Chevrolet · Canada · Mod
Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext, Trailblazer: Powertrain
Affects Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext, Trailblazer · 2002–2003 — about 25K vehicles.
The hazard
Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection. These vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. In addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position. These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column and the overrides have covers that can only be removed with a screwdriver or other tool. Correction: Dealers are to eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.