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1999-2000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: hose, piping, and connections

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 16, 2000. It covers about 10,468 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,468
reported
Mar 16, 2000
owners notified
Apr 11, 2000
related complaints
20

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly.
Risk
If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.

Recall number 00V085000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about steering problems.

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Questions about recall 00V085000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana hose, piping, and connections?

Yes. Recall 00V085000, reported on March 16, 2000, covers about 10,468 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V085000?

Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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