1996 Buick Lesabre: Wont Go when i put it in reverse and sometimes in drive

1996 BUICK LESABRE
192,000 MILES
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CPETTUS18
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i have a 1996 Buick lesabre. about a month ago when i would reverse i would here a funny sound like holding a card in the spokes of a bike while the tire is moving . and just last week the reverse stopped working all together. so now i cant back up and when i put it in drive nothing happens, i have to get someone to push the car while a give it gas until it takes off. whats my problem and how much in parts?
Sep 13, 2011 at 11:15 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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internal issue and it would have to be removed and inspected. it most likely will be in need of a complete overhaul. budget about 1500-1800.

Roy
Sep 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM
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CPETTUS18
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i was thinking id just replace the transmission ?
Sep 14, 2011 at 12:13 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yep, I agree. 2 options

gm new which will set you back 3500-4000 3yr 50k warranty

rebuild from a trans shop 1800-2200 6month 12k warranty

Roy
Sep 14, 2011 at 12:56 AM
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