Stays In Drive

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue and 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The following are possible causes and corrections for this condition:

The variable drive pulley follower is worn, binding or damaged - replace case cover assembly.
The manual valve is worn, sticking or binding - replace manual valve.
The control solenoid valve assembly is contaminated with debris - replace or flush the control solenoid valve assembly.