Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 91V-183 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-183 covers 10,642 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 1991.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected10,6426 models

ReportedOct 21, 1991Owners notified Oct 22, 1991

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V183000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A MISADJUSTED TRANSMISSION CABLE CAN ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR.

The risk

THE VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED AND THEN MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTEDDIRECTION, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALSOFAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 102.

What to do

The fix

RESET THE TRANSMISSION CABLE ROUTING TO A REVISED PATHWAY.

SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; FMVSS 102.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet G1001992

Chevrolet G2001992

Chevrolet G3001992

GMC G101992

GMC G201992

GMC G301992

Built from March 1, 1991 to September 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.