Reverse but the truck stays like it is in Park when I press on the gas. I have quick-fixed the problem by putting it in park, killing the engine and restarting. Immediately following refueling today after the latest incident, the Service Engine light went off (like it did after the FIRST time this happened) and I have experienced no other problems with it. Is it a problem with my transmission, or the gear shift itself?

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You need to check the code that it set with a scanner and it will lead you to where to check to fix problem

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 13, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 2002 Chevy silverado and it will not

typical GM transmission, sounds like the "sunshell" is stripped out.
needs an overhaul with hard parts or replace with GM SRTA unit.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 28, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 chevy silverado 1500, service 4 wheel drive, gears

Sounds like a bent fork in the transfer case. It is a common problem with your truck. The transfer case is a np236. If it just recently started doing this, the rebuild will cost around $800. If the 4wd has been acting up for a while, the planetary will probably need changed, which is another $200.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 25, 2009

SOURCE: 1995 Chevy S10 Blazer will not go into park.

theres a shift cable if its floor model,linkage for column model.

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Paul W

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  • Posted on Mar 01, 2009

SOURCE: 1991 Chevy Silverado Rolls while in Park

Hi, This looks like the Pawl in the gearbox has been broken/damaged or even left out when the box was overhauled.
It lock the gearbox whilst in park so acting like a brake.
It could have occurred if someone put the vehicle in park whilst still moving.
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jamie

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  • Posted on Jan 22, 2010

SOURCE: i have a 97 chevy silverado 5.7 4x4. the reverse

bad switch or out of ajustment

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