SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Chevy Cavalier transmission or possibly something else

Tiny
ASPOLIA
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Transmission problem
1997 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown 114296 miles

I have a 1997 chevy cavalier that we use as an extra car as a family. About a year ago we replace the engine. Up until now the car has run very good, but recently we are unable to get the car to go forward or reverse. It goes into gear, but does not move?Starts up& runs great? Possible transmission replacement can be very costly, & we are not financially prepared for this? Is it possible it could be something else?
SPONSORED LINKS
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 AT 9:04 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
SERVICE WRITER
  • MECHANIC
  • 9,123 POSTS
How is the fluid level?

Does the shifter move freer than normal, may be disconnected.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 AT 9:05 PM
Tiny
ASPOLIA
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Fluid looks good- whn we put the car in gear it does jerk/ jump as if it wants to go in gear? The shifter does seem loose.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 AT 9:21 PM
Tiny
SERVICE WRITER
  • MECHANIC
  • 9,123 POSTS
I would first check to make sure the linkage is actually moving the arm on the transmission, it may not be fully engaging it.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 AT 1:59 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Transmission Forward Content

VIEW MORE

Sponsored links