Recall 98V-131: 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 1 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jun 11, 1998, covering about 38,540 vehicles.

NHTSA number

98V-131

Report date

Jun 11, 1998

Vehicles affected

38,540

Owners notified

Jun 26, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have (1) a broken shift cable fitting or (2) loose shift linkage. Consequently, moving the shift lever to a 'park' position may not shift the transmission to 'park'.

The risk

The vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

Notes

Owner notification began june 26, 1998. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component	Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	98V131000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Chevrolet Venture	1998	All years
Oldsmobile Silhouette	1998	All years
Pontiac Trans Sport	1998	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-131?

How is recall 98V-131 fixed?

Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.