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Vehicle recall 08V527000 · October 9, 2008

2004 Cadillac SRX

Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition "on" and without the operator depressing the…

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

Summary
GM is recalling 17,301 my 2004 Cadillac srx vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition "on" and without the operator depressing the brake pedal or, in some cases, the shifter can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition turned off.
Consequence
If the vehicle is parked or parked on a slope, this condition could allow the vehicle to roll increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pawl stopper and a bushing within the shifter assembly free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes
GM recall no. 08178.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V527000
Reported to NHTSA
October 9, 2008
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
08178
Owner notification
December 3, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
17,301
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission
Recall 08V527000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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