The Cadillac 2019 CT6 is among one of the models in GM’s recall of over 90,000 vehicles for a transmission control valve issue. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
General Motors plans to recall more than 90,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet Camaro models due to transmission control valve issues which could cause lock tires and lead to a crash.
“This recall only involves vehicles equipped with the 10-speed transmission,” according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Vehicles equipped with other transmissions are not affected by this recall.” Advertisement
The NHTSA says of the estimated 90,081 potentially affected vehicles, about 1% have been estimated to have the defect, which can come as a result of excessive wear and could cause pressure issues that result in harsher shifting.
“In rare cases, the wheels may experience a momentary lock up,” the administration said in a recall notice, adding it increased the likelihood of a crash.
It said the affected models were the 2020-21 Cadillac CT4, 2020-21 Cadillac CT5, 2019-20 Cadillac CT6 and the 2020-22 Chevrolet Camaro.
GM told FOX Business that “safety of our customers is the highest priority for the entire GM team” and that GM was “working to remedy this matter through a software update as quickly as possible.”
The recall stems from the driver of a 2021 Cadillac CT5, who reported in September that the front tire locked up, the agency said. Advertisement
Previously, GM officials looked into the issue but because lock-ups lasted typically less than 150 milliseconds, GM determined after no reported accidents that it was not sufficient time for a vehicle to lose control. GM then ended its investigation, according to NHTSA.
However, a reopened probe in November revealed at least 115 reports of lock-ups and one reported accident, which led GM’s Safety Field Action Decision Authority on Feb. 27 to conduct a recall.
Starting April 21, affected owners will be notified on about a new transmission software designed to detect the issue.
