Recall 98V072000: 1997–1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 7, 1998

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

55,154vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

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: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Possible consequence

Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.

Remedy

Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Chevrolet Venture432 complaints
• 1998 Chevrolet Venture409 complaints
• 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette104 complaints
• 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette170 complaints
• 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport236 complaints
• 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport227 complaints