Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V183000

Power train: automatic transmission

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-10-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V183000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,642
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-21
Owners notified
1991-10-22

Defect description

A MISADJUSTED TRANSMISSION CABLE CAN ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED AND THEN MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTEDDIRECTION, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALSOFAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 102.

Manufacturer remedy

RESET THE TRANSMISSION CABLE ROUTING TO A REVISED PATHWAY.

Notes

SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; FMVSS 102.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet G1001992
Chevrolet G2001992
Chevrolet G3001992
GMC G101992
GMC G201992
GMC G301992

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.