Is this a manual transmission? If so, this is a pretty common problem for these cars. Probably going to have to replace the shifter cable. About $50 at Advance.
your transmission is stuck in what we call limp mode. Take it to a transmission shop and have an electrical scan done. Does your speedometer work or not ? If not then it could be as simple as a output speed sensor or broken wire
check your transmission fluid or it may be something electrical if your cavalier transmission is run by electronics. If not it may be a sun gear inside the transmission so you may need to get the transmission rebuilt.
Because it is in "Safe" mode.
cherck with the dealer i think that need syncromesh gear oil will blow the tranny
your transmission is out. your transmission is out.
stuck in first gear?
The shift link cable could be broken, or the 1st/2nd shift fork, inside the transmission, could be damaged.
A car without a reverse or neutral gear needs a transmission overhaul. It is possibly due to improper fluid levels, or broken gears inside the transmission itself.
Several things can cause your transmission to be stuck in second gear. Broken or detached shifting linkage will cause the problem. A broken shifting for in the transmission can also cause the problem.
The automatic Toyota may be stuck in park because of transmission problems. The transmission may be jammed or stuck in that gear.
my automatic transmission is stuck in neutral. how do you get it into gear
How do you adjust a transmission passing gear cable on a 95 chevy tahoe /