It does it sporacticly. Gosh I stink at spelling. You actually have to change the whole shfter.

I am looking up the part number. If you are friends with autobody's or garages, they tend to get a discount on the part. GM Parts Direct: Your direct source for Genuine GM Parts Here is the part number that you need. Part #10323934 Depends on if you have leather shifter or not.

It sells for 297 at Pontiac parts counter. I only paid like 180 or something.