Recall 01V140001: 1999–2000 GMC C Series and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 10, 2001

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

6,386vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began april 24, 2001. 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 1-800-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Chevrolet B Series0 complaints
• 2000 Chevrolet B Series1 complaints
• 1999 Chevrolet C Series(medium)0 complaints
• 2000 Chevrolet C Series(medium)0 complaints
• 1999 GMC C Series0 complaints
• 2000 GMC C Series4 complaints