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2001 Silverado z71 stuck in 4wd

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Old December 10th, 2011, 3:53 PM
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Default 2001 Silverado z71 stuck in 4wd

Right now the yellow lights are on for Auto 4wd and 4Hi, but when I drive it's clearly in 4wd. Last night I couldn't get it out of 4lo. I talked to a dealer mechanic and he said it's supposed to change seamlessly when I put it in neutral and press the button, but it doesnt.

Has anyone had this problem or does anyone know a trick to it or is there a way to manually put it back in 2wd?

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Old December 10th, 2011, 5:34 PM
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Could be the switch, or the actuator
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Better if it is rolling , under 5 MPH, in neutral.
That is what the manual says and it works for mine.
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there should b a slider an the axel....
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can I get any more details on this slider? I really dont know what to look for
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My 2000 Silverado 2500 with 85k miles is stuck in 4wd lo also. Changed switch and fluid and no change. Mine also won't shift out of first gear. I guess next is encoder motor on transfer case. Right now when I hit buttons nothing happens, no lights. Switch lights do sequence when I turn on ignition. This truck sets idle for months on end. It worked perfect the last time i used it and i might have left it in 4wd lo. but this year i went to hook up to my bike trailer and 4wd lo first gear only.

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