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Vehicle recall 04V302000 · June 30, 2004

2005 Chevrolet Equinox

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' an ignition key park lock cable end…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' an ignition key park lock cable end fitting was not fully seated on the automatic transmission shifter nail head during installation.
Consequence
This can prevent the cable auto-set from correctly adjusting the cable. An incorrectly adjusted cable prevents the shifter from locking in the 'park' position when the key is removed from the key cylinder.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for a properly functioning shift lock when the ignition key is removed. Dealers will repair vehicles that exhibit the subject condition. The recall began August 17, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Notes
GM recall no. 04044.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
04V302000
Reported to NHTSA
June 30, 2004
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
04044
Owner notification
August 17, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected
132
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission
Recall 04V302000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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