The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V355000·Announced 2014-06-23

GM Recalls Vehicles for Ignition Switch Airbag Deployment Risk

General Motors is recalling specific Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet models because the ignition switch may move out of the run position, potentially preventing airbag deployment and causing loss of power steering and braking.

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 where the ignition switch may disengage, leading to loss of power steering, braking, and airbag deployment, which significantly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system, specifically the ignition switch.

In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring combined with road conditions or other jarring events may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position. This action turns off the engine. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle will lose engine power, power steering, and power braking, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Until the recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key, and remove any key fob from the key ring. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC, BUICK, CHEVROLET DEVILLE, LACROSSE, MONTE CARLO, DTS
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Ignition System
Hazard
Affected units
3,141,731

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 (6)

  • DEVILLE
  • LACROSSE
  • MONTE CARLO
  • DTS
  • LUCERNE
  • IMPALA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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