2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION
Running Sequence Number: 122409
Campaign Number: 16V502000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CRUZE
Year: 2011
MFR Campaingn Number: 50490, 50491
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jan 11, 2011
End Date of Manufacturing: Aug 14, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8367
Date Owner Notified: Oct 14, 2016
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Jul 5, 2016
Record Creation Date: Jul 5, 2016
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 114
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000059158000975772000000212
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Running Sequence Number: 122410
Campaign Number: 16V502000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CRUZE
Year: 2011
MFR Campaingn Number: 50490, 50491
Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jan 11, 2011
End Date of Manufacturing: Aug 14, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8367
Date Owner Notified: Oct 14, 2016
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Jul 5, 2016
Record Creation Date: Jul 5, 2016
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 114
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000059158000975772000000181
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: POWER ASSIST
Running Sequence Number: 100081
Campaign Number: 13V360000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CRUZE
Year: 2011
MFR Campaingn Number: 12213
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: POWER ASSIST
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: May 10, 2010
End Date of Manufacturing: Jun 20, 2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 292879
Date Owner Notified: Oct 7, 2013
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Aug 15, 2013
Record Creation Date: Aug 19, 2013
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
Consequence: A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's recall number is 12213.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000054612000975772000000066
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING
Running Sequence Number: 92449
Campaign Number: 12V289000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CRUZE
Year: 2011
MFR Campaingn Number: 12133
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Oct 2, 2009
End Date of Manufacturing: Jun 20, 2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 53239
Date Owner Notified: Jul 9, 2012
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Jun 22, 2012
Record Creation Date: Jun 22, 2012
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR THE FUEL TANK STRAP SECONDARY BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.
Consequence: THE FUEL TANK COULD COME LOOSE IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF THE VEHICLE IS MISSING WELDS, DEALERS WILL SECURE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS WITH FASTENERS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER AT 1-866-694-6546.
Notes: GM?S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12133.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall Component ID: 000046811000975772000000148
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Running Sequence Number: 95017
Campaign Number: 12V288000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CRUZE
Year: 2011
MFR Campaingn Number: 12081
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Oct 2, 2009
End Date of Manufacturing: Jun 20, 2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 413148
Date Owner Notified: Jul 10, 2012
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Jun 22, 2012
Record Creation Date: Jun 22, 2012
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012. SPILLED OR DRIPPING OIL (SUCH AS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE) MAY COLLECT IN THE ENGINE SHIELD (BELLYPAN) NEAR HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST SYSTEM SURFACES. AS A RESULT, THE OIL AND THE ENGINE SHIELD MAY IGNITE AND BURN.
Consequence: EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ENGINE SHIELD TO PREVENT FLUID FROM CONTACTING THE SHIELD. ALSO, ON VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, DEALERS WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WIRE HARNESS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER AT 1-866-694-6546.
Notes: GM?S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12081.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall Component ID: 000046810000975772000000127
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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STEERING: GEAR BOX: SHAFT SECTOR
Running Sequence Number: 88832
Campaign Number: 11V270000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CRUZE
Year: 2011
MFR Campaingn Number: 11149
Component Name: STEERING: GEAR BOX: SHAFT SECTOR
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Oct 2, 2009
End Date of Manufacturing: Apr 21, 2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 128911
Date Owner Notified: May 23, 2011
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: May 6, 2011
Record Creation Date: May 6, 2011
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011. THE BOLT ATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE SHAFTS TO SEPARATE, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF REQUIRED, REPAIR THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO ASSURE THE BOLT IS FULLY SEATED AND THE SHAFT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes: GM'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11149.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall Component ID: 000041497000975772000000006
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Running Sequence Number: 88843
Campaign Number: 11V273000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CRUZE
Year: 2011
MFR Campaingn Number: 11142
Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Oct 6, 2009
End Date of Manufacturing: Apr 27, 2001
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100308
Date Owner Notified: May 17, 2011
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: May 6, 2011
Record Creation Date: May 6, 2011
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 102
Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 27, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, 'TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT,' AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE LINKAGE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, THE PRNDL SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO PARK AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN PARK.
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION AND ADJUST THE SHIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes: GM'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11142.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall Component ID: 000041519000975772000000182
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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STEERING: COLUMN
Running Sequence Number: 89860
Campaign Number: 11V221000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CRUZE
Year: 2011
MFR Campaingn Number: 11094
Component Name: STEERING: COLUMN
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Nov 1, 2010
End Date of Manufacturing: Mar 18, 2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2100
Date Owner Notified: Apr 7, 2011
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Apr 6, 2011
Record Creation Date: Apr 6, 2011
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES. DURING MANUFACTURING THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED AND MAY DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence: SHOULD THE STEERING WHEEL DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes: GM'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11094. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall Component ID: 000041180000975772000000003
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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STEERING
Running Sequence Number: 89861
Campaign Number: 11V221000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CRUZE
Year: 2011
MFR Campaingn Number: 11094
Component Name: STEERING
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Nov 1, 2010
End Date of Manufacturing: Mar 18, 2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2100
Date Owner Notified: Apr 7, 2011
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Apr 6, 2011
Record Creation Date: Apr 6, 2011
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES. DURING MANUFACTURING THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED AND MAY DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence: SHOULD THE STEERING WHEEL DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes: GM'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11094. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall Component ID: 000041180000975772000000001
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No