gear shifter help

2004 HUMMER H2
111,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DESTALICIOUS
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i drive a hummer and the button on the gear shifter wont go in to let me reverse or drive or nuetral. earlier i had to slam it very hard (the button) just to get to work. is this a problem with the transmission or is this a problem within the gear shifter itself????? please help. oh and what kind of mechanic should i take it to, and about how much will it cost??
Dec 22, 2010 at 7:45 AM
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FUNGUY4
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Did u try putting your foot on the brake because it won't shift out of park without your foot on the brake. I wouldn't reccomend slamming on the bottom that will break it.
Dec 22, 2010 at 7:50 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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It is more than likely a fault with the shifter, especially since you can force it. Has there been anything spilled down into that area? The shifter is serviced as an assembly, and an indy shop would either purchase a part from a dealer(new) or a salvage yard(used). It should not require a special technician to replace the unit, so the choice is yours.
Jan 27, 2011 at 3:54 AM
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NOJA
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If you had to slam the button to get it to move something is very wrong. Maybe it's something sticking to the button or maybe the button itself is broken. You could try and replace the whole assembly or just the button. Earlier this year I had the same problem, button got sticky and it started sticking. I found a perfect replacement however it is a 3d print. Pretty cheap works like a charm i got it on ebay, here.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hummer-H2-Transmission-Shifter-Button-3d-Print/303349888506?fits=Make%3AHummer&hash=item46a10ff5fa:g:dkMAAOSwk8JdwXWU
Nov 20, 2019 at 7:47 AM
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