My 2005 Cavalier won't shift gears, the shifter just slides back and forth, easy fix or am I in trouble?

Asked by taylerclinton Mar 14, 2015 at 09:34 AM about the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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The shifter cable bushing broke under the hood. Get the bushings at any auto parts store. Several Youtube videos show you how to fix it. Here is a picture I found to show you the issue. I used a zip tie to put it back together as a temporary fix until I could get the car home.

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