Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The gear position indication system on your vehicle is a crucial part that helps you know when your transmission is in 'PARK.' In some 2007-2010 Saturn Auras, 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibus, and 2008-2010 Pontiac G6s, the small metal tabs on this system can break off, causing the gear position and the shift lever to disagree.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might think your car is in 'PARK,' but the transmission could still be in gear, and you could accidentally roll away. If you try to restart the car, it might not work, and you could be at risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will add a protective cover over the metal tabs or replace the entire gear position indication system, completely free of charge. When you get the recall notice, schedule an appointment to get it fixed.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
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