Abstract: A shift lever assembly includes a noise and vibration damper. A first shift lever member has a first end adapted to be grasped by a vehicle driver and a second end connected to the damper. A second shift lever member has a first end connected to the vehicle transmission and a second end connected to the damper. A hollow housing is provided having a first end to which an end of the first shift lever member is secured, and a second end which is open and in which an end of the second shift lever member is received. Rigid outer and inner sleeves are disposed within the housing and spaced radially from each other. An end of the second shift lever member extends through the second, open end of the housing and is received within the inner sleeve. A layer of a noise and vibration dampening material, such as rubber, is disposed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve.