2012 linkage issue

[Masonisking]

Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this. However i drive a 2012 tahoe, and just recently my linkage has been acting up. it started when the factory linkage part feel off while driving. I went to autozone and got the part and replaced it. however now it just falls off randomly. Seems to be mainly whenever i go into park so i have to reconnect it to change gears out of park. But the past few times iv been stuck in reverse with it. Anyone know any fixes for this?

 

[Fless]

Are you talking about the shift cable connection to the transmission? If not, what?

 

[j91z28d1]

I think there's some good into in this thread.

FIXED: Transmission Shifter Loose - Missing Lower Bushing

Hello ! Today is Oct 19, 2019, and a couple of days ago our 2007 Yukon Denali, just turned 200,700 mi (on our 2nd engine, that's another story), was stuck in our driveway. My wife had just parked it, and the shift lever indicator went from Drive to Neutral, whilst the lever itself just moved...

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[swathdiver]

Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this. However i drive a 2012 tahoe, and just recently my linkage has been acting up. it started when the factory linkage part feel off while driving. I went to autozone and got the part and replaced it. however now it just falls off randomly. Seems to be mainly whenever i go into park so i have to reconnect it to change gears out of park. But the past few times iv been stuck in reverse with it. Anyone know any fixes for this?

It is proper to replace the entire cable assembly.

 

[Masonisking]

Are you talking about the shift cable connection to the transmission? If not, what?

Yes where the shifter connects to the transmission.

 

[petethepug]

GM makes a 1/2 cable repair kit as well as SKP. Verify your fitment for any differences in 6.2, 5.3, XL and 4 or 6 speed.

I used the GM version of this one. It’s a timesaver as you don’t have to monkey with the cable up in the dash.

https://www.partsgeek.com/q6hhw65-cadillac-escalade-esv-auto-trans-shifter-cable-kit.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=STC&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&utm_term=2007-2014+Cadillac+Escalade+ESV+Auto+Trans+Shifter+Cable+Kit+SKP+07-14+Cadillac+Auto+Trans+Shifter+Cable+Kit+2013+2008&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI66PP9PLGgAMV1s3CBB09qAUyEAkYASABEgI3JvD_BwE

 

[Onlyone]

I ordered the new GM cable from Rockauto with the intention to replace it. I said screw it and just swapped out the bushing. Expensive little bushing. Lol. Worked great.

 

[petethepug]

These 1/2 cable kits are for when the expensive little bushing, little bolt and bailing wire hacks have left the shifter felling like stirring mamma’s Mac n cheese. Eventually you’ve gotta fix it so the Mrs. isn’t stranded with the kids on a 100+ day.

Our trans was sitting on top of a tool chest being rebuilt. The diesel tech didn’t have to ask me twice to fix it once.

 

[Masonisking]

GM makes a 1/2 cable repair kit as well as SKP. Verify your fitment for any differences in 6.2, 5.3, XL and 4 or 6 speed.

I used the GM version of this one. It’s a timesaver as you don’t have to monkey with the cable up in the dash.

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https://www.partsgeek.com/q6hhw65-cadillac-escalade-esv-auto-trans-shifter-cable-kit.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=STC&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&utm_term=2007-2014+Cadillac+Escalade+ESV+Auto+Trans+Shifter+Cable+Kit+SKP+07-14+Cadillac+Auto+Trans+Shifter+Cable+Kit+2013+2008&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI66PP9PLGgAMV1s3CBB09qAUyEAkYASABEgI3JvD_BwE

Thank you! i’ll try this. How hard was it to replace?

 

[Doubeleive]

after going thru a couple replacement parts that would also just "pop off" I drilled a small hole in the nipple and used a cotter pin
I ended up using a FITZALL T74498-1A replacement and went ahead and used my cotter pin fix as well and it has been fine for quite a while now
this would be the one needed for the 6l80