General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V010000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V010000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 chevrolet express vehicles manufactured november 1, 2012, through december 21, 2012; and model year 2013 gmc savana vehicles, manufactured november 14, 2012, through november 20, 2012 Includes 980 affected units, Ignition Key Removal when not in Park, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013 chevrolet express vehicles manufactured november 1, 2012, through december 21, 2012; and model year 2013 gmc savana vehicles, manufactured november 14, 2012, through november 20, 2012
Defect Summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet express vehicles manufactured november 1, 2012, through december 21, 2012; and model year 2013 gmc savana vehicles, manufactured november 14, 2012, through november 20, 2012. it may be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or the transmission is not in the park position. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 114, "theft protection."
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. This service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on february 8, 2013. for more information, gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438.