2004 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Monte Carlo and others recall: service brakes, hydraulic
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on June 23, 2004. It covers about 47,991 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 47,991
- reported
- Jun 23, 2004
- owners notified
- Jun 28, 2004
- related complaints
- 154
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.
- Risk
- Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V287000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Impala 2004 2004
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2004 2004
- Pontiac Grand Prix 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 154 complaints about brakes problems.
2004 Chevrolet Impala2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
Questions about recall 04V287000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Monte Carlo and others service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes. Recall 04V287000, reported on June 23, 2004, covers about 47,991 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V287000?
Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac 1‑800‑620‑7668.
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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