NHTSA Recall 08V313000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V313000; Date: Jul. 11, 2008
The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Chevrolet Express; 2008 GMC Savana
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 6,390
Recall Summary:
Gm is recalling 2,481 my 2008 Chevrolet express and GMC savana g-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6. 0l (rpo ly6) v8 engine, 4l80e (rpo mt1) transmission, 4. 10 (rpo gt5) axle and 75 mph governor (rpo 9d7). These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then does not transmit power with d4 or r selected. This may be preceded by engine shutdown if the vehicle exceeds 81 miles per hour in certain conditions.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall began on or about July 30, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or through their website at http://www. Gmownercenter. Com .
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 08218. Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 2008
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