Safety Recall NHTSA · 91V131000 Reported August 5, 1991

Power train:transmission:automatic

General Motors, Llc · Power Train · 1,570 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V131000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
1,570
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 5, 1991

Defect Summary

Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from shift control cable bracket, causing loss of gear indicator reference, and shift selector operation.

Safety Consequence

The disengaged cable could falsely indicate transmissiongear position, and the vehicle might be left in reverse or drive when the drivermoved the gear selector to park or the opposite direction. A vehicle left on anincline without parking brakes when the gear selector is placed in park couldmove. Either case results in unexpected vehicle movement without prior warningand could cause a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip on the shift control cable bracket on top of transaxle.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 91V131000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 91V131000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 91V131000?

NHTSA recall 91V131000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 5, 1991. It addresses: Power train:transmission:automatic. The recall affects approximately 1,570 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 91V131000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.