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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH


Posted on: 1998-10-07
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle.  The shift lever appears to be in park, but can easily be moved from the park position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depressing the brake.

Consequence
If the shift lever were to come out of park while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the shifter assembly.  Until the vehicle is serviced, owners are advised when shifting to park, always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.

Notes
Owner notification began november 3, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet/geo at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).