1972 GMC Suburban Reverse gear

1972 GMC SUBURBAN
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METNET00
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Transmission problem
1972 GMC Suburban Automatic

The reverse gear on my suburban does not work. You can put it in gear, but when you give it some gas, it just sits there and does nothing besides revving the engine. It is almost as if it is in neutral, but it isn't.
Mar 13, 2010 at 3:50 PM
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HMAC300
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eitehr your clutch pack has burnt up or your seals are shot in your reverse clutch. Time for a rebuild it looks like. Or your fluid level is very low, but i'd suspect a trans overhaul.
Apr 4, 2010 at 10:19 AM
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