NHTSA Recall 05V005000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V005000; Date: Jan. 7, 2005
An inoperative pump can cause increased steering effort, and in hydro-boost equipped vehicles also increased braking effort, but does not completely eliminate the ability to steer or slow the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Chevrolet C/k Pickups; 2000 Chevrolet Silverado; 2000 Chevrolet Suburban; 2000 GMC Savana; 2000 GMC Sierra; 2000 GMC Yukon Xl
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 98,221
Recall Summary:
Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, the same condition can result in loss of power assist for braking after the reserve pressure is depleted.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. The campaign began on February 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Recall Notes:
Gm campaign no. 05001. This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. The company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 2005
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