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NHTSA Recall 04V320000: Column shift (power train)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,792 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Express.

1,792
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2004
owners notified (August 19)
NHTSA campaign04V320000
Manufacturer campaign04061
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › LEVER AND LINKAGE › COLUMN SHIFT
Report receivedJuly 6, 2004
Owner notificationAugust 19, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain vans were built with a transmission shift cable assembly that may separate. If the cable assembly separates, the transmission shift lever position and the transmission indicator may no longer correlate.

Safety risk

If this were to occur, the vehicle could move in a direction not anticipated by the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the transmission shift cable assembly, and if necessary, replace it. The recall began on august 19, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Notes

GM recall no. 04061.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V320000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Express2004
GMC Savana2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.