NHTSA Recall 00V085000: Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,468 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Express.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V085000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00028 |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Report received | March 16, 2000 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly.
Safety risk
If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
Notes
Owner notification began april 11, 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 00V085000
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.