Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
EQUINOX
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
16V502000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)
Effect Of Defect
If The Key Is Removed Without The Transmission In Park, The Vehicle May Rollaway As Occupants Are Exiting, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And If Necessary Replace The Key Cylinder Lock Housing, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 14, 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20090928
End Of Manufacture
20130531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8367
Date Owners Notified
20161014
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20160705
Make Campaign Number
50490, 50491
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
114