Recall 08V313000: 2008 GMC Savana and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 11, 2008

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

6,390vehicles

Model years

2008

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

Gm is recalling 2,481 my 2008 chevrolet express and gmc savana g-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6.0l (rpo ly6) v8 engine, 4l80e (rpo mt1) transmission, 4.10 (rpo gt5) axle and 75 mph governor (rpo 9d7). These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then does not transmit power with d4 or r selected. This may be preceded by engine shutdown if the vehicle exceeds 81 miles per hour in certain conditions.

Possible consequence

The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall began on or about july 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Chevrolet Express14 complaints
• 2008 GMC Savana3 complaints