Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02053A
Date: 040323
Recall - Wheel Bearing Retainer Nut Missing
Product Safety - Wheel Bearing Assembly Retaining Nut Missing # 02053A - (03/23/2004)
02053A -- Wheel Bearing Assembly Retaining Nut Missing
2003 Chevrolet Express 2500/3500 Series
2003 GMC Savana 2500/3500 Series
DUST CAPS USED IN THIS RECALL ARE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH GMSPO. THE SERVICE PROCEDURE HAS BEEN REVISED TO
INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DUST CAPS INSTEAD OF REINSTALLING THE ORIGINAL ONES. PLEASE DISCARD ALL
COPIES OF BULLETIN 02053 ISSUED NOVEMBER 2002.
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2003 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana
vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built without a wheel bearing assembly retaining nut, which could lead to a possible bearing separation. If this
were to occur, the amber-colored ABS telltale lamp in the instrument cluster would illuminate and the ABS system would be disabled. The driver would
also notice a grinding noise, a decrease in vehicle speed, and the steering will pull in the direction of the affected brake assembly. Failure to heed these
warnings can result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash could occur.
To reduce the possibility of losing control due to this condition, the customer should avoid driving over 35 mph or during inclement weather. If the
amber-colored ABS telltale lamp illuminates or a grinding noise is heard, the driver should immediately pull off of the road and call Roadside Assistance
to have their vehicle towed to the nearest GM dealer for repair.
Correction
Dealers are to inspect the wheel bearing assembly. If the inspection reveals a missing retaining nut, replace the wheel bearing assembly.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2003 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
Important
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or GM Access Screen (Canada only) or DCS Screen 445
(IPC only) before beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number. Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number,
customer name and address data have been prepared, and are being furnished to involved dealers with the recall bulletin. The customer name and address
data furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with customers involved in this recall. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the recall bulletin
has no involved vehicles currently assigned.
These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle
registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing
to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved
vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should
be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Floor Plan Reimbursement
