Q: What should I do if the shifter won't change gears?

asked by on October 02, 2016

Basically my 95 Yukon won't change gears when I shift. It stopped in reverse and it just stays put. Can't turn on and the shifter is very loose. Any idea how to fix this?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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