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Cavalier 2003 not shifting gears correctly?

Updated: 8/18/2019
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You did not mention if it is automatic or manual. In either case check the Transmission Fluid level. Low levels can cause sluggish shifting and damage over time. If the level is normal then check the fluid itself. It should be a reddish color. If the transmission oil is dark then it may need to be changed with fresh trans fluid as well as a new trans filter. If the fluid has a chocolate milk look it or consistency is thick then oil has leaked into the transmission fluid and needs to be taken to a shop for service.

If these steps do still do not fix the problem then the gears could have worn or broken teeth and will need to be replaced either by rebuilding the transmission or buying a new one. - jedgell233

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