Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V055000 Reported April 8, 1997

Gm/fmvss 114

General Motors, Llc · Electrical System · 319 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V055000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
319
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 8, 1997

Defect Summary

It is possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder is in the run position. this does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection."

Safety Consequence

The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off.

Corrective Action

Dealers will perform a functional check of the ignition cylinder and, if necessary, to have the vehicle's ignition cylinder re-coded. owners can perform this functional check themselves if they so desire.

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 97V055000 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 97V055000

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

What is recall 97V055000?

NHTSA recall 97V055000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 8, 1997. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 114. The recall affects approximately 319 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V055000 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.