Transmission will not shift out of first gear

Hello,

No. Your vehicle's Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) is used by the Power-train Control Module (PCM) to determine where the engine is in it's four stroke cycle and for the misfire monitor. Here is a link for you to go to:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

The CKP has nothing to do with your transmission. Is your vehicle's Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or "check engine" lamp illuminated? Here is a link explaining how to pull Direct Trouble Code(s) from your vehicle:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros