Automatic Transmission Problems
#1
Automatic Transmission Problems
I had to have my shifter replaced because of a small microswitch that went bad causing me not to be able to lock my steering wheel and remove the key. This happened to a friend of mine as well. It cost us over $300. If this happens to you be sure to email Chevy about it. I talked to them about making it a recall and they said that it hadn't happened to enough people yet. If enough people report this they will make it a recall and we can all get reimbersed for it.
#3
AT just over 65,000 miles, my shifter also broke. I was able to take it in today and the dealer is gonna split the cost with me 50/50 and I get a loaner for the weekend for free. They are a great dealer!!!!! btw, your answer is so true!!!! (Chevydlr)! lol
Last edited by Pizzaman; 11-20-2009 at 04:46 PM. Reason: oops
#5
don't worry- I had to replace the same part in my 97 vw GTI 3 times with the same symptoms at 160 dollars a-pop. the last 2 times it happened within 1 month and as always vw denied a knowledge of the reciprocal problem.
#9
HHR Shifter
I was lucky a few weeks back, I found a new shifter on Ebay that has the updated parts on it ?/ I was so lucky , I put in a bid for $20. 00 then I decided to up that to $40. I could not beleive that I ended up with it for only $15.50 + shipping.
The same afternoon the mailman dropped it off I had it installed myself. So the $300 job + only ended up costing me $30.50 a far cry from a $300 bill at the dealership. I have not seen another shifter on Ebay since then.
After I removed the old one I found out what the problem was ?? there is a steel rod that runs right & left of the shifter stick that had worked itself to the left and away from the micro switch that allows the key to be removed from the switch. Before anyone questions anything I did slide the rod back in place and pluged the wire harness back in and the key came right out. If winter was not approching I would have glued it in place to see how long it will last ?? If by chance the new one does the same thing I'll be ready to make the swap.
The same afternoon the mailman dropped it off I had it installed myself. So the $300 job + only ended up costing me $30.50 a far cry from a $300 bill at the dealership. I have not seen another shifter on Ebay since then.
After I removed the old one I found out what the problem was ?? there is a steel rod that runs right & left of the shifter stick that had worked itself to the left and away from the micro switch that allows the key to be removed from the switch. Before anyone questions anything I did slide the rod back in place and pluged the wire harness back in and the key came right out. If winter was not approching I would have glued it in place to see how long it will last ?? If by chance the new one does the same thing I'll be ready to make the swap.
#10
I was able to have my shifter replaced, an oil change, tires rotated and balanced, and a new air freshener ffor $163.00! And my car has 65,000 miles on it. You gotta love it when your dealer helps you out!