General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V337000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V337000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 6,768 affected units, FMVSS 102 & 114/SHIFT LEVER & THEFT PREVENTION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.9 or 3.7 liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles may have been built with an automatic transmission adjustment clip that may not retain the shift cable in the correct position. if the shift cable is not in the correct position, the prndl shift lever may not accurately reflect the position of the transmission gear. the driver could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park."

Corrective Action

Gm dealers will install a new automatic transmission adjustment clip free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 19, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V337000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-06-28T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 102 & 114/shift lever & theft prevention
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 6,768

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11181
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.9 or 3.7 liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles may have been built with an automatic transmission adjustment clip that may not retain the shift cable in the correct position. if the shift cable is not in the correct position, the prndl shift lever may not accurately reflect the position of the transmission gear. the driver could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park."
Consequence Summary: The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle could roll away as the driver or other occupants exit the vehicle or have exited, resulting in the possibility of the vehicle striking them or someone around the vehicle, or could result in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action: Gm dealers will install a new automatic transmission adjustment clip free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 19, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V337000
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Created At: 1742808662
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