2003–2007 Chevrolet Kodiak & 2003–2007 GMC Topkick + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. A steering gear with this condition may produce the feeling of hitting a curb and a cracking or pinging sound when the steering wheel is turned.
💥 The risk
The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
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
- 07V469000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 07220
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 990
- Component
- STEERING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 25, 2007
- Built
- Jul 1, 2005 – Jun 30, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no. 07220.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.