How to remove and install a Shift Cable on Chevrolet Colorado?

To remove the shift cable, start by disconnecting the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Then, place the transmission in PARK and apply the parking brake. Block the rear wheels to prevent any accidental rolling. Carefully pry the shift cable from the ball-stud on the transmission shift lever and remove the clip to disengage the shift cable from the cable bracket on the transmission. Disengage the cable from the retainer on the underside of the floorboard and, if working on a 4WD model, disengage it from the retainers on the transfer case. Trace the cable to the cable grommet and push the grommet up and out of its hole in the floor pan. Remove the trim panel at the driver's side door hinge pillar and pull back the carpet to access the shift cable. Pry the shift cable ball socket from the shift lever ball pivot and detach the cable. Trace the cable to the cable grommet and pull it through the hole in the floor to remove it. To install and adjust the cable, ensure that both the driver's shift lever and the transmission shift lever are in the Park position. Pull up the locking tab on the secondary lock cover and slide off the cover from the primary lock. Squeeze the tabs of the primary lock to free it and pull it upward, allowing the cable's spring tension to lengthen it. Push the cable end back just enough to align with the ballstud on the transmission shift lever and snap it onto the ballstud in one movement. Push the primary lock down until its tabs lock it and slide the secondary lock over the primary lock. Finally, ensure that the transmission shifts properly into each gear range.

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Chevrolet Colorado Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 25800701
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly, Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever ; Cable, Transmission Shift Control Cable; Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 15867641, 15124555
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- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB, EXTENDED CAB, EXTENDED LENGTH, PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly, Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever (At Trns)*Lower Cable ; Cable, Transmission Shift Control Cable
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 25850217, 25899711
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB, EXTENDED CAB, EXTENDED LENGTH, PICKUP | 8 Cyl 5.3L
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly, Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever ; Cable, Transmission Shift Control Cable; Shift Control Cable
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- 2009-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB, EXTENDED CAB, EXTENDED LENGTH, PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.7L
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly, A/Trns Range Sel Lvr; Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 23461534, 84573362, 84377163
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- 2015-2020 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LS - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LT - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LS CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LS EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- 2021-2022 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LS - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LT - 6'2" BOX, EXT CAB - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LS CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LS EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- Other Name: Control Cable, Shift Control Cable
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- 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LS CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LS CREW CAB-5'2" BOX(I), LT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LT CREW CAB-5'2" BOX(I), LTZ CREW CAB-5'2" BOX, SPORT CREW-5'2" BOX(NA) | 4 Cyl 2.7L
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Chevrolet Colorado Automatic Transmission Control Lever Cable Assembly (At Trns)
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- 2009-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB, EXTENDED CAB, EXTENDED LENGTH, PICKUP | 8 Cyl 5.3L

Chevrolet Colorado Shift Cable

Chevrolet Colorado Shift Cable delivers confident gear selection by linking the cabin shifter directly with the transmission so every move of the lever turns into the right driving range without hesitation. Built as a steel core in a flexible sheath, the Shift Cable slides on low friction liners so the shifter motion travels smoothly to the manual lever on the gearbox, a design that resists bending fatigue yet allows routing around frame members. Earlier Chevrolet trucks relied on solid linkage rods but newer Colorado pickups gained the lighter Shift Cable that shrugs off road grime thanks to its sealed housing, reduces play felt at the handle, and makes installation simpler because it needs only bracket fasteners instead of complex rod adjustment. Two styles have existed, a rod and lever setup on first generation models and the now common single piece Shift Cable, with the main difference being that rods can loosen at bushings while the cable only stretches over time. When symptoms like sloppy feel or failure to reach Park appear, replacing the Shift Cable restores factory crispness, keeping every Chevrolet Colorado ready for daily hauling or weekend trails.

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Chevrolet Colorado Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install a Shift Cable on Chevrolet Colorado?
A:
To remove the shift cable, start by disconnecting the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Then, place the transmission in PARK and apply the parking brake. Block the rear wheels to prevent any accidental rolling. Carefully pry the shift cable from the ball-stud on the transmission shift lever and remove the clip to disengage the shift cable from the cable bracket on the transmission. Disengage the cable from the retainer on the underside of the floorboard and, if working on a 4WD model, disengage it from the retainers on the transfer case. Trace the cable to the cable grommet and push the grommet up and out of its hole in the floor pan. Remove the trim panel at the driver's side door hinge pillar and pull back the carpet to access the shift cable. Pry the shift cable ball socket from the shift lever ball pivot and detach the cable. Trace the cable to the cable grommet and pull it through the hole in the floor to remove it. To install and adjust the cable, ensure that both the driver's shift lever and the transmission shift lever are in the Park position. Pull up the locking tab on the secondary lock cover and slide off the cover from the primary lock. Squeeze the tabs of the primary lock to free it and pull it upward, allowing the cable's spring tension to lengthen it. Push the cable end back just enough to align with the ballstud on the transmission shift lever and snap it onto the ballstud in one movement. Push the primary lock down until its tabs lock it and slide the secondary lock over the primary lock. Finally, ensure that the transmission shifts properly into each gear range.