ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Published July 5, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 5, 2016
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- EQUINOX
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX | 2011 BUICK REGAL | 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX | 2011 GMC TERRAIN | 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX | 2012 GMC TERRAIN | 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2013 BUICK VERANO | 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2013 GMC TERRAIN | 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX | 2013 BUICK ENCORE | 2014 BUICK VERANO | 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2016 BUICK VERANO | 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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