Recall 05V-043
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2004 to 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 9 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-043
- Reported
- February 8, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 77,411 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
The risk
If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed], GMC trucks at 1-[removed] and hummer at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 05006.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Avalanche 2004 to 2005
- Chevrolet Express 2004 to 2005
- Chevrolet Kodiak 2004 to 2005
- Chevrolet Silverado 2004 to 2005
- Chevrolet Suburban 2004 to 2005
- GMC Savana 2004 to 2005
- GMC Sierra 2004 to 2005
- GMC Topkick 2004 to 2005
- GMC Yukon XL 2004 to 2005
- Hummer H2 2004 to 2005