The problem
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.
The risk
This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
The fix
Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-310 (00V310000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00082 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch |
| Report date | October 12, 2000 |
| Owners notified | October 6, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 65,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-310 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 65,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.