NHTSA Recall # | 77680 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V313000 |
MFG Compaign # | 08218 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAVANA |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 30/07/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/07/08 |
Report created | 11/07/08 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6390 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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 . |