Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The transmission shift cable in your vehicle connects the gear selector to the transmission. In certain 2004-2008 GM models, this cable can break while driving, causing your transmission to shift unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shift cable fails, you could lose control of your vehicle while driving, which could lead to a crash. Also, when you think you've parked your vehicle, it might not actually be in 'PARK', and you could accidentally roll away, putting yourself and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your GM dealer will replace the faulty shift cable and mounting bracket with new ones, at no cost to you. You'll get a letter from GM with instructions on how to schedule the repair, which is free and should be done as soon as possible.
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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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