2008 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 28, 2008. It covers about 151 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 151
reported: Jul 28, 2008
owners notified: Aug 15, 2008
related complaints: 3

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

What is wrong: Gm is recalling 151 my 2008 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (awd). Some of these vehicles have transfer cases that were manufactured with an incorrect part that can cause early failure of a drive chain. If the chain breaks, shifting the transmission to park may not keep the vehicle stationary.
Risk: If the vehicle is parked on an incline or bumped, it may roll and strike a person, object, or another vehicle without warning, and cause personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transfer case date code and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .

Recall number 08V340000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Express 2008 2008
GMC Savana 2008 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.

2008 Chevrolet Express 2008 GMC Savana

Questions about recall 08V340000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana transfer case (4-wheel drive)?

Yes. Recall 08V340000, reported on July 28, 2008, covers about 151 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V340000?

Dealers will inspect the transfer case date code and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .

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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