The problem
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster May not illuminate. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver May not know which gear the vehicle is in.
The risk
The vehicle May move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2005. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-055 (05V055000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 05023 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Power train › Manual transmission › Shift pattern indicator |
| Report date | February 14, 2005 |
| Owners notified | February 22, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,194 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain
- 2005 Cadillac Escalade transmission problems 7
- 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV transmission problems 2
- 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche transmission problems 9
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems 29
- 2005 Chevrolet Suburban transmission problems 15
- 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe transmission problems 24
- 2005 GMC Sierra transmission problems 11
- 2005 GMC Yukon transmission problems 14
- 2005 GMC Yukon XL transmission problems 3
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-055 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2005. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 7,194 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.