2005 Chevrolet Classic & 2005 Pontiac Grand AM recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear suspension knuckle bolts that are not to specification and could fracture under high loads that CAN occur in some driving conditions.
💥 The risk
If the bolt fracture, the rear suspension linkage could detach from the knuckle and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Sudden changes in vehicle handling could occur, particularly at higher speeds, and the driver may not be able to control the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckle bolts free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V054000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 05020
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 9,402
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 9, 2005
- Built
- Oct 1, 2004 – Jan 31, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no. 05020.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.