2003 Chevrolet C4500 and GMC C4500 recall: rear
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 26, 2002. It covers about 952 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 952
- reported
- Jul 26, 2002
- owners notified
- Aug 16, 2002
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. As the anchor plate fractures, there is an audible "bang." if this indication of a condition requiring the driver's attention went unnoticed or was ignored, and under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle.
- Risk
- If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer. Owner notification began august 16, 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.
Recall number 02V202000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet C4500 2003 2003
- GMC C4500 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 02V202000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet C4500 and GMC C4500 rear?
Yes. Recall 02V202000, reported on July 26, 2002, covers about 952 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V202000?
Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer. Owner notification began august 16, 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.
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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