Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
05V455000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/2005 to 08/31/2005V (Vehicle)12359210/14/2005MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/05/200510/06/2005
Defect SummaryCertain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
Consequence SummaryIf this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. on vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. if the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. the recall will begin on october 14, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
NotesGm recall no. 05086.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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING
39283928A10020914Bind or shudder on turns. *kb01/29/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
06/25/200940000
 There is a shuddering or rumble coming from the front wheels of our buick rainier awd at low speeds when backing up or making turns. we have taken the vehicle to the dealer on 2 occasions but the problem has not been corrected.
08/31/201038000
 Possible fire hazard and accident due to oil cooler line corroding out. normal driving. repair and replacement of oil lines. this was only by shear luck that this was not a serious accident or fire with injuries or death.