Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVALANCHE
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
05V379000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
This Can Cause Increased Stopping Distances During Low-Speed Brake Applications, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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 1-800-630-2438 Or GMC At 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20010101
End Of Manufacture
20020831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1353718
Date Owners Notified
20050922
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20050829
Make Campaign Number
5068