transmission, only drives in reverse gear?

2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
180,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAUL SUMMERS
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all forward gears are zero fluid is good not burnt. was driving fine then nada.
Jun 23, 2023 at 5:36 PM
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Are the gear inductor lights working, okay? If not, you have a gear range sensor that is out. We should run the codes to see what comes up, this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

It sounds like the first gear control solenoid has gone out. Here is the location in case a code comes up for it.

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

Jun 24, 2023 at 5:06 AM
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