5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Posted on: 2016-07-05
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 buick verano and 2016 chevrolet malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in park. Also, certain 2013 buick encore, 2011 buick regal, 2013-2014 buick verano, 2011-2016 chevrolet cruze, 2010-2013 chevrolet equinox 2013-2015 chevrolet malibu, and 2011-2013 gmc terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, theft protection and rollaway prevention.
Consequence
If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. Gm issued an interim notification to owners on august 18, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick 1-800-521-7300, and gmc 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Posted on: 2016-07-05
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 buick verano and 2016 chevrolet malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in park. Also, certain 2013 buick encore, 2011 buick regal, 2013-2014 buick verano, 2011-2016 chevrolet cruze, 2010-2013 chevrolet equinox 2013-2015 chevrolet malibu, and 2011-2013 gmc terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, theft protection and rollaway prevention.
Consequence
If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. Gm issued an interim notification to owners on august 18, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick 1-800-521-7300, and gmc 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2016-08-04
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 25302.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2016-08-04
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. An interim notice was sent to owners on september 8, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 25302.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2016-08-04
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, dealers will repair the aip-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2017. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 25302.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.