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Recall 08V-313

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2008 Chevrolet Express and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-313
Reported
July 11, 2008
Vehicles affected
6,390 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

GM is recalling 2,481 my 2008 chevrolet express and GMC savana g-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6.0l (rpo ly6) v8 engine, 4l80e (rpo mt1) transmission, 4.10 (rpo gt5) axle and 75 MPH governor (rpo 9d7). These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then does not transmit power with d4 or r selected. This may be preceded by engine shutdown if the vehicle exceeds 81 miles per hour in certain conditions.

The risk

The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall began on or about july 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] and GMC at 1-[removed], or through their website at <a href=[link removed] .

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 08218.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles