Recall 99V-071: 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 1 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Apr 12, 1999, covering about 59 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.
The risk
If not repaired, separation of the opposite side joint could occur resulting in steering shaft separation.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
Notes
Owner notification began may 5, 1999.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, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V071000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Venture | 1999 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1999 | All years |
| Pontiac Montana | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-071?
Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.
How is recall 99V-071 fixed?
Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.