My 1997 Chevy Tahoe won’t go into reverse
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Jaybird61
347 days ago
Hi, my name is Jay
Was the no reverse problem happening before serviced the transmission?
Customer
347 days ago
Yeah before it like literally it was working fine Saturday went to Walmart and come out and it's not working pulled into the service place there and the guy checked and said I had low fluid so changed it and that's about it
Jaybird61
347 days ago
Have you tried to move shifter around near REV symbol to see if it engages? The transmission may have a bad reverse solenoid failed. Will need scanned transmission for failure codes to see if solenoid codes stored. Otherwise will be internal transmission reverse failure.
Customer
347 days ago
Tried moving the shifter and it feels like it wants to but doesn't
Jaybird61
347 days ago
It sounds like reverse clutch seals are not engaging clutch and requires transmission be rebuilt to get to these seals.
Customer
347 days ago
How much do you think that cost with parts and labor
Jaybird61
347 days ago
Depends on shop but in the range of $2500 to $3000. Or get shop to put in used one for about $1800 to $2000 but no way to know it is going to last.
Customer
347 days ago
How much is that in parts
Jaybird61
347 days ago
I have seen price for overhaul go well above $3000 if need to replace additional parts other than standard overhaul kit that has clutches and seals. If additional parts are needed then price goes up from there.
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My 1997 Chevy Tahoe won’t go into reverse Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Tahoe yourself? What have you tried so far? Replaced the tranny fluid that’s about it I was either thinking it could be the transmission ...
My 1997 Chevy Tahoe won’t go into reverse Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Tahoe yourself? What have you tried so far? Replaced the tranny fluid that’s about it I was either thinking it could be the transmission selector switch which I think that might be it. It I’m not a mechanic I just want my truck fixed Mechanic's Assistant: When was the last time your transmission fluid was checked? Changed? Saturday Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? That’s about it for now