Q: Problems with shifting.
My truck will not shift gears.
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Transmissions can be totally destroyed inside and not shift or it could be something simple such as a speed sensor if reading erratic. The only way to tell is to have the system thoroughly checked by a certified transmission technician, like at YourMechanic. They could check and do some test to see if a simple fix may do it or you need a rebuild or replacement.
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