I have a 1996 Silverado. Will not go in drive or reverse unless i rev the engine really high. if i drop it into four wheel drive low it will take right off but will not shift. Any suggestions?

Asked by GuruFG2S May 16, 2017 at 02:00 PM about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1 Answer

223,965

First check the transmission fluid level. If that is good the thing to do is to go to a transmission shop for proper diagnosis. If there is around 150,000 or more miles on the trany, chances are it would need to be rebuilt.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    10,510
  • #2
    John Carson
    Reputation
    9,680
  • #2
    Andrew Olsen
    Reputation
    9,680
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Sierra 1500
1,934 Great Deals out of 72,097 listings starting at $1,900
Used Ford F-150
6,453 Great Deals out of 171,244 listings starting at $1,999
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
1,017 Great Deals out of 40,224 listings starting at $2,495
Used RAM 1500
3,787 Great Deals out of 87,658 listings starting at $3,995
Used Toyota Tundra
1,003 Great Deals out of 31,512 listings starting at $2,999
Used Dodge RAM 1500
69 Great Deals out of 1,385 listings starting at $650
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,356 Great Deals out of 34,289 listings starting at $990
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,274 Great Deals out of 56,036 listings starting at $3,995
Used Chevrolet Colorado
1,063 Great Deals out of 31,537 listings starting at $2,552
Used GMC Sierra 2500HD
514 Great Deals out of 24,115 listings starting at $3,995
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
1,268 Great Deals out of 52,373 listings starting at $2,905
Used Chevrolet Camaro
620 Great Deals out of 8,382 listings starting at $3,240
Used RAM 2500
1,044 Great Deals out of 40,308 listings starting at $5,787
Used Dodge Charger
836 Great Deals out of 14,390 listings starting at $1,995
Used GMC Yukon
691 Great Deals out of 15,457 listings starting at $2,221

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.