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High Effort to Operate Steering Column Shift Lever Out of PARK (Replace Shift Lever)

Subject:High Effort to Operate Steering Column Shift Lever Out of PARK (Replace Shift Lever)

Models:2000-2001 Cadillac DeVille
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 1U183517



Condition

Some customers may comment on the high effort required to move the steering column shift lever out of the PARK (P) position.

Correction

A new Automatic Transaxle Control Lever Assembly is now available from GMSPO.

Replace the existing steering column shift lever with the new assembly, P/N 26092330.

Refer to Shift Lever Replacement -- On Vehicle in the Steering Wheel and Column --Tilt sub-section of the Service Manual for the replacement procedure.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

26092330

Lever Assembly, A/TRNS Control

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

K5120

Lever, Shift - Replace

0.6 hr*

*This time is updated from the current Labor Time Guide book. The next update of the Labor Time Guide book will contain this change.