Campaign - A/T Shift Cable Inspection

SERVICE UPDATE

Bulletin No.: 09279A

Date: October 25, 2010

Subject: 09279A - Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles - Transmission Shift Cable Engagement Inspection - Expires October 31, 2010

Models:
2010 Buick LaCrosse

Supercede:
The expiration date for this bulletin has been extended to April 30, 2011. Please discard all copies of bulletin 09279, issued October 2009.

This service update includes vehicles in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealership for any reason through April 30, 2011.

Purpose

This bulletin provides a service procedure to inspect and ensure that the transmission shift cable clip is fully engaged on certain 2010 model year Buick LaCrosse vehicles. If the cable is not fully engaged, it could separate from the clip when the driver attempts to shift the vehicle out of PARK. If a separation occurs, the driver could move the shifter; however, the transmission would remain in PARK. The shift indicator on the console and on the instrument panel would correctly indicate that the transmission was in PARK.

This service procedure should be completed as soon as possible on involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealer for any type of service through April 30, 2011.

Vehicles Involved

A list of involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory is available on the "Service Update Bulletin Information" link under the "Service" tab in GM GlobalConnect (US) or attached to the GlobalConnect message (Canada) used to release this bulletin. Customer vehicles that return for service, for any reason, through April 30, 2011, and are within the VIN breakpoints provided below, should be checked for vehicle eligibility in the appropriate system listed below.





Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the Required Field Actions section in the Global Warranty system. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

Parts Information

No parts are required for this service update.

Service Procedure

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position with the engine off, and then place the transmission control lever in (D) DRIVE.





Note
Removing the transmission control lever knob and boot is NOT required to perform the range selector adjustment clip inspection.

2. Remove the automatic transmission control indicator bezel. Refer to Automatic Transmission Control Indicator Bezel Replacement in SI.





3. Locate the range selector adjustment clip (1).
4. Determine if the range selector adjustment clip is fully engaged.

1. Visually inspect the adjustment clip for full engagement. Refer to illustration to view a fully engaged adjustment clip (A) or (B) disengaged adjustment clip.
2. Ensure the adjustment clip (1) is fully engaged by running your finger along the top surface of the adjustment clip. The adjustment clip MUST be flush with the range selector assembly.

- If the adjustment clip is fully engaged, reinstall the automatic transmission control indicator bezel. Refer to Automatic Transmission Control Indicator Bezel Replacement in SI. No further action is required after installing the indicator bezel.
- If the adjustment clip is NOT fully engaged, proceed to Step 5.

5. Place the transmission control lever in (P) PARK.
6. Remove the transmission control lever knob and boot. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Boot Replacement in SI.





7. Using a finger or thumb, push the adjustment clip (1) downward until you hear a click noise. Ensure that the adjustment clip (1) is fully engaged by running your finger along the top surface of the adjustment clip. The adjustment clip must be flush with the range selector assembly.





8. Verify that the transmission control lever is functioning properly by placing the transmission control lever in (P) Park, (R) Reverse, (N) Neutral, and (D) Drive. The IP display should display the appropriate transmission control lever selection.

- If the transmission control lever functions properly, proceed to Step 9.
- If the transmission control lever does NOT function properly, the adjustment clip is NOT fully engaged. Re-perform Steps 7-8.

9. Install the control lever knob, boot and indicator bezel. Refer to Automatic Transmission Control Indicator Bezel Replacement and Transmission Control Lever Boot Replacement in SI.

Warranty Transaction Information





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