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NHTSA Recall 05V379000: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,353,718 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Chevrolet Avalanche.

1,353,718
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2005
owners notified (September 22)
NHTSA campaign05V379000
Manufacturer campaign05068
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Report receivedAugust 29, 2005
Owner notificationSeptember 22, 2005
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.

Safety risk

This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Notes

GM recall no. 05068. GM revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005. GM revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.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 05V379000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Avalanche2002
Chevrolet Silverado1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Chevrolet Suburban2000, 2001, 2002
Chevrolet Tahoe2000, 2001, 2002
GMC Sierra1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
GMC Yukon2000, 2001, 2002
GMC Yukon XL2000, 2001, 2002

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.