Traverse FWD V6-3.6L (2009)
Technical Service Bulletin # 09045
Date: 090506
Recall - Park Brake Inoperative Fractured Cable
FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE
Bulletin No.: 09045
Date: May 06, 2009
Subject: 09045 - Park Brake Inoperative - Fractured Cable Connector
Models:
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
Condition
General Motors has decided that certain 2009 model year Chevrolet Traverse vehicles fail to conform to Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135 for park brake performance. These vehicles may have a park brake cable link (connector) that is not to GM's specification. This connector may
fracture when the park brake pedal is depressed. If this happens, the driver should notice that the park brake pedal moves easily to the full-down position.
If the transmission shift lever is in the PARK position, there will be no unintended vehicle movement. However, if the keys are left in the ignition, the
transmission shift lever is in any position other than PARK, and the vehicle is parked on a sufficient slope, it could result in unintended vehicle
movement and a vehicle crash.
Correction
Dealers are to repair the park brake cable link (connector).
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2009 model year Chevrolet Traverse vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:
Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS). Not all vehicles within
the above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address
information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no
involved vehicles currently assigned.
- US and Canadian dealers - GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports
- Export dealers - sent directly to dealers
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved
vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should
be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Courtesy Transportation - For US and Canada
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered
by the New Vehicle Limited Warranties. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period
