The problem
Vehicle description: medium duty conventional cab trucks and school bus chassis equipped with an automatic transmission, have transmission shift cable end rods that have not been crimped to the proper specification. Over time, the shift cable could be pulled out of the rod end causing the driver to lose the ability to manually change transmission gears.
The risk
With this condition, the vehicle May move in a direction not anticipated by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new shift cable.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-320 (99V320000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99040 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Power train › Automatic transmission |
| Report date | November 15, 1999 |
| Owners notified | November 30, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 391 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-320 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a new shift cable.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 391 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.