NHTSA Recall 05V055000: Shift pattern indicator (power train)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,194 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V055000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05023 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION › SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR |
| Report received | February 14, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 22, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in.
Safety risk
The vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Notes
GM recall no. 05023.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V055000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2005 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2005 |
| Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2005 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 |
| GMC Sierra | 2005 |
| GMC Yukon | 2005 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2005 |
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.