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2003 GMC Savana STEERING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for STEERING issues.

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #02V330000 Plain English
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STEERING:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering linkage has a small nut that may not be tightened properly. This nut attaches the pitman arm to the steering linkage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the nut separates, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious crash before you even realize what's happening.
Free Fix
We'll fix this for free by tightening the nut to the correct specification. If the nut is missing, we'll install a new one and make sure it's tightened correctly at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AN 8,500 LB. OR 8,600 LB. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING, THE NUT ATTACHING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED ADEQUATELY RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SEPARATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITH PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS MISSING, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW NUT AND TIGHTEN IT CORRECTLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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Critical #02V326000 Plain English
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STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
A critical part called the tie rod assembly may not be tightened properly, which could cause the tie rod to break loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks, you could experience unexpected steering issues, and it could even cause an accident without warning.
Free Fix
Bring your vehicle to an authorized dealer, and they'll tighten the tie rod end nut and replace it if needed, all for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VANS, THE RIGHT-HAND TIE ROD END NUT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED ADEQUATELY. THE NUT CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED VEHICLE STEERING IN SOME MANEUVERS AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TIE ROD END NUT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TIE ROD END. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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Other GMC Savana 2003 Recalls

SEAT BELTS
3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other GMC Savana Years

2019
5 recalls
2018
7 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
8 recalls
2008
7 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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