GM truck Silverado Tahoe Escalade Shift Cable Bushing Permanent Fix to Dorman 14104 repair kit
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2023
- Don't waste your time or money trying to fix the shifter bushing on your 2007+ GM truck SUV with the Dorman 14104 repair kit, here is a simple and cheap PERMANENT fix the the poor engineering of the shift cable locking system. Used on 6L80 and 6L90 transmissions with these OE nylon bushing it's not a matter of IF it will fail, its a matter of WHEN it will fail!
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I did this repair on my Silverado about 4 years ago and it is still working. The one thing I did different is drill a hole through the bolt, so you can put a cotter pin or even a galvanized nail through it behind the nut. Bend it after threading the nut on so the bolt does not slowing unwind itself. The other thing I have done on a Suburban was used a piece of wire wrapped around the thread after I secured the nut. I did this because I did not have a lock nut or thread locker and I needed the Sub working that day. No issues on either repair after two years on the Sub or four on the Silverado. VW and Chryslers use a similar nylon bushing on their auto trans shifters as well.
The way the factory should have done it! Great video
This guy is a pro 🤣😂! You already know this is going to be an awesome how to install video. Hand’s already on the hips getting right to the point! No questions asked.
The look of victory. lol not going through that BS again!
You sir!!! are a lifesaver. I Burnt my arm because mine popped off ,after replacing the bushing, in the middle of the road the other day. I replicated your fix, and it is MINT!! Thank you!
Frustrating bastard when it pops off isn't it?!?! Glad to help
I fixed my wife's today. It broke at the worst possible time. She was in Nashville for our daughter's heart surgery and it popped off in neutral in the hotel parking lot... IN NASHVILLE!! It's a blessing she didn't get hurt. Why wouldn't GM do this to begin with? The vehicles cost soooo much it would literally cost a couple bucks.
If they can save $1-2 dollars per a car that’s millions of dollars a year. Same how 99-02 GM trucks had footwell courtesy lights, but 03-07 GM trucks don’t, that little $2-3 bulb difference make a huge difference in finances over couple of years
Hope you're daughters surgery went well and she had a full recovery.
Solid! Love how you do most things OEM +
I appreciate this, just got done doing it to mine. I got so tired of getting under my truck every other time I wanna drive my truck. It wasn’t too bad to do, wish I had a vice though.
Thank you ...I tried the same piece of garbage Dorman repair kit and had the same result ...stuck in an awkward spot but now my problem is now solved.
Right on brother finally something that makes sense
I’m dealing with this issue on my ‘13 Silverado 2500 now. The bushings I bought do not stay secure to that nipple at all. They very easily pop back off. I was looking for something more solid and this will definitely do it!!
Thank you very much!! I saw video and got with a neighbor and we knocked it out!!
Heck yeah! FIXED!
Don’t try to remove that lever while you’re parked on a sloped driveway. I popped my truck in neutral while under it and almost died.
This fix worked though! I found 1/4” bolt to work better than 5/16
Tired of replacing also.... project for today! Nice video!
Great fix I will be doing to my Denali. If you could find a button head Allen bolt that is shouldered it may save you from having to grind it down. Button heads are typically thinner head than a normal bolt but might be tough finding one with a shoulder.
Thanks for making this. Im in central America and dont want to use plastic crap to replace the OEM Plastic crap that failed!
Mine came off while I was in reverse facing uphill, alone. Good thing my parking brake wasn't as shot as I'd thought, because it kept the stupid thing from rolling over me while I popped it back on. $20, one burned wrist, and one bloody finger later I've installed both bushings that came in the kit, one after the other. We'll see if the second holds any better than the first one, but I think while me transmission works I'll go buy a bolt...
I was thinking of drilling a hole through the pivot and putting a cotter pin through, but this works aswell..
Yea mines keep comin off on my 2009 avalanche. This looks like the perfect alternative because its starting to get cold and snow is coming
My bushing broke yesterday. Pulling into a parking spot at the grocery store.
I'm just gonna do what you did and do a bolt n nut method. Take that stud off the bracket on the trans and find a nylon flange bushing and bolt n nut through the middle to the cable.
I have a 07 tahoe with a 4l60e.
Better to just fix it once and never worry about it again!
Nice job, Gotta love the plastic junk Factory designs.
Happen to me on a previous mowed area along a tree line. Did a bush fix with wire to get moving again, but got a good case of Poison Ivy crawling around under the truck. Replaced with a dorman bushing but will change out to your solution to a flawed GM design.
always seems to happen at the best time doesn't it.....
If you sold this as a kit id would deff cop asap
Love it, Thank you
Replaced the lever and the bushing still pops off. This is the step that I’m doing next thanks.
good idea......i would of bent the arm a tad so the bolt head could clear easily, but good idea
Great tip 👍
4L60E/4L65E/4L70E trans all use the same shifter cable arrangement. Go to Lowe's, Home Depot, or your local hardware store and find a nylon or bronze bushing the right size for the cable end and the bolt, washer, and nut (try a crown nut, all metal lock nut). Cheaper than the Dorman kit and works as good or better.
Well done, I'll do the same if mine acts up again.
@Let's build cool stuff Grinder, vice, etcetcetc... The amount of additional powered/non-powered tools I would need (as far as those that I don't already own) would sadly be counterproductive in my case from a cost perspective (considering that the bushing kit is less than $30 dollars). That said, great to see that I'll have another option once I finally have posession of all the additional tools necessary to go this route. Hate when companies purposely design products to fail (yes I'm looking at you GM/Apple). Thanks for posting
A 15mm wrench, drill with step bit and a couple half inch wrenches could get the job done…. Tools are NEVER a bad investment my friend!
Don’t understand why ppl get mad when they don’t have the tools. Every tool showed is easily accessible and can be found for a bargain at harbor freight.
@@The_Humble_Servant #1 Every tool "showed" might be "easily accessible" to SOME but not all, & its ignorant (+narrow minded) to sit on here & assume otherwise (especially in consideration of what some folks have dealt with financially over the past 3-4 years). #2 Who said anyone was "mad"? LOL stop reaching, bro. It was never that serious. Thx
My bushing went out and I bought a bushing with retainer clip and I looked and it seems that the broken nylon is in the cable end still. Will possibly be doing this exact repair from your video. I drive an 06 Silverado.
It’s nice to never worry about it breaking again!
Perfect fit.well done.Any tip on how to remove the brake light switch on a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 ?
Same as the suv, check out my cruise control fix video I show the switch replacement in that one.
czcams.com/video/Zq6OuC3GVNw/video.htmlsi=1VlAFVWSA-Nq6HR2
Why did I not think of removing the piece that connects it to the transmission😐 I was thinking of replacing it with a bolt but I was like “how am I going to drill a new hole with the drive shaft in the way?
I put 2 zip ties on mine 2 years ago when leaving job sight and they been holding(loosely for movement)…what I had on hand ..your fix looks good though..
Good idea ima have to try this too
My 2 zip ties lasted 2 months. On My second set😂
@@Skidmarks368i left mine loose for movement. Enough to keep it on but loose enough for movement…they were the black ones for exterior use
Just had the same issue on my 07 escalade esv got it fixed yesterday and it literally popped off this morning while driving to work, you would think they would've done this from the factory
Makes you never trust shifting again doesn’t it!? Good ol’ bolt won’t fail you that’s for sure
@@trbokmro definitely my wife doesn't want to drive it no more😂
I actually went wit the 14073 Dorman, at least it has a retention clip that holds it in place, check it out
Mine broke 2 hours into the mountains while inwas camping alone. Bout to make sure that never happns again 😊
Hello! I keep having this issue on my Tahoe, my hubby is gone on deployment so I need to figure this out myself. What kind of grinders do you use? Could you list your products? And how did you grind the rivet? Thank you for your video and help!
It’s a fairly simple project, you can pick up an angle grinder from harbor freight for $15 that will do the job. You can use it to cut the bolt to length and grind the back side of the stud.
www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders/angle-grinders/43-amp-4-12-in-angle-grinder-with-slide-switch-58089.html
A vice would be handy to have for cutting the bolt and holding the arm while you grind, if you don’t have one you could probably use a pair of vise grips. (Also at HF)
www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pliers/locking-pliers/7-inch-curved-jaw-locking-pliers-39639.html
MAKE SURE TO WEAR SAFTEY GLASSES WHEN GRINDING! You will need a hammer to punch the arm from the shifter plate. Can use a nail or screw as a punch.
Lowes or ace hardware I’ll have the bolt and nut you need, should be able to get the job done for $25 or so!
Make sure to have the truck on level ground and chock both front and rear wheels before you ever get under a vehicle!
Watch the video a couple times and you should be able to get it done no problem.
Nice job... i need to buy the bushing anyway...mine is just a big hole...
Buy a bolt while you’re at it and never think of it again…..
@@trbokmro 5/16 correct?
How did you remove that piece that connects it to the transmission? I took the nut off but it’s still pretty snug on there.
Spray with some penetrant and lightly pry, once the nut is off it’s just probably some rust holding it to the shaft.
You have to wiggle it and use a flat head screw driver
What if u don’t have the bushing would it be fine with just the bolt ?
I would probably just step the size of the bolt up to match the cable end, 3/8 I would assume would work.
Hey man, this is a good video. My shit looks aftermarket for some reason, so it looks like I'll be doing this Saturday. How has this repair fared over time?
Why they didn't do this at the factory is beyond my understanding.
Solid as a rock still man! Do this and forget it!
I will
Perfect if you have all the tools and stuff. What if you're on the road ?
Bread twist ties ?
To get it back home I just slid under the truck after starting it and having her hold the brakes and set the parking brake then manually moved the shift arm on the trans to drive.
@@trbokmro
I'm using a twist tie for now until I get something better figured out
My neighbor called me late night saying he couldn't get it in gear. After finding the problem the only thing I could find in my car was the elastic band on a dust mask. I wrapped it around at two different angles to hold it in place and with it being elastic it didn't restrict movement. Will being doing this fix as that finally failed.
Hey man, 3years later how did it hold up? I just did the same exact thing to my wife’s suburban. The only thing I didn’t do was loc tite.
Zero issues still works like a champ!
Awsome! Thank you for the reply brother!
Nice
I jus used the nylon bushing on my 09 tahoe..im kinda nervous driving it cuz i dont think the bushing is graspin the male part tight enough…
Do yourself a favor and just put a bolt in it now.
@@trbokmro yea ima get to that in a few days
My wife has a2009 Tahoe too, replaced the bushing and it keeps popping off after driving for a while. I will try the new fix with bolt, looks like it is a permanent fix
Yea i did the bolt a month ago…still all good so far..thanks alot..
Is this just a regular stainless steel bolt and nut?
I think it was zinc plated but stainless would be a good call if you’re going to the hardware store or live in areas that use salt I suppose.
@@trbokmro Thanks
Because they wouldn’t make money me not knowing why my truck wouldn’t go into park drive anything and wouldn’t start I had to spend a couple 100 getting it towed and repaired to Evan be able to no now we have CZcams I’m so thankful millions of dollars can realy suck in repairs that are simple
It there's one thing chevy did wrong is this linkage. Ridiculous. I'm using the zip ties. I like your fix is more permanent.
Factory is not stupid, they want you to buy the cable or lever pin. When shit hits the fan its up to you to modify like he did.
Guys if your doing this without a lift please put something behind the wheels because my dad was in the hospital for 7 days because he forgot to and I almost died trying to fix it
That’s terrible, glad he is okay!
The first bushing lasted 190K. Replaced it with a Dorman. If it doesn't last will do what you did. Thanks
My dorman made it like 2 months then popped off…. I think a lot of the problem is the stud on the shift arm gets rusted/corroded and loses some of the diameter to rerun the plastic bushing. But the bolt doesn’t care lol. Thanks for watching
Adjust cable, when in park ,cable off ,should be in line with shift linkage lever. Cable not ahead or behind linkage lever is out of adjustment.
My Diesel Mechanic Brolaw says this about bullshit engineering like this right here.
The factory wants to shave minutes off of getting a truck off the assembly line. The bullshit nylon bushing instead of the dead shot mechanical connection shaves minutes off the line, and that's why they do shit bullshit.
Do with that information what you will.
“New and improved” lol
I melted the edge of the white bushing with a small butane torch and added an E-clip or circlip to hold it on. Mine kept falling off as well. I nearly destroyed the new bushing pressing it in. Terrible design by GM.🤮
definitly a much more secure system the Nylon bushing is BShit thanks for the vid