G6 V6-3.5L (2009)
Technical Service Bulletin # 09041A
Date: 090611
Recall - A/T Shift Cable Adjustment Clip Inspection
FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE
Bulletin No.: 09041A
Date: June 11, 2009
Subject: 09041A - Shift Lever Indicator May Not Display Correct Gear
Models:
2009 Buick Enclave
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, Traverse
2009 GMC Acadia
2009 Pontiac G5, G6
2009 Saturn AURA, OUTLOOK
Supercede:
The population for this recall is being expanded. Also, the service procedure and claim information in this bulletin have been revised for the Chevrolet
Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn AURA vehicles that are equipped with a 4-speed transmission (RPO ME7/MN5). Additional repairs are required for
these vehicles. Please read the revised service procedure immediately. Discard all copies of bulletin 09041, issued March 2009.
Condition
General Motors has decided that certain 2009 model year Buick Enclave; Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, Traverse; GMC Acadia; Pontiac G5, G6; and
Saturn AURA and OUTLOOK vehicles fail to conform to Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 102 , "Transmission Shift Position Sequence,
Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention". On some of these vehicles, the
transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. If the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the
transmission gear may not match. In addition, on some vehicles, the end fitting tabs on the transmission shift cable may fracture and separate. With this
condition, the driver could move the shifter to PARK and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in PARK. The driver may not be
able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Correction
Dealers are to inspect and ensure that the shift cable adjustment clip is fully engaged. In the event that the clip does not engage, the shift cable must be
replaced.
In addition, on Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn AURA vehicles equipped with a 4-speed transmission (RPO ME7/MN5), a retainer is also to
be installed over the transmission shift cable end fitting. If the end fitting tabs are fractured, the shift cable must be replaced.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2009 model year Buick Enclave; Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, Traverse; GMC Acadia; Pontiac G5, G6; and Saturn AURA and
OUTLOOK vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:
Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the system(s) below. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints
may be involved. - GM dealers and Canadian Saturn retailers should use GMVIS. - Saturn US retailers should use the 'Investigate Vehicle
