Recall 16V-502
General Motors LLC recalled the 2013 Buick Encore and 6 other models: Electrical system (ignition); Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-502
- Reported
- July 5, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 8,367 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
The risk
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed], Buick 1-[removed], and GMC 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Buick Encore 2013
- Buick Regal 2011
- Buick Verano 2013 to 2017
- Chevrolet Cruze 2011 to 2016
- Chevrolet Equinox 2010 to 2013
- Chevrolet Malibu 2013 to 2016
- GMC Terrain 2011 to 2013