NHTSA recall 00V372000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 00V372000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 00091 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 2000-11-13 |
| Owners notified | 2000-12-21 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 216 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR.
What can happen
IN THIS SITUATION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD GEAR, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 21, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO | Built 1999-04-01 to 2000-08-31. |
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| 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO | Built 1999-04-01 to 2000-08-31. |
| 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM | Built 1999-04-01 to 2000-08-31. |
| 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM | Built 1999-04-01 to 2000-08-31. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 020729001 | 2002-05-21. Service bulletin. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ON A GRINDING OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *SLC |
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| 290801 | 2001-08-31. Service bulletin. INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR NOISE. *TT |
| 00091 | 2001-03-26. Service bulletin. A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.