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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V005000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1999 to 10/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 98221 | 02/14/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/07/2005 | 01/10/2005 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 01599 | 01/01/2004 | 10007237 | 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 010730002C | 08/01/2003 | 010730002B | 10004354 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt | 12/03/2003 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3047 | 01/01/2004 | 3047A | 10010185 | 00-01 4l80-e automatic transmission may experience a harsh tcc apply and/or diagnostic trouble code p1870 or p074. *tc | 11/04/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030417001C | 10/01/2005 | 030417001D | 10001136 | Whine noise from rear axle. *tt update. *tt | 04/17/2003 |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 3132A | 3132B | 10010024 | Nvg149 np3 transfer case may exhibit a bind or shudder on turns. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 80000 | 2 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle going 65mph a loud racing noise could be heard in the transmission, the gears sounded like they were grinding, the vehicle lost all power. the vehicle was pulled off to the side of the road and was then towed to an independent transmission shop. the transmission was replaced; the vehicle was driven for a period of time when the noises started again. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop once again to have the transmission inspected. upon inspection the transmission was found to be defective. no repairs made at this time. the manufacturer has been alerted. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 07/17/2005 | 114418 | 1 | 05/31/2000 |
| I pulled a boat with the vehicle (2000 gmc yukon xl 2500) about 275 miles to a lake and put it in the water. took the boat out of the water and started backing it into a space when i heard a strange pop. then realized that all power assisted braking and steering was gone. had to leave the boat where it was, and was happy the problem didn't occur while on the highway with my family. tested the vehicle to make sure i could steer and stop it under careful circumstances, then drove it directly, slowly, and carefully to the dealer about 50 miles. my own investigation found a recall id number 05v005000: 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. the dealer confirmed this was exactly the problem with my vehicle, but the recall did not cover my vin - 3gkgc26u6yg192810. seemed strange to me that 98000+ other vehicles of the same type from the same year are covered, but mine wasn't. now i see that there are at least two other complaints here with the same circumstances as mine. i think the recall needs to be widened. though i got no initial help from the dealership, i called the gmc recall 800 number and they directed me back to the dealers general manager and said i should have him speak to the gm representative about compensation in my case. i did that, and at least they did cover the cost of the part (about $500), but not the labor of $193 to replace the pump. i asked to keep the old pump and was told that i could, but was not given the pump or an explanation when the vehicle was picked up. the receipt from the dealer seems to indicate a core return under parts, so i guess i would have had to pay to keep the old part and not return it. since the repair, the power steering and braking have worked properly, even in towing. *jb | |||