Nov 07 2008
Auto Recalls: Chevrolet, Silverado, 2005
Build Dates : April 04, 2004 - September 09,2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V043000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20050323 Date Received by ODI: 20050208 Date Added to Databse: 20050208
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 77411
Summary:
Certain trucks,sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with Bosch hydro-boost brake asseblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operation conditions.
Consequence:
If a separation accured and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
Remedy:
Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two function valve. Of the hydro boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 , GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and Hummer at 1-800-732-5493