Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V460000 | General Motors LLC | from 03/11/2008 to 06/12/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 426240 | MFR | General Motors LLC | 09/18/2012 | 09/19/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. gm has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | General motors safety recall number 12106. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V073000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 276729 | 03/15/2009 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/2009 | 03/06/2009 | 571 | 102 & 114 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors is recalling 276,729 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet cobalt, hhr, malibu, traverse, gmc acadia, pontiac g5, g6 and saturn aura and outlook passenger vehicles. these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicles safety standard 102, transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect, and fmvss 114, theft protection and rollaway prevention. on some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. if the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. with this condition, the drive could move the shifter to park and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in park. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and ensure that the shift cable adjustment clip is fully engaged. in the event that the clip does not engage, the shift cable will be replaced free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before march 24, 2009. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | General motors recall no. 09041.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-4990 | 12/01/2011 | 10043320 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: some model year vehicles may experience service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated. issue may be caused by the control solenoid/module assembly or may have damaged or poor terminals for under hood fuse | 03/13/2012 | |
| 09-07-30-012B | 03/01/2011 | 10038284 | Gm: the service engine soon light is on and there may be shifting problems. harsh shifting or no reverse. there may be a broken clutch wave plate. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-07-30-012B | 03/01/2011 | 10038284 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Gm: the vehicle won't start or crank. this could be a result of a broken shift cable or battery ground problems. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| TB-09-07-30-009 | 04/01/2009 | 10030112 | General motors: an automatic transmission concern of no movement, no reverse or slipping. these concerns may be due to an issue with the direct clutch. *pe | 08/03/2009 | |
| SB-08279 | 10/01/2008 | 10028491 | General motors: on some of these vehicles, transient voltage surges from the engine cooling fans may be transmitted through the engine wiring harness. this bulletin provides service procedure to install two jumper harnesses with diodes on c | 05/05/2009 | |
| PIP-4488 | 04/01/2009 | PIP-4488C | 10026666 | Gmc: malfunction indicator lamp on-check engine light; engine cranks, do not start, harsh or no transmission shifts, instrument cluster operation erratic or inoperative. *pe updated 8/12/09. *pe | 11/25/2008 |
| PIC-4679B | 09/01/2008 | 10026669 | Gmc: intermittent ses light, dtc p2101 with potentially multiple other dtc's set. this condition could be caused by a pcm circuit shorted to ground. *pe | 11/25/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| PI-0448 | 04/01/2011 | 10038706 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PI-0448 | 04/01/2011 | 10038706 | Gm: malfunction light is on with four possible trouble codes stored. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIC-4679B | 09/01/2008 | 10026669 | Gmc: intermittent ses light, dtc p2101 with potentially multiple other dtc's set. this condition could be caused by a pcm circuit shorted to ground. *pe | 11/25/2008 | |
| PIP-4455 | 08/01/2008 | 10026652 | Gmc: malfunction indicator lamp on. the transmission control module (tcm) will not operate as a result of system voltage spikes which will affect communication lines. *pe | 11/24/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| PIP-4626B | 08/01/2009 | 10032391 | Saturn/gmc/pontiac/buick/chevrolet: no reverse. the vehicle may have the concern of no reverse with or without one or several of the following diagnostic codes set-p0776, p2723 or p2715. *pe | 03/15/2010 | |
| SB-08-05-22-009A | 06/01/2009 | 10032206 | Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs c0161/c0277 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | 02/17/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/03/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)) and contacted the dealer however, the contact was advised that the part needed to complete the recall repairs was not yet available. the contact stated that the remedy should have already been finalized due to the fact that the recall notices had been distributed to those consumers affected by the defect. the manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. | |||
| 12/03/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)) and contacted the dealer however, the contact was advised that the part needed to complete the recall repairs was not yet available. the contact stated that the remedy should have already been finalized due to the fact that the recall notices had been distributed to those consumers affected by the defect. the manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. kmj | |||
| 12/03/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the remedy for nhtsa campaign id number 12v460000 ( power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)) should already be finalized due to the fact that recall notices have been distributed. the manufacturer has been contacted about the issue. the contact has not experienced a failure. mh | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately15 mph in a parking lot, the brake pedal was engaged and when the accelerator pedal was depressed the transmission failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the transmission shift cable was replaced. on november 16, 2012, the similar failure recurred. there was a recall associated with nhtsa 09v073000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift); however the vin was not included. the vehicle was repaired under the manufacturer's warranty for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. pmb | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. while driving approximately15 mph in a parking lot, the brake pedal was engaged and when the accelerator pedal was depressed the transmission failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the transmission shift cable was replaced at the owner's expense. on november 16, 2012, the similar failure recurred. there was a recall associated with nhtsa 09v073000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift); however the vin was not included. the vehicle was repaired under the manufacturer's warranty for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. js | |||
| 08/31/2012 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into park however, continued moving forward. the emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the contact was informed that the shift cable would need to be replaced and that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v073000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the manufacturer was notified and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. the contact was informed that her vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 69,000. | |||
| 08/31/2012 | 69000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into park however, continued moving forward. the emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the contact was informed that the shift cable would need to be replaced and that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v073000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the manufacturer was notified and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. the contact was informed that her vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 69,000. kmj | |||
| 08/31/2012 | 69000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact stated that she attempted to put the vehicle in the park position and the vehicle continued moving forward. the emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. she was informed that the shift cable would need to be replaced and that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v073000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the manufacturer was notified and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. the contact was informed that her vin was not part of the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 69,000. dt | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 58735 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle had (nhtsa campaign id number 09v073000 power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift) performed, however the remedy failed to repair the problem. the contact mentioned that when the transmission was shift to reverse and park the vehicle moved forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the shift cable gear selector was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 58,735. pmb | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 58000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle had (nhtsa campaign id number 09v073000 power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift) performed, however the repair did not correct the failure. while, the contact placed the gear into reverse the vehicle moved forward, the gear was then placed the into park and the vehicle also moved forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer inspected the vehicle the failure was located at the shift cable gear selector. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 58,735. li | |||
| 09/23/2011 | 61729 | 1 | |
| 2009 pontiac g6 gt 3.5l v6 - on 09/23/11 when i put my car into park, the transmission was still in drive position. the shifter handle was loose and would not lock into p, r, n, d. turned off the engine and could remove keys but when i tried to crank the car again it wouldn't crank. had the car towed to a local dealer and they told me that the shifter cable was broken. had the cable replaced along with a new bracket. on 07/24/12 (83600 miles) i am having the same problem again!! i called the same dealer and he told me that there is a 12 month or 12000 mile warranty on parts and labor but unfortunately i had already driven 22000 miles in the last 10 months. dealer said they could check my car on diagnostics to tell me what could be causing the problem for $90 per hour. i can't afford to pay for them to tell me just what is causing the problem. i searched 2009 recalls and found one for my car, saying that the shifter cable clip may not be in place and that it could cause the vehicle transmission to be in drive while the shifter is in park. sometimes my shifter had a little difficulty to get out of park position, like it was locked up. so what in the world is causing my shifter cable to break twice in a 10 month period?? is anyone else having the same problem as me?? *tr | |||
| 09/23/2011 | 61729 | ||
| 2009 pontiac g6 gt 3.5l v6 - on 09/23/11 when i put my car into park, the transmission was still in drive position. the shifter handle was loose and would not lock into p, r, n, d. turned off the engine and could remove keys but when i tried to crank the car again it wouldn't crank. had the car towed to a local dealer and they told me that the shifter cable was broken. had the cable replaced along with a new bracket. on 07/24/12 (83600 miles) i am having the same problem again!! i called the same dealer and he told me that there is a 12 month or 12000 mile warranty on parts and labor but unfortunately i had already driven 22000 miles in the last 10 months. dealer said they could check my car on diagnostics to tell me what could be causing the problem for $90 per hour. i can't afford to pay for them to tell me just what is causing the problem. i searched 2009 recalls and found one for my car, saying that the shifter cable clip may not be in place and that it could cause the vehicle transmission to be in drive while the shifter is in park. sometimes my shifter had a little difficulty to get out of park position, like it was locked up. so what in the world is causing my shifter cable to break twice in a 10 month period?? is anyone else having the same problem as me?? | |||