2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN RECALL - #05V005000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1999 - 10/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
1/10/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/14/2005 |
| # Affected |
98,221 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recall for STRUCTURE
2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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Comments
11/29/2010 - Thomas Trapp
I drive a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban and also have a cracked driveshaft. I was advised 2000 thru 2006 have the same drive shaft. I went to the Chevy Dealer but was advised there is no recall for the cracked drive shaft. Please advise