Gears not shifting - linkage has slipped off

66caravel_175236
Sat, 15 May 2021 00:39:23 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Hello. I have a 2006 Chevy Suburban 2500 8.1. I was at a Jiffy lube when the gear shift in the cab stopped working. I could not shift gears. One of the techs looked at it and said the shifting linkage had slipped off and that there should be a clip to keep it on. He was able to slip the linkage back on so I could get to a shop. I am new in my town of Aiken, SC and took it to a place that is recommended by my neighbor. The auto tech looked at my car and has said that the spot where this connection is is badly rusted and he is afraid to do anything because it could cause me to have to get a new transmission. He also says that my fuel lines are badly rusted and need to be replaced. I am going to the shop on Monday morning to meet with the tech so he can show me what he sees. Does this sound right? I would think that a connection would be easy to repair/replace without replacing my transmission! Since I have never used the shop, and before I see what they see, my first reaction to what he said is to get a second opinion. What do you think? Simple fix or not? Second opinion or not? The shop is a family owned general auto and tire shop - general shop or transmission specialist? Thanks for your help!

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