| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 04V302000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' AN IGNITION KEY PARK LOCK CABLE END FITTING WAS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER NAIL HEAD DURING INSTALLATION. |
| Consequence | THIS CAN PREVENT THE CABLE AUTO-SET FROM CORRECTLY ADJUSTING THE CABLE. AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED CABLE PREVENTS THE SHIFTER FROM LOCKING IN THE 'PARK' POSITION WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE KEY CYLINDER. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SHIFT LOCK WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED. DEALERS WILL REPAIR VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT THE SUBJECT CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO. 04044.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Data updated January 2023
2005 Chevrolet Equinox Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox recalls?
A: The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox recalls include: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
A: Yes, the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox recalls?
A: The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox recalls include: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.