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Vehicle recall 95V221000 · November 16, 1995

Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac Fleetwood and 1 more model

These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage.

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

Summary
These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection."
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
Notes
System: powertrain; automatic transmission; automatic; lever and linkage; column, FMVSS no. 114.VEHICLE description:passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; or Buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
95V221000
Reported to NHTSA
November 16, 1995
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
December 13, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected
83,400
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission
Recall 95V221000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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