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Vehicle recall 91V183000 · October 21, 1991

GMC G10, Chevrolet G100 and 4 more models

A misadjusted transmission cable can allow the engine to be started while the transmission is in a forward or reverse drive gear.

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

Summary
A misadjusted transmission cable can allow the engine to be started while the transmission is in a forward or reverse drive gear.
Consequence
The vehicle can be started and then move in an unexpecteddirection, resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning. The vehicle alsofails to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 102.
Remedy
Reset the transmission cable routing to a revised pathway.
Notes
System: automatic transmission; FMVSS 102.VEHICLE description: vans equipped with automatic transmissions.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
91V183000
Reported to NHTSA
October 21, 1991
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
October 22, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected
10,642
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission
Recall 91V183000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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