GMC Sierra: Electrical system — software

Affects GMC Sierra · 2014 — about 18 vehicles.

The hazard

The transmission position indicator may not show that the transmission is in first gear (1) and not drive (D). If the drivers pulls into traffic, the vehicle's speed would be limited, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will upload the correct transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 13442.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational