Chevrolet Equinox, Cruze +1 more: Electrical system — ignition

Affects Chevrolet Equinox, Cruze, Malibu · 2010–2017 — about 8K vehicles.

The hazard

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

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