the transmission wont shift into 1st gear manually or automatic ?

Asked by Shawn Oct 28, 2013 at 11:58 PM about the 2001 Chevrolet Express

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

it shifts into park drive 3rd and 2nd gears both manually and automatically but not into 1st
gear

3 Answers

13,275

So you have put the shifter into "1 or L or L1" and the vehicle does not move ? If your answer is "yes", go have the transmission serviced (fluid and filter change) because while they are in there they can stop any issues that might be coming along such as pieces of metal from the bands or band "slip disc" material.

225

does the vehicle move? if it drives normally and the shifter does not go into 1st gear it is the shifter cable that connects the gear shift to the transmission gear selector, it needs adjustment or replacement can be done at your local repair shop

4 people found this helpful.
1,075

I am not sure about your 2001, but my 21 audi a8 has an automatic with triptronic shifting, it will not down shift to first until you come to a deadstop or or take off and stay in first gear unless you have your foot on the floor or it shifts out first realquick, ldont know if that helps check your owners manual.

Your Answer:

Express

Looking for a Used Express in your area?

CarGurus has 58 nationwide Express listings starting at $14,490.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Sarai Sanchez
    Reputation
    640
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    580
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    480
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Express Cargo
22 Great Deals out of 331 listings starting at $4,888
Used GMC Savana
29 listings starting at $8,800
Used Ford E-Series
7 Great Deals out of 169 listings starting at $6,995
Used Chevrolet Express Chassis
37 listings starting at $10,290
Used GMC Savana Cargo
26 Great Deals out of 418 listings starting at $6,998
Used Ford Transit Cargo
38 Great Deals out of 985 listings starting at $11,995
Used Chevrolet Suburban
13 Great Deals out of 509 listings starting at $11,950
Used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
3 Great Deals out of 37 listings starting at $18,500
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
213 Great Deals out of 9,034 listings starting at $2,900
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
18 Great Deals out of 859 listings starting at $9,980

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.