Linkage adjust
usually a linkage problem - adjust linkage that connects transmission to gear shift
If you are no longer able to shift, then it's possible the linkage is broken. If this is a periodic problem, you may need to adjust the linkage or shift cable so that everything is prooerly lined up
Check the shift linkage to see if it is loose , and has gotten out of adjustment . Unhook both the high /reverse linkage and the low linkage . See if you can shift it out of gear with a pair of pliers . Then see if you can get it in high and reverse . If you can then adjust the linkage .
92 cavalier 31 clutch has to be on floor and still shifts hard
Thats fairly easy to do. First block the wheels so the vehicle will not roll. Put the transmission into neutral. Go under the car and on the drivers side of the transmission pan you will see the linkage. Remove the pin holding the linkage to the transmission. The linkage should slide in and out of the transmission shift bracket easily. If not loosen the nut on the linkage and adjust it until the linkage slides in and out without binding.
Replace shift linkage Replace shift linkage
Adjust your shift linkage or just pay attention to how many clicks down you are going
Which linkage.
Very likely its because of wear in the shift linkage. You may be able to adjust the linkage to compensate for the wear. If not, you have a more serious transmission problem.
The 2001 Chevy Cavalier automatic transmission shift linkage is held in place with a swivel nut on each end of the shift linkage. Turn the swivel nuts to the left and the shifting linkage will come off. Reverse the process to install your new shift linkage.
What linkage?