Recall 00V-054: 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2000 GMC Sierra 3500
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Feb 28, 2000, covering about 1,462 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: chassis cabs. The tapered hole in the drag link end that attaches to the pitman arm tapered ball stud may be machined too deep causing the hole to be oversized. A drag link with an oversized hole may not "seat" the pitman arm tapered ball when assembled. This could cause higher than normal friction between components during operation, and possibly result in joint separation or a broken ball stud.
The risk
If the joint separated or the ball stud brake while the vehicle was moving, steering control would be lost.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering linkage assembly and, if necessary, replace the drag link and the pitman arm.
Notes
Gm recall no. 00008.owner notification began march 27, 2000. 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 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V054000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-054?
Vehicle description: chassis cabs. The tapered hole in the drag link end that attaches to the pitman arm tapered ball stud may be machined too deep causing the hole to be oversized. A drag link with an oversized hole may not "seat" the pitman arm tapered ball when assembled. This could cause higher than normal friction between components during operation, and possibly result in joint separation or a broken ball stud.
How is recall 00V-054 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the steering linkage assembly and, if necessary, replace the drag link and the pitman arm.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.