Cadillac Sedans and Chevrolet Camaro Recalled for Transmission Damage
The gearbox may cause the wheels to lock while the vehicle is in motion
General Motors is recalling more than 90,000 Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6 sedans and Chevrolet Camaro sports cars with a 10-speed automatic transmission because a fluid leak inside the gearbox could cause the wheels to lock while the vehicle is moving. This could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
To fix the problem, Cadillac and Chevrolet dealers will provide a free software update that the automaker says will monitor the transmission for wear and damage.
Cadillac and Chevrolet Transmission Recall Details
Vehicles recalled: 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles.
The problem: A fluid leak may cause internal damage to the 10-speed automatic transmission in these vehicles. This could cause the wheels to momentarily lock, increasing the likelihood of a crash.
The fix: Cadillac and Chevrolet dealerships will provide a free software update designed to detect excessive wear to the transmission. If wear is determined, the vehicle will be limited to fifth gear as the top gear, and a service engine light will display in the instrument panel, prompting the owner to take the car in for service.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Cadillac at 800-333-4223 or Chevrolet at 800-222-1020.
NHTSA campaign number: 25V148. General Motor’s number for this recall is N242480630.
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