NHTSA recall 00V372000
Power Train · General Motors, LLC
November 13, 2000report date
216units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong:
Why it matters: In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard.
The fix: Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V372000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.