The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. In some cases, the shift lever and the transmission gear's position may not match, meaning a driver could move the shifter to the park position but the transmission gear may not be in park. I believe the 2009 Aura should be investigated for the same recall. My daughter has been in the hospital, has an upcoming surgery, and now her car is a safety hazard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Dealers will add reinforcement to the shift cable end fitting to prevent the end fitting from fracturing.
The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Nissan and Toyota had also announced major recalls this year. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. I noticed older vehicles had the same issue and they had a recall. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. I tried to accelerate but it wouldn't go no faster than 30mph. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure.
This is getting fixed this week! Once car is shut off it will reset itself I guess but it has happened several times now. The problem resets when you turn off the car and restart it, but it has now happened 4 times while driving since the initial occurrence. While accelerating from a stop, the powering steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. Consequence If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. I did not report it because there was not a warning light.
The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. Several times while turning, I lost power steering completely and I had to use force to maintain control. Now the agency is investigating 97 complaints from Malibu and Aura owners about the same problems. If there is this aprox. Fear this car will cause serious harm, injury up to and possibly death if I continue to drive it. The failure occurred a total of three times. If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The problem resets when you turn off the car and restart it, but it has now happened 4 times while driving since the initial occurrence. The recall began on August 18, 2014. That means a driver could put the car in park but the transmission could be in drive or reverse. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the electronic stability control warning indicator displayed prior to the failure. At ConsumerAffairs we love to hear from both consumers and brands; please never hesitate to. Some auto part stores let you use theirs for free.
The same parts maker supplied cables for all three vehicles, but the Malibu and G6 cables are not exactly like the Aura's, he said. For example, say you're driving in the rain and your front passenger wheel hits a puddle and starts to hydroplane. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. It has now been about a week after I was told I should hear something back and still have not heard anything. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 Chevrolet , 1-800-762-2737 Pontiac , 1-800-553-6000 Saturn.
It offers something for all types of sedan buyers and stands out as an especially sophisticated car that can be both sporty and frugal, depending on trim. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 Chevrolet , 1-800-762-2737 Pontiac , 1-800-553-6000 Saturn. The failure mileage was 67,000. The contact was informed by an eyewitness that the brake lights remained illuminated while driving; however, while at a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed, the brake lights were not illuminated. Those who already have paid for repairs should keep receipts for reimbursement, Company spokesman said. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492. Dealers were to fix it by putting a lubricant on the connector to prevent corrosion. See the for more information. If you are driving on ice and no wheels have good traction it may stay lit and not allow you to accelerate rapidly because it can control the throttle as well. She began driving on Nov. Seven crashes have been reported because of the problem, including one in which a driver put a car in park, got out and was struck and injured when the car unexpectedly rolled backward, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday in documents posted on its website.