Safety Recall NHTSA · 91V198000 Reported November 14, 1991

Power train:transmission:automatic

General Motors, Llc · Power Train · 6,866 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V198000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
6,866
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 14, 1991

Defect Summary

The console mounted shift lever may disengage from the shift control cable bracket causing loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

Safety Consequence

The driver can place the gear shifter in the parkposition without setting the parking brake and the transaxle may not actually bein park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement if the vehicle is stopped on agrade. Also, the driver can place the gear selector in drive or reverse withoutturning the engine off and the transaxle may not be in the position indicated,causing the vehicle to move in the opposite direction. Both conditions canresult in a vehicle accident without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Install two transaxle shift control cable retaining clips.

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 91V198000 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 91V198000

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

What is recall 91V198000?

NHTSA recall 91V198000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 14, 1991. It addresses: Power train:transmission:automatic. The recall affects approximately 6,866 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 91V198000 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.