Recall 99V-071
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 Chevrolet Venture and 2 other models: Steering (gear box, shaft sector).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-071
- Reported
- April 12, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 59 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
If not repaired, separation of the opposite side joint could occur resulting in steering shaft separation.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began may 5, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed], oldsmobile at 1-[removed], or pontiac at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Venture 1999
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999
- Pontiac Montana 1999