Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The shift cable in your vehicle connects your transmission to the gear selector. It's like a long, thin string that tells your transmission what gear to be in. In some 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, and 2007-2008 Saturn Aura models, this cable can break while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shift cable breaks, you could accidentally shift into a different gear than you think you're in. This could cause your vehicle to move or roll away unexpectedly, especially when you're parking. This is a serious safety risk, especially if you're getting out of the vehicle with the engine still running.
Free Fix
Your authorized GM dealer will replace the faulty shift cable and mounting bracket with new ones, at no cost to you. You'll be notified when it's time for the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. 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
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
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