1999-2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Silverado and others recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 29, 2005. It covers about 1,353,718 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,353,718
reported: Aug 29, 2005
owners notified: Sep 22, 2005
related complaints: 4,797

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

What is wrong: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 05V379000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Avalanche 2002 2002
Chevrolet Silverado 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Chevrolet Suburban 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Chevrolet Tahoe 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
GMC Sierra 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
GMC Yukon 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
GMC Yukon XL 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4,797 complaints about brakes problems.

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 GMC Sierra

Questions about recall 05V379000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Silverado and others antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?

Yes. Recall 05V379000, reported on August 29, 2005, covers about 1,353,718 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V379000?

Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

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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