possible problems: broken engine mounts cause the engine to jerk, or tranmission fluid needs change, and possibly bad transmission.
It can come with either one. But the standard is an automatic transmission.
may just be a transmission sensor - $20 part - start there...
could it be low fluid
Check transmission fluid level.
Check the transmission fluid level.
You have to step on the brake pedal to shift to any gear from "Park"
On top of the transmission output. The best way to get to them is usually to remove the boot from the transmission shift tower, and go in through the floor.If you have an Allison automatic,, the reverse lamps are controlled through the transmission ECU.
Is it an automatic? Time for a new transmission... If a stick and 1st, 3rd, 5th are ok, then you have a possible shift cable problem. You should be able to see them on top of the trans. If everthing is moving properly the trans has an internal problem.
The 1996 Chevy Camaro automatic transmission has a fluid capacity of 7.3 quarts. You can check the automatic transmission fluid level with the transmission dipstick.
It's below the gear selector lock button on the automatic transmission cosole shift
Diagnose first. If 1996 to present, an OBDII scan might help point you in right direction, if the ECU has detected a fault, for example a shift solenoid.. Could be anything as easy as adjusting linkage, to a solenoid, to as serious a needing a complete re-build
On a 1996 4runner the transmission shift solenoid is under the pan in the valve body. There are two shift solenoids on the 4runner.