How to remove and install a Shift Cable on GMC Canyon?

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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GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 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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- 2009-2012 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 8 Cyl 5.3L
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Part Number: 25800703
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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 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 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 GMC Canyon | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLE - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLT - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLE CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLE EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- Other Name: Shift Control Cable
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- 2021-2022 GMC Canyon | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLE - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLT - 6'2" BOX, EXT CAB - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLE CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLE EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- 2015-2020 GMC Canyon | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLE - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLT - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLE CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLE EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLT 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 GMC Canyon | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLE -5'2" BOX, CRW CAB SPORT-5'2" BOX(I), SLT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SPORT CREW-5'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.7L
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- 2009-2012 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 8 Cyl 5.3L
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GMC Canyon Shift Cable

The GMC Canyon Shift Cable connects the shift lever with the transmission to give the driver confidence to shift the selector and experience precise gear engagement. This fitting routing also works for Canyon cab, opening up space on the floor and firewall. The cable system was designed to replace the bulky linkage rods that filled engine bays in the past. Earlier gearboxes applied a direct lever that was operated from the cabin with either rods with bushings that wore out instead of the new Shift Cable, which slides in a jacket that protects it from dirt. In most pickups, the automatic range is still controlled through a column lever, and the Shift Cable turns that pull into motion at the transmission manual lever, with the familiar PRNDL sequence and electronic interlocks to keep the truck in Park until the brake is pressed. Previously, manual configurations utilized floor sticks that were attached to the tailshaft. On the other hand, front drive layouts installed twin cables for accomplishing the same purpose. A Shift Cable may stretch or snap instead of elongating metal holes, making diagnosis easier than rod systems. Replacing it only needs hand tools. The GMC Canyon relies on a responsive Shift Cable to select gears. Otherwise, every GMC driver will feel sloppy shifts or the total loss of motion.

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GMC Canyon Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Assembly
25800701
Q: How to remove and install a Shift Cable on GMC Canyon?
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.