Defect Description For Recall
General Motors (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Captiva Vehicles Manufactured From October 2, 2009, Through April 21, 2011. Driving The Vehicle With The Transmission In Manual Mode And In First Gear Causes The Engine And Power Steering Pump To Operate At Higher Speed Than Is Typical. Increased Pump Speed Generates Heat That Is Transferred To The Power Steering Fluid And Can Result In Power Steering Fluid Temperatures That Approach The Power Steering Pump Reservoirøs Melting Point.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
CAPTIVA SPORT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V591000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid
Effect Of Defect
After Prolonged Exposure To Elevated Fluid Temperatures, The Reservoir May Leak. Leaking Fluid, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, May Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
GM Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Power Steering Fluid Cooler With An Improved Version, Free Of Charge. An Advisory Letter To Customers, Along With InstruCTIons, Will Be Mailed In January 2012. When Parts Become Available, GM Will Send Another Letter Asking Customer To Take Their Vehicle To A GM Dealer To Have The Repairs Performed. GM Anticipates Parts Will Be Available In March 2012. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20091002
End Of Manufacture
20110421
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3150
Date Owners Notified
20120124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20111219
Make Campaign Number
11333