Lever and linkage: column shiftRecall 89V-127 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 89V-127 covers 1,178 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a lever and linkage: column shift problem, reported to NHTSA on July 31, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT DROP INTO PARK DETENT WHEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
The risk
THE SHIFT LEVER MAY MOVE FROM PARK TO REVERSE ALLOWINGUNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCUR.
The fix
ADJUST STEERING COLUMN AND SHIFT LINKAGE TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SHIFT ROD LEVER AND THE DASH PANEL OPENING.
SYSTEM:TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS WITH I-BEAM FRONT AXLE AND EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION (M40).NOTE:PARKING BRAKE SHOULD ALWAYS BE APPLIED PRIOR TO EXITING VEHICLE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1988 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.