90,000 Chevy Camaros, Caddy Sedans Recalled for Faulty Transmissions
GM issued a recall for certain Chevrolet Camaros and Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6 sedans equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission.
According to , the problem stems from a transmission control valve, which can wear over time and cause the front wheels to lock up while driving.
The recall covers the 2020–2021 CT4 and CT5 models, the 2019–2020 CT6, and the 2020–2022 Camaro lineup.
General Motors has recalled 90,081 examples of the Chevrolet Camaro and the Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6 sedans equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission. Documents associated with the recall explain that models with other transmissions are not included in the recall population. The recall documents show that the recall extends to the 2020–2021 CT4 and CT5 models, the 2019–2020 CT6, and the 2020–2022 Camaro lineup.
Documents submitted to NHTSA explain that a transmission control valve is to blame for the defect. The documents also state that the valve is liable to excess wear over time, resulting in a fluid leak, a drop in pressure, and subsequently harsh shifting, or even rare cases where the front wheels lock up.
While GM anticipates that only 1 percent of the recall population will be affected by the defect, dealers will install new transmission control module software that monitors the performance of the valve for excess wear. If the module detects wear, it will limit the transmission to fifth gear and put the car into a limp mode. The automaker says limiting the transmission to fifth will help because the wheel lockups are most likely to occur when downshifting from eighth gear.
Dealers have already been notified of the issue and the fix, with GM planning to alert owners in mid-April. Anyone concerned their car might be part of the recall population can check using their vehicle's VIN on the NHTSA website here.
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