So, I've got this transmission issue...

[Tommy VanNess]

2001, Automatic Transmission, about 236,000 miles (all original)



Once or twice in the past few weeks, I have gotten home to my driveway where I back in. I put it in park and as I let off the brake it catches gear but then seems to skip a bit and lurch forward. (My driveway is a very slight incline) It happened once about 3 or 4 weeks ago, and then once about a week or so ago.



It happened again yesterday, but in a scary fashion. I got home, backed in as usual. No lurching when I put in park, I got up to my porch to unlock the front door, AND THEN the truck lurched forward. Just a little, but it caught a gear or tooth, and stopped. I turned just as it was settling back into a stop. (slight bouncing back and forth)



I searched through a bunch of previous posts and couldn't find anything similar to this. Has anybody heard of this or know what it might be?



Any info is appreciated.



Thanks,

Tommy

 

[Todd Z]

Cable is out of adjustment, the 2 screws behind the steering column are loose or the Parking PAWL in the tranny is worn or weak.



Start using your parking brake, IF its not rusted or frozen.



Todd Z

 

[Tommy VanNess]

Thanks Todd. I will check these out. Parking brake works well. Looks like it's gonna get a lot more use now.



Much appreciated.

Tommy