Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The driveshaft in your vehicle is like a long rod that connects your transmission to your wheels. In some pick-up trucks, vans, and SUVs, this rod can break, causing the power steering to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft breaks, you'll have to steer your vehicle using a lot more effort, which can be tiring. If you have a hydro-boost braking system, you might also need to use more force to brake, but you won't lose control of your vehicle completely.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the driveshaft for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to avoid any inconvenience.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, THE SAME CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR BRAKING AFTER THE RESERVE PRESSURE IS DEPLETED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN INOPERATIVE PUMP CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND IN HYDRO-BOOST EQUIPPED VEHICLES ALSO INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT, BUT DOES NOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR SLOW THE VEHICLE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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