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Campaign 14V224 Posted April 30, 2014 1,131,113 units

2004-2008 Chevrolet Recall 14V224: Shift Cable

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 14V224 affects 1,131,113 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, G6, and Aura vehicles for shift-cable fractures. Free repair once available.

Chevrolet is recalling 1,131,113 2004-2008 Malibu Maxx, Malibu, G6, and Aura vehicles under recall 14V224 because the transmission shift cable can fracture. A broken cable can leave the indicated gear different from the transmission gear, leading to unexpected movement or rollaway, and the Chevrolet dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The automatic transmission shift lever is the gear selector you move from park to reverse, neutral, or drive. On 2004-2008 Malibu Maxx, Malibu, G6, and Aura vehicles with 4-speed automatic transmissions, the floor shifter connects to linkage that tells the transmission which gear the driver selected. That connection has to stay aligned so the gear shown at the shifter matches the gear at the transmission.

This recall involves the floor shift linkage in that automatic transmission system. When the linkage does not transfer the shifter position correctly, the vehicle's actual gear does not match what the driver expects. That creates a practical problem: the vehicle can be left in a gear other than park even though the shifter position looks correct.

There is no warning sign before failure. Treat any mismatch between shifter position and vehicle behavior, including difficulty shifting or unexpected movement after selecting park, as a reason to stop using the vehicle and arrange dealer service.

Who's affected?

Spans Malibu Maxx, Malibu, G6, and Aura across the 2004-2008 model years, all tied to automatic-transmission components.

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx automatic transmission
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx automatic transmission
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx automatic transmission
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx automatic transmission
2004 Chevrolet Malibu automatic transmission
Units affected1,131,113

A matching model year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.

What's the safety risk?

A fractured shift cable can leave the transmission in a different gear than the one shown, so the vehicle can move in an unintended direction and increase crash risk. After parking, the vehicle can also roll away if the transmission is not actually in "PARK," risking injury to people nearby. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, Malibu, G6, or Aura is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Chevrolet's owner notice before scheduling service if your dealer says the repair is not open for your VIN.
  3. Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to ask about the free shift-cable assembly and mounting bracket replacement that fixes the gear-selection and rollaway risk.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V224 when you call.
  5. Set the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete, and confirm the vehicle is secure before exiting.

What happens at the repair

The notification schedule has not been provided for this recall, so the final dealer repair is not open as a scheduled service yet. Once Chevrolet opens the repair, a Chevrolet technician will replace the shift cable assembly and its mounting bracket. That repair is free under the recall, including parts and labor. Until your VIN is confirmed and the repair opens, tell the service desk you are calling about recall 14152 and ask when parts and instructions are ready for your vehicle.

Timeline

April 30, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
June 27, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V224?

Recall 14V224 covers 1,131,113 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, Malibu, G6, and Aura vehicles with 4-speed transmissions. The transmission shift cable can fracture, so the gear selected by the driver does not match the actual transmission gear. Chevrolet dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket for free.

What should I do if my 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, Malibu, G6, or Aura is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V224. If it is, call a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket replacement. Reference recall number 14V224 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 14V224.

What is the safety risk in recall 14V224?

The safety risk is unintended movement or vehicle rollaway. If the shift cable fractures, the vehicle's actual gear can differ from the gear shown to the driver. The vehicle can move in an unexpected direction, or fail to stay in PARK, increasing crash and injury risk.

What if I bought this Chevrolet used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and reference recall number 14V224.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V224000
Chevrolet customer service1-800-553-6000
NHTSA recall #14V224
NHTSA recall # (full)14V224000

Source documents

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 →