NHTSA Recall 05V005000: Driveshaft (power train)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 98,221 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Chevrolet C/K Pickups.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V005000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05001 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | January 7, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 14, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, the same condition can result in loss of power assist for braking after the reserve pressure is depleted.
Safety risk
An inoperative pump can cause increased steering effort, and in hydro-boost equipped vehicles also increased braking effort, but does not completely eliminate the ability to steer or slow the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. The campaign began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Notes
GM campaign no. 05001.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V005000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C/K Pickups | 2000 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2000 |
| GMC Savana | 2000 |
| GMC Sierra | 2000 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2000 |
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.