Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission, and the indicator light on your dashboard that shows which gear you're in might not light up when you start the car. This light helps you know whether you're in park, reverse, neutral, or drive.
Risk if Unfixed
If the indicator light doesn't work, you might not know which gear you're in, which could cause your vehicle to move unexpectedly and potentially injure people outside your car.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the dashboard display for free, so you should schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING CONDITIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. IF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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