Recall 05V379000: 1999–2002 GMC Sierra and 6 other models

Report received

Aug 29, 2005

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

1,353,718vehicles

Model years

1999–2002

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 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.

Possible consequence

This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche444 complaints
• 1999 Chevrolet Silverado1,660 complaints
• 2000 Chevrolet Silverado1,305 complaints
• 2001 Chevrolet Silverado877 complaints
• 2002 Chevrolet Silverado710 complaints
• 2000 Chevrolet Suburban282 complaints
• 2001 Chevrolet Suburban440 complaints
• 2002 Chevrolet Suburban286 complaints
• 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe282 complaints
• 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe512 complaints
• 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe449 complaints
• 1999 GMC Sierra600 complaints
• 2000 GMC Sierra443 complaints
• 2001 GMC Sierra264 complaints
• 2002 GMC Sierra249 complaints
• 2000 GMC Yukon166 complaints
• 2001 GMC Yukon197 complaints
• 2002 GMC Yukon158 complaints
• 2000 GMC Yukon XL69 complaints
• 2001 GMC Yukon XL120 complaints
• 2002 GMC Yukon XL95 complaints