The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V224000·Announced 2014-04-30

GM Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles for Transmission Shift Cable Fracture Risk

General Motors is recalling 1,131,113 vehicles due to a transmission shift cable that may fracture, causing unintended movement or rollaway.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission shift cable fracture) that can lead to unintended vehicle movement and rollaway, posing a significant risk of injury to occupants and bystanders, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling 1,131,113 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 2005-2008 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The recall was initiated on April 29, 2014, and expanded on May 22, 2014, to include the full range of affected models.

The defect involves the transmission shift cable, which may fracture while the vehicle is being driven. If this occurs, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unintended or unexpected direction. Additionally, the transmission may fail to engage the 'PARK' position even when selected, creating a risk that the vehicle will roll away when occupants exit.

GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket free of charge. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, PONTIAC, SATURN MALIBU MAXX, MALIBU, G6, AURA
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
1,131,113

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 (4)

  • MALIBU MAXX
  • MALIBU
  • G6
  • AURA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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