Safety Recall NHTSA · 91V183000 Reported October 21, 1991

Power train:transmission:automatic

General Motors, Llc · Power Train · 10,642 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V183000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
10,642
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 21, 1991

Defect Summary

A misadjusted transmission cable can allow the engine to be started while the transmission is in a forward or reverse drive gear.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle can be started and then move in an unexpecteddirection, resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning. The vehicle alsofails to comply with the requirements of fmvss 102.

Corrective Action

Reset the transmission cable routing to a revised pathway.

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 91V183000 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 91V183000

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

What is recall 91V183000?

NHTSA recall 91V183000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 21, 1991. It addresses: Power train:transmission:automatic. The recall affects approximately 10,642 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 91V183000 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.