Defect Description For Recall
Certain Vans Were Built Without A Wheel Bearing Assembly Retaining Nut, Which Could Lead To A Possible Bearing Separation.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
EXPRESS
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
02V305000
Component Description
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Effect Of Defect
If This Were To Occur, The Amber-Colored Abs Tell-Tale Lamp In The Instrument Panel Would Illuminate And The Abs System Would Be Disabled. The Driver Would Also Notice A Grinding Noise, A Decrease In The Vehicle Speed, And The Steering Will Pull In The DireCTIon Of The Affected Brake Assembly. This Could Result In A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Wheel Bearing Assembly. If The InspeCTIon Reveals A Missing Retaining Nut, The Wheel Bearing Assembly Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began November 13, 2002. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020401
End Of Manufacture
20021031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18409
Date Owners Notified
20021113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20021114
Make Campaign Number
2053