Campaign - Shift Selector Will Not Shift Out of Park: Overview

Model Year: 1993
Bulletin No.: 93-C-3
File in Group: 8
Number: 13
Date: March '93

SUBJECT:
TRANSMISSION SELECTOR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK

MODELS AFFECTED:
CERTAIN 1993 LESABRES AND PARK AVENUES

General Motors has determined, that certain 1993 Buick LeSabre and Park Avenue model vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) solenoid becomes stuck in the engaged position and does not allow the transmission to shift out of park (on vehicles with column mounted shift lever).

To prevent this condition from occurring, dealers will inspect the BTSI solenoid for suspect build date codes, and if required, replace the BTSI solenoid.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

Involved are certain 1993 LeSabre and Park Avenue vehicles with column shift built within the following VIN breakpoints:

MODEL YEAR MODEL PLANT FROM THROUGH

1993 LeSabre Buick City PH436182 PH447422

1993 Park Avenue Wentzville P1610353 P1615194

NOTICE:
Vehicles which records indicate have already been repaired have been deleted from this campaign. Please check your dealer campaign listing on VISS to determine campaign status on vehicles.