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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V400000

2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2002 Chevrolet Malibu | 1999 Chevrolet Malibu | 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | 1998 Chevrolet Malibu | 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2001 Chevrolet Malibu | 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 2001 Chevrolet Impala | 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical system: ignition

Published July 7, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 3, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V400000, published July 7, 2014 and initiated July 3, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2002 Chevrolet Malibu | 1999 Chevrolet Malibu | 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | 1998 Chevrolet Malibu | 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2001 Chevrolet Malibu | 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 2001 Chevrolet Impala | 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical system: ignition.

What's the hazard

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

What to do

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 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

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Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
IMPALA
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA | 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM | 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA | 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO | 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO | 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2002 Chevrolet Malibu | 1999 Chevrolet Malibu | 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | 1998 Chevrolet Malibu | 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2001 Chevrolet Malibu | 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 2001 Chevrolet Impala | 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical system: ignition recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V400000 on July 7, 2014. Reported hazard: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

What should I do if I have this product?

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 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: IMPALA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)