1997-2008 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu and others recall: ignition

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on July 3, 2014. It covers about 5,877,718 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,877,718
reported: Jul 3, 2014
owners notified: Sep 8, 2014
related complaints: 6,087

Electrical system: ignition

What is wrong: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall number 14V400000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Impala 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Chevrolet Malibu 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2004-2005 2004 2005
Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Oldsmobile Alero 1999-2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Pontiac Grand Am 1999-2005 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Pontiac Grand Prix 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6,087 complaints about electrical problems.

2002 Chevrolet Impala 2003 Chevrolet Impala 2004 Chevrolet Impala 2005 Chevrolet Impala 2000 Chevrolet Malibu 2001 Chevrolet Malibu 2002 Chevrolet Malibu 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Questions about recall 14V400000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2008 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu and others ignition?

Yes. Recall 14V400000, reported on July 3, 2014, covers about 5,877,718 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V400000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

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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