NHTSA Campaign Number
14V400000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Reported to NHTSA: March 7, 2014
Defect Description
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Safety Consequence
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (15)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2006 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2007 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2008 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
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Affected Models
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 14V400000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.