The shift cable in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps you change gears. In certain 2014 models of your Buick or Chevrolet, this cable might come loose from the gearshift lever.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shift cable comes loose while you're driving, you might not be able to shift gears properly. When you park your car, you might think you're in 'PARK' mode, but the transmission might not actually be in park. This means your car could roll away while you're getting out or after you've left it, risking injury to you or bystanders.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect and replace the faulty shift cable adjuster for free. This repair is complimentary, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Original — Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
Your vehicle's side airbag may have an inflator that could break apart and cause sharp metal pieces to fly into the car, which could hurt you.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could get injured by sharp metal fragments.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the faulty airbag modules for free, and you've already been mailed a letter about it.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530830. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 23V674 and 23V870.
Your vehicle's side and window air bag inflators may need to be replaced due to a potential safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, it could cause sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the affected side air bag modules for free, and you'll be notified by letter. You can also contact Buick or Chevrolet customer service to ask about the recall.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232425640.
Your 2014 Buick Verano or Chevrolet Cruze may have a faulty air bag on the side of the vehicle that could rupture, releasing sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, it could cause injury from sharp metal fragments coming into the vehicle.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the faulty air bag module free of charge, and you've already been notified by letter if you own one of these vehicles.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232408490.
The electronic park lock lever in your vehicle is a safety feature that keeps you from accidentally taking the key out while your car is in gear. In some 2011-2017 models, this lever can be faulty, allowing you to remove the key without shifting into park.
Risk if Unfixed
If you take the key out without shifting into park, your vehicle could roll away as you're getting out, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the key cylinder lock housing and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Your vehicle has a faulty engine block heater cord that can get damaged in cold temperatures, exposing the wires.
Risk if Unfixed
If you touch the exposed wires while the cord is plugged in, you could get an electrical shock and get hurt.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the cord with a new one that can handle extreme cold, and this service is free for you.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
