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Recall campaign88V045000

Recall 88V045000: 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix and 1 other model

Power train › Manual transmission › Column shift assembly
Report received
Mar 28, 1988
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
17,745vehicles
Model years
1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

An interference between the transmission shift cable and the bellcrank clip in the steering column can result in disengagement of the transmission cable.

Possible consequence

This condition could allow the transmission to be in agear other than that displayed by the shift indicator. The vehicle could movein an unexpected direction and cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Remedy

A newly designed bellcrank clip will be installed.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.