The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V460000·Announced 2012-09-18

GM Recalls 2007-2010 Saturn, Pontiac, Chevrolet Models for Shift Cable Defect

General Motors is recalling specific 2007-2010 Saturn Aura, Pontiac G6, and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because a transmission shift cable defect could allow the car to roll away.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the transmission shift cable that could cause the vehicle to roll away, posing a significant risk of injury or property damage.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura, model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu, and model year 2008-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The recall addresses a defect where the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

If the tabs fracture, the position of the shift lever may not match the actual position of the transmission gear. This could allow the driver to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key while the transmission is not actually in 'PARK.' Consequently, the vehicle could roll away after the driver exits, potentially resulting in a crash without prior warning. The vehicle may also be unable to be restarted.

General Motors 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. Notification to owners began on November 9, 2012, and owners were instructed not to bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SATURN, PONTIAC, CHEVROLET AURA, G6, MALIBU
Brand
SATURN
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transmission / Shift Cable
Hazard
Affected units
426,240

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • AURA
  • G6
  • MALIBU

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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