Campaign - A/T Shifter Stuck In PARK Position
SERVICE UPDATEBulletin No.: 08412
Date: November 05, 2009
Subject: 08412 - Service Update - Automatic Transmission Shift Lever is Stuck in Park "P" Position
Models:
2009 Chevrolet Aveo (T250) A/T
Equipped with Straight Type A/T Select Lever
Condition
Some customers may comment that the automatic transmission shift lever gets stuck in the Park "P" position.
Correction
Remove and replace the BTSI solenoid assembly and apply new grease.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2009 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and built within the following VIN breakpoints:
Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using GMVIS.Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
Service Procedure
Note
In case of A (dial type), please start from Step 1.
Note
In case of B (lever type), please start from Step 2.
1. Remove the passenger seat (4 bolts; 12 mm).
2. Remove the parking brake lever boot.
3. Remove the center console cover.
4. Remove the center console by removing the three screws.
5. Remove the BTSI solenoid assembly.
1. Remove the connector (a) and strap (b).
2. Remove the P-switch by removing the small screw.
3. Remove the BTSI solenoid assembly by removing the screw and the park lock lever.
6. Remove the old grease (two areas).
7. Remove the old grease from the park lock lever and apply new grease to the rear side of the lever.
8. Apply new grease (one area).
9. Install the lever and BTSI solenoid assembly in reverse order.
10. Install the center console cover in reverse order.
11. Install the passenger seat assembly in reverse order (dial type only).
Tighten
Tighten the seat bolts to 25 Nm.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this service update are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Claim Information
Submit a Product Claim with the information indicated below for sold and dealer inventory:
Refer to the General Motors WINS Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Recall Claim Submission.
Dealer Program Responsibility
All unsold new vehicles in dealers' possession and subject to this program must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this program bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this program at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership.
Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. Program follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this program enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the program correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
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