Recall 11V337 affects 6,768 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon vehicles for a shift cable clip defect. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 6,768 2011 Colorado and Canyon vehicles with 2.9-liter or 3.7-liter engines because the automatic transmission adjustment clip can leave the shift cable out of position. The gear indicator can show Park when the transmission is not in Park, leaving the vehicle at risk of rolling away or crashing without warning; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The shift cable on the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon connects the gear selector in the cabin to the automatic transmission. When you move the lever, the cable tells the transmission which gear to use, and the PRNDL display is supposed to match that actual gear position. An adjustment clip holds the cable in the correct position so the lever, display, and transmission stay aligned.
On affected trucks with the 2.9 or 3.7 liter engine and four-speed automatic transmission, that adjustment clip does not hold the cable securely enough. If the cable shifts out of position, the lever position and the transmission gear no longer match. A driver can move the lever to Park and remove the key while the transmission itself is still not in Park.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the problem is in the cable adjustment, the shifter can feel normal even when the gear position shown to the driver is wrong.
Who's affected?
Covers the Colorado and Canyon from the same model year, both tied to the automatic-transmission gear position indicator.
| 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2011 GMC Canyon | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 6,768 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific pickup truck.
What's the safety risk?
The vehicle can fail to restart and can roll away after the driver or passengers exit, without warning. A rollaway vehicle can strike someone nearby or lead to a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair and use extra care when parking. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask whether the free automatic-transmission adjustment-clip repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 11V337 when you call, especially if you do not have the recall notice.
- Set the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete, and confirm the vehicle is secure before anyone exits.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one, or bring your VIN so the dealer can confirm the campaign.
What happens at the repair
The remedy identified for recall 11V337 is a new automatic transmission adjustment clip. Once the dealer repair is available, a Chevrolet technician installs the new clip so the shift cable stays in the correct position and the PRNDL display matches the transmission gear position. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Call the Chevrolet service desk before the visit to confirm the clip is ready and the repair can be completed during that appointment.
Timeline
| June 28, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V337?
Recall 11V337 covers 6,768 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles with 2.9 or 3.7 liter engines and four-speed automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission adjustment clip can fail to hold the shift cable in position, so the gear shown at the shifter does not match the transmission gear.
What should I do if my 2011 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 11V337. If it is, contact a franchised dealer to schedule installation of the new automatic transmission adjustment clip. Reference recall number 11V337 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 11V337, dealers install a new automatic transmission adjustment clip free of charge, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is rollaway after the driver selects Park. The shifter can show Park while the transmission is in another gear, and the driver can remove the key. The truck can then move as people exit, creating a strike or crash risk.
Are there warning signs before this failure?
There is no warning sign before failure listed in recall 11V337. Treat any mismatch between the shifter position and vehicle behavior as serious. If the truck does not stay parked or does not restart normally, stop using it and call the dealer for recall guidance.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V337000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-630-2438 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V337 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V337000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →