1999 Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette and others recall: shaft sector
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 12, 1999. It covers about 59 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 59
- reported
- Apr 12, 1999
- owners notified
- May 5, 1999
- related complaints
- 18
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.
- Risk
- If not repaired, separation of the opposite side joint could occur resulting in steering shaft separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
Recall number 99V071000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Venture 1999 1999
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999 1999
- Pontiac Montana 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about steering problems.
1999 Chevrolet Venture1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette1999 Pontiac Montana
Questions about recall 99V071000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette and others shaft sector?
Yes. Recall 99V071000, reported on April 12, 1999, covers about 59 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V071000?
Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
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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