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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V288📅 Jun 20, 2005

2003–2005 Chevrolet Kodiak & 2003–2005 GMC Topkick recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet Kodiak, school bus chassis, and GMC Topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year GMC school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1L engine and hydromax brake system. The power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. A hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.

💥 The risk

If there is sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear a noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate. Increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

GM will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or GMC at 866-996-9463.

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
05V288000
Manufacturer recall #
05051
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,698
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 12, 2005
Built
Aug 1, 2001 – Jun 30, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 05051.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V288 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V288?

2003–2005 Chevrolet Kodiak & 2003–2005 GMC Topkick. 6,698 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.