NHTSA Recall 05V288000: Fluid (service brakes)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,698 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Kodiak.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V288000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05051 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID |
| Report received | June 16, 2005 |
| Owner notification | July 12, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and GMC topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year GMC school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. The power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. A hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.
Safety risk
If there is sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear a noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate. Increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or GMC at 866-996-9463.
Notes
GM recall no. 05051.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V288000
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.