Recalls for 2000 Gmc Savana

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Posted on: 2000-03-22
Description
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.

Consequence
If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.

Corrective Action
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).

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Posted on: 2005-01-10
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.