Recall 05V288000: 2003–2005 GMC Topkick and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 16, 2005

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

6,698vehicles

Model years

2003–2005

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

Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and gmc topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year gmc school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. The power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. A hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.

Possible consequence

If there is sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear a noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate. Increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gm will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or gmc at 866-996-9463.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak1 complaints
• 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak5 complaints
• 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak3 complaints
• 2003 GMC Topkick0 complaints
• 2004 GMC Topkick5 complaints
• 2005 GMC Topkick1 complaints