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Campaign 14V400 Posted July 3, 2014 5,877,718 units

1997-2008 Chevrolet Models Recall 14V400: Ignition Switch

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Published June 2, 2026

Recall 14V400 covers 5,877,718 1997-2008 Chevrolet vehicles for ignition switches that can turn off. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.

Chevrolet is recalling 5,877,718 1997-2008 Impala, Malibu, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Malibu Classic, Intrigue, and Alero vehicles because key-ring weight or a jarring event can move the ignition switch out of the run position. That can shut off the engine and keep the air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The ignition switch in these 1997-2008 Chevrolet vehicles is the part that keeps the vehicle in the run position after you start it. In that position, the engine stays on and the electrical systems that support safety equipment, including the airbag system, receive power.

On affected Impala, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Malibu, Intrigue, Monte Carlo, Malibu Classic, and Alero vehicles, extra weight on the key ring can pull against the ignition key. A bump in the road or another jarring event can move the switch out of the run position. When that happens, the engine shuts off and airbag operation is affected.

There is no warning sign before failure. Until the recall repair is complete, remove all items from the key ring and leave only the ignition key.

Who's affected?

Spans Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile cars across the 1997-2008 model years, all tied to the ignition electrical system.

2005 Chevrolet Impala electrical system
2005 Pontiac Grand Am electrical system
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system
Units affected5,877,718

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.

What's the safety risk?

When the key is out of the run position during a crash, the air bags can fail to deploy, increasing injury risk. Schedule the recall repair soon and avoid adding weight to the ignition key. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm whether this 1997-2008 Chevrolet ignition-switch recall includes your Impala, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Malibu, Intrigue, Monte Carlo, Malibu Classic, or Alero.
  2. Watch for Chevrolet owner instructions before scheduling the final dealer repair.
  3. Remove all items from the key ring, leaving only the ignition key, and remove the key fob if your vehicle has one.
  4. Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer with recall number 14V400 and ask when the free key-ring and key-slot repair is open for your VIN.
  5. Drive with only the ignition key until the repair is complete, since extra key-ring weight can turn the ignition switch out of the run position and affect air bag deployment.

What happens at the repair

Until the final dealer repair is available, Chevrolet's guidance is to remove everything from the key ring and use only the ignition key. Remove the key fob as well if it is on the same ring. Once the repair opens, a Chevrolet technician will install two key rings and either an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on every ignition key. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.

Timeline

July 3, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
July 25, 2014 Dealer notification began
September 2, 2014 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
September 8, 2014 Owner notification mailed
December 11, 2014 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V400?

Recall 14V400 covers 5,877,718 1997-2008 Chevrolet vehicles with an ignition-switch defect. Key-ring weight, road conditions, or a jarring event can move the switch out of run, shut off the engine, and stop the air bags from deploying in a crash.

What should I do if my 1997-2008 Chevrolet Impala, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Malibu, Intrigue, Monte Carlo, Malibu Classic, or Alero is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V400. Until the repair is complete, remove all items from the key ring and leave only the ignition key. If a key fob is attached, remove it too, then contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Chevrolet dealers install the required key rings and key-slot insert, or a cover over the key head, free of charge.

What is the safety risk in recall 14V400?

The risk is that the ignition switch can move out of the run position while driving. If that happens, the engine can shut off, and the air bags will not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

When did the recall repair begin?

The recall repair began on September 9, 2014. Chevrolet instructed dealers to install two key rings and either an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V400000
NHTSA recall #14V400
NHTSA recall # (full)14V400000

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 →