Vehicle recall 89V047000 · March 24, 1989

Chevrolet M Series and GMC M Series

The retainer that secures the automatic transmission control rod linkage to the steering column lower shift lever may loosen and could disengage.

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

Summary: The retainer that secures the automatic transmission control rod linkage to the steering column lower shift lever may loosen and could disengage.
Consequence: This could result in separation of control rod fromlower shift lever. Also, shift indicator may not reflect gear the transmissionis in creating an accident potential.
Remedy: Install a transmission linkage retainer.
Notes: System: transmission control linkage retainer.vehicle description: m-series vans with automatic transmission.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V047000
Reported to NHTSA: March 24, 1989
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 18, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 202
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

Recall 89V047000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet M Series (1989): 1989
GMC M Series (1989): 1989

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