1998 Tahoe will not go in reverse

1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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KATHLEEN
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This morning my husbands 1998 Chevy Tahoe would not go in to reverse. It goes forward fine. What is wrong with it? We have only one Chevy dealer in our small town they have a reputation of being over priced in thier service dept. My husband is smart and mechanical. I would like to help him with this problem before he gets home from work.
Yours truely, the little wife.
Jan 15, 2006 at 1:14 AM

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Diagnostic guidance. Suggested checks and possible repairs are separate from the owner's reported results.

Have the transmission fluid level and condition checked using the vehicle-specific procedure, followed by diagnosis of the missing reverse operation. Arrange safe transport if the vehicle cannot be maneuvered safely.

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CHAMPION843
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Check the transmission fliud, see if it is low or burned ( will be a dark brown and have burn smell to it) if those check out good take it to a transmission specialtist, it more then likely may need to be rebuilt.
Jan 15, 2006 at 2:34 AM

Discussion summary

1998 Tahoe will not go in reverse

The owner reported that a 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe would move forward but would not engage reverse.

Reported outcome: No inspection results or successful repair were reported.

The reply suggested checking fluid and consulting a transmission specialist. A rebuild was mentioned as a possibility, not a confirmed requirement.

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