NHTSA Recall 00V054000: Connection (steering)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,462 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V054000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00008 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | February 28, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: chassis cabs. The tapered hole in the drag link end that attaches to the pitman arm tapered ball stud may be machined too deep causing the hole to be oversized. A drag link with an oversized hole may not "seat" the pitman arm tapered ball when assembled. This could cause higher than normal friction between components during operation, and possibly result in joint separation or a broken ball stud.
Safety risk
If the joint separated or the ball stud brake while the vehicle was moving, steering control would be lost.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering linkage assembly and, if necessary, replace the drag link and the pitman arm.
Notes
GM recall no. 00008.owner notification began march 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V054000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.