Transport CanadaCritical
1989 GMC P SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1989116
The official notice
Defect
On certain P3 vehicles with i-beam front suspensions and automatic transmissions, the shift lever may not drop into the "park" detent when placed into the "park" position. This would allow the shift lever to move from "park" to "reverse" without the operator having to lift the shift lever and could result in the transmission being placed in reverse gear unintentionally. This could cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and shift linkage and steering column will be adjusted if necessary. If adjustment is ineffective, the upper steering column bracket will be replaced.
42 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 9A19/89029Updated June 10, 2026