reverse gear going out is a good indication the rest will go out soon. yes you need to change entire transmission, or have your transmissin rebuilt. a mechanic will not just rebuild reverse .it will be complete rebuild or replacement
If your 1995 Chevy 2500 truck won't go in reverse, you got some transmission problems.
Time for a transmission rebuild.
A bad transmission.
A Chevy 305 is not a transmission it is a motor. If you mean a Chevy turbo 350 then the answer would be 3 different forward speeds and reverse.
Remove the trans and take it to a transmission repair shop.
Buy a rebuilt transmission and install it.
Light comes on automatically when you put transmission in reverse, must be built in safety.
To change the transmission fluid on your Chevy Malibu 2005, first, pull off the pan, drain the fluid, and replace it.
a blown transmission
The easiest and cheapest answer is that it is low on transmission fluid. If that is not the case, then the transmission must be rebuilt.
switch on the transmission which sends a signal to the reverse lights when shift is in reverse......... is shot. You need a mechanic.
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.