Transmission on police vehicles/fmvss 102, 114
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 chevrolet caprice vehicles manufactured march 24, 2011, to december 6, 2013. The affected vehicles are police patrol vehicles (ppv), equipped with a specific transmission selector lever that contains two pins that can become displaced. if the pins get displaced, the driver may be able to shift the vehicle from "park" without depressing the brake pedal or remove the ignition key without the transmission being in "park." as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Safety Consequence
If the transmission can be moved from "park" without depressing the brake pedal, unintended motion may occur increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, if the ignition key can be removed without the transmission being in "park," the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lever roll pin, replace the base pivot pin and attach a brake transmission shift interlock retention enhancement clip, free of charge. the recall began on october 27, 2014. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 14549.
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FAQ: Recall 14V544000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V544000?
NHTSA recall 14V544000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 9, 2014. It addresses: Transmission on police vehicles/fmvss 102, 114. The recall affects approximately 7,598 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V544000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14549. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.