2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: linkages

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 12, 2002. It covers about 4,158 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,158
reported: Dec 12, 2002
owners notified: Dec 10, 2002
related complaints: 4

Steering: linkages

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: A separation could result in loss of vehicle control, and a crash could occur with prior warning.
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.

Recall number 02V330000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Express 2003 2003
GMC Savana 2003 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about steering problems.

2003 Chevrolet Express 2003 GMC Savana

Questions about recall 02V330000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana linkages?

Yes. Recall 02V330000, reported on December 12, 2002, covers about 4,158 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V330000?

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.

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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