Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Vehicles Manufactured From October 6, 2009, Through April 27, 2011 And Equipped With An Automatic Transmission For Failing To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, ‘Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, And Transmission Braking Effect,’ And Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, ‘Theft ProteCTIon.’ These Vehicles May Have Been Built With A Transmission Shift Linkage That Is Not Properly Installed. If The Linkage Is Not Properly Installed, The Prndl Shift Lever May Not Accurately Reflect The Position Of The Transmission Gear. With This Condition, The Driver Could Move The Shifter To Park And Remove The Ignition Key, But The Transmission Gear May Not Be In Park.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
CRUZE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V273000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Transmission Shift Linkage For Correct Installation And Adjust The Shift Linkage System Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On May 23, 2011. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438, Or Www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20091006
End Of Manufacture
20010427
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
100308
Date Owners Notified
20110517
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20110506
Make Campaign Number
11142
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
102