If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250564-chevrolet-malibu-2013-recall-power-train · Recall date April 24, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V245000
“CHEVROLET MALIBU (2013) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 24, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250564-chevrolet-malibu-2013-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 15V245000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V245000).
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12162.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V245000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET MALIBU (2013) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a CHEVROLET MALIBU (2013) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 15V245000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12162. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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