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2004 Cadillac SRX recall: automatic transmission

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 9, 2008. It covers about 17,301 vehicles.

vehicles affected
17,301
reported
Oct 9, 2008
owners notified
Dec 3, 2008
related complaints
34

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
Gm is recalling 17,301 my 2004 cadillac srx vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition "on" and without the operator depressing the brake pedal or, in some cases, the shifter can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition turned off.
Risk
If the vehicle is parked or parked on a slope, this condition could allow the vehicle to roll increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pawl stopper and a bushing within the shifter assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑800‑982‑2339 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .

Recall number 08V527000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints about transmission problems.

2004 Cadillac SRX

Questions about recall 08V527000

Is there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac SRX automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 08V527000, reported on October 9, 2008, covers about 17,301 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V527000?

Dealers will replace the pawl stopper and a bushing within the shifter assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑800‑982‑2339 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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