Transmission Not Engage problems of the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500

2006 GMC sienna. Consumer writes in regards to transmission gear shifter sticks/ grinds when clutch is depressed. The consumer stated he had trouble shifting the five speed transmission from the time, he purchased the vehicle. It would stick in gear when shifting, move with the clutch depressed when he started it in gear, and scrape when shifting between gears. Overall, the clutch was not disengaging/ the dealer claimed the vehicle was self-adjusting and there was nothing that could be done. The consumer received information about an incorrect clutch master cylinder being installed in 2006 sierra's.

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. While the vehicle was parked on a non-leveled surface, it rolled backwards into a river. A police report was filed. After inspection, the contact concluded that the transmission did not engage itself into park, which allowed the vehicle to shift into reverse. He is in the process of notifying the dealer and the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 54,000. Updated 5/7/09 updated 05/12/09.