Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V330000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/14/2002 to 10/25/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 4158 | 12/10/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/12/2002 | 12/19/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vans with an 8,500 lb. or 8,600 lb. gross vehicle weight rating, the nut attaching the pitman arm to the steering linkage may not be tightened adequately resulting in a possible separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A separation could result in loss of vehicle control, and a crash could occur with prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the pitman arm nut to the proper specification. if the nut is missing, the dealer will install a new nut and tighten it correctly. owner notification began december 10, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 02063.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V326000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2002 to 10/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 18648 | 11/27/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/02/2002 | 12/19/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vans, the right-hand tie rod end nut may not be tightened adequately. the nut can loosen resulting in separation of the tie rod from the steering knuckle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected vehicle steering in some maneuvers and could cause a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the tie rod end nut and, if necessary, replace the tie rod end. owner notification began november 27, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Cgm recall no. 02058. ustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| SB-10-02-33-001 | 06/01/2010 | 10036545 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to | 03/28/2011 | |
| 07103 | 05/01/2007 | 10022537 | Steering idler arm attaching bracket fracture. *kb | 08/20/2007 | |
| 03102005 | 03/10/2005 | 10014845 | Steering gear whistle noise on turns. *eh | 05/10/2005 | |
| 01897 | 01/01/2004 | 10006428 | Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers. *mr | 05/03/2004 | |
| 030235006 | 12/01/2004 | 10005165 | Revised steering wheel replacement procedure. *tt | 02/10/2004 | |
| 030232003 | 09/01/2003 | 10004295 | Steering noise when turning left. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 01325 | 11/18/2003 | 10004236 | Steering squawk noise on left hand turns. *tt | 11/24/2003 | |
| 02063 | 12/04/2002 | 10002593 | General motors has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain vehicles with an 8500 or greater gvw rating. on some of these vehicles the nut attaching the pitman arm to the steering linkage may not be torq | 09/08/2003 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 01863 | 01/01/2004 | 10006616 | Lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type maneuvers. *mr | 05/07/2004 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||||
| SB-10-02-33-001 | 06/01/2010 | 10036545 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to | 03/28/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 00823A | 01/01/2004 | 10007973 | Power steering fluid leaking at hydraulic brake booster. *tt | 07/19/2004 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
| 3499 | 3499A | 10014899 | Steering idler arm inspection procedure. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 02058 | 11/22/2002 | 10000469 | Tie rod end nut under-torqued. *tt | 02/27/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 03/06/2003 | 0 | 1 | 03/01/2003 |
| The rack and pinion unit has lots of play in the center. (approx 50k) the transmission slips in reverse from day one. the gas pedal shift from left to right about 3 inches. (approx 40k) this van has about 50 repairs under warranty. this van is used by my wife and 4 kids. *nm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 01/31/2005 | 1 | 08/20/2003 | |
| Front wheels off the ground, steering wheel centered, held firmly in place, there is no play, looseness in steering system. wheels turned 10-15', either direction there is approxmately 1 of play between wheels and steering wheel. condition is the same by moveing either front wheels. both wheels react to each other but not to the steering wheel. there seems to be a design defeciently in steering linkage or turbo-boost pump.another 2003 2500chev van, 28000 miles has the same problem, mine has 13,338 miles 2003.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 03/06/2003 | 0 | 1 | 03/01/2003 |
| The rack and pinion unit has lots of play in the center. (approx 50k) the transmission slips in reverse from day one. the gas pedal shift from left to right about 3 inches. (approx 40k) this van has about 50 repairs under warranty. this van is used by my wife and 4 kids. *nm | |||