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1997 chevy cavelier wont move.

Heard a thumping noise from underneath the car. Suddenly the car would not go into reverse. It did lurch forward when put into drive. Then it would not move at all. Even in neutral it would not budge. Wht could cause this to happen?

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Also there is another option and the simplest and easiest to fix check the transmission linkage located underneath the car below the shifter and next to the transmission (if it has 2) there is a U shaped bracket that holds these in place and sometimes it can come loose it is very simple to fix and can be done in 5-10 minutes after you locate it. hope this is it as it doesnt cost anything to fix.

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A number of things but most likely ur transmission is going out or ur drive shaft needs new u joints hope this works

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