What to Do When a Chevrolet Won't Shift into Reverse Gear?
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Locate the ring on the gear lever; this ring needs to be lifted upward with your finger to engage reverse gear. Looking down at the gearshift while changing gears; not fully depressing the clutch pedal when shifting can cause gear damage. Avoid repeatedly shaking the gearshift into neutral, as this can lead to mechanical wear. Open the driver's side door of the Chevrolet. Depress the brake pedal of the Chevrolet. Press the Chevrolet's one-touch start button to start the engine. The dashboard lighting up indicates that the Chevrolet's engine has started.
If you're having trouble engaging reverse gear in your manual Chevy, don't panic. I had the same issue last time. Turned out the clutch wasn't fully depressed - pressing it all the way down solved it. For automatics, it might be the shift lock not releasing; you'll need to press the brake firmly while pressing the shift button. In cold weather, transmission fluid can thicken - let the car idle for five minutes to warm up. A loose clutch cable could also be the culprit; pop the hood to check its tension. If all else fails, inspect the transmission fluid level - top up if low, or replace if it's dark. Never force the gearshift - you'll damage the gears. When completely stuck, call a tow truck - safety comes first. Transmission repairs can be extremely costly.