Transmission shifter does not shift to drive and manual, vehicle only moves in reverse?

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
115,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Once i started the engine the shifter transmission didn't change to Drive and Manual, only moved on reverse.
Aug 8, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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Okay, we need to check if the problem is internal to the transmission or the shifter, let's disconnect the transmission shift cable to see if you can move the shifter. This can help us tell which side the problem is on:

https://youtu.be/UtMsbNzquCk

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
Aug 10, 2023 at 11:22 AM
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