The ABS switch has gone out causing the gears to not shift. The vehicle is stuck in park position. Dlr has replaced the ABS switch 3 times before and problem still exist. Mjs
1993 Chevrolet Astro: stuck in gear or won't shift
5 of the 135 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
- 20011
- 20002
- 19941
- 19935
What owners say
The van will not shift into in drive or reverse unless it is started in neutal first. The problem was corrected once in 1994 free of charge. Dealer is aware of current problem. However, problem has not been corrected.
Consumer was driving in hot weather and whenever air conditioner was running, transmission failed intermittently. Did not shift into first gear when consumer was stopping. When starting vehicle again, vehicle would start in third gear. Also, when taking off, there was no acceleration, and vehicle felt like it was just rolling. Could be considered a safety problem.
Transmission sounded like it was full of rocks for a short while, kind of caused the van to jerk like the clutch was slipping, then would not shift at all, would not move forward or backward, just like being in neutral in all ranges. Cut off engine, checked for transmission, still full and red, got back in started up and van drove off. Seemed to shift normally, then came to a red light and the van did not want to move anymore. Cut off, let set for few minutes, started and drove off. Van will drive in a steady speed state for 5 miles or so and acts like clutch begins to slip and then like being put in neutral. It will not pull. When going up a bridge or steep incline, the cruise control tries to kick down a gear, it then acts like transmission goes into neutral and engine races. Almost got caught on a bridge coming home didn't think it was going to pull over it. Very scarey!!!
Abs frake failure. Also vehicle was parked and would not shift into gear.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- General motors has determined that certain 1993 m/l and g vans may experience a condition, at temperatures...
- Transmission extention seal leaks
- General motors has determined that certain 1993 m/l and g vans equipped with cruise control may experience...
- Manufacturer recall - general motors has determined that certain 1993 m/l and g vans may experience a...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro?
5 of 135 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro (4%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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