First Gear
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4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2014
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First Gear
I bought a 2000 Corvette Coupe and I absolutely love it but every once in a while I go to leave at a light and it kicks itself out of first gear ! it feels like I push it into first each time the same , does this happen to anyone else and why?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Anderson IN
My 99 does the same, if I don't get into gear good. I've only had it a couple months, but I've gotten used to how it feels when it goes in all the way. If it doesn't, if u let out the clutch just a little it will normally go right in. The way I understand it this is pretty common.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Erie PA
Shifter bushings
I had the same problem earlier this year. It ended up being the shifter bushings. A cheap and easy fix. Check out my post. I hope this helps.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-bushings.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-bushings.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2009
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It's definitely not normal. Try aligning your shifter box first and replacing your rubber bushings as pacat suggests. Then I'd go ahead and change the tranny fluid. You should be good after that. If not, you may have more serious issues. Hope this helps.
