GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Action

DEFINITION: Transmission does not shift into the P position

    • Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
    • Joint in the shift cable and the transmission or the body worn
    • Park mechanism inoperative
    • Inspect for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission shaft.
    • Inspect the park pawl, the control shaft, and the park lever link for wear and damage.
    • Inspect the control shaft lever pin for disengagement from the manual valve guide.