Ready to drive to work just like always. 2012 Buick Regal automatic. Just got it. With foot on brake, I push button to start, engine starts. Keeping foot on brake, I try to shift from Park to Reverse. Not happening! There's no doubt, the shifter is not moving to Reverse! WHY? Is there something I can do or try real quick? I have to get to work or I'm afraid they are going to fire me. Help!

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Asked by shazzy47 Jul 01, 2014 at 10:23 AM about the 2012 Buick Regal Premium I Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ready to drive to work just like always. 2012 Buick Regal automatic. Just got it.  With
foot on brake, I push button to start, engine starts.  Keeping foot on brake, I try to shift
from Park to Reverse.  Not happening!  There's no doubt, the shifter is not moving to
Reverse!  WHY?  Is there something I can do or try real quick?  I have to get to work or I'm
afraid they are going to fire me.  Help!

1 Answer

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It was a problem with the cable link the (I guess) shifter works off of. Whatever caused the shifter to not go in gear operates off a cable link, so dealership is sending a tow truck and I will get a loaner car while they work on my car. My *new* car!! Ugh. I hate car trouble, don't you?

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