NHTSA Recall # | 54875 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V005000 |
MFG Compaign # | 05001 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA |
Model Year | 2000 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 14/02/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/10/99 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 07/01/05 |
Report created | 10/01/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 98221 |
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 action | 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. |
Recall 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. |