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Campaign 12V460000

Critical Plain English
ID: #12V460000 MFR: General Motors LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Affected Vehicles

2010 CHEVROLET Malibu
2009 CHEVROLET Malibu
2008 CHEVROLET Malibu

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V460000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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