GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - M49 🢒 Transmission Locked in One Gear

Probable Cause

Action

There is an internal bind in the transmission caused by a shift fork.
  1. Remove the transmission.

    2. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

  2. Disassemble and inspect the transmission for a dented or damaged shift fork.
  3. Replace worn or damaged components as necessary.

    4. Refer to Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.

  4. Install the transmission.

    5. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

Incorrectly assembled or broken shift mechanism or damaged geartrain components.
  1. Remove the transmission.

    2. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

  2. Disassemble and inspect the transmission.

    3. Replace worn or damaged components as necessary.

    Refer to Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.

  3. Install the transmission.

    4. Refer to Transmission Replacement .