Recall 05V-379
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche and 6 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-379
- Reported
- August 29, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 1,353,718 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
The fix
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-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 05068. GM revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005. GM revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.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 2002
- Chevrolet Silverado 1999 to 2002
- Chevrolet Suburban 2000 to 2002
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 to 2002
- GMC Sierra 1999 to 2002
- GMC Yukon 2000 to 2002
- GMC Yukon XL 2000 to 2002