In this video, we show you how to replace a 2004 Chevy Silverado automatic transmission shift cable. This video can also be used as a guide to change a shift cable if you have a Sierra, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade with a similar GMT800 platform.
The shift cable on the Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade commonly fail due to stretching and cable housing damage.
If you find that you are having issues shifting into gear or removing your key from the ignition then you should inspect your shift cable for any signs of wear or damage.
When replacing the shift cable on this Silverado we also found that the range selector lever on the transmission had corroded so much that it no longer held the shift cable to the transmission. We replaced this part and the installation only took a couple of minutes. Make sure you check this when replacing the shift cable on any Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Yukon or Escalade.
Follow the link below to find the cable that fits your vehicle:
http://atpautomotive.com
Cable used in this video (ATP Y-1288 / GM 88967320):
http://atpautomotive.com/auto-trans-s…
Installation Tips:
-Avoid any unnecessary twisting or bending of the shift cable during installation
-Note the shift cable routing during removal to help with re-installation
-If you’re having difficulty shifting into low gear, then increase the length of the shift cable housing
-If you’re having difficulty shifting into park, then decrease the length of the shift cable housing
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My floor is rotted where the grommet connects the 2 cables is this an issue
Need a cable for 07 lbz Chevrolet Classic allison 6 speed transmission ac delco 19167307 or better
great video
Can i replace just bottom half. I cant find a video showing how to get that clip apart.
Ok the brass clip between the upper and lower cables to connect them. I can't get that clip back in to the upper cable, what do I do?
I did my Dad's 2002 GMC 1500 yesterday and it wouldn't have gone nearly as well if it weren't for the video's I watched here on YouTube. Thank you ATP Automotive for posting this awesome video.
My 99 Silverado cable was working but getting hard as hell to shift. Inspection of the cable showed the exterior in very good condition.
Disconnected link from transmission lever. Shifter slid back and forth with much sluggish resistance.
Disconnected the bottom half of cable at the mid point connector. Shifter slid back and forth so freely with just the upper half of cable connected.
Worked second half of disconnected cable by hand. Slid with great friction.
Tried getting in as much oil as possible inside the outer jacket by working steel inner cable back and forth. Cannot pull cable out to grease it due to permanently attached ends.
Reattached and reconnected lower half cable to transmission.
Shifter now moves much easier thru the shift range. Mission accomplished.
Why buy a new cable and throw away 80+ dollars?
Feel like I’m going to space with this music. It’s driving me nuts.
Thanks
A great help
Put new cable in, shift down threw gears but won’t shift back up. Like the shift handle loses pressure
Go to this website to find the small inner clip
https://www.mcmaster.com/#poodle-rings/=1dzl7u7
Don’t lose any of the clips or your screwed guys!!! And add a whole 24 hours to how long this take
Where can I get the white locking coller
If your truck won't go into park it's the housing of the cable blown out under the floor mat. If you don't have the money to fix it there is a temporary fix. Get a 24 oz can of beer or Mikes hard lemonade. Drink all of it first. Now cut a long piece of the can and wrap around the bad spot as tight as you can. Use several zip ties to hold it and then wrap it all with electrical tape. I needed a couple pieces for mine. It works perfectly and I expect it to last a couple months easy. I will buy a cable soon but I'm back to having park. If you get stranded you can get underneath and shift into park by moving the part where the cable attaches. I did it at night with the light from my phone and it got me home. It's usually the housing of the cable that breaks and the cable buckles when you put it in park, the beer can keeps it from buckling
By far the best "how-to" video ive seen so far for the shift cable
is the procedure on a 1985 p30 step van 4.8 easier to do ?(chev)
It looks as though there were several steps not explained in this video. I’m no mechanic but that was a new shifter arm he attached the cable to. Am I to assume that needs to be replaced when changing the cable? The cable on my 2000 Silverado has come off of the the shelter arm….do I need to replace the entire cable or can I get a new bushing and clip tp re attach it?
I replaced my cable and it’s like it doesn’t want to grab a gear on my shifter now