Vehicle recall 04V320000 · July 6, 2004
Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana
Certain vans were built with a transmission shift cable assembly that may separate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain vans were built with a transmission shift cable assembly that may separate. If the cable assembly separates, the transmission shift lever position and the transmission indicator may no longer correlate.
- Consequence
- If this were to occur, the vehicle could move in a direction not anticipated by the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmission shift cable assembly, and if necessary, replace it. The recall began on August 19, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 04061.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
- 04V320000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 2004
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04061
- Owner notification
- August 19, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,792
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Express (2004): 2004
- GMC Savana (2004): 2004
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