Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a missing retaining nut on the wheel bearing assembly, which could cause problems with your wheels.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might notice a grinding noise, your ABS system could shut down, and your steering might pull to one side, making it harder to control your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Take your vehicle to a authorized dealership, and they will inspect the wheel bearing assembly. If they find the problem, they will replace it for free. If it takes too long, you can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782 for help.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VANS WERE BUILT WITHOUT A WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY RETAINING NUT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE BEARING SEPARATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE AMBER-COLORED ABS TELL-TALE LAMP IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD BE DISABLED. THE DRIVER WOULD ALSO NOTICE A GRINDING NOISE, A DECREASE IN THE VEHICLE SPEED, AND THE STEERING WILL PULL IN THE DIRECTION OF THE AFFECTED BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS A MISSING RETAINING NUT, THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 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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